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Hello Loyal Readers

2009-02-02T20:24:00.003-07:00

As you can see, i have not had the chance to post as of late. The combination of trying to finish school and The Sonosopher leaves me little time. i'm going to take a break from the blog until the end of the semester. i might post something here and there, but definitely nothing consistently. Thanks for being interested in my blog enough to check it from time to time. Hopefully, i'll start

The Way I See It

2009-01-30T08:43:00.002-07:00

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President Obama

2009-01-21T20:20:00.001-07:00

New Year's Resolutions

2008-12-31T20:08:00.001-07:00

1. "My only true religion is kindness." -Dalai Lama2. Be a good husband.3. Finish 'The Sonosopher'4. Graduate college.5. Read 1-2 books weekly.6. Exercise regularly.7. Become a force again.8. Work harder than ever.9. Travel.10. Write.**11. Make money from film.span.jajahWrapper { font-size:1em; color:#B11196; text-decoration:underline; } a.jajahLink { color:#000000; text-decoration:none; }

Jon Stewart on Newspapers

2008-12-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

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2008-12-09T20:21:00.000-07:00

Thanks, el.

2008-12-06T14:04:00.000-07:00

Life Fragment - Memorial Day, 1986

2008-11-30T23:07:00.005-07:00

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An Open Letter to Barack Obama

2008-11-11T17:39:00.002-07:00

By Alice WalkerDear Brother Obama,You have no idea, really, of how profound this moment is for us. Us being the black people of the Southern United States. You think you know, because you are thoughtful, and you have studied our history. But seeing you deliver the torch so many others before you carried, year after year, decade after decade, century after century, only to be struck down before

Kenneth Patchen - I Feel Drunk All the Time

2008-11-11T01:05:00.002-07:00

Jesus it's beautiful!Great mother of big apples it is a prettyWorld!You're a bastard Mr. DeathAnd I wish you didn't have no look-in here.I don't know how the rest of you feel,But I feel drunk all the timeAnd I wish to hell we didn't have to die.O you're a merry bastard Mr. DeathAnd I wish you didn't have no hand in this game Because it's too damn beautiful for anybody to die.

Olbermann weighs in on Prop 8

2008-11-11T00:26:00.000-07:00

If this does not make you think, i give up.

MLK

2008-11-08T19:13:00.001-07:00

"When you are right you cannot be too radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative."

Life Fragment - 2001

2008-11-07T10:13:00.002-07:00

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More on Prop 8

2008-11-03T13:58:00.003-07:00

i snapped this photo in Provo. Click to enlarge. Click here for legal article regarding Proposition 8. Another Photo:

Proposition 8

2008-10-30T16:48:00.001-06:00

By Joe Vogel: "In late 2002, as President George W. Bush began building his case for preemptive war in Iraq, a remarkable thing happened. In contrast to the general timidity of American churches in response to the conflict in Vietnam, leaders of faith were speaking out. Observed the Reverend Jim Wallis at the time: Opposition to war with Iraq has come from a wide spectrum of the churches -

Vote Flipping Caught on Tape

2008-10-28T20:29:00.000-06:00

Paranoia increasing.

What the hell is wrong with people?

2008-10-21T01:57:00.002-06:00

From citizen-times.com:CULLOWHEE – A dead bear was found dumped this morning on the Western Carolina University campus, draped with a pair of Obama campaign signs, university police said.Maintenance workers reported about 7:45 a.m. finding a 75-pound bear cub dumped at the roundabout near the Catamount statute at the entrance to campus, said Tom Johnson, chief of university police. “It looked

Can he retain it?

2008-10-20T14:25:00.003-06:00

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Powell endorses Obama

2008-10-19T15:49:00.001-06:00

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It's a good thing racism ended with the civil rights movement...

2008-10-19T15:47:00.000-06:00

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Wake Up America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-10-17T13:00:00.001-06:00

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Obama Supporters Take His Name as Their Own

2008-10-13T14:57:00.002-06:00

From 'The New York Times':Emily Nordling has never met a Muslim, at least not to her knowledge. But this spring, Ms. Nordling, a 19-year-old student from Fort Thomas, Ky., gave herself a new middle name on Facebook.com, mimicking her boyfriend and shocking her father. “Emily Hussein Nordling,” her entry now reads.With her decision, she joined a growing band of supporters of Senator Barack

Mr.T, once again, saves the day with a much-needed break from politics

2008-10-13T01:23:00.002-06:00

God bless the 80s.

Breathe.

2008-10-13T01:18:00.002-06:00

click to enlarge. From here.

Troopergate and other sagas

2008-10-13T01:15:00.003-06:00

i've been enjoying these drawings from Zina Saunders. If you like the one above, there are plenty more to check out at drawger.com.

Anti-Obama Billboard in Missouri

2008-10-13T01:11:00.000-06:00

courtesy of donklephant.com

Olbermann on Palin

2008-10-08T15:40:00.001-06:00

Naomi Klein on The Colbert Report

2008-10-05T23:54:00.002-06:00

Ouch

2008-10-05T23:39:00.000-06:00

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Damn she's good...

2008-10-05T23:37:00.000-06:00

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From economist.com:

2008-10-05T23:33:00.002-06:00

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When the painfully obvious finally becomes clear...

2008-10-05T00:54:00.001-06:00

And while crossing the street, his journalistic integrity fell out of his back pocket

2008-10-02T04:09:00.001-06:00

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Well, geez, i never thought of it this way...

2008-10-01T22:48:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Jack, i might not be able to sleep tonight. http://view.break.com/580075 - Watch more free videos

i can't resist...

2008-09-30T16:04:00.000-06:00

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Worth your attention...

2008-09-30T00:34:00.001-06:00

From The Huffington Post:Today, the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz reported on potentially embarrassing clips of Sarah Palin being interviewed by Katie Couric that haven't yet been aired. The Politico has more information on one in particular:Of concern to McCain's campaign, however, is a remaining and still-undisclosed clip from Palin's interview with Couric last week that has the

The thing is, my friends...

2008-09-28T18:39:00.000-06:00

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My candidate, myself

2008-09-22T15:21:00.002-06:00

i often enjoy the articles written over at salon.com. Once again, my sister has come through with another interesting piece written by neurologist, Richard Burton. As always, let me know what you think.---Sept. 22, 2008 | "Let's make sure that there is certainty during uncertain times" -- George W. Bush, 2008Last week, I jokingly asked a health club acquaintance whether he would change his

The fundamentals of the economy are strong...

2008-09-20T19:32:00.001-06:00

i nabbed the pic from here.

This is pretty entertaining...

2008-09-20T14:18:00.000-06:00

Tina Fey as Palin

2008-09-15T13:53:00.000-06:00

i'm sure you have already seen this, but just in case, check it out:

Note to the naive: Racism still very much exists...

2008-09-15T00:45:00.005-06:00

Paul Reiser on 23/6

2008-09-13T12:39:00.003-06:00

By Paul Reiser:"So everyone's talking about the nasty spike of nastiness in the presidential race--a spike brilliantly orchestrated by the Republican machinery--and Republican John McCain takes a moment to point out that even this is Barack Obama's fault. Y'see, all the crap being thrown at Obama--the fear-mongering, the half-truths, the full lies--all the character assassination hurling Obama's

Some interesting articles on Palin, feminism, and the like from Salon.com

2008-09-13T02:41:00.001-06:00

i thought you might be interested in some of these articles from salon.com. My sister brought them to my attention earlier this week. Both of these pieces are well written and entertaining. If you have a minute, let me know what you think."Zombie feminists of the RNC"How did Sarah Palin become a symbol of women's empowerment? And how did I, a die-hard feminist, end up terrified at the idea of a

Olbermann

2008-09-11T00:55:00.001-06:00

What do you think about this video?

2008-09-10T14:33:00.001-06:00

Donny Deutsch on Sarah Palin

2008-09-06T04:54:00.002-06:00

So, i'm not sharing this video with you for purely altruistic reasons. Mostly, i just need you to commiserate with me. i will never get my 2:45 back. The least you can do is join me.

i have a suspicion

2008-09-06T04:30:00.003-06:00

...that anyone who actually enjoys the talks from the Relief Society/Young Women's speakers at General Conference will dig Palin. Personally, i've never been a fan. i know that's not super generous. Forgive me.

My mother told me to never tell a lie

2008-09-06T03:37:00.007-06:00

i admit it. This election is consuming me. It is four in the morning and i'm up reading political editorials and playing my regular cut and paste game. i wish i could be cynical enough not to care. That would at least free up approximately two hours a day that i spend reading news reports and watching Democracy Now! Also, that would most likely squelch the feeling of impending doom lodged in the

Extra, extra, read all about it!

2008-09-06T03:32:00.002-06:00

About Sarah Palin: A Letter From Anne Kilkenny What follows is an open letter written by a resident of Wasilla, Alaska named Anne Kilkenny. I am a resident of Wasilla, Alaska. I have known Sarah since 1992. Everyone here knows Sarah, so it is nothing special to say we are on a first-name basis. Our children have attended the same schools. Her father was my child’s favorite

From Daily Kos

2008-09-06T02:55:00.001-06:00

Is this an attempt to counteract Olbermann? :)"Talk about stacking the deck. This is one of MSNBC's most recent "text question" poll: What do you feel McCain's speech accomplished the most? A. Inspired the nation B. Explained what motivated his presidential run C. Outlined his policy priorities if elected D. Positioned himself as the tough maverick for change Notice anything missing from

Biden bites back

2008-09-06T02:52:00.001-06:00

Palin and the GOP continue stretching truth

2008-09-04T21:32:00.003-06:00

Thanks to the Incredible Julk's blog for directing me to this piece. My goodness.By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer Wed Sep 3, 11:48 PM ETST. PAUL, Minn. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and the praise

More on Palin (i'm sorry, it's just too fun)

2008-09-04T01:07:00.001-06:00

Palin Continues to Lie About Bridge To Nowhere by BarbinMD Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 08:46:46 PM PDTTonight Sarah Palin, obviously with the full approval of John McCain, repeated the lie that she opposed the infamous "bridge to nowhere." I told the Congress "thanks, but no thanks," for that Bridge to Nowhere. If our state wanted a bridge, we'd build it ourselves. When oil and gas prices went up

Umm... not a grand slam, sorry.

2008-09-04T01:04:00.000-06:00

From Daily Kos: by Meteor Blades Wed Sep 03, 2008 at 09:39:43 PM PDTWolf Blitzer called Sarah Palin's speech Wednesday night a "grand slam." It certainly had some slams in it, with the knife stuck in and twisted while she smiled, which might well be part of the governor's vaunted managerial experience. She got paid $75,000 a year for her on-the-job training in Wasilla. But, Alaska only pays

A tribute to Amy Goodman

2008-09-03T20:07:00.002-06:00

This video has been floating around the internet. Check out more here, here, here, here, and here.

MSNBC conservative commentators caught bashing Palin

2008-09-03T19:30:00.002-06:00

From Moveon.org:"Dear MoveOn member, It's funny what Republican pundits say when they think nobody's watching. Today, John McCain's former campaign chief Mike Murphy and former Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan were caught on tape after an NBC interview. They shared their real thoughts on McCain's judgment in selecting Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Noonan asked, "The most

Life Fragment - 08.30.08

2008-08-31T12:16:00.002-06:00

Note in small notepad i carry with me:i feel out of touch --- ashamed of my education. i talk over people's heads and have a hard time relating.

Advisers Say Conservative Ire Pushed McCain Away From Picking Lieberman

2008-08-31T12:06:00.001-06:00

By ELISABETH BUMILLER and MICHAEL COOPER Published: August 30, 2008 WASHINGTON — In the end, the choice of his running mate said more about Senator John McCain and his image of himself than it did about Sarah Palin, the little-known governor of Alaska whose selection has shaken up the presidential race. For weeks, advisers close to the campaign said, Mr. McCain had wanted to

Cindy McCain on ABC Today: Palin Has National Security Experience Because Alaska Is Close To Russia

2008-08-31T11:53:00.002-06:00

From Greg Mitchell at The Huffington Post:When a Fox News morning host, Steve Doocy, testified to Sarah Palin's national security experience on Friday by saying that her state, Alaska, was so close to Russia, it drew hoots across the media and blogosphere (and even, no doubt, from a few Fox viewers). This morning, on ABC in an interview with George Stephanopoulos, Cindy McCain endorsed this

What the Alaska media is saying about Sarah Palin

2008-08-31T11:17:00.002-06:00

By Jimmy Orr 08.30.08While the media, pundits, insiders and know-it-alls continue to blab endlessly about the pros and cons of new McCain running mate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, there is a fair amount of blabbering going on up in Palin’s home state as well. Surprised, shocked and stunned seem to be words thrown about most often in describing first reactions to hearing the news. In fact,

The Daily Show on Palin

2008-08-30T18:27:00.001-06:00

Thanks El.

The inadequate image epidemic

2008-08-30T17:03:00.002-06:00

My close friend Travis sent the following expert to me via e-mail today. What a wonderful section! This passage comes from one in a series of interviews in the book Herzog on Herzog. Let me know what you think. Also, you may interested in Travis' recent post of a letter from Ebert to Herzog and also a video interview.---Do you have an ideology? Something that drives you beyond mere storytelling?

Palin, eh?

2008-08-30T13:32:00.007-06:00

From Jack:"Some early observations: McCain is desperate to win the same votes that Sen. Clinton won in the primaries, so he tries to find the "Republican Hillary." And by "Republican Hillary," McCain means a woman. There is no "Republican Hillary."From Daily Kos:Sarah Palin was had political experience only as a small town mayor until less than two years ago. What we don't know about her could

One tool i use for maneuvering through pundit, journalist, and blogger opinions

2008-08-29T00:11:00.004-06:00

Click here to explore. Click image to enlarge.

AP's Babbington Finishes Critique Before Obama Finishes Speech

2008-08-28T23:54:00.004-06:00

But, of course, Olbermann wouldn't let him go that easy. Check out more of the story at Daily Kos. You would think a professional would worry more about posting a headline to the wire seven minutes early.

Finally...

2008-08-28T22:07:00.002-06:00

Barack Obama: To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation. With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States. Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially the one who traveled the farthest -- a champion for working

Umm... me.

2008-08-27T19:27:00.005-06:00

i've been tagged by El, so i can't help but oblige. Here it goes (no word limit):What is missing from my life? :: The clarity to know what i'm missingWill I find love? :: i have.Will I become rich? :: i can fathom becoming rich or living the greater portion of my life poor. i suppose it's a matter of chance.Does someone have a crush on me? :: i often think people do. Probably not true :)What is

Wake Up America!

2008-08-27T00:39:00.000-06:00

Sorry for the hiatus. Here's a treat. Wake up!

Thanks Travis...

2008-08-10T16:06:00.000-06:00

Life Fragment - Talk With Mom Pt.3

2008-08-08T04:43:00.001-06:00

StumbleTube August 6th

2008-08-06T17:20:00.000-06:00

Life Fragment - Talk With Mom Pt.2

2008-08-05T02:51:00.001-06:00

How to Write With Style

2008-08-05T00:23:00.004-06:00

by Kurt Vonnegut Newspaper reporters and technical writers are trained to reveal almost nothing about themselves in their writings. This makes them freaks in the world of writers, since almost all of the other ink-stained wretches in that world reveal a lot about themselves to readers. We call these revelations, accidental and intentional, elements of style. These

W.

2008-08-05T00:08:00.002-06:00

My friend Andrew brought this to my attention. You better believe i'm excited.

Are you kidding me?

2008-08-04T12:35:00.006-06:00

The McCain camp can't do better than this?Obamaone1by dollarsandsense123And, last but not least, from the RNC:A few good articles that address these ads can be found here, here, and here (all from The Huffington Post).

Life Fragment - Jan. 7, 2001

2008-08-02T02:15:00.001-06:00

i guess saying it's been a while since i've written would be an understatement. Yet, when you're captured in everyday materialistic and worldly nonsense, it's easy to neglect the pen. Which, in a sense, is my dissecting point because the pen was always my psychiatrist. i've been so secretive my entire life. i don't know the driving force behind it, but it's definitely a fact. i remember my first

Let's keep dancing folks...

2008-07-30T20:20:00.000-06:00

Colbert Bush Roast

2008-07-30T20:01:00.001-06:00

If you have not seen this yet, stop what you are doing and push play. Feel free to thank me in the comments :)Colbert Bush RoastUploaded by MarkDilley

2008-07-30T19:57:00.000-06:00

from here.

2008-07-30T18:41:00.001-06:00

Everybody else is posting this, so how could i not?

Uncomfortable confessions... :)

2008-07-28T14:37:00.001-06:00

Humans!

2008-07-28T14:22:00.001-06:00

StumbleTube July 28th

2008-07-28T14:17:00.001-06:00

Life Fragment - Talk With Mom Pt.1

2008-07-28T11:26:00.002-06:00

Life Fragment - Babysitter

2008-07-26T17:21:00.005-06:00

Fact: David Reynolds, who played White Power Bill on the first season of Arrested Development, was one of my baby sitters growing up. He was a close theater friend of my parents. He was a fantastic babysitter.

More on Fox...

2008-07-25T10:24:00.001-06:00

Nas - Sly Fox

2008-07-25T00:41:00.000-06:00

Nuff' Said...

Bush Bans State Department Officials From Obama Rally

2008-07-24T18:11:00.001-06:00

From The Huffington Post:In a flagrant political act, the State Department has barred its employees from attending Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin tonight. Under the pretense that he is maintaining political neutrality, the Washington Post reported today, State Department Undersecretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy has interpreted the Foreign Affairs Manual in the most restrictive way,

Life Fragment - January, 2008.

2008-07-23T17:05:00.002-06:00

My review of 2007's 'The Vagina Monologues'

2008-07-23T16:23:00.002-06:00

Last night I attended “The Vagina Monologues” at Utah Valley State College. It was a very impactful show, filled with some very good performances and some amazing monologues. I’ve heard about the vagina monologues for some time now (the yearly performance has sparked quite a controversy in the small conservative town that I live in). After last night, I think all of the controversy the program

Geography Lesson

2008-07-23T11:51:00.001-06:00

From Moveon.org and Huffington Post:As Barack Obama began his trip to the Middle East and Europe, the media was already speculating about the possibility of a gaffe. Obama's travel "carries political risk," the New York Times reported, "particularly if Mr. Obama makes a mistake." But the only foreign policy error made in the last few days came this morning on ABC's Good Morning America, when

This one's for the ladies...

2008-07-23T11:45:00.001-06:00

Life Fragment - Jan. 5, 2008.

2008-07-23T02:40:00.002-06:00

Life Fragment - 2001

2008-07-22T00:31:00.003-06:00

06.11.01 --- eighteen years old --- Orem, UTLast night was a very interesting night. i came to a realization that has taken me almost six years to come to. It all started when when my thoughts took over my mind in the dark dreariness of my great-grandmother Ganny's old living quarters. i kept picturing her coming to me, surrounded by wedding dresses. Not that this would necessarily be bad, but

Elliot...

2008-07-21T23:15:00.004-06:00

'Lucky Three: an Elliot Smith Portrait'. Beautiful...

Life Fragment - 2001

2008-07-20T20:21:00.004-06:00

click to enlarge my lameness.

Improv Everywhere

2008-07-20T18:07:00.002-06:00

You may have seen them featured on both the radio version and showtime version of This American Life. Check out some of their videos below. Check out their website here.

StumbleTube July 20th

2008-07-20T18:01:00.001-06:00

Life Fragment - 1999

2008-07-20T17:18:00.003-06:00

In 1999 i was in a creative writing class at my high school in Kalamazoo, MI. The same year, my dad got a new job in Louisiana and planned to move the whole family. Before i moved, my creative writing teacher had everyone in the class write a poem about me, which she compiled, and gave to me in a folder. Before i left, people read their poems to me. These are a few of them: To The Visionary The