I have decided to post the best of previous posts in other blogs as a way to unity.
African Safari- Wal-Mart
What has a neck tattoo, is 21 but looks 40 and has two children?
Why, a Wal-Mart shopper of course!
So, there I was, shopping for the lastest Wrestling DVDs at my local Wal-Mart and, suddenly, I get pushed against the aisle because the "White Trash Train" came steaming through!
Toot!
Toot!
Three humans of a supposedly female-human type with two children and, my favorite find, neck tattoos. One had her name helpfully on the side of her neck, more than half way up "Trish". Hi Trish! Nice to meet you, neck to neck that is. The semi truck sized women with her has something similar, only more flower-ish and much larger. Why? How can these people hold jobs with this? Am I really that out of touch with society? Maybe I'm old. Perhaps my northern prudishness is kicking in. This find further cemented my feeling that Wal-Mart is indeed an African Safari of humanity.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Goddamnitt.
There are some things in this world that defy all description. The community of Ufologists is one of them. They argue about outlandish ideas; lizard men on the moon, underground bases filled with little gray aliens, abductions of all sorts and every sort of activity linked to beings not of this Earth. While the things that are said are pretty funny and make for good distraction on long, cross-country drives, it's the infighting that really makes me smile. UFO researchers accusing each other of spreading "disinformation" across the community, rumors of Government agents letting information go bit by bit. If in doubt, look up "Serpo.org" which is not only a good read in and of itself, but also a prime example of the UFO community tearing each other apart. Classic.
We've come along way since Kenneth Arnold and Adamski.
We've come along way since Kenneth Arnold and Adamski.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ahhhh, crap
You know, I hate it when it rains and it's still warm out. I can't wear my waxed jacket (virtually waterproof) in combination with my fedora. I already sweat like a pig in the morning, must it rain so hard as to make me use an umbrella?
Enough bullshit though, let's bite through to the heart of another matter. Apparently Louisiana is allowing school teachers to bring supplementary materials, aka bible lovin' science books. In fact, the great and enlightened state state of Louisiana, here's a quote from State Senator Ben Nevers, a bloody Democrat;
Holy, holy, holy shit. I mean, this is fairly standard for creationists. In fact, this fine example of a Southern Politician tried to push through legislation in 2001 that declared that Darwin's theory was a source of racism. What a foolish little man. I would think that this guy is more racist because apparently the only religious based theory of evolution is christianity. What about the Roman and Greek religions? How about Mesopotamia? The Norse gods? Oh, no, not good enough for bible boy.
No wonder the British and Canadians make fun of this country. Many of our politicians act like ignorant school children. Fine, bring the christian creationism into public schools. You can teach it alongside other religious views of creation. We'll give equal screen time to every religion. Then we will trump them all by looking at a scientific based view of the world and discussing evolution. I have been reading Dawkins and frankly I am beginning to fully side with him: screw it, we need not be respectful towards religion. Lets fight back against these cretins trying to impose their personal beliefs on us through legislation. If you want to worship god or gods in private, that's cool, just do not push it on me and my fellows through legislation. Creationism in church, science in public schools. Is that simple enough.
Anything else would be a godsdamn shame.
So Say We All.
Enough bullshit though, let's bite through to the heart of another matter. Apparently Louisiana is allowing school teachers to bring supplementary materials, aka bible lovin' science books. In fact, the great and enlightened state state of Louisiana, here's a quote from State Senator Ben Nevers, a bloody Democrat;
"[The LFF] believe[s] that scientific data related to creationism should be discussed when dealing with Darwin's theory," Nevers told the newspaper. "This would allow the discussion of scientific facts. I feel the students should know there are weaknesses and strengths in both scientific arguments."
Holy, holy, holy shit. I mean, this is fairly standard for creationists. In fact, this fine example of a Southern Politician tried to push through legislation in 2001 that declared that Darwin's theory was a source of racism. What a foolish little man. I would think that this guy is more racist because apparently the only religious based theory of evolution is christianity. What about the Roman and Greek religions? How about Mesopotamia? The Norse gods? Oh, no, not good enough for bible boy.
No wonder the British and Canadians make fun of this country. Many of our politicians act like ignorant school children. Fine, bring the christian creationism into public schools. You can teach it alongside other religious views of creation. We'll give equal screen time to every religion. Then we will trump them all by looking at a scientific based view of the world and discussing evolution. I have been reading Dawkins and frankly I am beginning to fully side with him: screw it, we need not be respectful towards religion. Lets fight back against these cretins trying to impose their personal beliefs on us through legislation. If you want to worship god or gods in private, that's cool, just do not push it on me and my fellows through legislation. Creationism in church, science in public schools. Is that simple enough.
Anything else would be a godsdamn shame.
So Say We All.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The First Post
Oh maaaaan. Another Blog by a pretentious PhD. Is this what the world really needs? Sure, why not!
You know, I always start these things, and then never finish the, like most of the human panoply. I suppose in the culture we thrive in today we all have some form of ADHD. But that's OK.
So, what is the first topic? Well, I don't have a TV right now. No, I am not going douchebag hipster on you, I moved and left the TV with the wife. I use hulu.com and, thankfully , I suppose, I do not watch the news. In fact, I watched Burn Notice and it was pretty damn good. I have my laptop or desktop blaring at all hours because I do not like silence when I am alone, just a thing, I suppose. My new house is big and echoey and there really is nothing like Dawkins at 5:00am to start off your day. In fact, lets watch Dawkins reading off his hate mail, and its actually pretty damn funny. I am glad this man represents a sort of spokesman for the "movement that involves herding cats"
That's all for now, we'll see how long I can keep this up and, perhaps, write something worth a damn.
You know, I always start these things, and then never finish the, like most of the human panoply. I suppose in the culture we thrive in today we all have some form of ADHD. But that's OK.
So, what is the first topic? Well, I don't have a TV right now. No, I am not going douchebag hipster on you, I moved and left the TV with the wife. I use hulu.com and, thankfully , I suppose, I do not watch the news. In fact, I watched Burn Notice and it was pretty damn good. I have my laptop or desktop blaring at all hours because I do not like silence when I am alone, just a thing, I suppose. My new house is big and echoey and there really is nothing like Dawkins at 5:00am to start off your day. In fact, lets watch Dawkins reading off his hate mail, and its actually pretty damn funny. I am glad this man represents a sort of spokesman for the "movement that involves herding cats"
That's all for now, we'll see how long I can keep this up and, perhaps, write something worth a damn.
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