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gwydion* Yesterday, the Red Cross and women related to the Ukrainian sailors under blockade by the Russians in the Crimea were trying to sneak them food and water, but the Russians sent them back at gun point. Today, a food shipment got through to the ships, at least. Twelve Coast Guards ships just broke free of the blockade, but I'm not seeing a lot of details. Today, the Crimean Regional Parliament voted to hold a referendum on whether or not to rejoin Russia. Kiev is saying that's illegal, to no one's surprise. Meanwhile, we and the EU are maneuvering to try to figure out what sort of pressure to apply.
* Why the Republican Insistence that we can take down Putin by even more drilling does not survive contact with Reality. "GOP + Ukraine = Drill Baby Drill!:"
* "Texas law shuts clinics without helping women:"
* "Challenge everything you know about drugs:"
* "Obama's Critics Should Put Up or Shut Up:" http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/obamas-critics-should-put-up-or-shut-up
"Do you remember when President Bush's political adversaries starting ragging on him during the first days after 9/11? Or during the first days of the invasion of Iraq? Me neither. Whatever you think of the holder of the presidential office, if you are actually concerned about the nation's welfare you don't go on TV mocking him and saying he's weak."
* "GOP’s “inane” war on science: Plasma physicist congressman takes on the denialists:" http://www.salon.com/2014/03/03/gops_inane_war_on_science_plasma_physicist_congressman_takes_on_the_denialists/
* "When Trilobites Ruled the World:" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/04/science/when-trilobites-ruled-the-world.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
* Psybelle found, "Scholars Land Alchemy Cache:" http://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i2/Scholars-Land-Alchemy-Cache.html
* "Gay marriage opponents don’t know they’re on the wrong side of public opinion:" http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/03/04/gay-marriage-opponents-dont-know-theyre-on-the-wrong-side-of-public-opinion/
* Greenwick found, "Not A Performance: Jared Leto and the Media:" http://genderterror.com/2014/03/04/not-a-performance/
* Greenwick found, TW: Hate Speech, Transmisogyny, Rape. "A guide to Roseanne Barr’s latest batch of trans misogyny.:" http://transhollywood.tumblr.com/post/75130980265/a-guide-to-roseanne-barrs-latest-batch-of-trans
* Jon Stewart speaks for me on the subject of Republicans blocking veteran's benefits and anti-rape legislation for partisan gain. "No Money for Bold Men:"
* I am no fan of either Clinton, but as I've said before, I find and always have found the misogyny aimed at her disgusting. "Bill O'Reilly on the Downside of Woman Presidents:"
* I should go pick up my antibiotics, which I was supposed to do Tuesday, but I think I need rest more.
* The latest "Darths vs. Droids" reminded me of this:
One of the wickedest things I ever did as a GM was back when the first ed. Vampire book was all the world of Darkness there was. I made a LARP where in some of the mission packets, we told them there were Sabbat spies. There were no Sabbat spies. We let them loose and watched them murder each other.
It was hilarious.
* Glee 5:10: "Trio"
Honestly, this is so unpleasant can't think of much to say. It's narratively appropriate. It fits the various arcs. I really want to slap some people. I did like the "Don't You Forget About Me" montage. This show is so for exers. I am really interested to see the rest of Kurt's arc; I just need to get through this bit first.
* The Clutch:
* Why the Republican Insistence that we can take down Putin by even more drilling does not survive contact with Reality. "GOP + Ukraine = Drill Baby Drill!:"
* "Texas law shuts clinics without helping women:"
* "Challenge everything you know about drugs:"
* "Obama's Critics Should Put Up or Shut Up:" http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/obamas-critics-should-put-up-or-shut-up
"Do you remember when President Bush's political adversaries starting ragging on him during the first days after 9/11? Or during the first days of the invasion of Iraq? Me neither. Whatever you think of the holder of the presidential office, if you are actually concerned about the nation's welfare you don't go on TV mocking him and saying he's weak."
* "GOP’s “inane” war on science: Plasma physicist congressman takes on the denialists:" http://www.salon.com/2014/03/03/gops_inane_war_on_science_plasma_physicist_congressman_takes_on_the_denialists/
* "When Trilobites Ruled the World:" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/04/science/when-trilobites-ruled-the-world.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
* Psybelle found, "Scholars Land Alchemy Cache:" http://cen.acs.org/articles/92/i2/Scholars-Land-Alchemy-Cache.html
* "Gay marriage opponents don’t know they’re on the wrong side of public opinion:" http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/03/04/gay-marriage-opponents-dont-know-theyre-on-the-wrong-side-of-public-opinion/
* Greenwick found, "Not A Performance: Jared Leto and the Media:" http://genderterror.com/2014/03/04/not-a-performance/
* Greenwick found, TW: Hate Speech, Transmisogyny, Rape. "A guide to Roseanne Barr’s latest batch of trans misogyny.:" http://transhollywood.tumblr.com/post/75130980265/a-guide-to-roseanne-barrs-latest-batch-of-trans
* Jon Stewart speaks for me on the subject of Republicans blocking veteran's benefits and anti-rape legislation for partisan gain. "No Money for Bold Men:"
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Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook
* I am no fan of either Clinton, but as I've said before, I find and always have found the misogyny aimed at her disgusting. "Bill O'Reilly on the Downside of Woman Presidents:"
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* I should go pick up my antibiotics, which I was supposed to do Tuesday, but I think I need rest more.
* The latest "Darths vs. Droids" reminded me of this:
One of the wickedest things I ever did as a GM was back when the first ed. Vampire book was all the world of Darkness there was. I made a LARP where in some of the mission packets, we told them there were Sabbat spies. There were no Sabbat spies. We let them loose and watched them murder each other.
It was hilarious.
* Glee 5:10: "Trio"
Honestly, this is so unpleasant can't think of much to say. It's narratively appropriate. It fits the various arcs. I really want to slap some people. I did like the "Don't You Forget About Me" montage. This show is so for exers. I am really interested to see the rest of Kurt's arc; I just need to get through this bit first.
* The Clutch: