This is a pretty cool progressive/conspiracy theorism site.
Wednesday, August 06, 2003
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Update: The Cost Of War in Iraq
A grenade attack killed a U.S. soldier in Iraq Wednesday, bringing the total combat deaths to 147, equaling the total in the 1991 Gulf War.
The Pentagon said military expenses for the war and its aftermath have cost the United States $48 billion to date, with a monthly price tag over the next couple of months estimated at more than $3.9 billion.
The Big Board
July 15, 2003
Casualties: 147
Cost: $48,000,000,000
Goals Accomplished
Saddam Hussein's Status: Unknown
WMD Locations: Unknown
Iraqi Independence: Unknown
Estimated Time of American Departure: Fucking Unknown
Sunday, July 13, 2003
Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Friday, June 06, 2003
Thursday, June 05, 2003
Ocean's Bounty is Gone
one of the saddest things i've ever read. am i an alarmist? people who say i am an extremist can go jump in a cesspool. that's what the human race has created. 6 billion people and what has the human race become? bipedal swine. endless ravagers of all things good and plentiful. wastrels who cloak themselves in hypocrisy.
Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Friday, May 30, 2003
How Much Is Enough?
In the battle over how many troops are needed to keep the peace in Iraq, one thing is clear: Republicans are just as guilty of wearing rose-colored glasses as we are, the"give peace a chance" granola-eating anarchist segment of the population. How else to explain the administration's grossly underestimated figures? Rumsfeld dismisses the notion of "hundreds of thousands" of troops as "inaccurate." There are now 160,000 troops in Iraq, and most analysts say we need more. How much closer can you get to "hundreds of thousands" and still be inaccurate?
In addition, Wolfowitz of Arabia said the Iraqis would welcome us with open arms. Maybe that was true on CNN for about five minutes, but I think the Iraqi people's goodwill has probably run out, after being invaded, bombed and desecrated in the name of "liberation." And he was positive that other countries, including France, would be glad to help recontruct and police Iraq. Well, guess what? Apart from our "new Europe" friends, we don't really have any other volunteers, and we really don't want any. And we're pretty sure we don't want the U.N. stepping in to help us.
So, America, who is going to foot the bil but us? Maybe everyone who derided us as unpatriotic should consider volunteering.
Bush Off on Road to Europe 'Old' and 'New'
What's up with "old Europe" anyway? Why can't they get with the program?
But seriously, folks, the terms are as useless as could be. It's like, anyone who disagrees with us is "old" Europe, and anyone who agrees is "new." Who made Bush the King of Europe, anyway?
I guess Karl Rove did.
Thursday, May 29, 2003
War Profiteers Card Deck
Now here's a "most wanted" card deck i'd be proud to carry in my pocket. Includes Henry Kissinger as the Queen of Hearts, Dick Cheney as his King, and of course, Dubyah as the Joker.
Thursday, May 22, 2003
So Much for the Peace Dividend: Pentagon is Winning the Battle for a $400 Billion Budget
The Pentagon's own inspector general recently admitted that the department could not account for more than a trillion dollars of past spending. A congressional investigation reported that inventory management in the army was so weak it had lost track of 56 airplanes, 32 tanks, and 36 missile launchers.
Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Acts of Hope: Challenging Empire on the World Stage
Some words of encouragement for all the peaceniks and activists of all stripes.
Intelligence Agency Does Not Distinguish Between Terrorism and Peace Activism
"I've heard terrorism described as anything that is violent or has an economic impact, and shutting down a port certainly would have some economic impact. Terrorism isn't just bombs going off and killing people."
Monday, May 19, 2003
Instant-Mix Imperial Democracy (Buy One, Get One Free)
It was Herman Goering, that old Nazi, who said, "People can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders.… All you have to do is tell them they're being attacked and denounce the pacifists for a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."
Monday, May 12, 2003
Saturday, May 10, 2003
George Washington's Prophesy
I wonder if this is verifiable. It reads like the kind of thing that was written after the fact; but it is a good story, nonetheless.
Friday, May 09, 2003
Thursday, April 17, 2003
Transcript of Tim Robbins Speech to the National Press Club
In recent months, a lot of pompous windbags have made statements to the effect that actors shouldn't be allowed to make political statements; that their handlers should restrain them, preventing them from commenting on anything except their upcoming new releases.
Which leads me to question: Who, exactly, is to be allowed to discuss these issues? Apparently, no one, for anyone who opposes American militarism must be anti-American. All these people should have their mouths gagged with duct tape and plastic sheeting, so that their poisonous views won't be exposed to the fertile soil of American gullibility.
TIm Robbins' speech to the Press Club is a breath of fresh air in these times.
Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Monday, April 14, 2003
Friday, April 11, 2003
Wednesday, April 09, 2003
White House Proclaims That Hussein's Rule Is Collapsing
I'm willing to bet the Administration is passing out cigars today to commemorate the birth of the American Police State. Oh, sure, we've been heralding its arrival for months now, and many were sure that it was already taking its first steps--but today, we celebrate its full-blown brilliance. Through good ol' American gumption, us straight-shootin', hard-workin' folk have toppled our most dangerous enemy--or was it one of our best clients? Ask Rumsfeld what Saddam did that caused us to suddenly turn our backs on him after fifteen years of steadfast support. After all, we gave him the gas he used on his own people--and this is how we repay him?
Hey, Saddam--relax. Have a cigar.
Arabs Watch Hussein's Demise in Disbelief
The mood in America today is largely jubilant. Many Americans undoubtedly see the war as basically over; the occupation is merely a hazy formality. But in order to truly gauge the war's success, we must gauge the minds of Arabs, not only Iraqis but others who think of Iraq not as marks on a map, but their next-door neighbor, a country with many elaborate issues raging within. Many Iraqis fought under the banner of Saddam not because they supported him, but because they love their country. Thus, their war against America has not ended; in fact, I think it has only begun, as an occupying force is very different from an invading one. Perhaps many Iraqis are celebrating now, but I do not think they will be as pleased with American hospitality in six months. Time will tell....
Tuesday, April 08, 2003
land of hypocrisy
this link was actually featured on the blogspot banner at the top of this page. i guess that means that blogspot is monitoring my blogging preferences, much like the u.s. government does with "terrorists."
Monday, April 07, 2003
Welcome to the Project for the New American Century
This is the blueprint for the unilateralist American Empire that Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz are rapidly installing.
Thursday, April 03, 2003
Mesopotamia. Babylon. The Tigris and Euphrates
One of the most truthful and cogent analyses of the war I've read.
Wednesday, April 02, 2003
Pinocchios of a G-rated War Veil Scars of X-Rated Battlefield
There's no excuse for our government's current snowjob of epic proportions. This regime is inhuman and ungodly, and I'm talking about the Bush league here. It's astonishing that anyone believes the shit they broadcast--but it's also completely expected.
In short, the human race is more fucked than ever.
Monday, March 31, 2003
Friday, March 21, 2003
reality is fractal; that is to say, it is infinitely detailed, each whirring atom as complex and fascinating as the greatest galaxy. society, too, is fractal; we are each as complex as any government could ever hope to be. our rich individuality has been denied social power by the tyranny of false representation. our very autonomy is at stake. we must find a new source of power. we must create a new frontier out of thin air, lest our minds atrophy from disuse.
---!!!srini, on unamerican
---!!!srini, on unamerican
UNAMERICAN: your brain is our domain
this was the first anarchist website i ever found, several years ago. later i heard about crimeth.inc and i began to realize there really are other people like me who are fed up with the whole fucking matza ball. let's destroy what needs destroying and build a new world in its place....
E2 Magnetic Poetry Edition
This deck little site translates any URL's content into poetry magnets. Just replace "www.everything2.com" with whatever URL you want to play with.
Fireland | Watching
fireland has the rawkest content on the ether. josh is the punchiest of the newmedia magnates.
Thursday, March 20, 2003
We Have a Winner in Iraq. Corporate America.
The vivacious Arianna Huffington follows the money in Iraq.
The Nightmare World of a Paranoid President
I have to confess I'm a staunch supporter of Bush's detractors. He is easily the worst leader this country has ever had--making Nixon look stellar and Ford like a Rhodes scholar.
Monday, March 17, 2003
Friday, March 14, 2003
ABCNEWS.com : Right Joins Left to Criticize Patriot Act
Well, it's about fuckin' time. Some conservatives have finally awoken to the fact that THEIR civil liberties may be in jeopardy--not just the poor, minorities, and non-Americans, but true-blue Americans like themselves. According to Michael Hammond, a consultant with Gun Owners of America, "All of a sudden it became apparent that a lot of people could be made noncitizens," he said. "We're very concerned about that. The whole thing is Orwellian."
The Collegiate Times: VT Board slammed for new policies
The creation of the Fourth Reich continues, as Virginia Tech's governing board votes to end affirmative action and non-discriminatory policies. One faculty member says: "I think we need to start reading the history of the 1930s,” and likens the decision to actions in pre-World War II Germany.
Don't Support Our Troops; Win or Lose, War on Iraq is Wrong
Did I say Americans weren't willing to voice unpopular opinions? Ted Rall actually compares our country's current predicament to Germany in the 1930s, a comparison I don't think you'll see explicated on CNN.
Whole World Feels Effect of US Intent, Activist Says
These days I have a growing respect for people who dare to oppose the hawks in Washington. Sensible voices inside the U.S. are becoming harder and harder to hear, but outside the States, the cries are mounting rapidly. Why won't Americans consider the views of people in other countries? Chalk it up to our steadfast arrogance and selfishness.
Moviefone.com: - Features - Take Five: Fernando Meirelles
The director of City of God discusses five films which influence his work. (If you haven't seen it yet, City of God is probably the best crime drama I have ever seen, a searing portrayal of life in the slums if Rio de Janeiro.)
Thursday, March 13, 2003
Friday, February 28, 2003
Fallacies and War: Misleading a Nervous America to the Wrong Conclusion
Dave Koehler rips apart the administration's arguments for war. Required Reading for all American citizens. WE ARE BEING LIED TO.
Watchmen, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons
This is the most important comic series ever, not only an innovative look at the superhero genre but also a dystopian vision of a political machine bent on everlasting war--an important message for our times. Read this book--it may change your opinion of comic books.
1984, Starring William Hurt and Richard Burton (1984)
This is one of the best film adaptations of any novel, accurately portraying the paranoia and horror of an Oceania ruled by Big Brother's iron fist--a vision being played out on our streets of America. The primary difference being, that Americans are mobilizing against the Bush regime--the proles are on the march. See this movie, not only because it is great, but because it can happen to us--it is already happening to us.
George Orwells's 1984
Since its publication, 1984 has been a world classic, considered by many an all-too-probable picture of the world of the future. Now, with Bush's government restricting civil liberties and waging an endless war on terrorism, as well as on Iraq, Orwell's vision is fast becoming our reality. Every American citizen must read this book--in Bush's America, knowledge of terms like "doublethink" and "thoughtcrime" is essential in understanding our political situation. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Carol Norris: The World is His Battlefield
A therapist weighs in on Bush's psyche and his quest to rid the world of "evildoers."
TIME.com: Dialing Up Anti-War Protests
...Strong opposition to a war in Iraq, evidenced by millions of marchers and hundreds of thousands of callers, faces an extraordinarily unreceptive audience in Washington...
Thursday, February 27, 2003
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
disinformation
One of those sites which I stumbled upon and which I know I'll visit regularly. General revolutionary needs.
Sea Lions Protect U.S. Navy
Apparently, sea lions have no humanitarian concerns about the U.S.'s war with Iraq. I wonder why....
ScienceDaily News Release: Pioneer 10 Spacecraft Sents Last Signal To Earth
Farewell to a groundbreaking scientific project, as well as a superb photographer. Pioneer 10 provided us with our first quality images of Jupiter's surface, along with many other important discoveries. Though Pioneer will probably never be heard from again, with luck, it will reach Aldebaran in two million years. It will be remembered with fondness.
Tuesday, February 25, 2003
Call to Conscience Website
More voices of reason, this time American veterans of the armed forces. Can the bandwagon get any more loaded with reasonable people who will be ignored by the government?
TrueMajority
Here's where you can send your free fax as part of the Virtual March on Washington tomorrow. It's also a great activism site started by Ben Cohen of Ben&Jerry's. Please sign up to send a free fax to your Senators tomorrow, telling them to let the inspections work.
Monday, February 24, 2003
Dennis Kucinich 2004
i can already see my hopes for this Presidential candidate disintegrating like a hellbound snowball. But i'll vote for him anyway.
Won't Get Fooled Again (idea)@Everything2.com
The first truly significant node I've seen on e2, this is a sobering read.
WorkingForChange-The bottom line on Iraq: It's the bottom line
The beautiful Arianna Huffington puts it all on the line. Don't we have enough leads to begin some sort of investigation on this White House? Not when they have more money than God for hush money.
'The Peace Race' / Martin Luther King on the Middle East / What would Martin do?
The voices against war continue to pour in. Mandela, Carter, King: will the "president" heed their words? I guess if 6-10 million voices don't matter, three or four great statesmen don't either.
Friday, February 21, 2003
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | US 'plans new nuclear weapons'
New From the United States:
Pocket Nukes!!!
Epiphany
You know, even as I remain a firm atheist, I think I finally believe John of Patmos knew what he was talking about:
The End Times are near, and the Antichrist will shepherd the world into seven years of despair and death, culminated by war in heaven, at which time YHVH will throw the Serpent into the Pit forever, and 144000 years of peace will ensue.
Even without looking up the Scriptures, I can tell you certain characteristics of the Antichrist.
- He is a charismatic leader, either a businessman, statesman, or both.
- He has a magnetizing effect on many people.
- His speech is full of talk of peace, prosperity and truth, while his actions and negotiations enable war, poverty and deception.
- He is a man of (unspecified) faith.
You know who it is, don't you?
I think you do.
Here's a clue: He's not a Muslim.
A war we can't afford - on many levels
Yet another voice of reason. Lift your voices to the skies: Stop the Madness!
Michael Moore on Donahue Transcript
I wish I had seen this on TV. I wish EVERY AMERICAN had seen this show, because in addition to discussing important issues, the audience is extremely perceptive, and raise many good points. Every American should see Bowling for Columbine, and read this transcript as well.
Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Monday, February 10, 2003
Friday, January 31, 2003
The Really Unfair Tax
Yet another chapter in the ongoing war to determine what's best for America. If you listen to Bush's agenda, it sounds as though he really intends to help the American people; but on closer examination, most of his ideas only benefit certain people--namely, people who contributed to his campaign in 2000.
The thing is, I keep hearing drivel from various Republicans about what an honorable and moral man this Bush is. Not just the rich ones, either--it's no surprise to them that Bush is handing them favors. After all, they paid for it.
No, I'm talking about middle-class Republicans, most of whom share our President's religious convictions. They repeatedly refer to his moral standards, his trustworthiness, and his commitment to the American people.
Do these people actually know anything about Bush's past actions before becoming President, or even pay attention to his actions, as opposed to the words he speaks?
I think they're just so thrilled to have one of their own in office that they'll accept anything he says, no matter how patently ridiculous. As long as he attends church every Sunday and stays firm on his pro-life stance and commitment to defense spending, they'll swallow anything else he cares to throw their way, even if it's only some additional money for those who already have enough of it.
I'm going to say something that will definitely raise some hackles on Republicans' necks:
The free enterprise system is not free anymore. It supports those who will ruthlessly pursue the almighty dollar at the expense of us ordinary taxpayers who must struggle to balance our budgets.
I personally know people who think that billionaires are some of the world's most charming people, who have shed their own sweat and blood to earn vast amounts of money--highly moral people who would never commit a crime or disadvantage an innocent in order to make a buck.
What a load of pestilential crap.
The Onion | U.N. Orders Wonka To Submit To Chocolate Factory Inspections
Excerpt: "The chocolate-making capabilities of Wonka's heavily fortified compound have long been a source of speculation. Wonka, defying international calls for full disclosure, has maintained his silence regarding his factory's suspected capacity to manufacture confections of mass deliciousness."
Scrumdidlyumptious.
Thursday, January 30, 2003
Mandela Blasts Bush
A world leader with some intelligence makes his opinion known. My favorite quote:
[Mandela] said that the United States, which callously dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has no moral authority to police the world.
"If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America. They don't care for human beings," he said.
"Who are they now to pretend that they are the policemen of the world, the ones that should decide for the people of Iraq what should be done with their government and their leadership?" he said.
Sunday, January 26, 2003
Friday, January 24, 2003
Conservatives really piss me off sometimes. Now, don't get me wrong: I believe this is a great country, and that the founding principles outlined in the Constitution are ones that should be upheld and protected. But the conservatives, with their blather about "returning this country to its religious foundation," are actually countermanding the principles outlined by the founding fathers. Some of them, surely, were devout Christians, but they all agreed that the government should not be beholden to any religious belief. This is a democratic system, not a theocratic one.
Conservatism supposedly entails the belief that tradition is more important than change. But the GOP and other groups are actually trying to reverse the flow of history over the past thirty years, which means they are actually reactionaries, not true conservatives. (Doesn't it? I don't claim to understand the political system, or the methodology of the conservative ideology. Obviously, I think it's completely whacked; but I welcome your opinion. I hold no belief that my opinions are gospel truth.)
But the idea that "conservatives" are actually reactionaries in disguise isn't the only problem I see in their aims. The fact is, change is inevitable. It occurs in every moment, continually. Now, this isn't to say that change always results in a step forward (the myth of progress); obviously, it cuts both ways.
It's no surprise to me that the major conservative voice in this country is a fundamentalist Christian voice. After all, this is a group that believes their god will reward them with an eternal paradise in which nothing ever changes or dies. What a boring place that must be. For good or evil, change is the spice of life. It is injustice which creates the will to make positive change occur. The inevitable fact of death encourages us to make every day on Earth count. If we lived forever without any worry of death, most of us would be couch potatoes.
Even though change is a necessary force, humans have a need for continuity. I don't begrudge the conservatives the right to keep their traditions and values as they do, but their insistence on telling others what's best for them really gets my goat. Which brings us to the point which originally started this rant: the abortion issue. With their control of Congress and the new justices which they will appoint to the nation's courts, conservatives are attempting to reverse the Roe v. Wade decision and thrust our country into a second darkness, returning us to the state of affairs before abortions were sanctioned by the government. It was a horrible time, when a woman forced to make an already difficult decision had to face public condemnation, unsafe procedures, injury and death if she chose to abort her child. Feminists uphold the the coat hanger as a grisly image of those times, a reminder of the horrors of that era.
Sadly, that fat fuck Rush Limbaugh missed the point entirely. In comments made on the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Rush demonstrated, once again, that he truly is a misguided prick. His polemics are completely based on a skewering of the facts. Read 'em for yourself (be warned: they are likely to cause head-popping revulsion among humanists, and the website I pulled this from is even scarier. WorldNetDaily will be the focus of more rants here in the future. Stay tuned.) but I'll illustrate a few of his points here, so I can rant on them specifically.
First, coathangers. Typically, Rush begins with a news story rooted in fact: an editorial in the Boston Globe reveals that most women under 35 are unfamiliar with the meaning of the coathanger as a grisly reminder of the past. Though the piece calls this "good news," it is actually tragic: if we do not remember our own past, we are doomed to repeat it, and the conservatives want to see that happen. Just as Jews vow to "never forget" the Holocaust, so should America's women remember that their right to choose was not always guaranteed, and may not in the future. Vigilance should be the feminists' watchword.
But Rush spins this fact for his own purposes. Let's take a look at his reply.
"Is this not sick," asked Limbaugh, "to judge the health of a movement on the basis of that? Does that not tell you what this has always been founded on? ... Here's a movement that is proud of the coat-hanger past and is upset that not enough women under 35 understand what it is." (emphasis mine)
What a dumbass. In fact, I don't even have a more verbose response, so I'll just repeat it: What a dumbass.
This isn't the full substance of Limbaugh's comments, but I can't bring myself to encapsulize them. Read them for yourself, and remember: This man enjoys enormous popularity as the voice of conservative opinion. Please don't discount this as the ranting of one asshole. People listen to him, and he daily injects this poison into the minds of voters.
People, just say no to the conservative message. It purports to have your best interests at heart--but it actually intends to create a police state called America.
(Note: I am by no means a member of the Democratic Party, and I do not agree with all liberals, especially the ones in power, whose pockets are lined with dirty money--but I proudly consider myself a liberal nonetheless.)
Thursday, January 23, 2003
In the News: U.S. Dismisses Growing Opposition to Iraq War
Today, even more countries came out against Bush's war machine today--China and Russia have joined France and Germany in declaring their opposition to the stewing conflict that Bush has been brewing up like some third-rate Julia Child, slicing his own fingers more than the carrots for his stew.
What's astonishing is America's continuing resistance to voices of reason, simply because "they talks all kind of funny," according to an unnamed Bush supporter. The stubbornness and self-assurance of Americans is our legacy--and one of our biggest handicaps.
Admit it! War is not a good idea! You know, people sometimes get hurt or even killed because of war. (!!!)
Interesting reading in the Loaf today:
- A neurosurgeon who's pioneering cyborg brain implants (cover story)
- Solidarity in cinema: The new wave of film collectives in Atlanta, featuring that funny bastard, BRUNE
- The voice of reason, Cliff Bostock
Crayon.net is one of those sites that, once you discover it, you wonder how you ever lived without it (like Blogger). It allows you to create your own customized newspaper. Highly recommended.
The Onion is my favorite website of all time. If you've never read it before, you are flushing your life away. There's lots of archives, get busy reading. Also, The A.V. Club is your smartest look at the week's new releases on screen, CD, DVD and print. Not to mention you can read Savage Love and Red Meat there.
Everything2 is a strange beast--like the Encyclopedia Galactica or the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (not to be confused with h2g2), it's a sort of universal reference guide. I recommend searching for your favorite song lyric, action figures, or movie quote--you'll be surprised what floats to the surface.
Japanese Streets is a zine devoted to Japanese style, featuring many, many pictures of all types of girls, wearing clothing that ranges from quirky to alien.
This is a site I stumbled on through PeterPayne.net, another good site on Japan that includes some very funny Engrish. (English as spoken by Japanese has a very distinctive style--I can best describe it as a poetic Elmer Fudd--or "Arimaru Fudu.") Peter Payne is the administrator of J-List, a site that sells all kinds of Japanese products. I find this stuff fascinating.
Friday, January 17, 2003
Links Archive:
Everything and More
WAGATRON
Speak to Me
These links aren't very interesting, but they're mine. My own. My precious...
Everything and More
WAGATRON
Speak to Me
These links aren't very interesting, but they're mine. My own. My precious...
Happy Birthday to me. At this point, I have definitely reached the age where birthdays are no longer a status thing. After 21, you begin to dread your birthday instead of anticipate it. This is for a few reasons:
- no one else will know its your birthday unless you mention it--why rock the boat?
- your age no longer represents a vital rite of passage
- your birthday is likely to be a weekday, and thus, a "school night" (must work in the morning)
- over time, birthday cake slowly becomes a poisonous substance to adults
- a birthday is only an embarrassing reminder that one day in the future, a doctor will give you a prostate exam
I could go on, but I don't really enjoy sobbing like a baby. I'm 24. Time to enjoy it.
Tuesday, January 14, 2003
What are personals sites?
I honestly think they are mirages. You think there are people there, but there aren't. It's exactly like the subway, where if you even wanted to talk to someone, they wouldn't like you. Everyone on board wants someone else, who doesn't want them back.
Worse, the personals site is a timeless sort of vacuum, not at all like the real world. People get frustrated and get off the train, but the afterimage remains, streaking away with time, and people still respond to it. There's a one-way correspondence between the desperate ones who just boarded at the last station and the pathetic ghosts who've been lingering for months, slowly disintegrating like wood smoke.
Most of the people look better than their posted picture, except for the ones who look worse, and most don't resemble their picture at all. It's a complete crapshoot, and the only way to find out is risk contamination by contact. Meeting someone.
Invariably, even if this goes better than expected, it's a slippery slope. Quicksand. A booby trap.
Consider yourselves fairly warned. Anyone with evidence to the contrary, feel free to email it to me. I'd like to read it.
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