Giffords Among U.S. Gun Culture’s Latest Victims

The people killed and injured Saturday morning near a Tucson Safeway are some of the latest victims of the United States’ intense love affair with guns.

Jesus found on potato!!

Jesus is found growing from a potato.

Mongo the Cat gets stuck on roof, and rescued from certain death, twice

In a flash of brilliance–the kind of brilliance that happens only when I feel the most bereft of options–I plotted Mongo’s rescue.

The Christian God: A Recount

It took an army of Christian gods to permanently defeat Olympus. As vanquished Greek gods scrambled to find a position in the new religion, the Church struggled to reduce the number of deities down to only one, which was required to satisfy their Jewish base; yet they had to also keep a variety of gods in order to appease their new pagan converts. Mission accomplished.

Our Side Does Not Kill

Our Side Does Not Kill

Egypt’s Muslims become ‘human shields’ to protect Christians

Egypt’s Muslims act as human shields to protect their fellow Egyptians, the Coptic Christians.

Seattle Seahawks: Super Bowl or Bust!

Ah sweet vindication. Not that I predicted an upset victory for the Seahawks over the defending Super Bowl Champion Saints. But that I was one of the few that defended the Seahawks even appearing in the playoffs.

If the Republicans think all Blue Dogs will vote with them..they ARE nuts

I will be the first to admit I despise most Blue Dogs. I understand how the Dem’s ‘big tent’ theory includes such people, but that said…I personally can’t deal with people who vote against their own self-interests or those of their constituents in so blatant a manner.So, when I read this writeup, I felt a little better about how things will shakeout in the 112th Congress.

Guy breaks into house, gets drunk, and can’t climb out

No one ever said criminals were smart! This story proves it up…..

WikiLeaks: Idealists Putting Good People in Mortal Danger

I support the mission of WikiLeaks and have no doubt that the folks over there are well intentioned, however from time to time those good intentions may result in disaster. Read Burr Deming’s great article originally published at Fair and Unbalanced.

Critter Talk: When does your dog need a rectal exam?

Our friend Dr. Patty talks down and dirty about when your dog might need the almighty finger. Read the full article.

Musings From The Edge: “For What Its Worth”

If that is correct Ms. Palin then I ask you WHY?, for GOD SAKE WHY? did you not make that as clear and as public as you make the target on her and others names.

Project Babylon and Superguns – A Modern Ahab Tale

How a brilliant man’s obsession took him to the top of his profession and then to his death by assassination.