BlogBites

August 28th, 2004

Stinky tofu does a much better job of smelling like human urine than urine itself does. Miraculously it really doesn’t taste bad at all. It does have the disadvantage of you needing to get near it to eat it. green apron monkey  

Our fearless leader replies as only he can to an audience member’s question. robot filter  

Time Out New York and Air America Radio are sponsoring Take a Republican to Lunch Week from August 30th through September 2nd. The idea is that you should invite a Republican to lunch, read up on important issues, enjoy a lively political debate and a ten percent discount at lunch… Gothamist Food  

discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or nation. trainedmonkey  

It was stupid and counterproductive and continues to embarrass to this day. The ONLY good to come out of it was as an object lesson — to be vigilant about protecting the Constitutional rights of all. Even that part about free speech. Check6Honolulu  

“And, as George W. Bush moves to the podium in New York City, we will send him a message about his bid for reelection: we will yell, ‘fuggedaboudit!’” Boing Boing  

For only $19.95 you can buy an insurance policy that will INSURE* your loved one’s entrance into God’s Kingdom. The Pagan Prattle Online  

If she were alive today, the Bush administration would be calling her a traitor: “I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.” — Susan B. Anthony Father Dan  

“George Bush is a pigf****r. I know, because I was there.” Eschaton  

This is a great country, and it wasn?t made so by angry people. We have a sacred duty to bequeath it to our grandchildren in better shape than however we found it. We have a long way to go and we?re not getting any younger. Garrison Keillor (via MaxSpeak, You Listen!)  

August 27th, 2004

“It is the opinion of us and our lawyers that you are fucking morons, and that you should please go sodomize yourself with retractable batons.” Boing Boing  

Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have lower than average suicide rates. All but one voted for Al Gore Burnt Orange Report  

The Bush Campaign has indicated that they will not pull the ad in question despite it’s violation of an act of Congress granting the USOC exclusive rights to the term “Olympics” and explicitly saying that the organization “shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an indiviual seeking public office.” Where the Dolphins Play  

Before you blow all your money on sex, drugs, and rock and roll, HELP SEND SOME GOOD GUYS TO CONGRESS! Rain Storm  

Ashcroft treats the Constitution like an abusive drunk treats his wife and children - he’ll talk up how wonderful it is, but the minute he’s got it out of everyone’s sight, it’s Katie-bar-the-door and the beatings commence. A violently executed blog