Category Archives: Rants ‘n’ Whines

And these people have nukes?

Posted on March 2, 2004 by Solonor

CBS News | If Anne Frank Only Knew … If you think some members of the Left have been overzealous in equating George Bush with Hitler, you haven’t been to North Korea. According to a Dutch news team, the indoctrination … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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See? I knew I was a necessary evil.

Posted on February 26, 2004 by Solonor

“A woman can take care of the family. It takes a man to provide structure, to provide stability.” – Tom DeLay, House majority leader The country is in good hands. Why change? [ via The People’s Republic of Seabrook ] Continue reading →

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No Pressure

Posted on February 24, 2004 by Solonor

After all it’s only “the most fundamental institution of civilization…” CNN.com – Bush calls for same-sex marriage-ban amendment Am I really that out-of-touch with reality? Are people really clamoring for this, or is this something to divert attention from real … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Resolve

Posted on February 20, 2004 by Solonor

Every time I start to think that politics don’t matter… that there’s nothing we can do about it anyway… that they’re all alike… a lovely little Neanderthal like Tom DeLay will come along to set me straight (no pun intended). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CBS is one sorry network

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Solonor

CBS responded to our complaints and apologized for the Grammy Awards. Oh, ok, I know it wasn’t because of us. It was because certain people didn’t think Outkast’s performance of “Hey Ya!” presented them in a favorable light. Because, you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Referrer Spam

Posted on February 11, 2004 by Solonor

This morning’s little project was editing my htaccess file to try to block a little referrer spammage. I know I’ve been hit by folks scraping the content off my site (hello IAEA!) and by bots (hello bloogz!), but I never … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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With help like this…

Posted on February 10, 2004 by Solonor

Bush report: Sending jobs overseas helps U.S. Silly auto worker. Your job didn’t go to Mexico for nothing. It’s to help the economy! Silly textile worker. Quit whining about trying to feed your family, now that your job’s gone to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Behold the power of Janet’s boobs!

Posted on February 9, 2004 by Solonor

Here’s an easy summarization of the intelligence of the Grammy Awards: Best Male Pop Vocal Nominees George Harrison Warren Zevon Michael McDonald Sting Justin Timberlake Who do you choose? Who. Do. You. Choose? Yeah. What he said. “I am so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Whois you?

Posted on February 7, 2004 by Solonor

Wired News: False Domain Info May Mean Jail Apparently, there’s a new bill in Congress designed to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 by requiring stiff penalties for willful violation of copyrights. In this case, “willful” is defined as providing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Crap

Posted on February 6, 2004 by Solonor

Newsday.com – Missing Girl Found Dead There are times (like now) when I despair that there is no justice. In the 1997 kidnapping case, a 20-year-old woman in Bradenton said a man grabbed her as she walked by and tried … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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