Monthly Archives: September 2013

Politician spam (a term I just coined) is when spam starts with a statement that is beautiful in its poise and simplicity… then drops a truckload of irrational gibberish on it. It reminds me of the political speech our society has seen fit to substitute for reasoned debate. Continue reading →

Brilliant!  (Hat tip to The Whited Sepulchre.)

So there you have it. In the horrible oppressed days of yore people had to drive their own cars to have the recommended annual dose of splash park experience. Detroit, because it’s awesome, rectified this situation by using tax dollars to build a “free” splash park. It was financed, apparently, by unicorns. Continue reading →

[This part II of a post in which I insult both political parties and try my best to feel sympathy for a lawyer (presumably) who has labored in secret to perpetuate a colossal injustice.  How do I get myself into … Continue reading →

What madness flows through the mind of a person who has been hired to legally, morally, and rhetorically justify an administration bent of doing that which is both wrong and illegal? What does that do to them? How do they feel afterward? I guess what I’m trying to say is that the folks who twist logic probably wind up twisted themselves and I suspect it’s an unpleasant experience. That’s why I say that they’ve got the shittiest job in all of creation. Continue reading →

I stumbled across Views of a Crank a few weeks ago.  It’s interesting and well reasoned; everything you won’t find here. Here’s a quote to whet your appetite.  This was just one of many pithy statements from which to choose: … Continue reading →

From time to time I’ve been tuning in (is that a dated phrase?) to “The Slingshot Guy”.  For some reason I never mentioned this particular genius on my blog.  Time to rectify my oversight! Background: Basically he’s a very pleasant … Continue reading →