USAians, check in when you vote. Others, feel free to point and laugh.
image by the remarkable Michael McRae
The Digital Cuttlefish
Since the music plays so briefly... Can you blame me if I dance?
USAians, check in when you vote. Others, feel free to point and laugh.
image by the remarkable Michael McRae
Today (here in the US, that is) is National Sandwich Day. And while others are using the day to ponder the ultimate question of whether a hot dog is a sandwich (of course not, it’s a hot dog; don’t be ridiculous), I take today to consider the sandwich as a metaphor. Remembering Warren Zevon’s advice, when he knew he was dying, to “enjoy every sandwich”, I wrote the following as the response to those who say that things are meaningless unless they are eternal. [Read more…]
Most campaigns have a get-out-the-vote strategy. Trump’s campaign has “three major voter suppression operations“. These, you must realize, are in addition to the registry challenges, the cuts to early voting or number of polling places, and the limits on acceptable ID, all tactics which systematically hurt minority populations, students, and other groups who tend to lean democratic. [Read more…]
In surprising news, Jack Chick lived to a ripe old age. My sincere condolences to those who loved him. [Read more…]
As someday it may happen—the election will be done
I’ve got a little list—I’ve got a little list
Of the people who were working so that Donald might have won
They mustn’t now be missed—they mustn’t now be missed!
There’s the media who told us, every time that Donald lied
That it’s crucially important to attack the other side
They told us “both sides do it so they’re more or less the same”
And reinforced the narrative “they’re equally to blame”
There’s more to their transgressions, but that’s pretty much the gist
And so they’re on the list; and so they’re on the list
We’ve got them on the list; we’ve got them on the list
And they mustn’t be dismissed—They must not be dismissed! [Read more…]
The Pols down in DeeCee loved taxes a lot
But the Drumpf, who lived up in Manhattan, did not. [Read more…]
He’s razor-sharp, or even keener,
Calm and cool is his demeanor;
Ranting “Neener, neener, neener!”
Never was his style;
Poised and thoughtful, his debating,
Never stoops to low berating,
Turns aside barbaric hating
Merely with a smile.
Logic is the tool he uses,
Striking when and where he chooses;
Quick and strong, he never loses–
Always wins the prize;
Ready for a rough-and-tumble
Sure of foot; he’ll never stumble.
Through it all, remaining humble…
Problem is, he lies. [Read more…]
In a decision lauded by some and mocked by others, the Nobel folks have decided that this year’s literature prize goes to … Bob Dylan. [Read more…]
This race might be one that’s best tackled unshackled—
Unchain me, you losers, and let me fly free!
I think I might surge without Ryan—I’m tryin’;
The best course of action is “Let Me Be Me!”
We don’t need to mention how racist my base is,
Or how xenophobic I am on the stump
It’s anti-establishment voting I’m noting
And no one can play the outsider like Trump! [Read more…]
I was given about 5 pounds of quinces, so after a bit of asking people what the hell you do with quinces, I decided to use about 4 pounds to make membrillo. Pics after the jump. [Read more…]