A very interesting new poll of Iraqi attitudes was out yesterday. Laura Ingraham was discussing it on her show, and the Washington Times saw it news worthy, but I really didn't see any other mention of it. I wonder why?
Could it be the overall positive news was somehow not consistent with the main story line about the Iraq disaster? We certainly wouldn't want positive news on the day of President Bush's Inaugural would we?
Anyway, have a read through it. Apparently 80% of Iraqis are planning on voting in the upcoming election. Further, over 60% are optimistic about their country's future, and a slim majority - 51% - believe religion does not have a role to play in the government. Overall, it sounds like good news.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Undiscovered Genius
This is a must click. I have been very tempted to add this undiscovered genius, The Irate Savant, to my blogroll, but frankly I've been concerned that he can't keep the pace. So I'll give him a link here, and if he holds up, well maybe permanent blogroll status later.
Lets see.....how to describe our Dear Savant. Well, he bills himself as an undiscovered genius documenting his daily travails in dealing with the lessers of the world, namely you and me. Its kind of like your weird unmarried uncle on acid, and I mean that in the good sense.
Oh, and do not miss the comments. Savant has a devoted following of daily commenters, yours truly included, that add spice, advice and of course wholly unwarranted insults to the mix. Really, give it a click.
Lets see.....how to describe our Dear Savant. Well, he bills himself as an undiscovered genius documenting his daily travails in dealing with the lessers of the world, namely you and me. Its kind of like your weird unmarried uncle on acid, and I mean that in the good sense.
Oh, and do not miss the comments. Savant has a devoted following of daily commenters, yours truly included, that add spice, advice and of course wholly unwarranted insults to the mix. Really, give it a click.
Chief Wiggam Sings Marley
I found this surfing today, and I apologize to whoever linked to it because I can't remember what blog I saw it on.
Click now! It will bring a smile to your face and a beat to your heart.
Click now! It will bring a smile to your face and a beat to your heart.
Functional Ambivalent Likes Me, He Really Likes Me!!
Sorry, don't mean to get all Sally Field on you, but the Pursuit of Happiness has made the grade over at the Functional Ambivalent. All the more interesting since Tom, the proprietor, is one of those fevered conspiracy guys that believe our glorious president is the trained monkey to the Puppet Master Karl Rove.
Actually, the Functional Ambivalent is a delightful blog, that I enjoy checking in at every day. You should too. Sex Day, used to be on Friday, but now it can happen at any moment so be sure to pop in often. Now go and give Tom some love - if for no other reason than I'm only on "we'll see" status and really would like to be moved up to permanent blogosphere demi-god status!
Actually, the Functional Ambivalent is a delightful blog, that I enjoy checking in at every day. You should too. Sex Day, used to be on Friday, but now it can happen at any moment so be sure to pop in often. Now go and give Tom some love - if for no other reason than I'm only on "we'll see" status and really would like to be moved up to permanent blogosphere demi-god status!
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design
Good discussion on Evolution vs. Intelligent Design over at Andrew Olmsted's place. This is an interesting debate, and as a believer that God created the universe and in Mr. Darwin's theory I must say that I'm somewhat disappointed in both sides.
On the one hand, ID as currently promoted seems to be an end run around the constitution to get Creationism discussed if not taught in public schools. On the other hand, the theory of evolution is just that - a theory. Too often though, it is taught as an established fact in our schools. Yet serious questions have been posed by serious scientists, that must be pursued.
In the end, I think science is all too afraid to pursue these questions. Evolution seems to work, and to find that it is incomplete, if not outright wrong would certainly throw our society open for further debate on the origin of man. Conversely, to prove evolution, while not disproving ID, would settle once and for all the method by which man arrived here.
Unfortunately, the scientific community seems committed to accepting Darwinism as an article of faith. Ironic, since this is their objection to ID.
On the one hand, ID as currently promoted seems to be an end run around the constitution to get Creationism discussed if not taught in public schools. On the other hand, the theory of evolution is just that - a theory. Too often though, it is taught as an established fact in our schools. Yet serious questions have been posed by serious scientists, that must be pursued.
In the end, I think science is all too afraid to pursue these questions. Evolution seems to work, and to find that it is incomplete, if not outright wrong would certainly throw our society open for further debate on the origin of man. Conversely, to prove evolution, while not disproving ID, would settle once and for all the method by which man arrived here.
Unfortunately, the scientific community seems committed to accepting Darwinism as an article of faith. Ironic, since this is their objection to ID.
The Great Race
I don't watch much TV and the whole Reality TV thing for me is completely lost. Survivor, Fear Factor, and most any other show utterly fail to hold my interest.
Not so with the Great Race. I first found this show last spring and was immediately intrigued. How cool is it to race around the world, perform fun games and do whatever it takes to not lose. I guess maybe that is the difference for me. While the other shows seem to include some sort of mockery or humiliation of their contestants, the Great Race celebrates everyone's effort, and for the most part completely avoids the gross-out, freak show characteristic of some of the Reality fare.
Anyway, this latest race has included a couple, Jonathon and Victoria, who in my opinion were the most loathsome pair I've ever encountered. At first this guy seemed so verbally abusive to his wife that I couldn't believe they didn't find some way to disqualify him. However, as time went on her hysterics almost had the effect of making Jonathon the more sypathetic character.
Then last night we were delivered! Jonathon and Victoria lost! While I make it a priority to never cheer when someone fails, in this case I will say that I anticipate next week's leg with great enthusiasm.
Not so with the Great Race. I first found this show last spring and was immediately intrigued. How cool is it to race around the world, perform fun games and do whatever it takes to not lose. I guess maybe that is the difference for me. While the other shows seem to include some sort of mockery or humiliation of their contestants, the Great Race celebrates everyone's effort, and for the most part completely avoids the gross-out, freak show characteristic of some of the Reality fare.
Anyway, this latest race has included a couple, Jonathon and Victoria, who in my opinion were the most loathsome pair I've ever encountered. At first this guy seemed so verbally abusive to his wife that I couldn't believe they didn't find some way to disqualify him. However, as time went on her hysterics almost had the effect of making Jonathon the more sypathetic character.
Then last night we were delivered! Jonathon and Victoria lost! While I make it a priority to never cheer when someone fails, in this case I will say that I anticipate next week's leg with great enthusiasm.
Monday, January 17, 2005
I Liked The Village
Rented The Village last night on DVD, and I have to say I do not understand all the critical comments this movie receive when it came out. I thought it was an excellent story, albeit one that I did not expect prior to having seen the film.
Perhaps that is the issue so many people had with The Village? While this story, had the pretense of suspense given Shayamalan's other works, suspense was hardly the point here. Instead, this was really about fear and how people use it to control others, and ultimately how one must be a willing participant to be controlled by others. An excellent lesson when we see some cults or religions and wonder how they get people to behave in ways that are so contradictory to their self interest.
Perhaps that is the issue so many people had with The Village? While this story, had the pretense of suspense given Shayamalan's other works, suspense was hardly the point here. Instead, this was really about fear and how people use it to control others, and ultimately how one must be a willing participant to be controlled by others. An excellent lesson when we see some cults or religions and wonder how they get people to behave in ways that are so contradictory to their self interest.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)