This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence -- economic, political, even spiritual -- is felt in every city, every State house, every office of the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend ( Read more... )

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We are against the military that turned this century into a hell killing 20 civilians for each military fallen in action (it was exactly the opposite 100 years ago).

And, yes, the first language of many of the contributors is not American English, so the grammar may be a bit odd. Get over it.

.... wrote an absolutely awesome dissenting opinion in the Medical Marijuana case.

No, really. Go check it out.

Had asswhooping surgery a week ago ( Read more... )

.. and I want to be cool like he is. But I cheated slightly, as it was a quote from dialogue ( Read more... )

My friend Kriss DeJong had her 8-hour spine and Chiari malformation correction surgery today ( Read more... )

I've thought about the whole VeggieLady Situation for a while and I've come to the conclusion that while the decision to remove her foodtube is legally correct, it is morally wrong.

PROVIDED there exists sufficient private funding to continue paying the bills for her care, that is ( Read more... )

My new icon is Sissy's most favoritest toy ever. She recently ripped one of its eyes out (finally!), and likes to alternately gnaw/groom it.

What should Sissy's gnawbaby be named? Now that it is one-eyed and has no front pawpendages, I guess it oughta be called something.

But so mean.