tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155130942012-02-16T10:42:00.338-05:00Bour•geois n. 1. Of, relating to, or typical of the middle class. 2. Held to be preoccupied with respectability and material values. Deviant adj. 1. One that differs from a norm, especially a person whose behavior and attitudes differ from accepted social standards. The BD explores the space between the status quo and what the BD considers "good" outside of it. Hopefully something posted here will make you think, change your mind or, best of all, enrage you. Call it an outlet.Bourgeois Devianthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954634131864272050noreply@blogger.comBlogger2661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15513094.post-70245429565335396972008-12-20T09:12:00.003-05:002008-12-20T09:19:42.034-05:00

Personal truth: A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.H.S. ThompsonTruth that humor is inherent to human nature: A word to the wise is infuriating.H.S. ThompsonThank you.

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Thanks to Mother Jones.

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Best I've felt, politically, in eight years.

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Hey all. Migraine Nation tipped me off to a simple web page that is, it purports, independent of the Obama '08 campaign. It calculates your tax cut under the Obama tax plan, should (when) he be elected. It also notes what the difference would be under the McCain tax plan. All it takes is a minute and its enlightening, if not a bit sparse on substantiation. Until I see information to show me

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I am watching the game and it just does not seem right. Y'know?

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Maybe we can all just get along. No?We're all so proud of GG Deviant.Perhaps they both know its nearly over.One can only hope, really. No kidding.And yet nothing bad happened. Amazing.(Photo credit: Reflections Photography)

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A while back, I posted on the quandary of getting a second car. The choice was between the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid. After a long process of research and test-driving, we bought the Prius. We've driven 3,000 miles in it so far and have been pleased with every mile we've driven in it.In the time that we've owned it, we've gotten a few questions about it and I've found our answers

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Andrew Sullivan sums it up pretty well. Here.

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All In This Tea April 29th, 9:35 p.m. Sundance Channel. Season 2 of 'the Green'

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From the National Defense University by Joseph Collins, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability Operations in the Pentagon, April 2008:Measured in blood and treasure, the war in Iraq has achieved the status of a major war and a major debacle. As of fall 2007, this conflict has cost the United States over 3,800 dead and over 28,000 wounded. Allied casualties accounted for another

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He's coming to NY and I can't not totally wait!Ta to teh DCeiver.Now, note that his Holy See-ness is talking up a storm re: pedophilia abuses and the Church. Talk is one thing. Action is another. When he acts in some palpable papal way to sort out the sick individuals who abused kids hiding under the cassock of the church, then I'll listen. Gladly. Until then, Joey Ratz will remain purely

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From Roger Cohen in today's NYT:The world is weary of the narrative of American exceptionalism. Something’s the matter with something. Guns and God, Hillary’s latest mantra, won’t set America right. Nor will 100 years in Iraq.Nod to Mr. Biglin for tipping me to it.

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A ripe example would be Rep. Monique Davis and people who agree with her.See why.I wonder if she recalls this: The Constitution of the United StatesAmendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the

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Hillary Clinton was 20 years old in 1968 when the Democratic National Convention took place in Chicago Illinois. Barring amnesia or dementia, she should have some distinct, clear memories of the scar that event left on the American political psyche. I have no idea where she physically was at the time. My guess is that she was attending university and, as most young people were then, intensely

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Office humor in a financial institution. Asked to provide summary points on this.Theory of Gambling & Statistical LogicEpstein, Richard A. 1977“Gambling being one of the few constants of the human condition…”Here, the author subtly equates gambling and all of its related areas (i.e. money, profit, commodities, loss, etc…) to prostitution. Step 1. Get money or like valued commodity.Step2. Crack

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h/t QueerVisalia, Happy Darwin Day, C&L.

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Electric hoobajoob.Well, not really.Catching the train back from having beers my betrothed buddy, I found the train car unusually full for the late hour. All the same, I found a three seater to myself and settled in for the ride. Just as the conductor gave the last call for all aboard, a middle aged fellow stumbles in and pops down in the aisle seat after politely asking and me granting

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The weekend wasn't too eventful, although I had some illuminating conversations. The first was with a friend in Manhattan. We meet up every few weeks for drinks and discussion of what's happening with us and the world. The chat was of its usual excellent, disparate caliber, but one thing came up that stuck with me for the rest of the weekend into today. Oddly enough, it was a minuscule footnote

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OMFG! How many more Democratic debates can we have? There has been a challenge issued from the Clinton camp to have a debate hosted by Fox. Given the biases of the host, you can well imagine how substantive the discourse of the conversation will be relative to informing the electorate's decision for a Democratic nominee, let alone President. While I am all for thorough vetting of candidates,

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Must read. On Hillary Clinton's "35 years of change."

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David Brooks in today's Times is good.

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Last night's state of the Union speech evoked an unexpected reaction from me. Complete relief. I didn't really even pay that close attention to it. I just let it wash over me knowing it would be over in good time and the rest of my evening would progress unabated. In the past, I have watched these speeches, especially over the last eight years, paying great attention to the language, invective

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Speaks for itself, doesn't it? Nod to Andrew Sullivan.

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Available for pre-order. Release 2/4/08. Get with it.

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The Bush Administration lied nine-hundred and thirty-five times regarding Iraq leading up to and during the war.When questioned, I am sure it will depend on what their meaining of "is" is. Perhaps they "don't recall" or "can't recollect" all of them. It doesn't matter. They've done damage and need to, in the parlance GWB should appreciate, atone for their sins. Impeach the bastards.(Source: TPM)

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The Band Game...Album cover (above)Band Name: Spindle (stationary)Album title: I approved of it.Via DCeiver via Cat Andrews. I am not tricksy enough to actually get the deets on the pic. Woe is me. But, despite the randomness, I approve of all three.

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Its the first mention outside the usual suspects I have heard of. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as Obama's running mate? However unlikely, it would be sharp.

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Sasha Abramsky has a good post on Edwards in Nevada. Despite the poll numbers, I am not counting him out of the running. Again, it would be great to have a three way race going into Tsunami Tuesday.As of 1/15, American Reasearch Group shows:Obama 32%Clinton 35%Edwards 25%(Source)Its still anyone's race.

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So, my favorite blogger posted a list of what he wants out of the candidate who is to be the recipient of his vote in the '08 Presidential election. Its quite good. The criteria I particularly like are:Restoration of Habeus corpus; Repeal of NSPD-51, a directive signed by the current President that empowers the Executive to legally seize all powers of government; Cessation or severe curtailment

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Via HuffPo

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Watching the Michigan primary results last night and then flipping over to the Nevada debate hosted by MSNBC proved fine entertainment indeed. To add to my AADD, I was also constantly refreshing my browser window for TPM getting live coverage of both television events. I was and am pleased for Romney. Mostly for similar reasons that I stated yesterday. Competition is good. Its the American way.

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Clinton's claim to superior experience isn't merely dishonest. It's also potentially dangerous should she become the nominee. If Clinton continues to build her campaign on the dubious foundation of government experience, it shouldn't be very difficult for her GOP opponent to pull that edifice down. That's especially true if a certain white-haired senator now serving his 25th year in Congress (

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Ian Welsh says that we shouldn't count Edwards out yet. His reasoning is pretty good. I am happy oblige him because Nevada is a statistical dead heat.Barack Obama: 32 percentHillary Clinton: 30 percentJohn Edwards: 27 percentDoes anyone else think that this is all great for American politics? I mean, what with the writer's strike, there's not much on TV, so we're left to our Netflix ques and

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Last night, a friend was generous enough to bring me along to see Is He Dead? While it wasn't a great show, it was certainly enjoyable and very well done. As it is still in the infancy of its run, the cast hasn't quite gelled into a well oiled machine in terms of timing and taking opportunities as the full subtext of any play might provide. The knocks will work themselves out soon enough and it

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In the seven years that I've been the President we've had a recession, corporate scandals, the 9-11 attack, major national disasters...uhhh...two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq--all that created was uncertainty. Each one of those instances. We've been able to come through it because we've been resilient. -President Bush 1/8/08 (Via DCeiver ala HuffPo)Let this be his monograph. And heavily caveat

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Now that the Deviants live in suburbia, the lifestyle adjustments are sinking in. One of the big adjustments is the need for a second automobile. At present, Mrs. Deviant's employer provides us with a company car that has served us in terms of our urban living. It has certainly had its liabilities (parking, size and parking) but with public transit so readily available and most things within

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Via Bloomberg.comObama Has 90% Odds of New Hampshire Victory, Online Traders Say Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has a 90 percent chance of winning the New Hampshire primary election and is likely to capture his party's nomination, online traders say.

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ALa is freaking me out. And not just because she watched Tyra Banks.Saint McCain is unclean. (via DCeiver)FDH is frustrating me w/ their exquisite minimalism.D.A.U. give a countdown and opines for fondue.Get your mulch on. Way to go Mike!Hillary gets another barrage from the left.Expanding your vocabulary.Hillary (effectively) strikes back.When I was 12, having a Schwinn was awesome. 20 years

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Yesterday in the Washington Post, George McGovern had an OpEd entitled Why I Believe Bush Must Go. Nixon Was Bad. These Guys Are Worse. It is a piece on the need for impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney. It is realistic and argued with the full knowledge of its unlikelihood. However, he calls impeachment's persuit "the rightful course for an American patriot." It will come as

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I have paying a consistent passing interest to the actual content of the Presidential debates and have noticed how the notion of "change" is so prominent in much of the content of discussion. Edwards and Obama chided Clinton last night in New Hampshire for being an establishment candidate, which she in fact is, more than the others save for Richardson perhaps, but he doesn't count so much for

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Today:Of all the people running for president, I’ve been the most vetted, the most investigated, and — my goodness — the most innocent, it turns out...- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton(Politico via TDD)Are you kidding me? The investigated part I'll buy. Vetted and innocent, it turns out, is some of the finest bologna available.

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Idiocracy indeed.Mila's reign of terror is at hand.Hollywood likes trashing my favorite city.Don's swim with the dolphins!While I don't think its only a reaching correlation, its interesting to consider.Get the MIT Education you've always wanted. For free! (EnergyRefuge)A newly proven way to passively lower the surplus population!Why?On greening your booze consumption.And one more reason to love

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Well, last night was great. It was great for American democracy, it was great for American history and it was great for America's political system. There's so much to be taken from the results. Its not within this blogger's capacity to hash out everything it means, could mean or even or will mean. Mark Shields and David Brooks did a good job of scratching that surface last night on PBS. See that

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From 12/31/07 NYT. Must read editorial.

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I just have to say, this is the first time in quite a while there has been this much buzz in the air generated by those around me relating to anything even remotely political. I have always talked about politics as a near and dear subject, but since I moved from the DC area, very few people have shared my conversational proclivities.That is all different today. Over the last few days, its all

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AP tells us that the Admnistration actually holds the auto industry accountable on fuel standards. Huzzah. (TPM)They're calling it "Tsunami Tuesday" now? In poor taste, I think.Everyone's favorite indolent candidate ready to drop out. Go figure.Your top ten list... of toxins.Nellis AFB goes solar! (MetaEfficient)A mixed bag, to be sure. (Alternative Consumer)The stinkiest $30 you'll ever

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So sayeth TPM, Rudy is in free fall. To this, I say hooray. The once front runner is falling from the fore and for good reason. So, if he does bow out, rather, when he bows out, who will he endorse? Moreover, who will his cash and/or backers go to? Its hard to see him getting behind Huckabee or Romney. McCain's tide is coming back in and, as far as Republican candidates go, he's the most

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Via Apartment Therapy:In the West, you have bigger homes, yet smaller families; you have endless conveniences -- yet you never seem to have any time. You can travel anywhere in the world, yet you don't bother to cross the road to meet your neighbors...I don't think people have become more selfish, but their lives have become easier and that has spoiled them. They have less resilience, they expect

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I have the fear. Fear for my Netflix viewing soul. I just read this. A price hike would suck. Truly. A fuller story here. And the actual USPS bitching can be seen here(PDF).As you may have read, we've had a few beefs with ye olde Postal Service. Add this one to the list. Looks like I'll be writing another letter to them. And to Netflix. Maybe you should too!Via Apartment Therapy & Wired

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© BDeviant 2007BFD in the backyard. Ahh, suburbia.

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From Ross Gelbspan on Grist.One frequently overlooked potential casualty of accelerating climate change maybe our tradition of democracy (corrupted as it already is). When governmentshave been confronted by breakdowns, they have frequently resorted to totalitarian measures to keep order in the face of chaos. It is not hard to imagine a state of emergency morphing into a much longer state of siege

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© BDeviant 2007I took this in in the entry way of the building I am working in. Its function is clear, but really, this is incredibly wasteful. If the bag is made out of compostable material, that's one thing. However, I doubt it. Convenience can be a dirty word these days.

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© BDeviant 2007

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Back in the saddle, the Bourgeois Deviant walks into the office, asks a colleague how is weekend was. The colleague had gone to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. When asked how it was, midst glowing reviews, he said this: Its kind of like being in North Korea.Fabulous.

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Now that the Deviants have relocated to suburbia, things in our day to day lives have obviously changed. I didn't realize exactly how much until just a few minutes ago. About a year and a half ago, I bought a composter for our roof deck in Brooklyn. This was to save trips to the garbage five flights of stairs down in the alley behind our building. That and I garden.So, it was just a

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This morning I was taking a survey for Idealist.org. It is one of the sights that I have been using on my job search. During this survey, I came across a question that I'd never encountered before. I am taking it as a sign of the times that things are ever evolving.The question was:25. How do you identify yourself?a. Heterosexualb. Gayc. Transgenderd. Inter-sexe. self described ______________

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Now that the Deviants are relocated to suburbia, I have taken notice of the surroundings. More to the point, I notice what people drive and the things they have. Those who drive Cadillac Escalades and similarly souped up SUVs have always confused me. They have, from their start, seemed decadent and unnecessary.Today I saw this quote and it really grabbed me. Hence, I will be grabbing the book,

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A former neighbor I grew up with is a professional golf caddy. He works with a semi-well-known pro on the PGA Tour. This pro he caddies for, like any PGA golfer, is very good at the game. However, the guy has yet to win a major. At least that is true to the best of my knowledge to date. When asked what holds this pro back from clinching a major or sustaining a major winning record, he

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Check out li'l BFD in Benetton! The Deviants are so proud.

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From yesterday's NYT. Courtesy of TPM.

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Courtesy of MoveOn.This should be posted everywhere and played daily to remind people how wrong our country's state of affairs is and who is responsible for them. At the very least, two things are abundantly clear. The situation then is as it was when we began this Iraq War, and it was clearly the wrong thing to do for more reasons than I or the past Mr. Cheney can list. It is also evidence of

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It seems that the streak continues. As you may recall, the Deviants have had one extraordinary stroke of luck in the sale of their abode in Brooklyn and since then, nothing but darkness has followed. This is to inform you that little has changed.Weeks ago, the Realtor contacts us as usual with listings that fit our profile of desirable and affordable homes. A house that we had seen before was

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In between feeding and looking after my kid, I pay a mild attention to the news. What I have heard is a great hubbub about is the punditocracy's titillation over New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's defecting from the Republicans and the potential that brings for his presidential prospects in the 2008 race. Initially I thought little of it. He'll just be another candidate, but without a party.

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Cliptackular, brief interview w/ FDH in LA. Dig it.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Bearing that in mind, allow me to unfurl our tale thus far…Last year, Mrs. Deviant got a big promotion from her dear Uncle E. This was and is a great thing. However, it meant moving to the Garden State. Leaving the five boroughs is certainly the yang to the promotion’s yin. C'est la guerre.Putting the Deviant flat on the market was

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For the first time in recent memory, I actually woke up from a bad dream. I don't recall the specifics, but thats not what is important as to why I write this now. What woke me up was the disquieting feeling that my country was unraveling and the world didn't care. In fact, it seemed like the world welcomed it. Now dreams, direful or otherwise, are seemingly the subconscious mind's attempt to

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I can't believe that I am writing about American Idol, but I think I have to this one time. Last night, Fox Network broadcast an extended, star studded version of its weekly showcase of some genuine talent and America's truly bad taste (evidenced by the longevity of Sanjaya Malakar). Its purpose was to entertain and to fund raise for charitable causes such as fighting AIDS in Africa, helping

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April 24, 2007Joseph Chiossone, PostmasterCity OperationUnited States Postal Service1050 Forbell StreetBrooklyn, NY 11256Postmaster Chiossone,We are writing to inform you that the mail delivery service that operates out of your Fort Hamilton Station has failed repeatedly to deliver our mail in a timely fashion after the expiration of a hold order. Specifically regarding the hold order with the

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Here's me shilling again.Any of the five of you who may read this screed from time to time probably know of this band I enjoy called Four Day Hombre. For my part, they've got three hooks. First, the music is great. Take a listen here. Second, I really do enjoy catching a band before they get big. They still play small shows, are humble and accessible and you can feel like you're in on a best

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So, BFD woke us up at 5:30 in the a.m. today for reasons unknown. His usual waking time is around 7:00 a.m. give or take thirty minutes on either side. And he's usually a pleasant little guy about it as well. Not today. Infant rage hath a new vehicle in our child. It was something to behold. If there was any doubt he was teething, let it be cast aside presently.We've had a good run so far

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FYI, if anyone is looking for a killer winter parka, I'm selling one over on eBay for dirt cheap. Dig it here.

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So, for all two of you who might check this screed with any regularity, I'm officially back. Not that I was ever gone. Its just that for the last six months, but more the latter three, this little bugger has been keeping me more than busy.BFD is now about 6.5 months and, as you might guess, a bundle of energy. Its been the best thing in this blogger's life and, oddly, true to this blog's name.

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You Are 48% Politically RadicalYou've got some radical viewpoints, but you aren't completely nuts. You're more of a visionary than a radical.Are You a Political Radical?Heh.

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Happy Chriskwazukka everyone! Its that buying and soon to be gift-giving time of year again. Actually, its has been the buying time since before Thanksgiving, which is totally ridiculous. That very fact alone is enough to make me want to join a certain church. But, I suppose I am a little late in starting to properly rail against it this year. Anyhoo...I enjoy getting and giving gifts as

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I saw this over @ Hugg and thought I would spread the word a little wider.For my buck, its people like this who are doing more for America than certain politicians.

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From a Wall Street Journal article on the Doha trade talks:The administration's fresh focus on Doha hasn't necessarily won the same level of attention from its chief executive. Joining visiting South African President Mbeki in the Oval Office Friday, President Bush told reporters that the two talked about "the necessity of trade.""We talked about, interestingly enough, the Darfur round," Mr. Bush

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Shill: 2. A person who publicizes or praises something or someone for reasons of self-interest, personal profit, or friendship or loyalty.I would be the latter as opposed to the former. Observe...While I am of firm opinion that the original version by the composing artist does it better, this is a lovely cover. Simon has the voice for it. While Rich is not Tim Reynolds, he does fine.

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Content.

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From Friday's (9/15/06) press conference w/ President Bush. QUESTION: ... Mr. President.Earlier this week, you told a group of journalists that you thought the idea of sending special forces to Pakistan to hunt down bin Laden was a strategy that would not work.BUSH: Yes.QUESTION: Now recently, you've also...BUSH: Because, first of all, Pakistan is a sovereign nation.QUESTION: Well, recently,

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By Mrs. Bourgeois DeviantBased on actual events.Scene: The “R” train, Manhattan bound. Mrs. B.D. sits with 7 week old BFD happily sleeping in Baby Bjorn. They are heading to lower Manhattan to meet B.D. for lunch. Two middle-aged men get on the train after her. One, Italian, well dressed and the other disheveled, wearing a dirty yellow fleece. We will call him DYF (dirty yellow fleece.)DYF (

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This is excellent and right on the mark. I have never paid much, if any attention to the network sanctioned pundits, but Olbermann has earned my admiration and respect with this speech.Transcript and original post here. [hoffmania.com]Update: DCeiver has another great post in a similar but more positive light.

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Worth the time spent.

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This film being released soon is quite possibly the most frightening thing I will see this month, if not the rest of the year. I haven't seen the film yet, but this trailer is quite upsetting. Probably worth it just to see how this country is in certain regions, in my estimation, rotting.Under the "Religion" heading in the right hand column, check out the link for Jesus Camp.

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First, let me say that the call is still out there for your delicious guilty pleasures. That said, as if to help me get back in the swing of things...Ages ago when Mrs. Deviant and I first found out that we were expecting BFD (then 3B), we knew we would have to get some gear for the kid. Being in NYC, the hub of all things trendy and new, we saw a lot of folks with Bugaboo strollers. The more

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As all three of you might have noticed, this here rag hasn't had any new content in ages. Its not my fault! Its this guy's:(Photo courtesy of T. Biglin)Brodie Finn Deviant, born July 26, 2006. Weighing in @ 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 22 in. long. He's a doll and Mrs. Deviant and I love him to death, natch. He does consume our time like no other, though. So, the infant formerly known as Bourgeois Baby

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I was surfing about the internets and came upon this post. For a long time now, I have been of the opinion that Edwards, prior to his acceptance of Kerry's vice-presidential slot offer, had a really good message with regards to poverty. I am pleased that, with the exception of the time spent campaigning on the Kerry bandwagon, he's kept it up. The link mentioned above alludes to The Great

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Things you hear randomly at a major banking institution in Manhattan: That's ok. I like a permissive Rabbi.I've been authorized to use this by its generator in whatever creative endeavor I see fit. What to do... What to do...?Update/PS: If anyone knows how to fix my sidebar so it appears where it should instead of at the bottom of the content column, I welcome your help gladly.

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Dear Postmaster,I feel that is important to notify you that the standard of service for mail delivery under your supervision is declining. Normally, I would not take the time to bother you with this except that it is not the first time this issue has occurred. Also, at the time of my writing this letter and the day of the particular event, I am nine months pregnant, thus making this matter which

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This is a piece written by Nancy Young that warrants reposting given current events. Worth the time spent.In light of the action this week by the President and in the Senate to divert attention from certain issues to again consider a Constitutional Amendment banning gay marriage, I felt compelled to write the following editorial commentary. The views expressed are purely my own, and I share

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Lioness in zoo kills man who invoked GodI know its sad. I know its cruel. I know I am not cultivating good karma in thinking or saying so, but this story made me smile. Actions speak louder than words and I hope God, if there is one, actually did speak on this occasion.

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Sometimes I just want to hug Jon Stewart when he says things like this: "Thomas Jefferson once said: 'Of course the people don't want war. But the people can be brought to the bidding of their leader. All you have to do is tell them they're being attacked and denounce the pacifists for somehow a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.' I think that

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1. Double concerto, op10 - Brahms2. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison3. La Chambre (Where were you mix) - Kid Loco4. Send In The Clowns - The Tiger Lillies5. Prelude, Bach Suite No.6, S 1012 In D - Yo-Yo Ma6. You've Changed - Dexter Gordon

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I was cruising some of the familiar and friendly bloggosphere and read a fine passage by PK. If you follow the link, he’s talking about conservatives (namely George Will) trying to say that progressives were wrong to oppose the Iraq war despite the mistake that it really is. It’s a good read and worth the time spent.I took the time to comment about it and got hooked on the concept of blowback.

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"Show Dick some respect!" Yes Bender. Lets. Paul Gleason, 1939 - 2006.

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Flipping around the internets, I stumbled on this item. Jesus used cannabis. I am not surprised. Rather, it justifies some of the religious fervor during those times, and their perpetual need for bread.It has been speculated by others that the Buddha drank rice milk that had a mild hallucinogenic chemical in it. So, for a religious figurehead to partake of some manner of intoxicant is not

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Just to inform the debate over the whole "domestic spying" thing... DCeiver has a tidy little rant that has some choice bits and fair comments that put this shenanigan into perspective. Yours truly comments as well.If I may be so pedantic as to attempt to extend this thread a little further here in this space... Domestic wiretapping has, in many ways, revealed where we are by way of national

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