I am in here.
Freedom of speech, or freedom to yell “fire” in a crowded theater? “Holocaust joke” comedians hit back at critics – Yahoo! News LONDON (Reuters) – Two stand-up comics accused of making light of the Holocaust at the Edinburgh Fringe festival hit back at their critics on Tuesday, igniting a debate about where, if anywhere, to … Continue reading Comedy vs. "free" speech
So, why aren’t I happier? Maybe because I don’t believe it’s over. If Lebanon doesn’t start it up again, Syria will. I hope Olmert is stronger next time, or has the good sense to clear outa there. But that’s just my humble opinion. I ain’t a pundit.
Why am I not surprised? Maybe I’m psychic… Via Captain’s Quarters German authorities are investigating a possible link between the captured terrorists of the recent airliner plot and a key figure in the Hamburg cell who worked with Mohammed Atta on the 9/11 attacks.
I’m still at Moby Dick — that’s my official summer book. I had been under the impression that it was mainly about Captain Ahab’s attempt to find the whale and kill it. Rather, it’s all about whales in their various manifestations, all tied together with Ahab’s story. Definitely going to finish this one. Peter has … Continue reading Etceteras
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