“This push for a so-called “green revolution” or “gene revolution” is being done once again under the guise of solving hunger in Africa. Chemical-intensive agriculture is, however, already known to be outmoded. […]
The tragedy of innovation: how brilliant ideas are criminalised
Cult of the Fetus
By Rori Black Using only the third veto in his 6 years of presidency, Bush shot down legislation to expand federally funded stem cell research. The bill would have allowed research using […]
Novak: ‘08 Democratic sweep of Presidency, Senate, House ‘probable’
Sometimes it’s hard to tell, when our old buddy Bob Novak scuttlebutts, whether he’s been interacting with actual people or talking to his fist like Señor Wences. And then, if there’s good […]
Brian Wilson at 65 – not made for his times…
Wow, it’s a busy week in rock history. Earlier this week we had Hendrix at Monterey and Sir Paul’s 65th. Today we have to consider America’s great lost genius, Brian Wilson, spirit […]
The very long night of Rudy Giuliani
By Martin Bosworth So let’s say you’re Rudy Giuliani–darling of the media for turning New York City into Disney World, fawned over as the Saint of 9/11 and a “national security authority” […]
And now, a moment of levity…
First there was this, which I thought was one of the stone cold funniest things I’d ever seen: But then I got to thinking – hey, wait a second:
Bush to the law of the land: not in my backyard…!
“If this were a dictatorship, it’d be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I’m the dictator.” – George W. Bush, Dec. 19, 2000 Where to begin? We could […]
Earmarks: Congress hides money requests behind narrowed definition
Parents teach their children not to make promises they cannot — or will not — keep. In the matter of earmarks, more members of Congress should have listened to their parents. Earmarks […]
When Celine sings for Hillary, a kitten dies somewhere
By Martin Bosworth Ok, I doubt this is happening, but you wouldn’t know it to read Sam’s screed down there. While I bemoan the lack of taste this choice for a campaign […]
Hillary picks her campaign song (insert snark here)
As noted a couple weeks ago, the Clinton campaign was soliciting our input on what her theme song should be. As a social media marketer I liked the concept and frankly some […]
