Archive for February, 2008
Souper Tuesday
I can’t vote next week, being a North Carolina resident, but I’m quite exposed to the severity of the presidential campaign whilst in California lately.
Isn’t it somewhat pathetic that this is the most exciting presidential election any of us are likely to see for most of our lives? And I’m sure I’m not the only [...]
Posted: February 2nd, 2008 under I'm a Limp-Wristed Leftist!.
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Why…
Are we doing stupid things like this…
…Or this?
Posted: February 14th, 2008 under Russophilia.
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Weapons of Mass Slumber
I left work tonight, heading for the subway for my commute home. I approached Market Street and suddenly noticed hundreds - nay, thousands - of people racing toward the Embarcadero.
I shuddered and my heart sank… Oh my gawd! I thought - what could it be? A bombing? Terrorists? Was there an earthquake and I didn’t [...]
Posted: February 14th, 2008 under San Francisco.
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The Ominous Parallels
About 6 years ago I wrote this piece about the parallels between Green Party policy goals today and the policies of national socialism early in the 20th century. I was mostly shooting from the hip, making an emotional tirade out of my innate fear of the society that Green power had the potential to produce.
I still have [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2008 under Economics.
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Don’t Bother Getting Off at Cole
Because, no - there is no breakfast anywhere in Cole Valley.
Oh, and this is what “breakfast” is, in case you were wondering.
Posted: February 23rd, 2008 under Diners, San Francisco.
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