Turned by W, Turned On by Obama
This is my first Diary in any blog. Ever. Please bear with me as I am extremely new to this and am not entirely familiar with the process.As my user name implies, in my younger days I was a card...
View ArticleObama, God, and Atheism
With all the turmoil ebbing and flowing about Obama and his religion; persons affiliated with his church; and the right wing misinformation about him being a one man sleeper cell, I thought I would...
View ArticleThe Blogosphere Microcosm, A Plea for Party Unity
Coming from a perspective of a former GOP dittohead and current proud Obama supporter, I want to offer some tempering to the growing dichotomy of liberal blog rhetoric. There is an undeniable fact...
View ArticleHillary Supporters, Join Me (Snark)
I have recently heard talk of this Hillary supporters boycott of this site. I, for one, am totally in favor of it. After this diary, I am out of here. After all, we HRC supporters are far too good...
View ArticleThe Neo-McCarthyism of Patriotism. Rev Wright the Patriot.
I wrote a comment in a similarly themed dairy recently and realized that I had a lot on my mind about this issue and decided to write my own diary about it. I think the themes and ideas I’m about to...
View Article“The Nomination-in-Thief Test”
Inspired by Keith O, I’ve compiled a test for a candidate to prove their skills in stealing a nomination. Enjoy!
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Doesn't She Deserve...
No intent to step on ClammyC's toes here. But I've got a baby story of my own...My first child was born today. A Girl. My life has all new focus and purpose. This is now the most important thing to...
View ArticlePastafarians unite against the worlds injustices
also Submitted to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti MonsterI am submitting this diary here because I perceive there to be a vibrant segment of Pastafarians here. I want to reach out with my humble...
View ArticleMy Conversation with a ‘Low-Information’ Voter
I have to start out by saying that I am a little ashamed and embarrassed by the identity of the ‘low-information’ voter in question. It is none other than my very own father. Here’s a brief history...
View ArticleRight Wing Radio is Sounding like Hillary Partisans w/Rant
Now, for starters, I am certainly not calling Hillary supporters right wing nuts. I believe the vast majority believe in progressive principles and are as liberal as I am if not more so. The reason I...
View ArticleI should be a Republican
I used to be, and by all common stereotypes I fit the bill to the Tee. These are the demographic traits I possess that, if viewed on their own, would suggest to political observers that "this guy has...
View Article"The 'Surge' is working" part 2: "The 'Surge' worked."
I don’t believe in clairvoyance. In fact, I don’t believe in superstition of any kind. But I think I can see something coming. I think I can see the grand strategy of the McCain campaign regarding...
View Article"The Most Hateful Website in the World" Liveblog
Bill-o just said it, surprise, about us. I know you are asking why I am watching it. I am asking myself the same. But I decided to do a live blog to mock the cable news convention coverage. Maybe a...
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Seven Months Later...(and the Sprint to the Finish, with Pictures!)
Seven months ago my Daughter, my first child, was born. Needless to say the experience of new fatherhood was a transformative one. I wrote a diary when she was only hours old entitled: "Doesn't She...
View ArticleBecoming a Stay at home Dad, and a Teacher
Many black and orange pixels have been arranged on the subject of the current economy and its effect on people. For me, having spent the last four years working for a construction related business,...
View ArticleAtheism is NOT a Religion
Atheism. I've seen a few diaries about religion or the lack thereof crop up in this site from time to time. Very few ever make it to the rec list, but most have one thing in common: they get a lot...
View ArticleWhat Should I ask Obama? Thursday's NM Townhall
Calling all Kossacks (Trolls need not read further).The purpose of this diary is twofold:First: I am attending the Townhall Meeting with our President at Rio Rancho High at 10 AM Thursday. My wife...
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Photo Diary: New Mexico Town Hall 5/14/09
I'm no Al Rogers, for sure, but this is my humble experience as a lowly peon attending the Presidential Town Hall Meeting at Rio Rancho High School in Rio Rancho New Mexico (near Albuquerque).Doors...
View ArticleObama's 9/11 Conspiracy
I've spent a lot of time reading teabagger signs and scouring teh internets, and I think I've finally figured it out. I have put together the true story of Barack Obama's rise to power. Read closely,...
View ArticleHey Dick, F- YOU!!!!
Seriously, Fuck you Dick Cheney! Fuck your pompous condecension. Fuck your straw men! Fuck your mischaracterizations! Fuck your sniveling attempts to keep you and your buddies asses out of federal...
View ArticleConservatives and the 'F' Word
Last week I wrote an expletive laden rant about Dick Ch*@%y’s ‘rebuttal’ to President Obama’s speech on national security. I think most of you are pretty clear about my motivation to write it. I was...
View ArticleWe Can’t Afford Universal Fire Protection
Republican lawmakers are strongly coming out in opposition to providing Americans a Universal Fire Protection Bill so that every American can have a fire put out if one is accidentally started...
View ArticleBreaking: Governors Decide to Have 'Ditch Day'
The National Governors association announced early Saturday morning that later this summer they will be having a ‘Governors Ditch Day.’ "Details of the exact date and itinerary will be released later...
View ArticleAbe Lincoln, MLK Jr., and LBJ: All Racists
That's right folks, I scooped Mitch McConnell; I scooped Jefferson Beauregard No Shirt No Shoes No Service Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Antidisestablishmentarianism Sessions; I even scooped Rush...
View ArticleAtheist Digest: Housekeeping Update
For any of you that are following this series, you may have noticed that our scheduled diary did not get posted yesterday. I thought I would take the opportunity to post a quick housekeeping update on...
View ArticleAtheist Digest: Houskeeping and Conclusion Preview
Atheist Digest is rumbling to the finish line. It has been a very interesting ride, and there are still a couple more bumps along the way. I wanted to drop a quick diary to let people know the...
View ArticleAtheist Digest: Conclusion and Post Game Wrap Up
The Agenda:There have been some changes to the series schedule as we went. First, I'll post the final schedule as it happened complete with links to each diary. I would recommend anyone interested...
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Insomniacs' Vent-hole with Craig Ferguson
This vent-hole (hereinafter known as IVH), if lost or stolen will not be replaced or purchase price refunded. Violation of IVH rules will result in expulsion without refund. A copy of IVH rules can be...
View ArticleSkeptics Digest: Superstition and Fallacies
Welcome to Skeptics Digest, wherein we discuss scientific skepticism (check out the seminal dairy (link below) for a more specific explanation of the type of skepticism we’re working with here)How many...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To Rep. Kucinich
Dear Congressman Kucinich,I like you. When you speak you are most often well informed, principled, genuine, and right. I’ve seen you on television and find you quite entertaining and likable. I...
View ArticleElena Kagan, Bigger than a Bread Basket
The snark has been flying vis-à-vis the most recent Supreme Court Nomination by President Barack Obama (or what I call the SNOWCONE: Supreme Nomination Of a Woman Certain to be Our Nation’s Ending)....
View Article"Apologists,""Purists," and Two Different Audiences
Enough has been made about the main philosophical divide here that we all think we're pretty sick of hearing about it. The framework for the debate has been laid and reinforced by salvo after salvo of...
View ArticleBREAKING: Churches to be Built, Sarah Palin Outraged
The controversial conservative figure has again draw criticism today for extending her call for the "refutiation" of a new mosque to be built near Ground Zero. Palin has asked for cessation of work on...
View ArticleAtheist Digest '10: How I Became an Atheist
Welcome, everyone, to the second annual Atheist Digest Series. Anyone who missed the previous series last summer can access all the diaries and post game here. This year’s series will feature many of...
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Atheist Digest ’10: On Christian Claims to Moral Superiority
Nothing frustrates me more than the suggestion or assumption that Christians are morally superior to others. I say Christians specifically because, at least in this country, many Christians claim...
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Atheist Digest ’10: Ben Stein is a Moran: The Retrospective...
Welcome back everyone. Today we will be discussing an argument that is often used in support of creationism (or its alias "Intelligent Design"). It is insidious because at first glance it seems...
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Atheist Digest '10 Extension: "The 'Militant' Atheists"
I'll start off with a quick housekeeping note:I had originally planed to end this series for the year with this diary. After some uncareful consideration I have decided to keep the window open for a...
View ArticleA Delirious Proposal: By the Ghost of Jonathan Swift
Satirist Jonathan Swift came to be in an awkward dream last night and dictated a sequel to his infamous Modest Proposal in which he proffered a solution to the problems of the Irish during the potato...
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Atheist Digest '10: 'An Open Letter to Moderate Theists' and Conclusion
Here we are again, at the end of another interesting ride. Thanks to all who participated in the series this year. Unfortunately I don't have the time or energy to create the comprehensive wrap-up...
View ArticleAAN Goes There: Viagra for Rapists Campaign Drops
American Action Network, another in the seemingly endless flood of outside groups flush with cash for negative ads against Democrats, has sunk to a new, revolting low. AAN is a right wing organization...
View ArticleThe GOP's Best Idea Yet
Off to a flying start, the new Republican lead U.S. House of Representatives passed their first piece of legislation today, minutes after the session began. The bill is entitled "The Everything the...
View ArticleMAKE Him Do It
I read a lot of comments declaring intention to abandon the President and Congressional Dems should this debt ceiling deal go through. I totally understand where those sentiments come from. I’ve been...
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Atheist Digest '11: I Didn't Choose to be an Atheist
Welcome to the Third Annual Atheist Digest Series. This year, yet again, I will change the format a bit from previous years. Though I greatly enjoyed and appreciated having several other authors...
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Atheist Digest '11: On Anders Breivik
I’m going to start off by assuming that anyone wandering in here has a pretty solid understanding of who Anders Behring Breivik is. If you don’t, I’ll trust that you’ll use Teh Google to catch...
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Atheist Digest '11: Atheism and Socialism
Welcome back to Atheist Digest 2011. The summer diary series rolls on with a look at two things that seem pretty disparate on their surface. I was musing about a few different aspects of comparison...
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Atheist Digest '11: Unpacking the LGBT Comparison
(Quick note: to be more inclusive I have changed the word 'homsexuality' in the title to LGBT. It doesn't change the analogy significantly, but hopefully makes clear I'm not trying to ignore anyone in...
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Atheist Digest '11: Hiding Behind Religion
Once again the Atheist digest series draws to a close. I’ll offer some final thoughts on this year’s event and about the possibilities for its future after I address the subject contained in the...
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