The Sunshine Empire

Hat Tip to Failblog.

I was reading the New York Post, because I am bored to tears, and found that a model has filed suit to reveal the identity of a blogger that called her a skank. This suit is important to the concept of the anonymous internet. It also presents a fascinating premise for any lawyer defending Google. [...]

“The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.” -Ambrose Bierce

Louis C. K. on random hatred.

During the election I was a supporter of Barack Obama’s and gave money to his campaign. While I did not find myself in lockstep with Mr. Obama, I found myself in most agreement with him than with any other presidential candidate I have cast a vote for. But this week has brought good and bad [...]

Anyone who is not perplexed by the selection of Leon Panetta as CIA Director, is not paying attention. It’s a bizarre choice that should be the first alarming thing about President-elect Barack Obama. I understand that anyone that would be the truly best choice for CIA Director is best for reasons we should never know. [...]

“New Year’s Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” -Mark Twain