Well, I REALLY wanted to go to Botcon this year, since I missed 2008. The timing just didn't work out, as I had to run physical inventory on that Saturday ( Read more... )

http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/2008/12/15/the-impending-collapse-of-our-enemies/#more-510

Dick Morris has an interesting piece that I very much hope is correct on what the falling oil prices are doing to America's enemies.

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You haven't lived until you've heard Gabe sing "We Got the Beat."

Secret Invasion spoilers ahead:

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http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2008_12_07.html#016315Read more... )

http://savagecritic.com/2008/11/speaking-of-turkeys-heres-abhays-fourth.htmlRead more... )

According to an article on CNN, 61% of the public opposes a bail-out of the big three, with 70% describing it as unfair.

Most people are idiots, though. What is the general opinion of those who actually have half a brain? So I ask you:

Poll Auto_Industry_PollI tried to include as many reasons BEHIND the answers as I could immediately think of, since I'm interested ( Read more... )

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1085059/Pictured-The-robot-pull-faces-just-like-human-being.htmlRead more... )

I've been playing around with different tax policy ideas in my head and I was wondering where my friends stand on this issue. If you favor some combination of two options (like a smaller income tax paired with a sales tax), pick the one you'd rather make up the dominant portion of government revenues.

Poll Tax_Poll