Not sure why everyone seems to be so impressed that we're having a smooth transfer of power. Are we supposed to be proud of the fact that their aren't armed factions dueling in the streets over this? What other third-world chaos should I be patting myself on the back for avoiding this week?
Dodecahedron: Shape of the Universe
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one. -C.S. Lewis
Monday, November 10, 2008
Transfer of power
Posted by Horatio at 19:38
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Clinton vs. McCain
I keep hearing how a significant portion of Hillary supporters would vote McCain if Obama got the nomination.
Just 2 things to say about that:
1, I don't really believe it - these are people in the heat of the campaign and they'll say anything. When the inevitable occurs and Hill ends up rallying behind Obama as the nominee, most of that animosity will disappear.
2, anyone who's willing to trade a Hillary vote for a McCain vote is so stupid they probably shouldn't even be voting.
Posted by Horatio at 00:54
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Prison terms
Just read an article about Giants' WR Lawrence Tynes' brother Mark. He's currently serving a 27 year prison term. His crime? Selling marijuana.
Just the other week I read an article about some loser out on parole who killed his girlfriend and then subsequently offed himself. He had served less than 10 years in jail. His crime? Murder.
People are so stupid.
Posted by Horatio at 11:45
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Even Steven
On 9/11/2001, al Qaida killed almost 3,000 of my fellow countrymen for absolutely no good reason.
In response, and over the past 5 years, George Bush made sure that 4,000 MORE of my countrymen were killed for no good reason. That'll teach 'em!!!
Posted by Horatio at 09:20
Friday, March 21, 2008
Redlining
Isn't it illegal to make decisions about insurance coverage based on geography??
Mortgage insurers, whose backing is required for borrowers who can't afford the traditional 20 percent down payment on a home, have already flagged nearly a quarter of the nation's ZIP codes where they refuse to insure some home loans.
Posted by Horatio at 17:48
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Weird
I just read an article that confused me. Kraft and Sara Lee are worried about shrinking profits due to the rising cost of their inputs, namely beef and pork. This is, of course, exactly the opposite of what's happening with the oil-refining industry. The cost of oil has increased by a factor of six over the past several years, yet Exxon and the rest experience record profits. Someone please explain this to me.
Posted by Horatio at 20:23
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Bear Stearns
So now that Bear Stearns is being purchased for pennies on the dollar, was that "little" cash injection the other day just a complete waste of cash?? Wouldn't surprise me. Go Republicans!!!
Posted by Horatio at 19:04