Monthly Archives: November 2008
A Thanksgiving Prayer
By William S Burroughs Cheers, Tom
Filed under Art, Drugs, First Amendment, Free Speech, Gay Rights, Guns, Literature, Politics
The More Things Change…
Don’s words on the onslaught of hate speech that is turning “our” radio airwaves into sonic sewage systems of loathing got me thinking about a speech made by Bobby Kennedy. The date was April 5, 1968. That date might ring … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Rights, Politics, Presidential Race 2008, Racism
Hate Media At A Loss For Words
I occasionally listen to one or more of the hate media mouthpieces just to see what they are up to. Yesterday (Sunday—yes they rerun this drivel on Sunday) I spent a little time listening to Rush Limbaugh who was crying … Continue reading
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Presidential Pardons
I do not understand why Presidents issue so many pardons. The original idea of a pardon was to undo an injustice or commute the sentence of someone who had served enough time. Unfortunately, the constitution provides no check to the … Continue reading
While I Have Been Gone
Boy have I been busy! Creativity comes to me in amazing, intense spurts of productivity. The past few days I have written some magazine articles, interviewed boxer Fernando Guerrero and his trainer Hal Chernoff and pitched movie. Here is the … Continue reading
More Pot Clubs Than Starbucks in San Fran?
The Office of National Drug Control Policy is claiming that there are more “pot clubs” than Starbucks in San Francisco in a posting on its official blog, pushingback.com. First of all, let’s see how many Starbucks are in the area. … Continue reading
Anthony Bourdain
Thanks to SAMMO for this great poster of Anthony Bourdain. Please check out the link.
Filed under Anthony Bourdain, Art
Massey Energy = Evil
What else would you call a company that violated the clean water act 4500+ times over a 6 year period? Thankfully, the EPA sued and now Massey is paying a $20 million fine and being forced to make an additional … Continue reading
Filed under environment, Politics
What I Do Not Understand About Gay Marriage
Today I stumbled upon a commentary that explains my angle on gay marriage. It covers things I have been asking for a long time. I’m not here to reinvent the wheel- so here ya go. Cheers, Tom
Filed under Gay Rights, Politics, Religion
Doggone: The Wicomico County Council has Gone and Done It
Well I am about to break two vows that I have kept for a long time. One is not to worry about the inanity of [Salisbury, Maryland] City Council or County Council doings and the second is to never run … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Republicans
Pot Vs Puppies
Massachusetts had ballot measures to ban dog racing and to decriminalize of marijuana. Dog racing was banned by a margin of 56%-44%. Pot was decriminalized with yays raising their hands for high by a measure of 65% and the nays … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
Sisters In Control
Morning Cup of Coffee applauds another historic first that has flown under the radar- after the November 4th election the New Hampshire state Senate includes a majority of women! (READ MORE)
Filed under Democrats, Politics, women's rights
Savagely Stolen News: U.S. Again Hailed as “Country of Dreams”
U.S. Again Hailed as ‘Country of Dreams’ Around the World, Obama’s Victory Is Seen as a Renewal of American Ideals and Aspirations By Kevin Sullivan Washington Post Foreign Service Thursday, November 6, 2008; A26 LONDON, Nov. 5 — Through … Continue reading
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Michael Crichton (1942-2008)
Lest this slip through the cracks, author Michael Crichton, whose pen brought about Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Sphere, Disclosure, and “ER” among others, passed away Tuesday, after losing a private battle against cancer. He leaves behind one child. You … Continue reading
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Social Propositions Update
PROP 8 (CA): Looks like it, unfortunately, will pass, although the result has not officially been called yet. Prop 8′s passage makes California the first state to not only ban same-sex marriage, but actually rescind the right already granted by the California … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
A Matter of Love
I thought Tom might have hit this already, but since he hasn’t I’ll fill in the gap. This is too important to pass by. ~Ryan Finally tonight as promised, a Special Comment on the passage, last week, of Proposition Eight … Continue reading →
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