John Kerry has said in his campaign speeches that he wants to restore America’s standing among the international community, rolling back the unilateralist policies of the Bush administration. Here’s a thought. If the desired result is a return to the status quo ante Bush, what about nominating Bill Clinton as Secretary of State? Let’s setContinue reading “Bill Clinton, Cabinet Secretary?”
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Exterminate!
The Daleks will be returning to the new Doctor Who, thanks to an agreement reached between the BBC and the Terry Nation estate, with “the BBC accept[ing] the arrangement that had been in place for the last 40 years.” While it’s possible the oversized pepper-pots will grace television screens everywhere in the new series’ firstContinue reading “Exterminate!”
On the Political Spectrum
Really. This is no surprise, not if you’ve known me for more than, say, five years. 😉 Where do you fall on the liberal – conservative political spectrum? (United States) brought to you by Quizilla
This is how the world will end
Thoughts?
The Friday Five – Highday, 19 Blotmath
Before we begin with this week’s edition of The Friday Five I would like to say that I would really like to be able to buy and play Hellboy for the PlayStation. It has been released in Europe, two years ago if memory serves, and while there’s long been a rumor of a North AmericanContinue reading “The Friday Five – Highday, 19 Blotmath”
Recent Ramblings
Pocket’s Strange New Worlds contest for this year closes on Tuesday, and I made four submissions this year. I liked this year’s batch of stories. One I’ve mentioned before, about Wesley Crusher and the man he replaced at the Enterprise-D’s conn. Another was about Robin Lefler and her nightmares. The third story was about EzriContinue reading “Recent Ramblings”
On the Pledge
I hope the recent appeals court ruling banning the phrase “under god” from the Pledge of Allegiance stands. I can’t see any logic to it not standing. But what does it really matter? No one has to say the Pledge of Allegiance if they don’t want to. As an atheist am I glad that someoneContinue reading “On the Pledge”
Shrub, Part II
John S. Drew wrote: I finally realized who Bush reminded me of as he gives speeches after watching this last one – a high school debate team member. He’s nervous, full of ticks and his accent comes on strong as it does for most people when they are nervous or angry. As someone who hasContinue reading “Shrub, Part II”
More Thoughts on This Week
Keith DeCandido wrote in response to someone else whose name I forget: Not to defend the guy, but he’s sort of right. In 1941, Hawaii wasn’t really “American soil.” They were a U.S. territory, yes, but not a state. It was still part of the United States. The fact that it wasn’t a state yetContinue reading “More Thoughts on This Week”
On the President's Speech
I used to be a high school debate coach, and part of that required me to judge high school debates, and I’ve heard good speeches and I’ve heard bad speeches. On a scale of 30, I’d probably have given Dubya’s speech to the nation tonight a 20. The message itself was fine. Worded well. AsContinue reading “On the President's Speech”