The recent government shutdown has had the same, predictable polarizing effect on everyday US citizens. Normally, I would be annoyed because I almost always reserve blame for both sides of our bipartisan system. The two establishment parties seem to only cancel each other out. However, this time, I cannot help but point the finger squarely at ( Read more... )

If necessity is the mother of all invention, then war is its father ( Read more... )

I was just watching an episode of Mad Men on NetFlix. 'Twas a season three episode, one of the Conrad Hilton ones. Conrad Hilton had just awoken Don Draper to share a midnight drink and discuss business and the torture of acumen and genius. He said he believed he had a purpose. His purpose was to "bring America to the world ( Read more... )

Wow... I haven't updated in a long time....

I should make more of an effort to update.

So much has happened between now and then I couldn't possibly catch up comfortably in an entry.

Here's one for now; here's one to then!

Being patient for change is as challenging as actually effecting change.

My Political Views
I am a left social libertarian
Left: 6.85, Libertarian: 3.73

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HAPPY HISTORICAL INAUGURATION DAY!

I too have been "let go" as a casual temp VSR from the Museum of Science, Boston!

...They got me before I could quit.

The post-undergrad job search has only compounded my lethargy. I am 27 years old, fresh out of undergraduate college and already tired. I am 27 and done ( Read more... )

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28635328

Mr. President-elect, please "revise elements of the original bailout program that have drawn widespread criticism" and "do a better job of accounting for how the money was disbursed" and "make sure none of it [pays] for stockholder dividends... ( Read more... )

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

I am 27. WTH, maties. Huzzah!

Stahlblau.