Stupid stuff mostly

In passing

Stuff that made me look twice during my morning workout

Surprise Link “ Hood-Wearing 'Jedi' Thrown Out of Supermarket British corporate spokespeople are way funnier than their American counterparts.  (via Rahouey) Media Matters Launches Fight FOX Campaign "Dear Friend," Eric's letter begins, "Since President Obama's inauguration, Fox News has officially abandoned its already dubious standing as a news organization and is now engaging in outright political activism, completing its transition into the 24/7 media wing of the far-right conservative movement." (via Francois und Ebby) Steele: GOP must court blacks Steele offered few proposals on how Republicans or Democrats could help address poverty, instead blaming both parties for not talking about the issue enough.  How about "A rising tide raises all the boats (attrib. JFK) " Mr.Steel? If I could amend the Constitution For one thing, Den Beste's plan would mean we don't have to kill congress, unless maybe for the pure pleasure of it (Via Doug Ross). Why Hollywood Won't Make 'ACORN: The Movie' And if you disagree with me, then you're probably racist! Not all of the Bush quotes in a former speechwriter's tell-all make the president look bad. "If I'm ever eighty-two years old and acting like that have someone put me away " -- Bush on Jimmy Carter. (John McCormack) ”