http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/06/twitter_unleashes_deluge_of_sa.html Idiot Republican tweets (“twits” might be more accurate, here) that the Iranian protests are like the GOP protests in Congress. Helpful fellow Tweeters point out that no, they aren’t. paganmist @petehoekstra Had to move all my stuff to a new office w/o a corner view. Now i know what the Trail of Tears was […]
Tag Archives: perspective
(Untitled)
http://tedpushinsky.com/images/galleries/wander/2.jpg Before spending a few months in Europe, I would’ve been broken hearted at this image of modern excess ignoring old world poverty. But, having spent a few months in Europe, I recognise that the little old wifey is probably a professional beggar who occasionally makes cell phone calls from that prone, hands-out position.
Shouts &38; Murmurs: The Wisdom of Children : The New Yorker
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2007/03/26/070326sh_shouts_rich A Conversation at the Grownup Table, as Imagined at the Kids’ Table MOM: Pass the wine, please. I want to become crazy. DAD: O.K. GRANDMOTHER: Did you see the politics? It made me angry. DAD: Me, too. When it was over, I had sex. UNCLE: I’m having sex right now. DAD: We all are. […]