Monthly Archives: January 2009

Tons of Bricks Lighter

By Vincent Guarisco January 23, 2009 “When authoritarian forces seize control of a government, they typically move first against the public’s access to information, under the theory that a confused populace can be more easily manipulated. They take aim at … Continue reading

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Taxonomy

Via Bifurcated Rivets and GrappleMonkey: Heavy Metal Band Names Note: the image is huge, the close button can be found by scrolling to the top right corner after you open it.

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News Flash: Rush Limbaugh still a huge jerk

“So I shamelessly say, no, I want him to fail.” –Rush Limbaugh, on President Obama sad

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Not always funny, but sometimes incredibly apropo

Pluggers. Plan B I’m sure there’s a lot of folks thinking about ‘Plan B’ right about now. 20:20 hindsight isn’t very pleasant when you’re watching the steamroller drive away.

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Wiggle Room

Max Cannon is a genius. This week’s strip comes right out of the collective unconcious. Check it out.

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Oral History

From Doug’s Dyanmic Drivel A Must Read 23 January, 2009 (20:44) | Political If you only read one article this weekend (ya right like that’s going to happen eh ) this oral history of the Bush years, in Vanity Fair, … Continue reading

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They’re losing their minds

The Rude Pundit’s observations on Obama’s first four days in office will make you either: Laugh out loud and clap your hands in glee Fall to the floor and begin snorting blood from your nose I chose ’1′

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Air Traffic Creeps Towards Gridlock

As Congress Stalls, Air Traffic Creeps Toward Gridlock From Wired Congress still hasn’t agreed on how to fund the Federal Aviation Administration, which means the agency will keep muddling through on a shoestring budget that keeps the lights on but … Continue reading

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Mac is 25

The Apple Macintosh is 25 today. 25 years of being better, simpler and more fun. I’ve been using them since that first day and it’s been quite a ride. To all those that have chanted: “Apple’s going out of business … Continue reading

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Grassroots Inaugural Ball

Had a blast at the Grassroots Inaugural Ball – here’s my photos and Dave Schemel’s – enjoy!

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