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A generation ago don’t-ask-don’t-tell was the Clinton position. Actually, don't-ask-don't-tell only became Clinton's position after he attempted to remove the…
The camps are definitely killing people @Dianne, source on this? I Googled around a bit, and I found an increase…
I don’t have time at the moment to address your response in the detail it deserves, but I really have…
@Watcher: Probably. ICE has detained white, straight, cis, males who aren't USian on various erm, trumped up charges recently. They…
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Author Archives: Jeff Fecke
H1N1
Okay, there’s no need to panic, but the H1N1 outbreak in Mexico may well be cause for concern. But hopefully not too much of one: So swine flu has come out of nowhere. It has unfortunately killed some people, and … Continue reading
Bea Arthur, 1922-2009
When it comes to comedy, Bea Arthur could bring it. Her career is a testament to that; few actors can boast a career that spans one decade, let alone seven. The woman was a fantastic talent, and she’ll be missed. … Continue reading
Posted in Whatever
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Hindrocket Wrong About Something Again
Oh, Blogger Formerly Known as Hindrocket, why can’t I quit you? You say the wingnuttiest stuff imaginable — it’s so precious! And you’re able to get worked up so easily — it’s adorable! Take today, for example. You got really, … Continue reading
We Are America! We Do Not F—ing Torture!
Shep Smith appears to still have a soul: For the YouTube impaired, Shep says, “We are America! I don’t give a rat’s ass if it helps. We are America! We do not fucking torture!” It used to be that Smith’s … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day!
Sorry I’m fat. I mean, yeah, sure, I try to stay away from beef, and I’m raising my daughter vegetarian, and I drive a small car, and turn out the lights when I leave home, and okay, I’m supportive of … Continue reading
Posted in Fat, fat and more fat
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Why We Tortured
One of the things I failed to note in the disquieting series of revelations about our national torture program was the timing of it; it seems that quite a bit of the ramping-up was occurring in late 2002 and 2003. … Continue reading
Handshake…of Doom!
You know, maybe it’s just me being a fuzzy-headed liburul, but I simply don’t understand the right-wing freakout over Barack Obama (gasp!)shaking Hugo Chávez’s hand! (Dun dun DUNNNNNNNN). Don’t get me wrong — Hugo Chávez is a Fidel Castro wannabe, … Continue reading
Posted in The Obama Administration
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The Worst Thing in the World
When I was ten years old, I read 1984. It wasn’t typical fare for someone between fourth and fifth grades, but I’d always been ahead of the curve in reading ability, and the straightforward prose of Orwell was not beyond … Continue reading
Teabagging Nation
I just can’t understand why the Department of Homeland Security is concerned about right-wing terror groups: Yes, for the record, that’s a Teabagger calling for the execution of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Majority Leader, and … Continue reading
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O Frabjous Day! Callooh! Callay!
Is it…is it really April 15? Has the blessed day come at last? Why, bless my soul — it has! It has! It’s Teabagging Day, everybody! It’s Teabagging Day! Yes, that most sacred of days, when angry white men (plus … Continue reading
@David: That's exactly what I meant. The deaths at this point appear to be due to neglect and individual acts…