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Post by elysium on Feb 1, 2004 17:20:15 GMT -5
lol, don't feel bad, I don't really get it either. Whenever Prongs starts on about caucuses and electoral votes and whatnot, I just smile and nod. He can really get going, that one. The only thing I know is that I DESPISE Howard Dean. I find it a bit odd that you actually believe he's trustworthy enough with all his healthcare promises when he rarely ever stands by what he says. All I ever see of him is his apologizing and saying he didn't mean something he said; it's soooo annoying. I'd elect Fudge before I'd elect him....
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Post by ~*~SONYA~*~ on Feb 3, 2004 22:21:00 GMT -5
who's howard dean..i know he's in some office or sumthing..rite??..ive heard the name..its on the tip of my mind...i cant remember though.. ;D ;D
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ToysInTheAttic7
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Let the music do the talking...
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Post by ToysInTheAttic7 on Feb 3, 2004 22:27:48 GMT -5
he's running for the democratic nomination for US president www.mugglesfordean.com, this is just weird there's tee-shirts and everything, republicans for voldemort!
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Post by Philosacratic on Feb 4, 2004 1:25:19 GMT -5
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Post by Philosacratic on Mar 23, 2004 11:02:25 GMT -5
I was looking at a journal I used to keep, and this struck me =) Random Moments Recently, I walked through group one , quickly heading to my dorm room as if I had something important to do (like getting ready for a meeting I had hours in advance). I happened upon an odd assortment of musicians from none other than the Azores [off Portugal for all us non-geographers]. They were eagerly putting on a show for a large crowd as people went their way for class, with emotions mixed.
Some people, in a "rush" like I was, or even some of us in a rush for good reason, would find such a group of singing musicians and flag swingers an effrontery to those moving to class, “hellooooo, move it or lose it!” While I didn’t hear anyone say precisely those words, I heard a few snide comments. More comments of curiosity, which is perfectly acceptable, but still—what is it that people don’t see? I know, I know…if I were in class while they were exhibiting such raw musical talent, I may be just as peeved off as any other. However, it is these innocent, and magnificently random, events that can really stamp a smile on one’s face whilst they continue on their overly burdened day. Or, perhaps those not ignorant would register a little giggle; a moment of pleasure in such an odd and confused world can really make the difference between a good day—and bad.
Let me take everyone a few days back. Just after finishing a colossal group project, which I had spent the better part of the week on, in the Library, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble on the cool mist I so enjoy from the dampness of spring air. You know, the breeze littered with wet moisture that almost seems to cleanse the spirit, or perhaps the nose, one or the other. The mood was set, and it was a pleasing one, of relief, perhaps even bliss. I could hear, on the fields adjacent to the Library, the isolated noises of capture the flag—with all its intensity removed by the distance of the wind. It was then that I stumbled on the most remarkable thing, halfway to the Student Center from the Library was a couple perhaps a year or two older than I. They were under what I remember as a tree, except I don’t even remember if there’s a single tree on those fields. In between breathes of the sweet wind were the sudden, coy, movements of the couple… flirting. One would put their hands on the other, and the other’s hands would silently deflect, only to establish a quick link of laughter amongst them. And then I heard noises, barely distinguishable, yet it was as if they were an opera; the words aren’t what are so important after all, just the fact that you’re saying them. But then, as randomness has ordained, I just moved one foot in front of the other until I was inside the Campus Center, making way towards my dorm, as if I had never actually seen anyone. It was a moment, not mine, but a moment I got to enjoy nonetheless.
It is moments like these which are really special. We continue onward, but onward with a smile. Well, perhaps I should rephrase that. Those who bother to look, and not just stumble forward, wear those bright and shiny smiles—if only for that moment. And, after all, it only takes a short instant to make one’s day. So, as I wrapped up writing this while watching those Portuguese singers, I heard their piercing chants. They were of the loud, indistinguishable gibberish some call Portuguese. As they were finishing, I realized in that second I bothered to look, the soft giddiness that comes with the laughter hidden under in my breath; for that moment, I wore a smile on my face. One of many smiles among the onlookers of the unannounced spectacle put on by the Portuguese group.
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Post by Philosacratic on Mar 23, 2004 11:20:14 GMT -5
An early April Fools gift, I wrote this last year for my newspaper's April Fools pullout edition, just edited it a tiny bit. Hope you all enjoy =)
Bush Annexes Alaska Ida Nosavot
On March 29th, President George Bush made the order to invade Alaska. “We don’t know what kind of weapons of mass destruction there is over there,” Bush managed, “But we aren’t going to wait for the UN to find out!”
Over 2,000 members of the 131st airborne first descended on the outskirts of Juneau, while the carriers USS JFK and George Washington surrounded the major port city. “It’s important we make sure that the weapons Alaska has not admitted to don’t end up on American shores,” Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said. Most of the heavy artillery is not expected for over a week, Rumsfeld admits, “but we will administer a campaign of shock and awe that Alaskans couldn’t even imagine.”<br> Many dissidents of the war worry about all the Inuits in the northern regions of Alaska, “All the water is frozen up there, I mean, how can they even drink?” American Kelly Anderson said. “Yea and I think this is all about the oil.” William Smith added. He continues, “And I think he’s in there because of his dad. I mean, so many things are hereditary nowadays.”<br> However, Bush explains that he is worried about the imminent threat Alaska poses, and of the treatment of the Inuits in northern Alaska, “Those Eskimos must be liberated, at all costs. This is why we’re going in, 100%. And the weapons of mass destruction, 9/11 cannot happen again.”<br> However, France has expressed major concerns within the UN. “They must go through the Security Council, they must. It is only right. Inspections must be taken of all the weapons of mass destruction Alaska has,” President Jacque Chirac said in an official statement on the 28th. He continues, “French oil companies must have an equal opportunity in protecting the refuges of Alaska. Those refuges are for the people, not Americans. I won’t allow any resolution to be passed in the Security Council.”<br> Canada offered to send fresh water supplies into the northern areas of Alaska. President Bush seemed skeptical, “It’s nice that Canada wants to send supplies to Northern Alaska, but it seems to me it’s a far ways from South America. I’ll have to call their President and Senators to ask if they have any way to get the supplies out of their landlocked country.”<br> President Bush has given up on finding a peaceful solution for Alaska, citing the imminent threat. “We can’t wait for them to do it again.”<br> President Bush also warned Alaskans, “The refuges in Alaska will be defended, at all costs; they will be the source of wealth this country needs. Do not try to protect your pristine sanctuaries.”
In an effort to patch US-Franco relations, Secretary of State Colin Powell has arranged for ice in nearby Canada to be moved into northern Alaska, “Operation Ice Cap Freedom Shield Tundra Storm will be a crucial element in aiding the Eskimos,” Powell exclaimed. He also went on to correct reporters on the Bushism, sighing under his breath, wondering what the heck he got himself into, “President Bush was just looking at the Earth from a different perspective.”<br>
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Post by elysium on Mar 26, 2004 0:49:26 GMT -5
LOL...found this, thought you'd like it...
Creslin said:
Heh. Even sadder, he refused to marry you. Sorry, I tried to convince him...
BTW, I liked the piece before last. The last one made me ashamed to live in America...
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Post by Philosacratic on Mar 26, 2004 7:52:19 GMT -5
hehe...the last ones just a joke piece. That's what it would be like if the worst stereotypes were true haha. And, thank goodness, bush is even smarter than that, if one could imagine.
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Post by elysium on Mar 26, 2004 10:04:40 GMT -5
Shockingly enough ... I knew it was a joke.
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Post by Philosacratic on Mar 26, 2004 20:23:21 GMT -5
I figured you did, I just wanted to reiterate it, cuz i didn't want to leave ya hanging and I hoped ya laughed.
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Post by elysium on Mar 26, 2004 20:29:34 GMT -5
Sure. I liked the last paragraph especially. Heh.
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Jade
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Post by Jade on Mar 30, 2004 20:00:17 GMT -5
I'm surprised. I never thought politics could be...funny. Nice post. Post some more!
By the way...what's making me sidescroll??
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Post by meatnmilk on Mar 31, 2004 3:34:56 GMT -5
;DPolitics....you dont get much funnier than that.....or maybe I just have a perverse sense of humour. ^That's why Philo was awarded the "See Politics really Can be Fun" award (non hp general board). Toysintheattic's (groovey cartoon) post has a graphic which is causing the sidescrolling, normally big graphics have to be removed if they cause sidescrolling, but clearly this is an exception, a bit of sidescrolling in exchange for a good laugh is a fair trade.....thanks for sharing by the way toysintheattic
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Post by Philosacratic on Apr 27, 2004 5:18:39 GMT -5
I never thought it would happen. I really can't explain it, other than to say its been a while since the last book came out -- and it will be a while longer till the next one is in. But, well, I have a new addiction that even exceeds Harry Potterat this point.
I just find this amazingly shocking. There was much I had yet to see until just a few days ago from it. Then I bought the DVD set -- and wow. The Freaks and Geeks episodes that I hadn't seen at that point were all as good as the ones I had. Something on TV actually matches Harry Potter!
In the fine Alohamora tradition, I recommend you all try to find some way to watch these fine episodes. The writing on the show was brilliant -- and I don't know if I've ever seen a better cast put together on anything from the small box. Perhaps even the big box when you consider most of the actors here were pretty young, 20 years or less at the time this was released. Sadly, network TV is harsh -- and even great (emmy winning) shows will get cancelled if the ratings aren't there.
Check out the website -- freaksandgeeks.com I'm sure. Maybe you can rent the DVDs, now that they're out, at a Blockbuster or something.
Anyway, I just had to let you all in on my recent addiction that rivals Harry Potter. And I hate TV! LOL.
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Post by Philosacratic on Apr 28, 2004 22:19:36 GMT -5
I'm going to follow up with more good options to hold us all over till the next book. We can't have Harry Potter. But there are so many other great things out there just dying for attention. Hope you all enjoy!
(as a side note -- if you're old enough, go watch Kill Bill and Kill Bill 2. Quenton Tarintino is the man!).
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