C for Cookie
a couple videos and a couple of links. Sesame Street spoof of "V for Vendetta"... from boingboingHow NOT to land a helicopter.The Trillion Dollar War I don't drive, but here is an interesting article on gas prices. Basically since the supply and demand are so finely tuned to the high price of gas, if every American used just 3% less gasoline fuel prices would crash. A month has 30 days in it. Don't drive one day. Now, get everyone else to do it too.
Funny Republicans
I don't really affiliate myself with any political party: the corporatocracy owns them both, and there isn't any way for a "third" fourth, fifth or any alternative to emerge in the current political climate. What the crap, democracy. I do think that getting the morally and politically corrupt far-right out of our electorate is important though. We have far more important issues to worry about than gay marriage and prayer in school. (Yes, and NO, imho)Things you have to believe to be a Republican todayJesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bushs daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a "we cant find Bin Laden" diversion.Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit of international harmony.The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest priority is enforcing U.N. resolutions against Iraq.A woman can't be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans benefits and combat pay.If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents wont have sex.A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy, but providing health care to all Americans is socialism. HMOs and insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.Global warming and tobaccos link to cancer are junk science, but Creationism should be taught in school.A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offence, but a president lying to enlist support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet.The public has a right to know about Hillary's cattle trades, but George Bush's driving records are none of our business.Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you're a conservative radio host. Then its an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the 80s is irrelevantSupport for hunters who shoot their friends and blame them for wearing orange vests similar to those worn by the quail.Remember!!! Friends dont let friends vote Republicangoto: MoveOn and help beat the Pub's in 06 and 08.
Reason #1 to Own A Business
1980 - CEO Pay is $10 for every $1 dollar earned by the average worker. Today: $430 for every dollar. Does this guy really need more money?
Lee Raymond, CEO of Exxon/Mobil : $51 mil/yr, plus $400 mil retirement package.
We are all Monkeys
The meaning of life.
Dance, Monkeys, Dance. video, safe for work.
