Daily Archives: March 20, 2003

Blanket coverage

Sean-Paul has wall-to-wall coverage of the Iraq invasion, with constant updates. I’m getting carpal tunnel just reading it. If you want to stay on top of what’s happening, visit The Agonist and keep hitting Refresh. My wife asked me: “are … Continue reading Continue reading

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And now, some distraction

Thank $deity for fluffy news stories like this: Joe Millionaire star enjoys his fleeting fame. Evan Marriott knows his time is running out. In the 15-minutes-of-fame universe, he’s at about 14:50. Which is why the star of the Fox Television … Continue reading Continue reading

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A tangible way to support the troops

We’re going to be hearing the phrase “Support the troops” a lot in the coming weeks, so here’s a way that you can actually do something to support them: You can be a foster caregiver for their pets. [Army Staff … Continue reading Continue reading

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Mister Bush’s War, Day One

I’ve decided not to listen to the radio for the duration of the invasion. I don’t think I’ll be able to hear a happy-talk DJ offer brainless platitudes or brook-no-dissent “patriotism” without making like Lane Meyer in Better Off Dead … Continue reading Continue reading

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