Stop what you're doing. Right now. I mean it, drop everything and pay attention. Despite what the government would like (you) to believe, Sudanese people are being slaughtered by the thousands in a GENOCIDAL crisis. If you don't know much about what's going on, I implore you to read this article written by my friend Andre Axver ( Read more... )

( Damned conspiracy theorists! *shakes fist* )

If you're an American who opposes the Federal Marriage Amendment, please call or write to senators NOW! We need to make our voices heard! Remember, the Federal Marriage Amendment would be the first amendment to restrict rights. It is just wrong that a proposed amendment to the Constitution would violate another part of the same document, the 14th ( Read more... )

Firstly, a happy Fourth o' July to all fellow Americans out there. :D

Secondly: just heard the 1-minute clip of what is supposedly "All Because of You." The quality is utter crap, and you can barely hear anything, but there's bright-sounding guitar and EDGE SINGING! *Squeeeeeeee* I am SO EXCITED MUST HEAR MORE NOW!!!!!!!!!If you care to listen, ( Read more... )

There's a ROTK trailer saying "No freedom without sacrifice." In the movie, it was true. And in life, it's true.

So in memory and honor of all those who have given love, life, and limb, happy Memorial Day. Because today's the day to remember that some sacrifices mean more than others.

(As I have, several hours later.)

On this day, 44 years ago, there was a boy born in Ireland. A very cute boy:


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So....today marks the one-year anniversary of the war with Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the first phase of disarmament of the Iraqi regime, etc. etc. etc. Where were you then? Where were you when you got the gut feeling that you knew the US was going to war? Were they different times? How did you feel then? How do you feel now? If you don't live ( Read more... )

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