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Quote of the Day

anyman — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:57:39 +0000

Republican philosophies have been discredited by events.

from http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_flack/default.aspx

A Little Reason

anyman — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:54:10 +0000

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

anyman — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:14:54 +0000

“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

anyman — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:03:30 +0000

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

anyman — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:04:02 +0000

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…

anyman — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:56:27 +0000

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

anyman — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:14:44 +0000

Professionalism:

The capacity for diplomatic behavior that consumes the ability to be honest.

See also politics.

Change

anyman — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:42:06 +0000

I’m turning over a new leaf today.

I’ll have to ignore the fetid smell and rotting ground beneath.

Pep Talk Before Work

anyman — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:31:47 +0000

Don’t be angry today.

Be depressed.

It’s safer.

Sophia Quote #17

anyman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:17:01 +0000

“Who’s ever the villain picks the rules.”

- Sophia, age 6

She doesn’t know how right she is.