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Strange Middle Eastern cult demands removal of public utilities
The Teheran city government installed bicycle lanes so that the city could be more “green,” and to promote healthy lifestyles in the Islamic Republic’s capitol. However, once the lanes were installed, local Mullahs called for them to be removed. They were concerned that faithful Islamic men were being tempted to look at womens’ knees, which are usually exposed when they
The Book of "How Convenient"
It seems that some of the hucksters who make gobs of money lying to MSZJ eaters have come up with an interpretation of the Bible that supports their decision to ignore that whole “meek shall inherit the earth” thing — The Theory of the Wealthy Jesus.
Designated Driver
Jennifer Lee De Roberto got pulled over in Lee County, Flori-duh for some reason or another. The police smelled alcohol, but she denied having anything to drink. Then the story gets awesome: She claimed to have had nothing to drink and said she was the designated driver, even though no one else was in the car. Deputies did find three
And it didn't even happen in Florida!
A guy got busted for breaking in to a horse track and screwing the horses. Yes really.
Holiday hangover – all your rights are belong to INTERPOL
By J. DeVoy In a little-publicized move just now being scrutinized over at The Spearhead, Barack Obama has granted the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) new immunities under US law. On December 16, 2009, Obama signed an executive order amending Order 12425, signed by Ronald Reagan in 1983. This new order removes language restricting the immunities enjoyed by INTERPOL under the
Merry Christmas
I see Marc’s Snoop Dogg and raise him some Run DMC. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_J4SBUwe5U]
Pope pwned, merry Christmas!
By J. DeVoy [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psX1PlnSdEo&hl=en_US&fs=1&] A woman got a little too carried away with the holiday spirit and tackled the pontiff during his midnight mass procession. And you thought this kind of barbarism only happened in lines to burst through Walmart’s doors. Unless her wish was a night in the slammer, she won’t be having a very merry Christmas.
Universal Legal Care
Norm Pattis makes a pretty strong argument for a universal public defender system.
HP Computers are Racist?
This is pretty hilarious. I just have to wonder though… maybe this is a good thing. I mean, if we can teach computers to be racist, perhaps they will soon develop a full spectrum of emotions. Maybe this is just the beginning of computer consciousness! Oh wait. Maybe this is not a good thing. Maybe… just maybe, Desi and Wanda
The Balloon Boy's Parents and the First Amendment
Yikes. Yes, the Balloon Boy family screwed up, but 30 days in jail for the dad and 20 days in jail for the mom, in addition to having to pay back all the money that the authorities spent chasing down the balloon… it seems a little bit over the top. The judge, noting that the hoax was “all done for
Mexico… land of the free?
Living a mere 20 minutes from the Mexican border, it always seems funny to me that the U.S. side is supposed to be the “land of the free.” Meanwhile, if you want to buy certain drugs without getting a doctor and an insurance company involved, you just walk in to the Farmacia over the border and you can have whatever
Findlaw, are you really that douchetastic?
Anyone in the blogosphere knows that The New York Personal Injury Law Blog is the fine work of one Eric Turkewitz, Attorney at Law. Findlaw has decided to jump into the legal blawgosphere by launching … The New York Personal Injury Law Blog. Not only did Findlaw rip off Turkewitz’ name, but they gave us further evidence of Greenfield’s Law:
Ghostbusters is the Greatest Film Ever Made (???)
Caitlin Moran argues that Ghostbusters, not Star Wars, is the greatest film ever made. Meh. Personally I don’t think too much of Star Wars either… before we get to her logic, lets get this marvelous piece of writing out of the way. “What art should be about,” they will say, “is revealing exquisite and resonant truths about the human condition.”
WTF?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3BorxSYgyo] Watch it quick, before one of the NFL’s goons has it taken down.
Will Justice Prevail in Maricopa County, Arizona?
I have been conspicuously silent on the Maricopa County issue. I’ve been glued to Greenfield’s coverage of it. His latest piece is a must – read.
Thats When I Reach For My Revolver
Your music history lesson of the day. Behold Mission of Burma. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzMu6ugTNfA] If you thought that Moby wrote this, you aren’t allowed to read this blog anymore until you do penance. (Although Moby does the song justice).
Contemplating the overpopulated world's doom: An underrated source of Christmas cheer
By J. DeVoy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, whatever you celebrate, they all make this time of the year profoundly unpleasant. Those who travel witness the worst of humanity, including people who use black garbage bags as carry-on luggage despite apparently being able to afford airfare. Then there’s shopping. And, for students with exams, there’s shopping that must be done during the
Too bad durians aren't more popular in America
A Costco in Salt Lake City removed all the tomatoes from the store in advance of a Sarah Palin visit, so nobody would throw them at her. (source) Costco really ought to start carrying durians.
GOP gets tech savvy and a sense of humor
The GOP launched a URL shortening service, GOP.am. Within hours, pranksters were using it to create faux GOP links to bondage sites, the American Communist Party, etc. Initially, the GOP had a bit of egg on its face, but they seem to have hired someone over there who understands lulz. Now, any prank-link automatically brings you to a GOP “action
"Slackoise Need Not Apply"
This post is classic Greenfield. That guy is friggin awesome. Go read his post, but stay off of his damn lawn!
