Category Archives: crossposted on TADA

Another right-wing remix: "The 24 Types of Progressive"

“I’m waiting for the 24 types of ‘progressive’.” –“George,” in comments here. Robert Hayes, who has commented on “Alas” on one or two occasions, jumps into what I dearly hope will become a trend by putting up his rewritten version … Continue reading

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., crossposted on TADA | 21 Comments

Dems Give Republicans De Facto Control Of Next Congress; or, how I wish the Democrats had a nose so I could punch it; or, why Amp might vote Republican

(Crossposted between Alas and TADA.) From The Washington Independent: Recognizing that Democrats would be reluctant to record “yes” votes for a budget that would augment the deficit, the House leadership opted to deem as passed a “budget enforcement resolution” instead, … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Elections and politics, In the news | 33 Comments

"The 24 Types of Authoritarian": a libertarian parody of my cartoon

Libertarian Davi Barker emails me a link to her (his?) remix of my “24 Types of Libertarian” cartoon, “The 24 Types of Authoritarian.” S/he has changed all the words in my cartoon, turning it into a mocking of both liberals … Continue reading

Posted in Cartooning & comics, crossposted on TADA | 242 Comments

Fugitive Child Rapist Freed on Technicality

Convicted child rapist and fugitive from justice Roman Polanski was freed this morning by a Swiss court, on the grounds that the American request for extradition might not have been sentenced to more than 90 days in jail, and that he … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 10 Comments

I Have No Idea If Ken Howell Should Have Been Fired Or Not

[Crossposted on “Alas” and on “TADA.”] An adjunct professor who taught courses on Catholicism at the University of Illinois has lost his teaching job there, and he claims it is a violation of his academic freedom. Kenneth Howell was told … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Education, Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc., Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, In the news | 108 Comments

Open Thread & Link Farm, Baleful Stare Edition

A gallery of detailed close-up photos by Igor Siwanowicz, mostly insects but also some other critters. Super neat stuff. Oscar Grant: A Victim of American Fear Amanda Hess on sexism and the lack of female corespondents on The Daily Show. … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Link farms | 35 Comments

Don't Be a Commie!

Clarissa writes: So I’m filling out a permanent residency questionnaire, and after the expected questions of whether I plan to practice polygamy or engage in acts of terrorism I encounter the following question: “Have you EVER been a member of, … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 14 Comments

Who would you rather learn about sex from, a feminist critic or a feminist?

(Note: Comments on this post on “Alas” are open to self-identified feminists. Comments on this post on “TADA” are open to everyone.) Feminist critic Cathy Young, in the comments of her blog, wrote: I really can’t think of anything that … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Feminism, sexism, etc, Sex | 42 Comments

Political Attitude Test

Hey, folks. There’s a general political bias test below that I’d like people to take if they have a free moment. I don’t want to know anyone’s individual answers to individual questions, but if those who take it could post … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Whatever | 106 Comments

Q: What is a Black Man's Life Worth?

A: A black mans’ life is worth 2-4 years of a white man’s life. I heard about the verdict just after my wife and I left Mandolin’s place, where we’d met her for lunch. As we drove north on 101, … Continue reading

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Prisons and Justice and Police, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 37 Comments