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November 2006

An Allegory for Our Time [Dan Collins]

Or at least, so I’m told: Here’s a little blast from the past that requires a simple paste and therefore seems worth my time to repeat.  It may seem non-sequitur on the surface but it was appropriate in the context of Goldbrick’s usual blather about some nuanced subject only he has a grasp of. Watch out Godstein! All those closeted ‘Beer Putsch’ liberals who have forsaken their ideology for the

Mark Steyn Interview [Dan Collins]

There’s a great if somewhat short interview with Mark Steyn at the New Culture Forum. Here’s my favorite bit: NCF: We’re talking here about the culture wars. It’s a cliché that the right might have won the economic debate but that the left were victorious in the culture wars. Do you think that that is showing signs of changing? Or do we have to literally wait, to use your demographic

Babies Out of Wedlock Reach All-Time US High [Dan Collins]

On NPR, Sharon Camp blames flat spending on sex ed and pregnancy cousellling, as well as that ubiquitous anti-condom propaganda as she considers the full range of possibilities for this social malady.

Neo-Kissingerians and the willing suspension of disbelief

Not to be a “meany-meany name caller”, but it now appears there is some question regarding the veracity of the “rampaging Shia militia” story that many on the left—including some of our delightfully doctrinaire commenters here (see, for example, this comment by john, who can barely contain his glee at the prospect of a good ethnic burning)—would very much like to be true.  Because if incidents like these are true,

My Horoscope Gives Good Advice [Dan Collins]

If you have the opportunity to teach someone a lesson, dear Aries, feel free to do so. More than likely there is someone in your world who could use a bit of instruction at this time. You will have the patience and clarity of words to straighten things out and make the correct path clear and obvious. Do not be stingy with your knowledge. The situation will improve for yourself

Talking back to drag-queen music 16 (posted by cranky-d, who is not a sockpuppet)

This guy takes you by the heart when he takes you by the hand?  That’s some weird anatomy you’ve got. Answer Ghosted here ->“Mickey,” by Toni Basil Note: as I said the first time, this is music lip-synched by drag-queens, not written or recorded by them.

my first brief conversation with the leftover savory corn casserole from last evening’s Thanksgiving meal

me: “You know what I love most about you, savory corn casserole?  How unapologetically decadent you are.” savory corn casserole: me: “That takes confidence, you know?” savory corn casserole: me: “…Anyway.  Just thought I’d let you know how much I appreciate you.” savory corn casserole: “Yeah, great.  I’ll be sure to use your stirring words to buoy my spirits while I’m trapped in the rank folds of your colon with

Why I hate, rather than dislike, the Bush movement [Ellers McEllerson]

Greetings from Brazil! Why do I hate, rather than dislike, the Bush movement? Because Pres. Bush, Veep Dick Cheney, ex-SecDef Rumsfeld, senior U.S. government officials and military officers and… John Hindraker all suggested that Iraqi insurgents were trying to influence the midterm elections, when the deadliest sectarian attack in Baghdad since the American-led invasion just happened yesterday. The idea that the sectarian violence in Iraq, which has been spiraling out

My Horoscope is a Bad Influence [Dan Collins]

WTF? You may be thinking some bizarre thoughts today, dear Aries, that may lead you in some tangent direction not quite pertaining to your current situation. Don’t be afraid to let your brain explore these strange realms, for you may gain some important insight that you wouldn’t have necessarily seen otherwise. Wisdom can be found in the most unlikely places so don’t discount something because it may seem a bit

Hugo Recalls Ambassador to Argentina [Dan Collins]

Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan President and Castro worshipper supported by Jimmah, has been forging relations with certain Middle Eastern powers.  Argentina has just asked him to recall his Ambassador in Buenos Aires, Roger Capella. Mr Capella is accused of supporting former Housing Secretary Luis D’Elia. Mr D’Elia was fired for criticising an international arrest warrant for eight Iranian former cabinet ministers issued by Argentine prosecutors. The warrants were issued over