Because I can
"...the Reagan administration in 1982 decided that it needed Iraq’s dictatorial regime as an ally. Saddam, while brutal and possibly maniacal in Washington’s calculations, at least had not allied himself with the Soviet Union."
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
How to design a concentration camp
For the beginning dictator who may be wondering what dimensions he should use for his cages in his new concentration camp maybe this will help: "they were kept in small wire-mesh cells, about 6 1/2 feet by 8 feet , in blocks of 10 or 20. The cells were covered by a wooden roof, but open at the sides to the elements."
How about a guideline to how prisoners should be treated and excercised in your beginning concentration camp: "Under the current routine, a majority of the prisoners remain in their cells but for two 15-minute periods a week, in which they walk around the cage and take a shower."
Those that are responsible for the deplorable conditions at this camp are monsters. I guess we shouldn't expect much more from the same society that brought you our prison system.
For the beginning dictator who may be wondering what dimensions he should use for his cages in his new concentration camp maybe this will help: "they were kept in small wire-mesh cells, about 6 1/2 feet by 8 feet , in blocks of 10 or 20. The cells were covered by a wooden roof, but open at the sides to the elements."
How about a guideline to how prisoners should be treated and excercised in your beginning concentration camp: "Under the current routine, a majority of the prisoners remain in their cells but for two 15-minute periods a week, in which they walk around the cage and take a shower."
Those that are responsible for the deplorable conditions at this camp are monsters. I guess we shouldn't expect much more from the same society that brought you our prison system.
A new blog
I have to link to this blog. Anybody that would take the time to attend and then write a review of a show by X deserves a few hits.
I have to link to this blog. Anybody that would take the time to attend and then write a review of a show by X deserves a few hits.
Monday, June 16, 2003
I read this
"Telling the story of the '27 Yankees as they roll over everybody -- Ruth homered and then Gehrig homered [isn't as rich a story] ... There's something poignant about the Red Sox. ... They're flawed as the rest of us are flawed, whereas the Yankees seem to go through life above the storm."
- David Halberstam.
"Telling the story of the '27 Yankees as they roll over everybody -- Ruth homered and then Gehrig homered [isn't as rich a story] ... There's something poignant about the Red Sox. ... They're flawed as the rest of us are flawed, whereas the Yankees seem to go through life above the storm."
- David Halberstam.
Good story on the writings of the average guy
If focuses on Amazon.com reviews.
Speaking of reviews. I am in the best profession of the world. Where else are you encouraged to type of book reviews for your employer's website while you are at work?
If focuses on Amazon.com reviews.
Speaking of reviews. I am in the best profession of the world. Where else are you encouraged to type of book reviews for your employer's website while you are at work?
Headlines you would see if I was editor
San Antionio celebrates NBA title, rest of country celebrates end of NBA season
Israel and Hamas pledge to continue killing as many of the other as possible
Japanese representatives fight movements to save whales because their economy depends on whaling.
At the forefront of technology: AOL introduces spam filtering
Iranian protesters called "heroes of democracy," WTO protesters still pinko commie fucks
Inoperative missile defense system hailed as deterrent
San Antionio celebrates NBA title, rest of country celebrates end of NBA season
Israel and Hamas pledge to continue killing as many of the other as possible
Japanese representatives fight movements to save whales because their economy depends on whaling.
At the forefront of technology: AOL introduces spam filtering
Iranian protesters called "heroes of democracy," WTO protesters still pinko commie fucks
Inoperative missile defense system hailed as deterrent
Sunday, June 15, 2003
Like an oven
I learned something last night when I went to see Southern Culture on the Skids at Tremont Music Hall. Tremont is basically an old warehouse that has no air conditioning. What I learned was when you are already tired you shouldn't wear your hair down and put a hat on when you are in a non-airconditioned building in the middle of June in North Carolina. It gets really hot and unbearable when you do that. I had to sit outside for about 20 minutes and cool down.
I learned something last night when I went to see Southern Culture on the Skids at Tremont Music Hall. Tremont is basically an old warehouse that has no air conditioning. What I learned was when you are already tired you shouldn't wear your hair down and put a hat on when you are in a non-airconditioned building in the middle of June in North Carolina. It gets really hot and unbearable when you do that. I had to sit outside for about 20 minutes and cool down.
Saturday, June 14, 2003
Move over Evil Antique Lady here comes Washington D.C. lady!
For the longest time the rudest and dumbest regular caller was a spawn of Satan we call Evil Antique Lady. The way she operated: she has an item, it may actually be collectible in some way, and she will convince herself that it is a prized piece and worth a shitload of money. What she actually does posses is a reading copy of a 1999 paperback Nancy Drew book.
Now, Washington D.C. lady is a diff'rent story. She calls with her TV blaring so loudly you can hear the Television better than you can hear her. She talks over the ends of your sentences and then gets frustrated when you ask her to repeat what she said. When she is calling for telephone numbers in D.C she will radically change the name of the person she wants you to find after you can't find the listing for first misspelling of the name. Here is an exchange I just had with her that will display clearly what we are dealing with:
Me: What is the name of the post office you are looking for.
WDCL: Cannon, it's cannon.
Me: Alrighty, is cannon the name of the branch or the street it is located on?
WDCL: Yes.
I'd cut off the tip of one of my pinkies to witness a conversation between her and Tom. He'd have a fucking stroke.
For the longest time the rudest and dumbest regular caller was a spawn of Satan we call Evil Antique Lady. The way she operated: she has an item, it may actually be collectible in some way, and she will convince herself that it is a prized piece and worth a shitload of money. What she actually does posses is a reading copy of a 1999 paperback Nancy Drew book.
Now, Washington D.C. lady is a diff'rent story. She calls with her TV blaring so loudly you can hear the Television better than you can hear her. She talks over the ends of your sentences and then gets frustrated when you ask her to repeat what she said. When she is calling for telephone numbers in D.C she will radically change the name of the person she wants you to find after you can't find the listing for first misspelling of the name. Here is an exchange I just had with her that will display clearly what we are dealing with:
Me: What is the name of the post office you are looking for.
WDCL: Cannon, it's cannon.
Me: Alrighty, is cannon the name of the branch or the street it is located on?
WDCL: Yes.
I'd cut off the tip of one of my pinkies to witness a conversation between her and Tom. He'd have a fucking stroke.
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