Monthly Archives: May 2008

Oh! the Things You Can See

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Brian

Ok, so I was clicking around the internet today and found this blog post. Needless to say, like always, I was fascinated by a story intimating racism in my home state. Mississippi isn’t perfect. It also isn’t the bastion of … Continue reading →

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RIP: Ms. of Arc

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Brian

Today in 1431, Saint Joan of Arc was burned at the state for witchcraft, among other things. That links it nicely to the story from India of them burning someone to death for witchcraft. I’m glad to see we’ve made … Continue reading →

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Newscorp Owned Paper: Dems Get a Pass

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Brian

Obama makes mistakes…like suggesting there are 57 states or that Iran may or may not be a threat based on what day of the week it is. Newscorp-owned the Wall Street Journal has an op/ed piece by John Fund that … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile in India…

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Brian

This week, a lady was restrained and burned to death for witchcraft. No, no, you really are in 2008.

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New Personal Record Set

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Brian

So I visited my friend and clustermate Laura Neri this week. In doing so, I also pushed into new territory as far as traveling in an eastward direction goes. Now Shyolkena is as far east as I have ever been. … Continue reading →

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