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.