Sarah Palin’s Farewell Addresss — Shatnerized
I have to say, Sarah Palin's farewell address as governor makes a little more sense when William Shatner reads it: Also, speaking of William Shatner, there are a couple of things that are worth mentioning about him. First off, is there anybody who's as good a sport about himself as he is? I know reports from his colleagues in ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 28, 2009 10:34
Is Barack Obama An American Citizen?
For those of you interested in the "Birther" controversy, I've written a lengthy philosophic defense of the Birthers at Heretical Ideas. Here's a quick excerpt:There is no question that the evidence points to the conclusion that Barack Obama was born in Hawaii and is therefore a “natural-born citizen.” No question, that is, if you accept the dominant paradigm of metaphysical ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 24, 2009 08:44
Quote of the Day, No Need To Worry About Cannibal Robots Edition
"We completely understand the public’s concern about futuristic robots feeding on the human population, but that is not our mission." - Harry Schoell (link via Patrick Appel)Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 21, 2009 16:25
Gates, Hazelton, and Chappelle
Robert Cox passes on the story of Demetrius Hazelton, the 17-year-old son a New Rochelle police detective, who is suing said PD after he was arrested after using a "white racial monotone voice" which police claim is the same voice used by Dave Chappelle "when making fun of white people." Bob supplies the following Chappelle video, which is decidedly R-rated: Dave Chappelle ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 21, 2009 13:10
Great Tweets of Science
About right: PHD Comics: Great Tweets of SciencePosted in Outside The Beltway on July 17, 2009 07:07
Quote of the Day – Socialized Car Company Edition
"What’s another example of an organization that gets into the same business that you’re in, except that their guys have got guns? That would be the Mob. Ford is like the last honest trash collector in the New York metropolitan area, the last one that’s not mobbed-up. How long is that gonna go on for?" -- P.J. O'RourkePosted in Outside The Beltway on July 16, 2009 09:31
Typo of the Day: Wide Latina
Matt Yglesias dashed off a quick tab dump post before calling it a night. It began, "It must take a wide Latina indeed to restrain herself from slugging some of these guys." Commenters are wondering if Matt is suggesting that soon-to-be Justice Sonia Sotomayor is fat. I'm reminded of an infamous convocation speech a decade or so ago by the still-chancellor of ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 16, 2009 07:11
Saudi Family Sues Djinn in Sharia Court
A Saudi family has filed a lawsuit against a djinn for harassment in a sharia court:A family in Saudi Arabia has taken a genie to court, alleging theft and harassment, according to local media. The lawsuit filed in Shariah court accuses the genie of leaving them threatening voicemails, stealing their cell phones and hurling rocks at them when they leave their ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 13, 2009 10:45
Google Chrome OS Undocumented Features
The buzz yesterday was that Google has plans to develop its mediocre Chrome browser into a mediocre operating system by next summer. Dave Rutledge speculates on some of its "undocumented features." Your family photos are accompanied by text ads for skin care and diet plans. Removes all Falun Gong references from your files. Every month, the hard drive is automatically defragged and investigated ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 9, 2009 07:57
The Onion on Star Trek
This "Onion News Network" parody report on fan reaction to the then-new "Star Trek" prequel movie came out in May but Timothy Sandefur's post was the first I'd seen it. "Yes it was exciting . . . but where was the heavyhanded message about tolerance, where was the stiff acting . . . I mean, it just didn't seem like a ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 9, 2009 07:05
Getting Even with United
Sons of Maxwell's Dave Carroll continues his quest to strike back at United Airlines for the great guitar breaking caper. Actually not a bad song. Some of their non-revenge videos are available at their YouTube channel.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 8, 2009 15:23
Loose Tweets Sink Fleets
Apropos my weekend discussion of breaking news in the age of Twitter, Jason Kottke points to a set of "WWIII Propaganda Posters" by Brian Lane Winfield Moore spoofing their WWII predecessors.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 6, 2009 12:59
Quote of the Day – Analogies Edition
Xrlq: Q: What’s the difference between a pit bull wearing lipstick and a hockey mom? A: A pit bull doesn’t quit. Ouch.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 4, 2009 11:53
Overdosing on Michael Jackson
Ladies and gentlemen, Mike Lester: via Frank Stephenson via Robert PratherPosted in Outside The Beltway on July 1, 2009 07:59
Quote of the Day, Wise Latina Edition
"Perhaps South Carolina governor Mark Sanford was moved by the remarks of Sonia Sotomayor ..., and decided to study deeply the wisdom of a Latina woman." -- Emily YoffePosted in Outside The Beltway on June 24, 2009 16:40
