Category Archives: Whatever

Three Things Taught Me Conservative Love: Jesus, Ronald Reagan, Plus Atlas Shrugged

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

This is easily the best conservative anthem since “Bush Was Right.” (Via Josh)

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Whatever | Comments Off

Oh, that wacky GOP racism

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Myca

As a follow-up to Jeff Fecke’s excellent post on the creepily racist GOP response to Judge Maria Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court, I wanted to point out Matt Yglesias’ post on Tom Tancredo equating La Raza with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Whatever | 15 Comments

Reprinted from magistrate – On the obligation to educate the uninformed

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Mandolin

Reprinted with permission from Magistrate. The following is by former student of mine who is a science fiction and fantasy writer, as well as a generally awesome person. * On the obligation to educate the uninformed There’s something I see … Continue reading →

Posted in Civility & norms of discourse, Whatever | 6 Comments

Wiscon!

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Mandolin

I’ll be there. Will you? Shall we meet up? (ABW, we better meet up. :) Ditto you, Nojojojo, if you’re going this year.)

Posted in Whatever | 2 Comments

In Honor of Maine Choosing Equality.

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Myca

First, a video that made me cry. Philip Spooner, an 86 year old Maine resident, veteran of WWII, and lifelong Republican: Next, a video that made me laugh. Roy Zimmerman and Laura Love, performing his song, “Summer of Loving”: Finally, … Continue reading →

Posted in Whatever | 101 Comments

Mountain Dew Throwback Tastes Pretty Good, Reports Blogger

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

High fructose corn syrup. Everyone reading this blog has consumed large amounts of it, whether you wanted to or not. It’s everywhere — in cereal, in juice, in salad dressing, in cookies…heck, I think it’s being pumped into the atmosphere … Continue reading →

Posted in Whatever | 23 Comments

Margaret Goodman Historical Innovations: A Role-Playing Game

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ampersand

This is some introductory material for a role-playing game I’m running… I thought it might amuse “Alas” readers who play RPGs. Comments and suggested additions welcome.

Posted in Whatever | 24 Comments

Bea Arthur, 1922-2009

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

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 | 6 Comments

Jake Squid Narrates an Escape Pod Episode

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Myca

Our very own commenter, the snarky and perspicacious Jake Squid, has narrated ‘Chump Change‘, a just-aired episode of Escape Pod. His reading is stellar, and if you listen to it, you’ll be that much more able to imagine his comments … Continue reading →