Monthly Archives: July 2012

This is a public safety announcement: 1951 vs. 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

There was a time when the government put out silly little public safety films on how to deal with far fetched disasters, like how to hide under a desk when an atom bomb went off: But today, the disasters aren’t … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney: blowin’ in the wind

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

  Well, Mitt Romney left a lasting impression with the Brits. Here’s Edward Luce at the Financial Times: The fact that within 24 hours Mr Romney went from describing himself as “disconcerted” with London’s preparations to being “very delighted” also … Continue reading →

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Alec Rock

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

  All I can say is Mark Fiore scores again: Go here for more details on Alec. Related articles ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ updated for Generation Occupy (dangerousminds.net) Video Toon: How ALEC Subverts Democracy (bradblog.com)  

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Something I have in common with Mitt Romney

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

We both think the Brits are going to screw up the Olympics. Fortunately for me, I’m not running for president and going on a global tour to show the world what a great guy I am. Mitt Romney struggled Friday … Continue reading →

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Chick-Fil-A speaks from both sides of its beak

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

If you’ve been following the Chick-Fil-A saga (if not, look here), you know that the anti-gay ramblings of the company’s president, Dan Cathy, have created a backlash among a ton of groups, right down to the Muppets. Now with all … Continue reading →

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The Polo Grounds: a New York story

Posted on July 27, 2012 by
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Are we not dogs?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by
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Shoot first. Don’t ask questions later.

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Tom Tomorrow released this cartoon last year after Gabrielle Giffords was shot and six other people were killed in Arizona: Nothing has changed. Oh, and last week, there was an antigun rally at the National Rifle Association offices in Washington. … Continue reading →

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Poultry excuses defame the Muppets

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

The message in the following photo is a lie: This is what happened: Last Friday, the company behind beloved shows such as “Fraggle Rock,” “Labyrinth,” and “The Muppets,” severed ties with Chick-Fil-A due to the fast food chain’s CEO’s opposition … Continue reading →

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A few orbits around the globe

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

  Time to leave the planet. I’ll be back in a few minutes: That’s from the International Space Station. Despite the end of the manned U.S. space program, there are still people orbiting the planet. Three from Russia, two from … Continue reading →

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