November 2010
32 posts
Meet "the most evil man who's ever lived", a...
If you haven’t watched vbs’ vice guide to liberia you need to go to vbs.tv right now and watch it. seriously.
iheartchaos:
During Liberia’s 14-year long bloody civil war, one man who benefitted from the bloodshed more than any is a man named Joshua Milton Blahyi, better known as “General Butt Naked” for his habit of charging into battle completely bare-ass naked with only a...
America – The Grim Truth →
stfuteabaggers:
All this begs the question: Why would anyone put up with this? Ask any American and you’ll get the same answer: because America is the freest country on earth. If you believe this, I’ve got some more bad news for you: America is actually among the least free countries on earth. Your piss is tested, your emails and phone calls are monitored, your medical records are gathered, and...
STFU, Homophobes: UN votes against protecting gays... →
stfuhomophobes:
The UN has removed a reference to sexual orientation from a resolution condemning arbitrary and unjustified executions.
The UN General Assembly resolution, which is renewed every two years, contained a reference opposing the execution of LBGT people in its 2008 version. But this year’s version…
'...This morning, a rejuvenated General Motors... →
thingsobamadidright:
thesmithian:
what Republicans said about the decision when it was made:
Rep. John Boehner (R-OH): “Does anyone really believe that politicians and bureaucrats in Washington can successfully steer a multi-national corporation to economic viability?” [6/1/09]
RNC Chairman Michael Steele: “No matter how much the President spins GM’s bankruptcy as good for the economy,...
One-Question IQ Test of the Day
thedailywhat:
From The Manbottle Library:
There is a mute who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one’s teeth, he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done. Now, if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself?
Think about it, and then click through (and scroll down) for the answer.
Did...
“President Bush wrote, in Decision Points, that he “approved the use of the...”
– Now’s the Time to Hold President Bush Accountable for Torture
(via janedoe225)
STFU, Tea Baggers!: ultraprison-: 50 Ways to Never... →
ultraprison-:
50 Ways to Never Waste Food Again
joinakibbutz:
mohandasgandhi:
On average, we waste 14% of our food purchases per year, and the average American family throws out over $600 of fruit per year. Most of the food we waste is due to spoilage; we’re buying too much and…
WatchMichigan represent! This kid is my hero!
thedailywhat:
From The Mouths Of Babes of the Day: Openly gay 14-year-old high school student Graham (Graeme) Taylor speaks out in support of his teacher Jay McDowell, who was disciplined by the Howell School Board after he removed a student from class for making anti-gay remarks on Spirit Day.
His suspect gay suicide statistic aside, this kid is wise...
Happy Vonnegut Day to all!
”I will come to a time in my backwards trip when November eleventh, accidentally my birthday, was a sacred day called Armistice Day. When I was a boy, all the people of all the nations which had fought in the First World War were silent during the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of Armistice Day, which was the eleventh day of the eleventh month.It was during that minute in nineteen...
A Progression of Neurons: Kurt Vonnegut's rules... →
oxygen-thief:
Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted.
Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for.
Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.
Every sentence must do one of two things—reveal character…
October 2010
12 posts
Stuff Christian Culture Likes: #199 Countering the... →
stfuhomophobes:
An interesting read from a pastor’s kid about the way Christian culture tries to fight its “Culture Wars.”
“You’d be amazed how many times I take a picture with a very pregnant woman and...”
– Bill Clinton after an Ohio campaign event was interrupted by Rep. John Boccieri’s pregnant wife, Stacey, going into labor. (via virtualephemera)
God bless this man.
(via awomansplace)
Bill Clinton spontaneously makes women go into labor. Has Snopes covered this???
(via stfuconservatives)
“1. Charles Wilson: Sentenced to prison last week for repeatedly threatening to...”
– 6 Terrorists Inspired by Fox News and Glenn Beck | BNET (via stfuglennbeck) 