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Condoleezza Rice and Racial Comedy

Daniel — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:00:35 +0000

I consider myself leaning slightly left. I’ve always considered myself fiscally conservating, socially liberal (that is, spend money domestically and equal rights, not hand-outs). I think the Dems, particularly D-Florida Barbara Boxer, are being too hard on Rice. Fortunately, she has been able to hold her ground. I think Rice is quite intelligent and would make a fine Secretary of State. I have no doubt she will be voted in, however, I think the Dems need to lighten up a little on her. And I don’t think the racist political cartoons we’ve seen are particularly necessary. You can criticise her for her for how well you’d think she’ll do, but leave race out of it. If anything, we should demonize those who we are at war with, the Islamo-Fascists. Comedians making light of racial differences can be funny when tasteful and well placed, but I think some have gone too far and Rice doesn’t deserve it. It’s like the difference between making fun of the “hip-hop” generation vs. calling someone Uncle Tom. I don’t even mind when commedians make fun of white people as long as it’s tasteful and doesn’t become racist. Dave Chappell does it right – he makes fun of all races equally, including himself I love it when he plays the stiff, white, business man stereotype. I just wish he’d make some new episodes!

Link: Rice facing second day of hearings

“Smaller Government”

Daniel — Fri, 19 Nov 2004 15:35:39 +0000

It looks like our leadership has failed us again. “With the government facing imminent default because it has depleted its authority to borrow money, the debt limit bill would pump up the federal borrowing cap to $8.18 trillion. That is 70 percent the size of the entire U.S. economy, and more than $2.4 trillion higher than the debt Bush inherited upon taking office in 2001.” But I guess it’s easy to ignore the experts when you don’t have to worry about being re-elected. I love this line:

“Republicans said they were being responsible because the increased borrowing will let the government pay Social Security benefits and its other bills.”

Great, give money to those who were too stupid to save and give the bill to those of us who are already paying for two retirements. They also state they are going to use it to “pay other bills.” Doesn’t a loan payment count as a “bill”? At least Feingold and Kohl voted against it.

On a lighter note, I saw this humorous cartoon by Ted Rall.

Link: Congress passes $800 billion debt limit hike

This Land is My Land

Daniel — Fri, 16 Jul 2004 18:13:28 +0000

A coworker of mine found an amusing flash animation poking fun of Bush, Kerry and the election. Also, check out this sweet footage of Appleton police using a tazer on some dude.

It’s Dilbert Time!

Daniel — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 16:30:46 +0000

I thought I would take the time to share some humorous Dilbert cartoons I’ve
seen lately:

02/11/2004 – This one reminded me of working at Best Buy, except instead
of shock therapy they used psychological abuse and brain washing.
02/08/2004 – Any person who has worked in IT can appreciate this one.
02/04/2004 – Anyone else find AMD’s marketing practices shady and
confusing?
01/29/2004 – This one reminded me of working at the University.

By the way, Entropy is hiring.

The Matrix

Daniel — Sat, 08 Nov 2003 05:16:33 +0000

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out The Meatrix. Even if you don’t believe in animal rights, it’s still a neat animation.

It’s a Homestar Halloween!

Daniel — Fri, 31 Oct 2003 03:54:59 +0000

Check out this latest Halloween episode of Homestar Runner! Very nice.