Hypertext Bazaar - 10.09.08
One reason why I have nothing but disdain for the GOP strategy: their all-out attack on words (and intelligence to some extent). Another reason: aspiring to dictatorship. Or is that all leaders being narcissists? Anyway, move over GOP. (Can I say that?) And if you don't believe Slate and their "experts," take it from a sabermetrician on Colbert! tjc
Come October we are normally a football town around these parts. But lets hear it for our PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES! eab
During Tuesday night's town hall debate, Senator John McCain released his "new" $300 billion buyout plan, in which he will order the Treasury secretary to purchase and renegotiate faulty home loans at face value.
There are three problems with this, Johnny boy.
1. Your "new plan" is somewhat similar to part of the current $700 billion buyout. It was already signed, sealed and delivered without your name on it, so really, it's not your idea. So much for suspending your campaign to help with the buyout. Pay attention.
2. HUD is already doing this.
3. An addition $300 billion would but a major burden on the taxpayers. If Tom Jones who lives on Main Street, USA bought a home at $300,000 five years ago that is now worth $250,000, who do you think will pick up the remaining $50,000?
An old TEDTalk (2003) from Steven Berlin Johnson on the web as a city. My upstairs neighbors sell penis enlargement mechanisms. Downstairs? A Nigerian prince needs me to cash his check. Damn. It's Hard to be a Saint in the City. tjc
Finally giving it up to The Big Picture, a Kottke fav, and their curation of grand photography. Check out the overheads. tjc
Just when I was wondering why I still follow Klosterman: A Brief History of the Future. Awesome. Animals v. Robots, can't wait! And it all starts with the John McCain presidency. tjc
A few days ago Elite XC golden ticket Kimbo Slice was chopped down by a late match fill in. In 14 seconds no less. Promoter Jared Shaw apparently is a bit biased. Perhaps even to the point that calls into question the validity of the league. I think it's safe to say that UFC has won the battle against Elite XC. eab
Regular season NFL games trump MLB playoffs in the ratings battle. Is there even a question as to which sport of the two now dominates the American psyche. eab
Can I say that I just love, love, love the Rachel Maddow show? What makes her so fresh and unaware of mass media bulllsh*t is that she doesn't even own a television. jmj
The Phillies play the LA Dodgers tonight. Is it sad that I am actually cheering for the Phillies rather than my LA Dodgers? I am sure you all won't think so! What can I say I love the city and all it's charm. But I still have to cheer the Dodgers on as I think I went to High school with one of the baseman...
furniture highly was my spam blocker for this entry pretty random.