"It was supposed to be a harmless advertisement for a telecommunications company, but all it ended up demonstrating was an advertiser's negligence and extremely poor taste.
"The Solo Mobile ad, which Thursday … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2007
Stossel takes on Michael Moore tonight
He writes in his 20/20 newsletter: "And everyone is complaining about the millions of Americans who are uninsured. But is health insurance such a good thing? What if you had grocery insurance? You … [Read more...]
The real great Satan is China
"It has recently been established that cannibalism of foetuses and young infants in China is disturbingly high, as they are sought after as a maintainer of health, and a … [Read more...]
Mounties arrest Quebec Muslim on terror charges
"The Mounties said Said Namouh was arrested on conspiracy charges Wednesday morning in Maskinonge, Que., northeast of Montreal.
"RCMP confirmed what … [Read more...]
Gun related emails
Frank reminds me that he was the guy who made the generous gun offer. I'd forgotten it was a contest to encourage self-defense among Canadian … [Read more...]
“RE: you 9/11 post” — from the inbox
* "I loved it.
"On my office computer desktop, I have a picture of the explosion from the second plane going in. It's taken from an unusual angle -- I'll attach a copy. Usually I have too … [Read more...]
“Hey Britney, it was never about your singing”
"It says so much about what our culture values. Our complaint isn’t that the 25-year-old former pop princess cavorted around onstage in a black bikini and knee-high boots, it’s that she did it with … [Read more...]
About.com looking for Conservative Politics (US) site guide
They're also advertising for a Toronto guide and bunch of others. … [Read more...]
Daily Kos & Co: online ideological Viagra
"Far from a mostly middle-class Gen X and Gen Y coalition, blogger Joshua Trevino reminds us the data show Kossacks tend to be rich, areligious, aging hippies forever mentally … [Read more...]
I forgot to post this on 9/11
If you are a truther, or one of those "America asked for it" people, I hope you die like this one day. I mean that. I've meant it since the afternoon of September 11, 2001. I belonged to two writing/technology list-serves back then, and around 1PM all these completely off-topic messages … [Read more...]
When bringing a knife to a gun fight is a cool idea
"We actually have one at the shop. It’s a tactical block/bayonet, and of course, we mounted a light on it to achieve the ultimate level of tactical coolness.
"I have no idea who this … [Read more...]
“Condi! Nice to see you. What’s happening?”
Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China.
George: Great. Lay it on me.
Condi: Hu is the new leader of China.
George: That's what I want to know.
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