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UK riot police raided a 30th birthday barbecue because they thought the organizer, who had invited his friends via Facebook, was staging a rave. UK police have the power to stop raves (see Part V, 63), but in this case, they removed about 15 people ready to eat some burgers.
When George W. Bush stole the 2000 election, this country showed a maturity and self-assurance that makes us great. Even in losing the battle, we showed we can win the war.
The Iran situation? Not so much. Democracy isn't in the rules, it's in the execution. It's in the zeitgeist. It's measured reaction in the worst of times and the best of times.
And not how the leaders react, how the People react. Think 9/11. Does Bush's reaction define the county that day? No. The reaction of the people of New York City, the people on Flight 93, the people at the Pentagon, that's America. That's democracy in action. Iran, democracy in name only.
Anyway, on a much lighter note:The Ayatollah is following you on Twitter. (thx Drew)
If you're not one of the 11,421 people following Cobra Commander on Twitter, maybe you should be. (As Joe pointed out, the Commander follows no one.)
Shaq is Shaq. But a maniacal, evil man just trying to live his life one day at a time? Good comedy is hard to come by.
Enjoying Saturday. Just did some torturing. Now browsing for a new scepter online. Frisbee golf later on. 6:40 AM May 16th from Tweetie
I like to keep my helmet on while I'm "on the job", forcing the ladies to look at their own reflection. Most enjoy it. 9:34 AM May 8th from web
Rented Die Hard. Rooting for Rickman. Related: all Cobra facility air ducts are too tiny for would-be intruders. 4:45 PM Apr 30th from Tweetie
And in case you didn't know, memeticians.com is on Twitter. As are our three contributors, Joseph Jamison, E.A. Blair (site pseudonym not withstanding), and Timothy J. Carroll.
One more? Okay.
What's the OTHER half of the battle, you self-righteous little do-gooders? Naivete? Childish devotion to failed ideals?1:16 PM Apr 4th from Tweetie
