Thoughts on Life
Why the hiatus?
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- Sunday 27th December 2009
Reasons for not blogging lately:
1) I got bored writing all the ranting and raving stuff about politicians in general and Republicans in particular. I was all worked up, and for what? So I could tell people that Republicans are shitheads and that I was mad about it? That politicians are pretty much all liars? That the US has an oligarchy disguised as a pretend democracy? It’s all…
Books
Another behind-The-Curve book review: born standing up, by Steve Martin
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- Sunday 22nd November 2009
Peter K the comedian recommended this to me as one of the best books about comedians and comedy. It’s good, it’s good.
Martin’s autobiographical tale of his entry into standup comedy is surprisingly straightforward. He remembers the first comics he ever saw and stole work from, giving credit where it’s due; he recounts books, people, and chance remarks that influenced his career path….
Music & Sound
WFMU needs a bit more of your money, please
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- Monday 16th November 2009
The best radio station in the world is beset by the same recession/depression woes as the rest of us.
In order to make up the shortfall from the Spring 2009 marathon (which was only 2 weeks long), the station is having a 24-hour fundraising drive.
Please keep in mind that unlike 99.9% of listener-sponsored radio stations in the US, WFMU:
1) Actually runs completely on listener…
Thoughts on Life
The Westboro Baptist Church picketed in Jersey City last week
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- Wednesday 11th November 2009
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Politics
Thirty Republican senators come out strongly in favor of… gang rape.
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- Tuesday 3rd November 2009
The objecting Republican senators are all accepting campaign contirbutions of various sizes from the US Chamber Of Commerce (or, as we like to think of them, the Flat Earth Society), and various defense contractors.
Courtesy of Change Congress.
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Change Congress commissioned a poll of North Carolina voters regarding Senator Richard Burr’s vote on…
Politics
A comment I received recently
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- Tuesday 27th October 2009
Most likely in reaction to some of the posts about Christian soldiers, although it’s a bit hard to tell. Posted verbatim, with no editing.
“COMMENT: hey you ugly little worm,what is your contribution to mankind.we are thankful in this country to have Christians at the helm of our military.no worry about your head being cut off.you in my assessment are a Jew,with no common sense.if it…
Politics
Republicans in the news
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- Sunday 25th October 2009
A quick scan of the headlines to see what the mob of screaming ignorant mopes is up to in the way of strategy.
1) Republican Representative from Indiana Steve Buyer had a great scam: start a scholarship foundation for students, then keep all the money.
JCOnline.com:
“A nonprofit foundation associated with Rep. Steve Buyer, R-Monticello, has been quietly collecting hundreds of thousands…
Music & Sound
Not a cloud upon the name of the lord
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- Sunday 25th October 2009
Debbie D of WFMU notoriety asked me to contribute some material to her Ichiban stream at WFMU.org. She said I could even do an hour of preachers.
So I…
Music & Sound
A movie screening, a panel discussion, and me. Free.
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- Wednesday 21st October 2009
On Monday, October 26, at 6:30 PM, The Paley Center in NYC (25 w. 52nd st.) will host a screening of the fine documentary by Brett Gaylor “RiP: A Remix Manifesto.”
A panel discussion by interested parties follows the screening, and I’m a late addition to the festivities. The Documentary Channel is picking up the tab, so admission is free.
The film is fairly awesome (you can view it via…
Music & Sound
My friend here has a request for the DJ…
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- Saturday 3rd October 2009
Got any Egyptian music?
Or maybe some Ray Charles?
Thanks to…
