Global Spin

“How am I supposed to vote with my dollar if you won’t even give me a polling place?”
— Karen, trying to get around Southern California by train

Posted by Chris in Carfree, Humor, Travel on November 13th, 2008 | No Comments »

If you, like me, have enjoyed watching Sarah Palin squirm when confronted with ‘gotcha’ questions, or were amused by McCain’s obvious discomfort at various moments in the debates, then you have experienced the strange happiness known as schadenfreude. Fortunately, you can indulge your terrible morals with a terribly delicious pie – schadenfreude pie.

Posted by Deana in Food, Fun on November 8th, 2008 | No Comments »

So, I’ve been asking myself that question a lot since Prop 8 eked out a victory this week at the polls — thanks in large part to the approximately 22 million dollars donated by members of the LDS (Mormon) Church to the Yes on 8 campaign. Seems like I’m not the only one asking [...]

Posted by Deb in Community & Activism, Government, Politics, Religion, You have got to be kidding on November 7th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Today’s “guest post” is shamelessly copied from an email I got from Lee. The words are his, but I share the sentiment. ~c

My friends (!) -
So you know how most of the world kinda wishes we could just undo Bush? Maybe take away the God-like power W gave to the presidency? Perhaps return some level [...]

Posted by Chris in Government, Politics, To Help on November 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

Sniff.

Posted by Deana in Events, Holiday! Celebrate!, Politics on November 6th, 2008 | No Comments »

I went to bed last night full of pride in my country’s ability to (just barely) choose reason over innuendo, hope over fear. This morning I’m still buoyed by the thought of an Obama presidency, but it’s dampened by some of the terrible choices my state and my city appear to have made. So on [...]

Posted by Chris in Politics on November 5th, 2008 | No Comments »

Ted shared an article in Reason this morning: Not Voting and Proud. While I totally understand that “abstain” is just as valid a choice as any on the ballot, I think that Brian Doherty, the article’s author, makes a few missteps:
He sets up a false dichotomy between voting and otherwise helping out in the community. [...]

Posted by Chris in Government, Philosophy, Politics on November 4th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Your result for The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test…
Pure Nerd

For The Record:
Your result for The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test …
Pure Nerd
87 % Nerd, 48% Geek, 35% Dork
How about you? Do I have to turn in my geek card now? Sigh.

Posted by Deana in Fun on November 1st, 2008 | 1 Comment »