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Archive for the ‘In the news’ Category

Martha’s going to jail!

07.16.2004 · Posted in In the news

CNN just reported that Martha has been sentanced to 5 months in jail. The subheadline running across the bottom of the screen read, “Please continue to show your support by buying my products.” Good gawd! I did just get her salt and pepper shakers ...

PHEW!

07.14.2004 · Posted in In the news

The FMA didn’t pass in the senate – woohoo!!! I’m so happy I could just dance! That focker Coleman voted for it. HRC just sent me the following email: Dear Dan, We did it! Just moments ago, the Federal Marriage Amendment lost in the Senate by a stunning, bipartisan vote of 50-48. We won this ...

MoveOn.org part two

07.12.2004 · Posted in In the news

I just got this email from MoveOn.org. For those of you in Minnesota, this is directly applicable to you. For those of you outside of MN, I urge you to call your legistlators. Thank you for supporting the “United, Not Divided” campaign. There’s not much time left. The Senate is expected to vote on the ...

Unwilling Interactive Creative Writing?

07.04.2004 · Posted in In the news

This article in city pages outlines the events of a fictional blogger who was around for YEARS. The blog was written by Plain Jayne – a late twenties girl who shared her past rape experience, photos of herself and friends, and corresponded with her readers via email, instant messenger, and commenting on her site. The ...

Upset customer

06.08.2004 · Posted in In the news

This is just too damned funny: Taco Bell patron in Iowa charged in chalupa assault I worked at McDonalds all through high school and have many similar stories about upset customers. Dealing with these types of people has actually proven to be quite useful later in life. In fact, I’ve been told that I was ...

President Reagan dies at 93

06.05.2004 · Posted in In the news

President Reagan dies at 93 I wonder if Nancy said, ‘Noooooo’ when the heart monitor stopped beeping? That’s terrible of me. Nancy, if you’re reading this, I’m sorry. Oh, and I have to say – I loved how they portrayed you in The Reagans! ...

Michael Moore does it again!

06.03.2004 · Posted in In the news

http://www.michaelmoore.com/Michael Moore’s new film is actually going to be distributed! After ABC/Disney initially contracted to distribute the film, they backed out after political pressure got the better of them. The film looks shocking. Check out the website for the trailer. It opens June 25th – save the date! ...