Leave Miley Alone
So Miley Cyrus got caught smoking out of a bong. BFD. She’s 18. That is what 18 year olds do. Cyrus claims that the bong was loaded with salvia, not marijuana. The video, available on TMZ (if you give...
View ArticleThe NFL and Socialism
In an article that isn’t really about politics or economics, the sports page brings a little insight to both: How many people had the moxie a few months ago to predict that not only would the Kansas...
View ArticleDUI laws and the Constitution
by Charles Platt Florida has joined the growing list of states that are raising revenue by stopping drivers at random (not with probable cause) and forcing everyone to be breathalyzed–on the...
View ArticleMost Extreme “Terrorist Threat” Story?
by Charles Platt Of course this is only one side of the story. But since it emanates from a law firm, I hope it is at least factually sound. I sure hope Murtha&Murtha are around to defend me when...
View ArticleThis is what a hero looks like
Well, I don’t have pictures of them, but the story shows you all you need to know. Benghazi, Libya erupted into protests against the autocratic regime of Moammar Gadaffi. In fact, reports say that the...
View ArticleSmokers, cut your bitching. Nannies, you do the same.
If there is one group of people that I don’t want to hear whining, it is the cigarette smoker. Imagine any other habit being half as obnoxious, and yet tolerated. Otherwise clean people smell like they...
View ArticleALERT: SUPERMOON WILL KILL US ALL!
Ok, there’s nothing to be afraid of really… but in the tradition of the American media, I’d like to at least instill some hysteria in an event that really doesn’t qualify for any greater reaction than...
View ArticleTribute to motherhood
by Tatiana von Tauber I’ve been a mother for 13 years now and I’ve changed my mind about it. I used to fear it until I got the hang of it and then somehow I liked it. Of course, in the absence of...
View ArticleMarijuana really brings out the asshole statist in everyone, doesn’t it?
Federal prosecutors decided that it is time to make examples of the Californians who are supplying marijuana to willing customers. Their rationale: People are making money off of it. Their heartstring...
View ArticleComing At You From The OMG That’s Awesome Department
Check out this camera! Filed under: misc, off topic
View ArticleKids today.
Move over Florida! Looks like Arizonans are overtaking you in the WTF department. Not content with traditional methods of imbibing alcohol, Arizona teens are soaking tampons in Vodka and shoving them...
View ArticleThe Prince of Darkness’ Family Jewels.
I heard on the radio it was Good Friday today. “Damn right it’s Good Friday,” I thought, “it’s the season opener for the Diamondbacks.” Baseball season is here and I am one happy camper. Turns out,...
View ArticleThe Dulcet Tones of Slayer Just Got a Little Better.
Not sure what to get that friend who’s a wine enthusiast AND head banger? The Almighty Slayer has come through like a champ and delivered unto us “Reign in Blood” Red, a California Cabernet being...
View ArticleNerd Alert!
On this day in 1939, The Batman made his first appearance in Detective Comics #27. Source. True, Batman would get his shit wrecked if he tangled with Wolverine, but that did not stop me from squealing...
View ArticleStatutes of Limitations
Contributed by Charles Platt For two weeks, now, UK residents have been stunned by an avalanche of revelations–or at least accusations–regarding the BBC and one of its most famous, nationally revered...
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