Breaking News! |January 21, 2005|
Breaking News!
Won't Stop Until the News is Broken.
Won't Stop Until the News is Broken.
Anyone familiar with the war in Iraq? See, there were two goals in this war -- find WMD, fight terrorism. The search for WMD was just concluded, with a big “Oops…” and a shrug of the shoulders from Uncle Sam, and it turns out Iraq is becoming a breeding ground for terrorists. Good thing we already declared victory, huh?
Speaking of, you’ve got a region in shambles, two nations pumping out terrorists, a series of endless power plays among the military, scandal after scandal involving said military, billions of dollars being spent to fund your failing operations… How do you celebrate? By starting another war, for old time’s sake! The New Yorker reports Bush may have his itchy trigger finger pointed squarely at Iran. Iran, strangely, doesn’t like how America “liberates” other nations.
Paul Krugman asks, "What's wrong with you? Don't you understand the enormous advantage of flying pigs?"
Focus on the Family takes a cue from Landover Baptist, criticizing a video that includes Spongebob Squarepants, among others. The makers of the video, the We Are Family Foundation, plan on sending to video to schools in an effort to promote tolerance. Focus on the Family heard the word “tolerance,” glanced at their WWJD bracelets, and put their foot down. “No to acceptance,” they cried. “No!”
Old news made new: The Catholic Church still opposes disease prevention.
Because I’m a nerd, a little archaeology news -- More fossils of human ancestors have been found (Young Earth Creationists blame the devil), and a Reuters article about what may have “nearly wiped out life on Earth some 250 million years ago” -- Global warming. Here’s the punch line: link.
Stan Lee is the mind behind some of the most iconic superheroes in print, and he’s set to become very wealthy. A judge decided that, after years of litigation, Stan Lee is entitled to 10% of the profits reaped from movies and toys based on his creations (such as Spider Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk and Daredevil). Excelsior.
Troy Hurtubise, inventor of the Grizzly-proof suit, fire proof cream and the bullet-proof cushion, has reportedly invented a machine capable of seeing through walls. If the machine works, there’s no end to what it could do. Perhaps it could be used for espionage missions, to detect specific targets in a building. Who knows? Wait until Hollywood gets a hold of it. Imagine it -- Porky’s 2010 : No Glory (Hole).
Savvy lawyers are using the gay marriage legislation in Ohio to finagle a win in domestic abuse claims. Basically, the way it’s worded leaves unmarried couples with no legal status, meaning you can beat your girlfriend black and blue without it being seen as domestic abuse. Meaning, it’ll be easier to get away with. As a southern man, I must rejoice. I can finally join in the ancient art of woman beating, with a little less to worry about.
In Da Vinci News -- Researchers believe they have found Leonardo da Vinci’s workshop in an Italian friary. They were upset, though, that somebody had drawn all over the walls. And, “The Da Vinci Code” (the film) takes another step forward, getting permission to shoot at the Lourve in France. One can only speculate at the hollow controversy that will follow the films release.
Who’s to blame for the situation in Iraq? Cheney blames Saddam; secretly tells the President it’s the Devil.
And finally, I’ll wrap this up with a look at the Racist Right.
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