Tag Archives: Politics

End of a long week

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Steve

This week was a huge let down in the intelligent, educated (ergo, Librul) parts of Texas. The twin specters of the entrenched Confederacy and lazy non-voters handed my adopted home another four yeas of tyranny under the Republicans. They don’t … Continue reading →

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This month’s header, They Live turns 30

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Steve

Given our current state of affairs, it’s only appropriate to celebrate John Carpenter’s social commentary masterpiece, released on this day. The header took a little work to get it to work and I found this anti-Trump one weeks ago. No … Continue reading →

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Wonder Woman doesn’t take crap…

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Steve

…or more appropriately, some creep trying to grab her just because he’s allegedly good at making deals with Themyscira. I think the Amazons would probably go back into hiding since the West is losing its collective mind given the US … Continue reading →

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Austin Community College may annex Pflugerville ISD

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Steve

In short, it’s about damned time! Round Rock ISD agreed to this a decade ago and they are some of the loudest bitchers about their property taxes. The decision isn’t up to ACC’s board, it is up to the electorate … Continue reading →

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1984: Still holds up and remains a warning

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Steve

Part two of three on showing Marx’s influence to celebrate his 200th birthday is the movie 1984, which also was Richard Burton’s last performance. There were many jokes made about the film’s release…the Spring of 1985. If you stayed to watch … Continue reading →

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Better Off Without ’em by Chuck Thompson

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Steve

Better Off is a long, multi-page, darkly humorous argument on how the American South (aka, the Deep South) should be allowed to secede because the region is an albatross around America’s neck. Being a Yankee from Lincoln’s home town, I … Continue reading →

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Another reason why a Bismarck plan would be better

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Steve

A common rebuttal or claim from the Conservative/Republican/Libertarian echo chamber against America having a European-style healthcare system is always the bullshit about government bureaucrats making the decisions. It’s not really the case in Germany, home to the preferred system I … Continue reading →

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RIP Barry Crimmins

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Steve

Just got the news a few hours ago. As soon as my car’s radio came right up to Patton Oswalt talking about Barry I knew this wasn’t going to be a happy story. I wish I were wrong. Barry passed … Continue reading →

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Let’s hope this is it for the 21st Century…

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Steve

…or to paraphrase Homer Simpson, “The worst two mornings of the 21st Century so far.” Given the idiocy and naked corruption we’ve seen so far, I think there will be a third date for when North Korea plants a nuclear … Continue reading →

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A candle to protect me from ignorant Trumpanzees

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Steve

Can’t go wrong with today’s public spokesman for Science and just generally awesome speaker Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson. He’s another reason why I decided to go back to school, to help communicate harder concepts to others…well, and I want to … Continue reading →

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RIP: Jerry Pournelle

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Steve

Science Fiction writer Jerry Pournelle passed away Friday from a long series of health incidents. For those who read a lot of the genre may recognize his name, Jerry often collaborated with Larry Niven on several books, especially The Mote in … Continue reading →

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Science prevailed over Big Jesus, Chapter ???

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Steve

The State Board of Education, which has a noisy contingent of Factually-Challenged types (aka, Willfully Ignorant “Christians”), have taken a step forward on future Science books for Texas high schools. For over 30 years the creationists have demanded unnecessary skeptical … Continue reading →

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The Trump era boiled down to a shirt

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Steve

Now offered at Alamo Drafthouses around Austin. I will have to get confirmation with other locations from friends in Dallas and San Francisco. To me, this does sum up the Pillbillies, NASCAR worshippers and Faux News flunkies bringing down America’s … Continue reading →

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1917: Jeannette Rankin elected

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Steve

Mrs. Rankin was the first woman elected to the US Congress via the House. Pretty amazing in a couple ways. Firstly, women didn’t get to vote in the majority of the States until the 19th Amendment (thank you School House Rock). Secondly, … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Republicans pushing yet another dumb idea

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Steve

They have a bill to lower the tiny dick fee since the proponents think $140 is just too much money. It probably should be higher and the bulk of it goes toward the victims of the Dirty Harry wannabes. Back … Continue reading →

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