I’m still trying to process the sheer scale of the earthquake/tsunami disaster. The loss of life is just horrifying. The speed with which so many thousands of lives have been lost or changed forever makes the mind reel. Reading reports about the disaster–and I can only imagine what it must be like viewing the crisis [...]
You know, this seems like an absolutely spectacular idea: “Ssssshhhhhhhh.” Wonderful sound. And good advice for our country, isn’t it? After all the Sturm und Drang of the past few weeks our country would benefit from an absence of sound. Next week we mark Thanksgiving. Today, in anticipation, and after our fractious election, we could [...]
Would you like some condescension with those fries?
You know, I really enjoy and appreciate Slashdot. But I just really don’t see this ending well. update: Now that I think of it, Babylon 5 put it best: Emperor Turhan: How will this end? Kosh: In fire.
Where do you fall on the political compass? According to this quiz, I lean towards the right with a fairly even balance between authoritarianism and libertarianism. Here’s my chart. I wanted to answer “no strong opinion either way” to a lot of questions, but I think that’d just make me a wishy-washy fence-sitter.
Yesterday marked the debut of the latest attempt at “liberal talk radio,” which is getting some mixed reviews. I’ve been a fan of Rush Limbaugh since high school, and have listened to my share of liberal talk radio programs (during my trips to and from Chicago on Saturdays to visit Michele), so I’m always interested [...]
Interesting article on the rumors and suggestions circulating about Saddam’s presumably upcoming trial. (Unintentionally and unpleasantly amusing quote of the day: “Saddam cannot have a fair trial at home. There are just too many who suffered under him.”) When Saddam does go on trial, maybe they can pick up a few tips on how not [...]
No other word for it.
Guess I’m just in a link-dispensing mood these days. Here’s a thought-provoking analysis of the new Iraqi constitution, and at the problems and challenges inherent in crafting such a document. Interesting insights into the American and EU constitutions as well.
