Ooooh, Aaah. That comes first. Then later there’s running and screaming.
Posted in politics on Jun 19th, 2008
“I refuse to be lectured on national security by people who are responsible for the most disastrous set of foreign policy decisions in the recent history of the United States. The other side likes to use 9/11 as a political bludgeon. Well, let’s talk about 9/11.
The people who were responsible for murdering 3,000 Americans on […]
Posted in asides, interesting links on Jun 19th, 2008
A baby laughing in slow-motion (video)
Florida analyzed 168,000 deaths statewide to see how drugs contributed. Cocaine, meth and heroin caused 989 deaths Legal painkillers like Vicodan caused 2,328. Legal depressents like Valium caused 743. Alcohol caused 466, but contributed to over 4,000. Marijuana caused 0. I’ve never understood why alcohol is legal but marijauna is […]
Posted in Uncategorized, asides, interesting links, politics on Jun 4th, 2008
Barack Obama makes history by becoming the first African-American presidential candidate
The Boston Globe’s graphic on the differences between McCain and Obama on the issues
How Obama overcame overwhelming odds to become the nominee
A man sticks 2008 pins in his head to celebrate the Olympics
A sunset on Mars
10 amazing uses for peanut putter
Posted in politics on Mar 19th, 2008
Addressing concerns about the minister at his church, and in a larger way addressing race in the United States and politics, Barack Obama gave an amazing speech on Tuesday. I’ve quoted a few of my favorite parts, but recommend you read the full text here.
I chose to run for the presidency at this moment […]
Posted in politics on Feb 4th, 2008
(for Obama)
Find your polling place in Utah
Information on primaries/caucuses
Register to vote
If you’re reading this in an RSS reader, there’s a movie to go along with the post.
Posted in politics on Jan 28th, 2008
Everyone should vote early for the February 5th primary. I went last Friday and it was different than any other voting experience I’ve had. No lines, no stress and I was finished in less than 5 minutes. There was one part that’s a little strange though, if you’re registered as an Independent, they only let […]
Posted in asides, interesting links on Jan 27th, 2008
Namibia ghost town being overtaken by sand
Barack Obama victory speech in S.C. Tone: Positive and Hopeful
Food porn of the day, chocolate almond croissant
10 worst U.S. natural disasters in the last 101 years
Marijuana vending machines open in Los Angeles
Nude buttocks on NYPD Blue 5 years ago results in $1.4 million fine for ABC. […]
Posted in politics on Jan 19th, 2008
Helmuth Hübener is an interesting figure in Mormon history (his birthday was a couple of days ago, which is what led me to write this post). He was a third generation member of the LDS church growing up in Germany while the Nazi Party came to power. He started listening to illegal […]
Man falls from 500 foot building and lives.
Golden Globes Winners.
Congress introduces act to require government service and for individuals be available for conscription during wartime. Welcome back draft.
Lord of the Rings battle built entirely of candy.
Posted in politics on Jan 8th, 2008
Andrew Sullivan, a conservative writer for the Atlantic Monthly writes about why he supports Barack Obama, and how Obama may be the person that can help the country become less divided. It’s a great article on who is my current favorite presidential candidate. It also discusses how the country is still divided about […]