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 Speaking of which... Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Tuesday, August 05 2008 @ 09:53 PM EDT
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PoliticsThe best source I've found to watch the actual horse race is electoral-vote.com, especially the Electoral College Graph page. They also provide a handy graphic (updated daily) that you'll see on the right side of this page.




 But, but, but... Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Tuesday, August 05 2008 @ 09:20 PM EDT
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PoliticsI'm not a fan of Paris Hilton. On the rare occasions that I'm even aware of her, I inevitably conclude that she should use the opportunities that have been given her to work on something worthwhile, and in the meantime have a sammich or three.

After watching this video, I have to admit that my respect for her has increased slightly.

Didn't see that coming.

For context, if you haven't been obsessing about the campaigns like I have, you can watch the McCain ad, and Obama's response ad.

 What are the rules... Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Thursday, July 24 2008 @ 10:15 PM EDT
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Politics...on citizens' arrest again?

Regular readers will no doubt recall times when I effectively said, "Bring me the head of John the Ashcroft."

According to this interactive chart on Slate, Alberto Gonzales (Ashcroft's replacement) is implicated in every current scandal.

I guess that, under Bush, being the epitome of illegal and unscrupulous activity is part of the job description - for the ATTORNEY FUCKING GENERAL.

Ahem.

 Classics Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Saturday, July 19 2008 @ 10:54 PM EDT
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KitschEvery so often, a critical mass gathers in the WTF/amusing file, and I feel compelled to share.

Especially when there's a theme.

I present to you four videos, in no particular order.

Ode to Joy
Blue Danube
Habanera
Stars and Stripes Forever

 This has potential Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Friday, July 11 2008 @ 02:38 PM EDT
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PoliticsCheck it out: FreeGovernment.org

On the positive side, it's a pretty good idea based on an interesting blend of idealism and pragmatism, and they're being entirely transparent about the process. On the negative side, the voter verification aspect seems a little ambiguous, and the concept as a whole requires buy-in from a hell of a lot of people in order to work properly (even within one district).

Of course, the saddest part is that it's taken 219 years to figure out a remotely plausible way to enforce what's really supposed to have been happening the entire time.

 Just so you know... Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Thursday, July 03 2008 @ 03:54 AM EDT
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MusicThis is what the Delta Blues sounds like:


 Meanwhile, in Washington... Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Friday, June 13 2008 @ 03:10 PM EDT
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Politics...Habeas Corpus brushes some dust off its knees and exits the cell, shooting Bush a reproachful look on the way by.

 Off balance Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Friday, June 13 2008 @ 01:57 PM EDT
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KitschWhen the "opinion" section of a paper or a broadcast makes more sense than the "news" section, there's a problem. I'm willing to allow for the possibility that the problem is with me, but that doesn't make the above statement incorrect.

For example:
News
Opinion

...not that it's fair to compare the news department at ABC to a reader of The Wall Street Journal.

 Wanna see my O face? Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Wednesday, June 04 2008 @ 01:15 AM EDT
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PoliticsIt's about bloody time.


 Out of curiosity... Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
 Author:  matt
 Dated:  Tuesday, June 03 2008 @ 10:54 PM EDT
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Life...is it sad that I was just seriously considering buying a larger fridge (4.3 cu.ft. vs. the 1.4 I have now) for my cube and having Peapod start delivering to my office?

I've already got a couch in here that I can crash on, and a shower in one of the bathrooms... at what point have I officially moved in?

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