Here are a few (very random) links for the last day of the year...
Who is the most honest man in news?
The battle behind the Hollywood writers' strike is a story we've heard before: even though big business makes its money off the creative talents of the little guy, they still want to cut him out of the deal. But maybe this time the artists will break new ground. The world's musicians are starting to realize that they don't need the greedy bastards at the RIAA. Perhaps the writers will find out they can still make livings without without the studio fat cats.
Speaking of the RIAA, guess what? They're still evil. And they think we're stupid.
Do you have any idea how the amount you spend on food compares to other world families?
What's a New Year without a bunch of lists? Here's just one: 2007 Dickheads of the Year.
While we're reviewing the year, we have to give a nod to the iPhone. Unfortunately, we also have to recognize that this was the year when Apple lost its white hat.
And of course, let's not forget those we've lost, including Benazir Bhutto.
And consider this: if George W. Bush had done his job -- the one the Supreme Court appointed him to do -- instead of diddling around in Iraq, how would the world be a different place now?
By the end of this year, Bush's occupation of Iraq will have lasted 4 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Think about that when you go to vote in your state's primary or caucus, and please, don't vote for the a guy you could drink with -- this time, vote for the smart guy. Incompetence gets really old very quickly.
Who is the most honest man in news?
The battle behind the Hollywood writers' strike is a story we've heard before: even though big business makes its money off the creative talents of the little guy, they still want to cut him out of the deal. But maybe this time the artists will break new ground. The world's musicians are starting to realize that they don't need the greedy bastards at the RIAA. Perhaps the writers will find out they can still make livings without without the studio fat cats.
Speaking of the RIAA, guess what? They're still evil. And they think we're stupid.
Do you have any idea how the amount you spend on food compares to other world families?
What's a New Year without a bunch of lists? Here's just one: 2007 Dickheads of the Year.
While we're reviewing the year, we have to give a nod to the iPhone. Unfortunately, we also have to recognize that this was the year when Apple lost its white hat.
The iPhone altered our calculus of concern. By illustrating the possibilities of the mobile Web, the phone cast wireless networks as ground zero in the battle for computing freedom.It's not as though everyone didn't already know that abstinence-only education doesn't work, but now the failed movement has it's own pathetic poster child. Can we please start handing out condoms, along with knowledge, in middle schools now? Seriously, what harm would it do?
Ironically, Apple itself wound up on the wrong side of the fight.
And of course, let's not forget those we've lost, including Benazir Bhutto.
And consider this: if George W. Bush had done his job -- the one the Supreme Court appointed him to do -- instead of diddling around in Iraq, how would the world be a different place now?
By the end of this year, Bush's occupation of Iraq will have lasted 4 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Think about that when you go to vote in your state's primary or caucus, and please, don't vote for the a guy you could drink with -- this time, vote for the smart guy. Incompetence gets really old very quickly.
4 comments:
1. I love Keith Olberman and watch Countdown as much as possible.
2. I love Bill Maher, so it's not surprising that I'm pretty much in agreement with his dickhead list. It reminds me of his "New Rule" bit on his show...which I've not seen on HBO lately. I miss it. I did get a fix last night - his 2007 stand-up special ran.
3. I've just bookmarked Crooks & Liars. I sort of know who they are already, but it's always good to have ammunition for discussions.
4. Those in memoriam lists always get to me. They're so sobering.
I often feel on New Year's Day that I never saw/read a good year in review. Yours had all the great features - Dick heads and in memoriums and thought provoking info. Thanks Yaller. Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Actually, I'd suggest voting for a guy one can drink with, rather than another teetotaler. After all, Ted Kennedy's a lush, but one of the most sensible members of Congress.
Which may go to show that finding the leaders with the right stuff may mean ignoring behaviors that Americans traditionally find immoral/unreliable. Like drug way back in college.
I have nothing against drinkers. I was just making a reference to previous elections, when a lot of people claim they voted for Bush because he's accessible -- the kind of guy you could have a beer with (even though he supposedly doesn't drink anymore). That didn't turn out very well.
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