“Deaf, dumb, and blind, you just keep on pretending That everyone’s expendable and no-one has a real friend. And it seems to you the thing to do would be to isolate the winner And everything’s done under the sun, And you believe at heart, everyone’s a killer.” Pink Floyd – “Dogs” (video + lyrics) (lyrics)…
A simple “current events” puzzle: “If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything” The version I wanted to post “Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty” I want ice water. More Random Ravings
Some of you might recognize the title to this post as one of those “sayings from the rooms” – as those in recovery from addiction(s) say, but I think it’s just as appropriate when we’re talking about the recovery of our political/economic system as well. I was actually in bed and on my way to…
It’s a funny thing really, that despite the many distinctions that can be drawn between these two movements… Via Face Off: Occupy Wall Street vs Tea Party [infographic] In my mind at least, there’s still a “gut level” connection between them that goes all the way back to the year I was born: If you…
You know folks, I’ve been attempting to gather my thoughts about the whole “Occupy” phenomenon for weeks now, so I could eventually get around to doing a post on it for the Major Rants volume of this blog. It has, after all, been a long time since I’ve done one, and I have been feeling…
And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They’re quite aware of what they’re going through David Bowie – Changes I don’t even remember who said it now, or even exactly what was said for that matter, but the above lyrics came immediately to…
Another great funny video from Mark Fiore’s Animated Cartoon Site, freshly posted to his YouTube Channel: I want ice water. More from the WusAMatta U volume
First off, I want to apologize for the precipitous drop in postings as of late, and for my embarrassing lack of response to your very nice comments. With my fraying mental condition leaving me feeling overwhelmed all the time, it’s been increasingly difficult for me to gather my thoughts into any kind of coherent statement…
I Want Ice Water! 