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Thursday, March 30, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Democratization by Invasion: 0-2
We "liberated" Afghanistan; they were going to kill someone for being of a different religion...and not just any religion: the dominant religion of those who decided to liberate Afghanistan.
We wanted democracy in Palestine: they elected Hamas.
The only reason I have not listed Iraq yet is because it does not officially count until the civil wars break out. It is still a disaster-in- progress.
We wanted democracy in Palestine: they elected Hamas.
The only reason I have not listed Iraq yet is because it does not officially count until the civil wars break out. It is still a disaster-in- progress.
Laxed Immigration: Why Not?
I thought about the illegal immigration issued and wondered why exactly do we make such a big deal about people becoming citizens. September 11 already proved that one does not have to go through INS to commit terrorists acts in the U.S. One would think that the government would be in favor of laxed immigration: workers could be taxed, and in the case of criminal behavior, tried in American courts without question.
On a side note, I find it terribly ironic that the U.S. - a nation of immigrants - is so xenophobic.
On a side note, I find it terribly ironic that the U.S. - a nation of immigrants - is so xenophobic.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Policab
I have decided to create a list of politically-inspired jargon for my own amusement. I have already braced myself for the ultra-pathetic joke that will follow the first term, in fact I will go ahead and kill the punchline: "Policab? I thought that meant 'many taxis!'"
Policab - politically-inspired jargon
Übercrat (oo-behr-krat) - a fiercely loyal Democrat; still stewing about 2000 elections and does Howard Dean "whoop" when happy or to irritate Übercans; may still have Kerry/Edwards paraphenalia
Übercan (oo-behr-kan) - a fiercely loyal Republican; still thinks that there are WMDs in Iraq and that the war is "winnable;" wears W the President paraphenalia year-round; defensive about Ann Coulter
Dammitcrat ('dam-it-krat) - a Democrat that serves as an embarassment to the party; ex: Al Sharpton
Republi-damned (ri-'p&-bli-'dam'd) - Republicans that have been blacklisted; ex: Tom Delay
Policab - politically-inspired jargon
Übercrat (oo-behr-krat) - a fiercely loyal Democrat; still stewing about 2000 elections and does Howard Dean "whoop" when happy or to irritate Übercans; may still have Kerry/Edwards paraphenalia
Übercan (oo-behr-kan) - a fiercely loyal Republican; still thinks that there are WMDs in Iraq and that the war is "winnable;" wears W the President paraphenalia year-round; defensive about Ann Coulter
Dammitcrat ('dam-it-krat) - a Democrat that serves as an embarassment to the party; ex: Al Sharpton
Republi-damned (ri-'p&-bli-'dam'd) - Republicans that have been blacklisted; ex: Tom Delay
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Cheney's Ultimatum
VP Cheney has informed Iran that if it pursues its nuclear program there would be "meaningful consequences."
I think there should be more checks on the power of the Executive Office to conduct war. Do we really need to give access to the Big Red Button to someone that shoots his friends in the face...literally?
I think there should be more checks on the power of the Executive Office to conduct war. Do we really need to give access to the Big Red Button to someone that shoots his friends in the face...literally?
Monday, March 06, 2006
South Dakota's Gamble
I must say that at first, I was vehemently disturbed at South Dakota's attempt to bait the Supreme Court by outlawing almost all abortions, but the strictness of their law may actually work against them. I had a discussion with a pro-lifer today, and asked him how would he tell a rape or incest victim that once again, her body did not belong to her; that society views her the same as her rapist: a soulless object. Naturally, he could not give me an answer, but back to the subject.
In a way, though, I am glad that SD took this risk. The restrictions are so intense that it could prove to be a backlash, setting Roe v Wade a little deeper in stone.
I wish pro-lifers would invest energy into protecting children after they are born. In my state, a pro-life arena, a child rapist or abuser gets less than a decade in prison, but a robbery can get life. The pro-life movement forgets that their are other victims that need to be rescued.
In a way, though, I am glad that SD took this risk. The restrictions are so intense that it could prove to be a backlash, setting Roe v Wade a little deeper in stone.
I wish pro-lifers would invest energy into protecting children after they are born. In my state, a pro-life arena, a child rapist or abuser gets less than a decade in prison, but a robbery can get life. The pro-life movement forgets that their are other victims that need to be rescued.
On a Side Note...
Crash beat Brokeback Mountain?
Crash? That feast of urban clichés?
I officially have ZERO respect for the award committee.
WTF.
Crash? That feast of urban clichés?
I officially have ZERO respect for the award committee.
WTF.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Sheri's Weekly Rant - Stood Up & Shot Down
The Student Government Association of my university is trying to block the formation of an organization that promotes gay tolerance. I pointed out that the same arguments being used to stop this organization from being on campus were once used to block organizations that tried to teach racial tolerance, and that this effort violated their Constitutional Right to Assembly and Free Speech. You would not believe some of the responses I received:
"My friends and I don't want any gay people on campus passing out flyers about gay stuff."
"I think their meetings should be monitored."
"They are discriminating against straight people and if they are going to teach about being gay, they should teach about being straight, too."
The last comment won the argument and they sent their constitution back with the caveat that they would not approve it unless the group explained their "intentions" and agreed to teach about "being heterosexual." I knew this would be difficult, but it hurt like hell when I had to call the Gay-Straight Alliance president and tell him that I failed. I fear that some of the programs that I have been backing on behalf of rape/assault victims on campus will pay for me speaking out. Still, I do not regret my actions. It will help me sleep at night.
I never thought that I would ever be on the "other side" of a civil rights movement.
"My friends and I don't want any gay people on campus passing out flyers about gay stuff."
"I think their meetings should be monitored."
"They are discriminating against straight people and if they are going to teach about being gay, they should teach about being straight, too."
The last comment won the argument and they sent their constitution back with the caveat that they would not approve it unless the group explained their "intentions" and agreed to teach about "being heterosexual." I knew this would be difficult, but it hurt like hell when I had to call the Gay-Straight Alliance president and tell him that I failed. I fear that some of the programs that I have been backing on behalf of rape/assault victims on campus will pay for me speaking out. Still, I do not regret my actions. It will help me sleep at night.
I never thought that I would ever be on the "other side" of a civil rights movement.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Comment of the Week
Our priest informed us today that Mass for Monday and Tuesday is cancelled because he is going to Mardi Gras.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
A Special Thanks to President Bush
I would like to thank President Bush for the commitment he has made to selling several major U.S. ports to the Emir of Dubai against the wishes of his own party members. After four years of playing up America's xenophobic tendencies to promote the "War on Terrorism," that same political machine he has built is about to run him over now that he is expecting Americans to understand the ins and outs of capitalism overnight.
You just gave Congress to the Democrats.
You just gave Congress to the Democrats.
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Hello
I realize I have been offline for quite a bit of time, but the daily news is so shockingly and sadly comical these days that it seemed that extra words were unnecessary.
The Muhammed Cartoon Scandal: I have actually been watching that for a while now; long before MSNBC et al caught wind of it, but the idea of it devolving into violence struck me as being too absurd to pursue the topic. Once again, humanity has let me down. I emphathize with the protesters, but putting bounties on the heads of cartoonists or burning an embassy is sheer madness.
Trigger Happy Cheney: I do believe it was an accident, but since Cheney did it, it is now my daily source of amusement. Cheney can become a rapper now: he told Congress to go f*** themselves and he has shot someone.
The Muhammed Cartoon Scandal: I have actually been watching that for a while now; long before MSNBC et al caught wind of it, but the idea of it devolving into violence struck me as being too absurd to pursue the topic. Once again, humanity has let me down. I emphathize with the protesters, but putting bounties on the heads of cartoonists or burning an embassy is sheer madness.
Trigger Happy Cheney: I do believe it was an accident, but since Cheney did it, it is now my daily source of amusement. Cheney can become a rapper now: he told Congress to go f*** themselves and he has shot someone.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Sheri's Weekly Rant - Cindy Sheenan
I have supported this grieving, anti-war mom since she first camped outside of President Bush's ranch, but the rumor I am hearing about her being considered for a Senate seat is unacceptable!
Congress is screwed up enough as it is, do we really need to add someone else with no qualifications? I like Sheenan, I do, but dammit, no! Be a poster child for another candidate, but keep your keister out of Congress! A line must be drawn somewhere!
Congress is screwed up enough as it is, do we really need to add someone else with no qualifications? I like Sheenan, I do, but dammit, no! Be a poster child for another candidate, but keep your keister out of Congress! A line must be drawn somewhere!
Americans Use Too Much Oil?!?
A Texan claiming that Americans are addicted to oil?
Even stranger...too dependent on his rich foreign friend's oil? Is Karl Rove still on duty at the White House? This tidbit from the State of the Union address last night was nothing short of amusing, since it had precious little to do environmental concern and more to do with the fact that the focus on Iran, one of our biggest indirect oil suppliers, is going to get us kicked in our gas-guzzling keisters.
But with a 39% approval rating, he had to talk about something non-triggering.
Even stranger...too dependent on his rich foreign friend's oil? Is Karl Rove still on duty at the White House? This tidbit from the State of the Union address last night was nothing short of amusing, since it had precious little to do environmental concern and more to do with the fact that the focus on Iran, one of our biggest indirect oil suppliers, is going to get us kicked in our gas-guzzling keisters.
But with a 39% approval rating, he had to talk about something non-triggering.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
What About Sharon?
I thought of something earlier that I have not really seen addressed in cyberspace in reference to the recent Palestinian elections, and that something, or someone is Ariel Sharon. Although still comatose, I could not help but wonder should he regain full consciousness, what will the news of a Hamas-run government do to his health.
Part of me wonders if the idea has crossed his doctors' minds if the effort would be in vain to pursue his treatment at all.
Part of me wonders if the idea has crossed his doctors' minds if the effort would be in vain to pursue his treatment at all.
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