Phobias

Indeed! It’s only a phobia if it’s irrational « Bookworm Room Next time someone accuses you of Islamophobia, explain to them that it’s only a “phobia” if it’s an irrational fear, not a rational one. Then explain to them why Islamophobia is probably a very rational fear indeed.

My heroes, inherited

My father brought me up to revere General Sherman. Therefore, I can’t resist bringing you this quote of his I just found, which I’ve never come across before. Via TFS Magnum: Quote of the Day I hate newspapermen. They come into camp and pick up their camp rumors and print them as facts. I regard Continue reading My heroes, inherited

The water I drink, and its impact on society

The true impact of Fiji bottled water–absoluetly staggering!: The production of one liter bottle of Fiji water uses 26 times more water than the bottle contains. Twenty-six! The production also consumes almost one kilogram of fossil fuel, and emits over one pound of CO2. Is now the time to feel guilty for needing to be Continue reading The water I drink, and its impact on society

Thought so…

And of course the split happens within a minority, which is supposed to be a Democratic stronghold. Captain’s Quarters It didn’t take long for the first signs of disunity among the Democrats to appear, although it was fairly predictable.