politics – Non Omnis Moriar

En’linkenating.

constantia — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:34:28 +0000

The Nietzsche Family Circus: Funny shit.
The Signs of the Zodiac Represented by Disney Princesses: Pretty shit.
A Survey of Moon Maps Since the 17th Century: Loony shit.
60 Minutes’ Expose on Congressional Insider Trading: Shady shit.
DC lobbying firm outlines plan for coordinated smear of Occupy Wall Street: Shameless shit.
And… Can I get an amen?

Move Your Money

constantia — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:39:20 +0000

And we did.

This segment of the Barrial clan are now proud members of a local credit union. Eat me, Wells Fargo.

Move Your Money
Artwork by Molly Crabapple.

A linky link post.

constantia — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:12:00 +0000

In which…

BP suspends the First Amendment.
Federal and local agents conspire with BP to intimidate, impede, and threaten journalists that are covering the oil spill.
BP hurls itself above the law.
And Glenn Fucking Beck is opening a university.

But wait! – There’s good news!
After we go extinct because of our toxic environment and epic case of stupids, the ammonites will keep on truckin’!

constantia — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:22:00 +0000

The sins of the flesh are bad, but they are the least bad of all the sins. All the worst pleasures are purely spiritual: the pleasure of putting other people in the wrong, of bossing and patronizing;… the pleasures of power, hatred. For there are two things inside me, competing with the human self which I must try to become. They are the Animal self, and the Diabolical self. The Diabolical self is the worse of the two. That is why a cold, self-rightous prig who goes regularly to church may be far nearer to hell than a prostitute.

– CS Lewis

constantia — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

constantia — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Boehner’s pants are on fire. “Make no mistake, a ‘yes’ vote on the health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions.”

constantia — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:29:00 +0000

Health Care Extravaganza: Live Updates, Video – http://bit.ly/a35SeZ

On tenterhooks.

constantia — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:27:00 +0000

The Slate Whip-o-Meter: http://bit.ly/duSfs8

If you associate yourself with the Tea Party Movement, you are condoning hate.

constantia — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:22:00 +0000

Today’s protests against health insurance reform saw a rash of despicable, inflammatory behavior, much of it directed at minority Members of Congress. According to reports, anti-reform protestors spat on Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, yelled a sexual slur at Rep. Barney Frank, and addressed my dear friend, Rep. John Lewis, with a racial slur that he has sadly heard far too many times. On the one hand, I am saddened that America’s debate on health care — which could have been a national conversation of substance and respect — has degenerated to the point of such anger and incivility. But on the other, I know that every step toward a more just America has aroused similar hate in its own time; and I know that John Lewis, a hero of the civil rights movement, has learned to wear the worst slurs as a badge of honor.

America always has room for open and spirited debate, and the hateful actions of some should not cast doubt on the good motives of the majority, on both sides of this argument. But Members of Congress and opinion leaders ought to come to terms with their responsibility for inciting the tone and actions we saw today. A debate that began with false fears of forced euthanasia has ended in a truly ugly scene. It is incumbent on all of us to do better next time.

– Steny Hoyer

Sickness abounds.

Incredibly short and succinct Tuesday morning rant.

constantia — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:58:00 +0000

Senator Jim Bunning is a dick.