Apparently, this is really what he meant by, “with us, or against us” ? Thanks to Catallarchy for the link …in Moscow, a Russian official said the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency had rejected a Russian offer to dispatch rescue teams and other aid… “You know,” [W said], “as well, and there’s no doubt in my mind we’ll succeed. And there’s no doubt in my mind, as I sit here talking to you, that New Orleans is going to rise up again as a great city.” What type of master-race religious-right self-determinant mumbo-jumbo is this? Seriously, W. I’m against charity as an Obligation, but I’m not against charity. Accept the aid, and admit that the US is not the be-all end-all of nations. God smites us as frequently as … Read entire article »

“It’s not a war on drugs, it’s a war on person freedom– that’s what it is. And if you don’t believe me, go home tonight, take all your records, all your tapes, all your books, and burn ‘em. ‘Cause you know what? All those great artists and musicians who’ve enhanced your lives throughout the years: reeeeeaaal fucking high on drugs….” On Sep 1, 2005 I was in court for a minor traffic violation, during which I got to see the deposition of an undercover narcotics officer with the Oakland County sherriff Department give his side of the testimony that led to three arrests, after said deputy had arranged for and accepted the delivery of several small quantities (less than 30g) and 2 large quantities (close to an … Read entire article »

Been working alot lately with the new position. Which kind of sucks, but the tradeoff is dramatically increased income, which doesn’t suck. I picked up on this link at Catallarchy and probably also saw it a few days back from Radley Balko. Anyways, this is just a passing observation because I don’t have the time right now to develop a decent length article, although, in light of the Katrina incident, I imagine it’s going to be on Charity. I have a good base of ideas brainstormed. Here is your moment of zen: Some groups, the reporters wrote, “organized themselves into assembly lines to more efficiently cart off goods. Inside the store, one woman was stocking up on make-up. She said she took comfort in watching … Read entire article »