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From Rob Delany, Vice Magazine: I placed so much stock in Edwards’ health plan because I am unable to shake the belief that there is anything more important to our nation’s future than A. access to affordable healthcare and B. education. Make it easier for your citizens to be healthy and smart and they will [...]

I am so happy that this country chose Obama for our next president. I will do my best not to gloat or rub it in people’s faces, but I will say the following two things: 1. During McCain’s speech when he first mentioned Obama’s name, I was disheartened and disappointed that his supporters booed at [...]

In short: I think you should vote for Obama/Biden for the reasons outlined here and here. They will have a positive impact on our country and I firmly believe they are the best people for the job. If you’re in California: Would you go up to your best friend and say, “I don’t believe you [...]

I just performed my civic duty and filled out my ballot. Oregon is fully vote-by-mail, so you get mailed a voting pamphlet and your ballot, and you can fill it out in the privacy of your own home. I have decided that this is one of the best ideas Oregon has ever had – you [...]

This article by George Saunders had me in hysterics at work: “Where was I? Ah, yes: I hate Élites. Which is why, whenever I am having brain surgery, or eye surgery, which is sometimes necessary due to all my non-blinking, I always hire some random Regular guy, with shaking hands if possible, who is also [...]

This is my second installment of Why I Find the Republican Ticket Terrifying and Why I Think the Democratic Ticket Is Awesome. If you missed Part I, I recommend reading that first. Onward!

If you are currently undecided who you are voting for in this year’s US Presidential election, or if you are planning on voting for the McCain/Palin ticket, I implore you to read this post. I am going to try to be as respectful as I can while outlining why I find the McCain/Palin ticket objectionable [...]

Somebody stop me – I seem incapable of avoiding clicking on news articles or videos cheering on Barack Obama. My left-leaning politics are well-documented on this website (much to the chagrin of my parents, I assume) but man does Obama inspire me. I want to print downloaded PDFs as posters and hang them in my [...]

This makes me absolutely LIVID: Ann Coulter wants to take away women’s right to vote. And honestly? I didn’t think it was possible, but this infuriates me even more: I am a woman, and I support repealing the 19th Amendment as well. Can any of you dispute the statistical FACT that if we took away [...]

Do you ever get the feeling that the United States is going to hell in a handbasket? Or is that just me? I know it’s a product of reading the news, which is always remarkably sensationalist. JK Rowling talked about the Harry Potter books and said she felt compelled to kill off parents to show [...]

After a solid day of listening to the new Type O Negative album, I have to say that I am enjoying the music a lot. I like both of their sounds, the faster stuff (Carnivore-esque) and the more “cuddly,” slower stuff, so I’m generally happy with whatever they put out. I am not happy, however, [...]

Edguy I think this is asinine: Woman kicked off plane for breastfeeding. It’s just so… GAH. SHE WAS FEEDING HER BABY. They serve snacks on the plane, so it’s obviously not a “no eating on plane” issue. I’m sure some people have horrible manners and chew with their mouth open and gobble their food, and [...]

Eddie Izzard “Circles” DVD I’m very happy at the moment about recent political proceedings, hence the poll off to the right there. Already the Democrats want to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 (£3.79)! When I was working in Idaho, they only had to pay you 5.15 per hour. FIVE DOLLARS. For an hour of [...]

Harry and the Potters – “Save Ginny Weasley” Did you vote today? I hope so. Daniel and I voted a while ago because we get our ballots in the mail. Does that mean they’re absentee ballots? I don’t know. Either way, we voted, and I’m happy to report that the Democrats did in fact get [...]

The Beatles – “Honey Pie” So much has gone on this week, both in the real world and in my head, that I’m going to do sub-headings to sort it all out. Week 01 I’m feeling optimistic about this term. I’m still apprehensive about graduation (and finding a job, etc.) but I think this term [...]