“In our system, each individual is presumed innocent and entitled to due process and a fair trial” - George W. Bush, in his reaction to the Scooter Libby indictment. Finally, the president and I agree on something. I just wish this rule applied to everyone. How many people are being imprisoned in […]
Yesterday marked another sad milestone in Iraq: two thousand dead American soldiers. Thousands more Iraqi civilians and conscripted soldiers have lost their lives.
Candlelight vigil tonight at 6:00 PM at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
tags: death, peace, war, iraq
I finished this book a few weeks ago, but I’m just getting around to writing about it now. This book analyzes human culture and civilization through the eyes of a gorilla named Ishmael. Ishmael communicates with the narrator of the story telepathically. I realize this sounds ridiculous, but it just a device […]
I have a very worthy cause to support: Operation Yellow Elephant.. The goal of Operation Yellow Elephant is to “recruit College Republicans and Young Republicans to serve as infantry. They demanded this war and now viciously support it. It’s only right that they also experience it.” The military cannot meet its […]
I had my first Ultimate game last night. It was a little more competitive than the pickup games that I’ve played. A little more strategy too. Apparently, running around in circles and yelling “I’m open” isn’t the most effective way to play. I expected to play a bit better than I […]
I found this interesting speech by Al Gore regarding the state of democracy in America, and the role corporate media, especially television, is playing in its demise. Gore does a great job of putting into words what some, but not enough, people are thinking.
Reading this speech reminded me of an old Saturday Night […]