Quote of the Day
Republican philosophies have been discredited by events.
A Little Reason
There is no society in human history that ever suffered because its people became too reasonable.
- Sam Harris 10 Myths—and 10 Truths—About Atheism
Read This Before Voting For Another Republican
“The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
- Herman Goring at the Nuremberg Trials
I hope this prediction is wrong: http://pith.net/pith/observations/politics/october-prediction
Hope
After watching the sea of white at the RNC — rabid, scary flag-waving “USA USA USA” and “Drill baby Drill” chanting WHITEness — it’s nice to see a large group of white folks that don’t make me ashamed of my shade:
There’s hope yet:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-naranjo/yes-we-can-yes-we-will-co_b_126040.html
Proudly Atheist, Shamefully White
Read this and weep if you are a rational being:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/110053/Religion-Remains-Major-Dividing-Factor-Among-White-Voters.aspx
I’ve never been more proud to be an atheist. And never more ashamed of being white.
Lyric of the day…
When the smaller picture’s
the same as the bigger picture
you know that you’re fucked.
- Los Campesinos! “Sweet Dreams, Sweet Cheeks”
Definition #231
Professionalism:
The capacity for diplomatic behavior that consumes the ability to be honest.
See also politics.
Change
I’m turning over a new leaf today.
I’ll have to ignore the fetid smell and rotting ground beneath.
Pep Talk Before Work
Don’t be angry today.
Be depressed.
It’s safer.
Sophia Quote #17
“Who’s ever the villain picks the rules.”
- Sophia, age 6
She doesn’t know how right she is.
