Archive for the 'politics' Category

Pefect (il)Logic

Friday, August 24th, 2007

So, a US Government study chastizes the Iraqi government for moving too slow and making too little progress. Hmm, let’s see. How can I refactor this scenario into an analogy that folk in America could relate to?
Let’s say China invaded your home town and destroyed the water treatment plant, most of the schools, [...]

This guy is fishing for a movie deal

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

My nephew sent me a link to this article at Philly.com by Chris Hedges titled “What if our mercenaries turn on us?” Boy, oh boy. If you read this and come away saying to yourself “you know, that could happen”, you’re on crack. Even though I replied to my nephew already, I [...]

Choiceless 2008

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

After having suffered through all but one televised debate for both GOP and Democratic candidates, I am left with the feeling of being told my house just burned down.  Seriously.  I don’t see one single candidate that’s worth a shit.  Not one.  They’re all turning into brand-X cereal boxes before our eyes.  Struggling to fit [...]

A Funeral for the “N-Word”? Really?

Monday, April 30th, 2007

No, I’m not kidding. Read about it here. Are they going to bury it, or cremate it? That’s what I want to know. The irony here is that almost nobody under the age of 30 (outside of Detroit) knows of this event. I can hear it now: “The n-word is [...]

Family and Politics: What a great recipe for angst

Friday, April 27th, 2007

So, my brother forwards a rather insightful rebuff by former Sen. George McGovern, aimed at his arch nemesis: Dick Cheney, but also at the ruling gang in general. The article is concise, albeit multi-headed, and fairly even keel. It makes no brash claims that can’t be backed up by cursory research. The [...]

God almighty. If you’re reading this, you might as well jump off a bridge. I typically discuss software technology and business and legal implications of technology and marketing (or the failures thereof). Sound interesting? You need help. Seriously.