What We Owe Art
Those of you who follow me on Facebook know I’ve been struggling with trying to obtain a DLC (downloadable content) for an older video game called Knights of the Old Republic hereinafter referred to as KOTOR. This game was released in 2003 and won Game of the Year --...
The Cut Indirect
You won't normally find me quoting or praising John McCain here. I pretty much lost all respect for the man when he placed a highly unqualified individual on his presidential ticket. But sometimes he has a wicked sense of humor. This response to Louie Gohmert,...
GRAVITY
I loved this movie. It doesn't hurt that it was directed by one of my favorite directors Alfonso Cuarón, and had two very appealing actors and it was about space. Which made it even more awesome. I know Neil DeGrasse Tyson had a fit about the movie because you...
Civics Lessons for the Right Wing
I think we are clearly seeing the result of high schools no longer requiring that Civics be taught before you can graduate. So in the interest of educating certain Republican members of the House of Representatives and members of the Tea Party I will attempt to set a...
Life Cycles of TV Shows
I watched an episode of PERSON OF INTEREST last night that I had recorded on my DVR, and I got a decided sinking sensation. As many folks know I have been a huge proponent of this television series. Frankly, I thought it was the best show on television. As I worked...
IQ Test Required
I want an IQ test before anyone is allowed to run for Congress. I also want them to have at least a nodding understanding of the American Constitution. Here is the latest Republican moron (with apologies to morons). Oklahoma Representative Markwayne Mullin. Read...
Just A Hint
Psssst. Republicans. I have a little tip for you. You can't spend thirty years demonizing the government and government workers and then when the government shuts down expect people to believe that you're not responsible. It's interesting how they are all suddenly...
The Constitutional Law Professor
If you want to understand why President Obama is holding so firm and refusing to negotiate, especially over raising the debt ceiling you can find many of the answer in this terrific article by Jonathan Chait in the New Yorker. The Shutdown Prophet We also have a...
A Failure of Tone in Mass Effect 3’s Citadel
I can't bear to think about the disfunction in Washington and the nihilism and lack of empathy of the Republicans so instead I'll go back to game world, and bring up a point that occurred to me about the jarring tone set by Citadel when it has to fall in the middle of...
Mean to the Bone
Is it a lack of empathy? An inability to ever put yourself in another person's place? Fear? I'm trying to understand the actions of the Republican party. The food stamp vote was breathtaking in its pettiness and cruelty. Yes, there are a few cheaters, but the...
