The weird complexities of naming hurricanes
posted by BMD at 5:35 AM
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9/30/2005
This is rediculous
Thankfully, though, I doubt anyone's really going to listen...Boycott the most popular movie at the box office...riiiiight...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9531920/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9531920/
posted by BMD at 5:03 AM
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Why do people ignore the facts?
From what I hear, the levee broke during Katrina because a large ship crashed through it at speeds in excess of 100 mph. Now no matter how strong the levee was, do you think that it would have held up against that?
posted by BMD at 4:58 AM
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She finally caved
After months of sitting in jail, Judith Miller finally decided to comply with the courts.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9535787/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9535787/
posted by BMD at 4:53 AM
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9/28/2005
Aww, come on...
Could the local news teams in Baltimore, Maryland be any more partial? Not only are they talking about Mayor O'Malley's bid for governor as if he's already won the election, but they're talking about him like he's the state's savior.
NO THANKS!
NO THANKS!
posted by BMD at 8:02 PM
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9/27/2005
Oh, will you people please stop turning everything into a debate?
It doesn't matter that some of these places are churches. They are providing a service, they are helping people, they are PICKING UP SLACK THAT THE GOVERNMENT COULDN'T HANDLE. Heck yes, they should be reimbursed.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9495550/
If private organizations can be reimbursed, so can churches. The way that religion is treated in this country in the name of "Separation of church and state" is attrocious. This principle is meant to protect us from governmen-forced religion. The alienation of religion in this country amounts to government-forced atheism--which might as well be government-forced religion.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9495550/
If private organizations can be reimbursed, so can churches. The way that religion is treated in this country in the name of "Separation of church and state" is attrocious. This principle is meant to protect us from governmen-forced religion. The alienation of religion in this country amounts to government-forced atheism--which might as well be government-forced religion.
posted by BMD at 5:04 PM
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9/26/2005
Bunch of Nazis...
(I realize that it's sort of an oxymoron to call the Chinese Nazis, but it's really just an expression. Just check out the arcticle.)
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9221959/
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9221959/
posted by BMD at 5:14 PM
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Oh darn, poor Kanye...
Call it Kharma...Maybe in the future he won't abuse his celebrity position in order to turn a charity event into a political statement...
And who said Charlize Theron was stupid? I mean, yeah, she certainly is pretty, but I haven't heard anyone relate that to her brain...
And who said Charlize Theron was stupid? I mean, yeah, she certainly is pretty, but I haven't heard anyone relate that to her brain...
posted by BMD at 1:42 PM
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A woman in her mid-thirties talking like a highschool cheerleader? Um, like, okaaay....
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9491587/
So Naomi Campbell is defending Kate Moss. Umm, what's there to defend? She used cocaine. End of story. It's not something to be celebrated. It's not something to be encouraged. And lets remember that alot of these women may be considered 'role models'--unfortunate as that may be. The lack of emphasis on intellect (notice that even when they get older, they still talk like they're in highschool), the over-emphasis on being thin, and now drug use?
And who blamed the modeling industry? But then, while we're at it, why not? The modeling industry encourages all of these things...And I suppose that could be attributed to the fact that they're just giving people what they want, but still...And you know, maybe they're not even doing that. Men don't find women attractive when you can count their bones. And half the stuff that models wear in shows just looks rediculous, and no one would actually buy anything like that to wear in their daily life anyway.
Finally, you may notice at the end of the arcticle that they're not even talking about Kate Moss anymore, or even the modeling industry. Seems a bit odd, doesn't it? Maybe this writer is just awful with continuity. Or maybe someone is trying to take the focus away from the issue...
So Naomi Campbell is defending Kate Moss. Umm, what's there to defend? She used cocaine. End of story. It's not something to be celebrated. It's not something to be encouraged. And lets remember that alot of these women may be considered 'role models'--unfortunate as that may be. The lack of emphasis on intellect (notice that even when they get older, they still talk like they're in highschool), the over-emphasis on being thin, and now drug use?
And who blamed the modeling industry? But then, while we're at it, why not? The modeling industry encourages all of these things...And I suppose that could be attributed to the fact that they're just giving people what they want, but still...And you know, maybe they're not even doing that. Men don't find women attractive when you can count their bones. And half the stuff that models wear in shows just looks rediculous, and no one would actually buy anything like that to wear in their daily life anyway.
Finally, you may notice at the end of the arcticle that they're not even talking about Kate Moss anymore, or even the modeling industry. Seems a bit odd, doesn't it? Maybe this writer is just awful with continuity. Or maybe someone is trying to take the focus away from the issue...
posted by BMD at 1:30 PM
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I have a real problem with this woman
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9493139/
Notice the way the subtitle mentions that she's unhappy that the hurricanes have stolen her thunder. Notice the way she's smiling in the picture, even as she's being arrested. Notice the words "used her son's death." Notice that the arcticle says that she was warned several times that she was breaking the law, and she continued to do so anyway.
Cindy Sheehan is not fighting injustice. She's making a name for herself. She's getting her face on television. She's breaking laws. She wants to be a hippy, she wants to follow in the footsteps of Ghandi and Dr. King, using non-violent action. But while she's protesting, she's also breaking laws, and not laws that happen to be the goal of her campaign. No, they just happen to be in her way, an inconvenience, so she figures she'll just ignore them to make fighting for her cause easier.
Finally, I would just like to say, AGAIN, that Mrs. Sheehan's son CHOSE to join the military. He knew the risk, he knew that he might die, and HE STILL CHOSE TO JOIN. HE WAS NOT COERCED BY PRESIDENT BUSH OR ANYONE ELSE. REMEMBER THAT.
Notice the way the subtitle mentions that she's unhappy that the hurricanes have stolen her thunder. Notice the way she's smiling in the picture, even as she's being arrested. Notice the words "used her son's death." Notice that the arcticle says that she was warned several times that she was breaking the law, and she continued to do so anyway.
Cindy Sheehan is not fighting injustice. She's making a name for herself. She's getting her face on television. She's breaking laws. She wants to be a hippy, she wants to follow in the footsteps of Ghandi and Dr. King, using non-violent action. But while she's protesting, she's also breaking laws, and not laws that happen to be the goal of her campaign. No, they just happen to be in her way, an inconvenience, so she figures she'll just ignore them to make fighting for her cause easier.
Finally, I would just like to say, AGAIN, that Mrs. Sheehan's son CHOSE to join the military. He knew the risk, he knew that he might die, and HE STILL CHOSE TO JOIN. HE WAS NOT COERCED BY PRESIDENT BUSH OR ANYONE ELSE. REMEMBER THAT.
posted by BMD at 1:17 PM
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9/25/2005
So much for the First Amendment
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9090524/
According to the courts, the federal government can force the sale of parrish churches to cover criminal penalties. Basically, they can now TAKE AWAY PEOPLES' CHURCHES. THEY ARE PUNISHING THE PARISHIONERS at large, for the actions of a few priests in the past.
'Separation of church and state' my butt.
According to the courts, the federal government can force the sale of parrish churches to cover criminal penalties. Basically, they can now TAKE AWAY PEOPLES' CHURCHES. THEY ARE PUNISHING THE PARISHIONERS at large, for the actions of a few priests in the past.
'Separation of church and state' my butt.
posted by BMD at 9:58 PM
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9/24/2005
Folks, we're ALL getting richer, in case you haven't noticed...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9440693/
Even people below the poverty line have cable television and computers and things like that. Some of them probably even have DVD players--and ten years ago, how many of us above the poverty line had them? Fifteen years ago, how many of us had computers? CD players? Internet access? (Especially with the capacity of the internet access that we have today, what with cable modems and all that.) How about laptops and cell phones?
Here's the deal: all of our lives are getting better. (Now, maybe there is alot of variance, but to tell the truth, alot of it is because of the government, plus, believe it or not, some of those rich folks deserve what they have...)
Even people below the poverty line have cable television and computers and things like that. Some of them probably even have DVD players--and ten years ago, how many of us above the poverty line had them? Fifteen years ago, how many of us had computers? CD players? Internet access? (Especially with the capacity of the internet access that we have today, what with cable modems and all that.) How about laptops and cell phones?
Here's the deal: all of our lives are getting better. (Now, maybe there is alot of variance, but to tell the truth, alot of it is because of the government, plus, believe it or not, some of those rich folks deserve what they have...)
posted by BMD at 8:01 PM
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9/22/2005
Strange blue lights at the edge of our atmosphere....Okaaaay....
posted by BMD at 7:19 PM
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Update for the day
Rita's getting stronger and getting closer...looks like landfall maybe late today or early tomorrow.
I'm going home for the weekend to go to Busch Gardens with my family, so I probably won't be able to update the blog this weekend. Everyone out there have a good weekend!
I'm going home for the weekend to go to Busch Gardens with my family, so I probably won't be able to update the blog this weekend. Everyone out there have a good weekend!
posted by BMD at 8:57 AM
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9/21/2005
A plane-ful of people scared to death...Welcome back to solid ground
posted by BMD at 10:59 PM
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Wow...that's not what they expected
They say that he's just doin' it to make it easier to resist the next appointee.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9424389/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9424389/
posted by BMD at 4:29 PM
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9/20/2005
Cool!
This is what happens when competition and market entry are made easier. And this is why the big guys are havin' problems, and that is how it works when things balance out.
http://travel.aol.com/ws-flight?trv_cid=TRVL0450
http://travel.aol.com/ws-flight?trv_cid=TRVL0450
posted by BMD at 5:08 PM
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Oh, shut up, will you?
They're saying that the poor guy cheated! Heck yes, he should stand up for himself!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3298669/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3298669/
posted by BMD at 1:46 PM
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9/19/2005
Of all the things for them to be messing with...
Who'd have thought that the lightbulb needed all that much improvement? Well, I guess with folks improving everything else, the lightbulb must be due.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9399209/
(A note following the submission of a comment: I am not saying that this is a bad thing...I'm simply trying to point out how amazing it is, perhaps a bit sarcastically, and I consider this to be just one more amazing function of economics.)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9399209/
(A note following the submission of a comment: I am not saying that this is a bad thing...I'm simply trying to point out how amazing it is, perhaps a bit sarcastically, and I consider this to be just one more amazing function of economics.)
posted by BMD at 4:13 PM
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I am getting really tired of this, and I bet Mr. Armstrong is too
posted by BMD at 3:41 PM
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9/17/2005
On the passing of a great man
A little more than five months after the death of Pope John Paul II, his final words and some other information concerning his final hours is now available.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9377134/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9377134/
posted by BMD at 4:42 PM
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9/16/2005
When criminals are this stupid, law enforcement is a simple thing
posted by BMD at 3:48 AM
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9/15/2005
The real 'Emily Rose' story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/02/AR2005090200559.html
By the way, I read the other day that an Exorcist's convention we recently held in Italy, though it was kept very secret. It is rumored that the convention took place in Rome, and that the Pope attended.
By the way, I read the other day that an Exorcist's convention we recently held in Italy, though it was kept very secret. It is rumored that the convention took place in Rome, and that the Pope attended.
posted by BMD at 6:53 PM
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No link, because it's not worth it
I just want to make something clear. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO DESIRE TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT BRITNEY SPEARS'S BABY.
posted by BMD at 5:26 PM
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WHO SAID WHAT NOW?
What the heck is with the sudden friendliness? Well, whatever it is, guys, keep it up.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9355838/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9355838/
posted by BMD at 5:00 PM
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Scant risk? SCANT?? No thanks, now how about GETTING OFF YOUR FAT LAZY BUTTS?
posted by BMD at 4:58 PM
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9/14/2005
NOT THIS AGAIN
This man needs to GO AWAY.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9341286
You can tell he's just trying to make a name for himself.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9341286
You can tell he's just trying to make a name for himself.
posted by BMD at 6:05 PM
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9/13/2005
Why do people never understand that abstinence is the ONLY full proof protection?
posted by BMD at 4:19 PM
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Starting to sound a bit familiar...
I hope it's not too bad...I love the Outer Banks. The human casualties shouldn't be nearly as bad this time, though, because the population is mostly tourists, and this area is used to bad hurricanes.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9317642/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9317642/
posted by BMD at 4:16 PM
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9/09/2005
9/07/2005
He might be a bit silly sometimes, but ya gotta like him for the times that he's not
posted by BMD at 10:19 PM
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What the heck?
Doesn't anyone realize that there are other people in the government? We can't possibly pile all of the responsibility on Bush. Notice that this arcticle mentions that the state emergency planning officials sent a letter to Congress. And yet we continue to heap the blame on Bush. Ugh.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9246373/site/newsweek/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9246373/site/newsweek/
posted by BMD at 10:14 PM
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9/06/2005
I hope this is how it goes
It's true, the Supreme Court is the most powerful branch. And I think that Bush will appoint the right person. But then, Supreme Court nominees are notorious for not turning out like the president that nominated them expected them to be. But we do need someone who is going to protect the Constitution as it is written. Some justices in the recent past have not done that. But these are the people with the final word on the law. They are important.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9230300/site/newsweek/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9230300/site/newsweek/
posted by BMD at 6:02 PM
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Interesting...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9230439/
Really? That's...amazing...but why are they calling him by his first name? And why are they talking about him like he's an American? People should realize something: this is an unusual case. He's being tried by a new government for 'crimes' he committed as the leader of the old one. But they technically weren't crimes, were they? He was the government, and they were acts of government. Can a government really commit 'crimes,' per se? He's being tried for breaking generally accepted rules of humanity. But talking about this case in terms of jurisprudence and procedure doesn't quite fit. It's like trying the Nazis at Nuremburg, or trying those who committed genocide in Rwanda. It's nice to try to prove the crimes, for the sakes of appearance and conscience, but really, what are the chances that he'll be found innocent? What are the chances that he'll escape any punishment? He will be punished, because he fought a war and lost. This is not to say that he isn't guilty of unbelievable attrocities. It's not to say that he doesn't deserve punishment. But the facade of formality is a bit unusual.
Really? That's...amazing...but why are they calling him by his first name? And why are they talking about him like he's an American? People should realize something: this is an unusual case. He's being tried by a new government for 'crimes' he committed as the leader of the old one. But they technically weren't crimes, were they? He was the government, and they were acts of government. Can a government really commit 'crimes,' per se? He's being tried for breaking generally accepted rules of humanity. But talking about this case in terms of jurisprudence and procedure doesn't quite fit. It's like trying the Nazis at Nuremburg, or trying those who committed genocide in Rwanda. It's nice to try to prove the crimes, for the sakes of appearance and conscience, but really, what are the chances that he'll be found innocent? What are the chances that he'll escape any punishment? He will be punished, because he fought a war and lost. This is not to say that he isn't guilty of unbelievable attrocities. It's not to say that he doesn't deserve punishment. But the facade of formality is a bit unusual.
posted by BMD at 5:41 PM
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Go away, please, GO AWAY
I never want to here Hillary Clinton's name again, unless accompanied by the words "laughed out of the country,"; and what was Bill doing talking about 'the end of big government' at the beginning of his term? And I'm pretty tired of Mikulski too--I have to hear from her more, because she's from my state.
Anyway, I don't think that it's fair of Hillary to try to use this to push her political agenda.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9232277/
Anyway, I don't think that it's fair of Hillary to try to use this to push her political agenda.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9232277/
posted by BMD at 5:36 PM
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9/05/2005
Just a thought...
With all of their critisism, saying that we weren't as ready as we should have been for Katrina, saying that we've failed the victims, JUST HOW MANY HURRICANES HAVE THE FRENCH BEEN THROUGH?
posted by BMD at 8:09 PM
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9/04/2005
Thank you, Justice Rehnquist
Though some might disagree, and though he may not be long or well remembered, this man did our country a great service. He deserves our thanks.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5304454/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5304454/
posted by BMD at 9:05 AM
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If we take a clue from the French...
If we were to follow their lead, now would be the time to jump in and tell those idiots what they did wrong and crack bad, tasteless jokes.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9193733/
I almost think that the only reason that the French are helping us is because it's another opportunity to look down on us. How could they be condescending if they had been so cold as to refuse to help?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9193733/
I almost think that the only reason that the French are helping us is because it's another opportunity to look down on us. How could they be condescending if they had been so cold as to refuse to help?
posted by BMD at 3:59 AM
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Wait a minute, back that pony up...
Is it me, or is it an unbelievably unnecessary cost to put up refugees on cruise ships? It seems to me that the folks at FEMA are trying to save their butts after Mayor Nagin and President Bush rebuked their response. It also seems that they are trying to remind us and everyone else that 'we are still Americans,' by showing that even refugees in our country live well.
http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050903131509990003&ncid=NWS00010000000001
http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050903131509990003&ncid=NWS00010000000001
posted by BMD at 3:43 AM
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9/03/2005
Review: 4 Brothers
Funny. Gritty. Dramatic. Excellent performances all around--showing range formerly unseen from several of these actors. Mr. Wahlberg looks more aged in this role, and plays the character well. Andre Benjamin also takes on a new type of character, more mature than previously shown. He's a family man; and for his first shot at a serious role (he was very funny in Be Cool), it was a rousing success.
Furthermore, the plot twists accent the climax well.
Not the most enlightened concept, but a good movie nonetheless. One might say they are after revenge, or perhaps punishment. But it seems to me that the best word is Reckoning.
Furthermore, the plot twists accent the climax well.
Not the most enlightened concept, but a good movie nonetheless. One might say they are after revenge, or perhaps punishment. But it seems to me that the best word is Reckoning.
posted by BMD at 6:22 AM
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Review: The 40 Year Old Virgin
It has its parts. I definitely cracked up several times. But some parts drag, and some parts, well, I couldn't help but think, 'was that necessary?'. Steve Carrell has always been funny, but it seems he may not have been quite ready for a leading role just yet.
posted by BMD at 6:19 AM
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Can we PLEASE just forget about the STUPID FLIPPING POLITICS, and get this CLEANED UP?
posted by BMD at 5:10 AM
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Go ahead, kick us while we're down
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9179059/
They're offering help, but at the same time, they couldn't resist critisizing us. Of course. Why should I be surprized? I especially liked the line from the French daily Liberation saying that, "Osama bin Laden must be dying of laughter." Thanks. Appreciate the sentiment.
And as far as 'downplaying the global warming threat' and it's relationship to storms like this, all that I have to say is this. Show me one shred of evidence that proves that there's a link. As a matter of fact, show me a shred of evidence that there really is a 'global warming threat.' NO ONE has actually proven that there is anything out of the ordinary or un-natural happening to our planet. It has been theorized that the planet just warms up and cools down by several degrees every several thousand years. And NO ONE has proven that global warming causes worse storms. As a matter of fact, it would be almost impossible to prove. People today have a bad habit of assuming a causal relationship when scientists prove that two events may somehow coincide. Scientists almost never prove causality.
So anyway, in the future, next time we help other countries with natural disaster, as we have done so many times before, (and have received so rarely), we'll be sure to accompany our money and supplies with a healthy dose of criticism. And for all I care at the moment, they can CHOKE ON IT.
They're offering help, but at the same time, they couldn't resist critisizing us. Of course. Why should I be surprized? I especially liked the line from the French daily Liberation saying that, "Osama bin Laden must be dying of laughter." Thanks. Appreciate the sentiment.
And as far as 'downplaying the global warming threat' and it's relationship to storms like this, all that I have to say is this. Show me one shred of evidence that proves that there's a link. As a matter of fact, show me a shred of evidence that there really is a 'global warming threat.' NO ONE has actually proven that there is anything out of the ordinary or un-natural happening to our planet. It has been theorized that the planet just warms up and cools down by several degrees every several thousand years. And NO ONE has proven that global warming causes worse storms. As a matter of fact, it would be almost impossible to prove. People today have a bad habit of assuming a causal relationship when scientists prove that two events may somehow coincide. Scientists almost never prove causality.
So anyway, in the future, next time we help other countries with natural disaster, as we have done so many times before, (and have received so rarely), we'll be sure to accompany our money and supplies with a healthy dose of criticism. And for all I care at the moment, they can CHOKE ON IT.
posted by BMD at 4:07 AM
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9/02/2005
Some of you might like this picture, and others won't. Do with it what you will.
posted by BMD at 5:33 PM
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Our thanks go out
I would just like to take a moment to thank our allies for the aid that they have provided in Katrina's wake. Some have said that if we hadn't been fighting the war in Iraq, we would have been better prepared for this tragedy. So I just think it worthwhile to extend our gratitude. We led them into a war that has been difficult and costly; a war, the morals of which have often been questioned. So whether the war really was worth it or not, it would have been easy for our allies to leave us to our own devices in dealing with Katrina. But they didn't. They did the moral thing. They did the respectable thing. And they deserve at least some small recognition for it.
posted by BMD at 12:13 PM
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Picture of the day
I've decided that now that I know how to put pictures in my blog, I'm going to post some of the ones that I like from my collection.
posted by BMD at 10:55 AM
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Darn straight!
I completely agree with this arcticle. The French have been the most difficult, annoying people in Europe ever since their very numerous, very psychotic revolutions about two centuries ago. They are disliked, they are difficult, and they think that they know better than everyone else. No matter what we do, they critisize it. Meanwhile, France is becoming the backward child of Europe, and doesn't even realize it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9108637/site/newsweek/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9108637/site/newsweek/
posted by BMD at 9:33 AM
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Sad and kinda scary
In the first photograph, a man, holding his baby, covers the body of a man that died at the Superdome after Katrina.
posted by BMD at 8:54 AM
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Cool your jets, pal
It seems Mr. Nagin has ambitions beyond being mayor of his fair city. It is understandable that he's frustrated. But even if some benevolent person decided to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to aid Katrina's victims, there would still be people suffering. The fact that Mr. Nagin has so angrily placed the blame on the Federal government--an electoral step up from his current position--is hasty, and reeks of political ambition.
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posted by BMD at 8:33 AM
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9/01/2005
Don't pay attention; just the rantings of a crazy man.
An extension of my globalization piece:
Assuming that the planet achieves perfect economic competition, things will suddenly be very different. Perfect competition means that the price charged by a business is equal to the economic cost. Those involved in the business recieve the proper market-level compensation for their work. That is the limit of 'profit,' so consumers all receive products at lower prices. Minimal prices. All goods that are of the same quality will cost the same amount of money. And because profit will be limited to compensation for one's work, the world will be a more equal place. People in jobs that are at the moment considered to be low-paying will be making more. There won't be the immense disparity between classes that there is today. No more super-rich tycoons. Granted, there will be some difference--particularly due to talents and skills required to perform a given job--but people will generally be much happier with their lot in life.
And of course, society in general will be better off. Crime prevention will be far more efficient, as will be any other public programs--largely because the private sector not only will be able to pick up some of the slack in some of these areas, but will find it beneficial.
Maybe. It does all sound a bit too utopian, doesn't it? Is such a perfect world even possible? Maybe it means that a whole new set of problems will arise. Or maybe that's just when the universe will collapse in on itself and time will end. Or maybe I'm just nuts.
Assuming that the planet achieves perfect economic competition, things will suddenly be very different. Perfect competition means that the price charged by a business is equal to the economic cost. Those involved in the business recieve the proper market-level compensation for their work. That is the limit of 'profit,' so consumers all receive products at lower prices. Minimal prices. All goods that are of the same quality will cost the same amount of money. And because profit will be limited to compensation for one's work, the world will be a more equal place. People in jobs that are at the moment considered to be low-paying will be making more. There won't be the immense disparity between classes that there is today. No more super-rich tycoons. Granted, there will be some difference--particularly due to talents and skills required to perform a given job--but people will generally be much happier with their lot in life.
And of course, society in general will be better off. Crime prevention will be far more efficient, as will be any other public programs--largely because the private sector not only will be able to pick up some of the slack in some of these areas, but will find it beneficial.
Maybe. It does all sound a bit too utopian, doesn't it? Is such a perfect world even possible? Maybe it means that a whole new set of problems will arise. Or maybe that's just when the universe will collapse in on itself and time will end. Or maybe I'm just nuts.
posted by BMD at 4:18 PM
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The fact that this is even possible in jail says that something needs to be changed.
posted by BMD at 3:53 PM
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Help out if you can
I'm getting a bit tired of hearing about Katrina. It's awful. It's tragic. But with the first several stories from any news agency, online or on television, are all about the same thing, for days at a time, you naturally lose interest.
That said, I only choose the significant pieces about these sorts of things to post, and this is one of them. If you know anything about anyone who may be listed as a missing person in Katrina's aftermath, please visit one of the sites in this article. God bless.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9146348/
That said, I only choose the significant pieces about these sorts of things to post, and this is one of them. If you know anything about anyone who may be listed as a missing person in Katrina's aftermath, please visit one of the sites in this article. God bless.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9146348/
posted by BMD at 3:02 PM
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