Do not engage in public debate with a professional stand-up comedian. You will lose. As shown here: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-april-20-2010/bernie-goldberg-fires-back For those of you still unclear on the concept, John Rogers (“Mr. Leverage“) explains: I still have a lot of gut instinct…
Category: politics
Friday Flash Fiction: “Xenotypography”
Just last year, this might have been considered a fantasy story, as it features a Commander-in-Chief who knows about carbon dating and understands the scientific method. Now it’s just science fiction! (Rimshot.) Read “Xenotypography” at 512 Words or Fewer
Money for Nothing
D recently received a mysterious $250 direct deposit from the VA into her bank account. Upon further investigation, she determined that it was an “economic recovery payment” to eligible Veterans, implemented as part of ARRA. It’s apparently also tax-free, and…
The Stigma of Self-Publishing, Part 2: Scratch Beginnings
Scratch Beginnings is not a well-written book. To his credit, the author–Adam Shepard–admits in the introduction that he is not a good writer. But someone telling you he’s an awful cook won’t make the meal taste any better. I became…
Change of Plans
I meant to write about GameStorm, and some of the things I thought about after spending an entire weekend playing games. Instead, I came home and caught up on my reading. This article scared me: “The Quiet Coup” by Simon…
Reflections on teh RaceFail
My somewhat entirely selfish observation about the whole “RaceFail ’09” debacle is this: I’m really glad I attended Viable Paradise last year, because this year’s class experience is sure to be tainted–if not completely eclipsed–by this stupid thing. (Lucky XIII,…
Happy Presidents Day
Check out the Gettysburg Powerpoint Presentation and marvel at how far we’ve come since then. ~CKL
That Word Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
Photo from Wikimedia Dear Entire Freaking World, Please stop overusing the word “miracle.” You know what I’m talking about. Ever since US Airways pilot Chesley B. Sullenberger safely landed his crippled Airbus A320 in the Hudson River, saving the lives…
Friday Flash Fiction: “The Coronation Will Not Be Televised”
This week’s 512 Words: “The Coronation Will Not Be Televised” You can also listen to the podcast and read the liner notes. I’m sure various news outlets will make a big deal out of Monday being Martin Luther King, Jr….
The Day After
A selection of this morning’s Twitter messages: Damn it, I have a headache! I thought electing Obama would FIX THINGS! — John Scalzi (eater of Schadenfreude Pie) Prop 8 passed. Goddammit. I will continue to fight for equality for all…