Some things you read in the paper or see on the tube just sort of jump out at you. So you react, you form an opinion. I do it all the time. Some things leave an impression. And of course I could be wrong about a lot of things. I'm no genius, just a working […]
Sometimes the old brain just won't shut up. Questions, questions, and more questions: What exactly was the problem with peace again? What, was it boring or something? Not enough "glory" for some people? Well, what's more glorious than peace? Honorable, too. Exactly who's idea was the color code for Department of Homeland Security alerts? Was
Dogs bark, babies cry and assholes spout a lot of shit. There's nothing you can do about any of that. No sense wasting your time.
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Scientists have discovered that the active ingredient in Marijuana, THC, is an effective antibacterial agent. Put this one right up there with red wine being a valuable source of anti-oxidants (Whatever they are, and who cares?) and you've got a brand new justification for getting comfortably numb. Researchers point out that THC is effective against
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The continued use of the term "horsepower" to measure the strength of our engines lets us know we still have one foot planted firmly in the past.
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You've got to love Bill O'Really? the entertainer. He gives John Stewart of "The Daily Show" a run for the money when it comes to fake comedy TV news. Take teen pregnancy. Recently when the unwed teenage sister of Britney Spears got pregnant old Bill mounted his high horse and condemned her parents as "pinheads"
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Pirates are back! Avast ye mateys, shiver me timbers! Scalawags are once again plying the high seas, seizing booty and ships and holding French people for ransom. Wallace Beery and Errol Flynn would be proud. Pirates are operating in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Southeast Pacific, the Caribbean and most heavily in the Arabian Sea
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There’s no reasonable explanation for music, red balloons, party hats, roller coasters, somersaults, cotton candy, jelly beans, giggling or snowballs, and no one cares. Good thing, too, since these are some of life’s most indispensable things.
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Things you don't hear much: "Looks like New Orleans is off the hook now that they rebuilt those levees." "Who cares what religion the president follows?" "Boy, that McCain is sharp as a tack!" "Looks like it will be the Yankees in the Series again this year." "What you eat is none of my business."
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Sad songs cleanse our souls, burn themselves into our hearts and lift our spirits to the sky. Thank you Billie Holiday from all us, your children, who learned at your knee.
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