An Experimental Life

Disclaimer: I in no way wish to denigrate Ms. Fawcett, Mr. Jackson, nor the pain and anguish of their families, friends, and fans. I feel for them, and I wish them comfort. But let's get some perspective. read more »

Note: At least two versions of this bill have come up, and future ones doubtlessly will, as well. All so far have been similar. I'll update this if something new is included in the next one.

There's been a lot of noise among webcomicers and others who post art and other content online about an "Orphaned Works" bill that supposedly "takes away copyright" from unregistered works. This is just noise. Those protesting most strenuously against the bill don't seem to have actually read it in its entirety. read more »

So let's debunk some of the lies... read more »

(Although I am writing about the Netherlands here, much of this essay applies to other countries, as well--The United States, for instance\")

\"Tolerance\" does not mean tolerating bigots, and some of the alleged \"victims\" of intolerance are among the worst offenders. This is not to say that there are no honest victims--but many seem confused about the meaning of the word, and their hollow claims of unfair discrimination cheapen and belittle the experience of those who live under genuine persecution.(Although I am writing about the Netherlands here, much of this essay applies to other countries, as well--The United States, for instance.) read more »

You read that right. Now, I didn't say that they denounce Ronald Reagan himself, but they are coming out in opposition to his policies on both taxes and foreign relations. read more »

I won't pretend that I have the answer to the illegal immigration problem, nor do I deny that a problem exists, but those who claim that the proposed illegal immigration bill offers amnesty for illegal aliens or \"threatens our sovereignty,\" are way off base... read more »

Note: Although I do post objective essays, this is not one of them. This is a rant. This is me blowing off steam, and maybe I went over the top with it by lumping everyone in with the Far Right. According to a primary source, there were just as many protesting the Republicans at at least one gathering as there were protesting the current administration.

I stand by my words as far as the issues I cite below (and when I mention taxes, I am referring to the federal income tax), and stand by my comparison of the Far Right's tactics and rhetoric to those of Hitler's Nazi party.

I also wish to add that I have been informed by that same primary source that at that same rally I mention above, while many issues being protested were indeed fabricated out of thin air by the Far Right (So, the state of Hawaii, the government of Kenya, and the US Department of Immigration and Naturalization conspired over four decades ago to hide Barack Obama's birthplace, were so good at it that the then-Republican administration couldn't get to the bottom of it, forged all the documents so well that they were able to fool forensic experts, and covered their tracks so well that no one has been able to find so much as a hint of evidence? Hell, just because there's no evidence for any of that doesn't mean it shouldn't be protested, right?), there were also people protesting real-life policy, and I can dig that even if I disagree with them. read more »

I hereby call upon the current leadership of the Republican party to live up to the ideals they profess and start putting their money where their mouths are, or shut the frack up once and for all and let decent people take charge. (Note that I specify the leadership here. I know some members of the Republican party who are just as disgusted as I am with the pathetic sacks of shit running things right now.) read more »

Apparently not.

According to the latest ad from the McCain campaign, it seems that McCain thinks that teaching young children how to avoid sexual predators is a bad thing, and character assassination is perfectly honorable. read more »

Karl Rove says McCain is lying, and McCain on the economy? Well... read for yourself. Stranger than anything I could come up with.

Karl Rove criticizes McCain ads

When Karl Rove admits that a member of his own party--especially one running for president--isn't telling the truth, one should stand up and take notice. Especially when even FOX, long known for its lack of journalistic standards and for kowtowing to the far right, and for whom Rove currently works--airs it! read more »