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Waterboarding

A one-off comment on a blog I was reading in my insomniatic state reminded of this...

My country CONDONES waterboarding as an "effective" way to get information from terorists.

Dudes, I saw waterboarding apparatus (and then some) in Cambodia this summer. This is torture. Inhuman, barbaric, torture.

From Wikipedia: "Waterboarding is often used by torturers who want impose severe suffereing without leaving marks as evidence on their victims."

This is unbelievable.

This is NOT my country.

I wish this weren't even my species.

I am ashamed.

Big Boxing

I watched WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Prices this week. Not much that I didn't already get from the book, Selling Women Short, but it's dang effective propaganda. I can see why it's a hit in both liberal enclaves and red-state church groups.

Now I'm reminded by Salon that Target won't budge from its policy allowing its pharmacists to opt out of dispensing legally prescribed emergency contraception. Grah.

Got a sec? Use the Planned Parenthood Email Form to express your disgust.

And, oh yeah.... just don't shop at W-M or Tar-zhay. Mmmmkay?

Incredible site about Autism

It's making the blog rounds, so this is definitely a me-too post. But damn, it's brilliant.

www.gettingthetruthout.org

Don't stop after the first few pages: keep clicking.

There is no coasting on this ride.

I think I missed the memo on this one the first time around. Somehow, in the back of my mind, if I've accomplished something or feel okay, I think things will stay good/easy/whatever. Ditto when things are bad. Watching W's family go through some serious shit right now, and going through my own stuff (new projects, keeping weight off, trying to make good life decisions, trying to be supportive to people I love), I'm learning. There's just no damn coasting. Good things don't necessarily stay good, and bad things don't necessarily stay bad.

So forgive me if I come off like a newage-y greeting card. I'm just hoping that if I write this down, I'm-a remember it more easily next time.

You succeed.
You fail.
You run out of energy.
You get inspired.
You fuck up.
You pick yourself up.
You're healthy.
You're sick.
You're hopeful.
You're hopeless.
You're bored and lethargic.
You're energetic and productive.
You're lucky.
You're fucked.
You're lucky again.

Everything changes.

For once, I don't blame Abby...

Since I only differed from <blame>Mynx</blame> on one of three okcupid tests, I'll spare you and just post the one:

Kermit the Frog You scored 50% Organization, 55% abstract, and 67% extroverted!

This test measured 3 variables. First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean. Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type. Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself. You are mostly organized, both concrete and abstract, and more extroverted. Here is why are you Kermit the Frog. You are both somewhat organized. You have a good idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Kermit is also reasonably tidy. He'll even dress up for interviews. You both are sometimes concrete and sometimes abstract thinkers. Kermit spends a lot of his time as a reporter collecting facts, but he is also the author of the dreamy song "The Rainbow Connection." You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course. You are both extroverts. Kermit gets along with everyone. Sure a few folks annoy him, but that's just because they are annoying. Kermit likes to meet new people when he does his job as a street reporter. You definitely enjoy the company of others, and you don't have problems meeting new people... in fact you probably look forward to it. You are willing to take charge when necessary or work as part of a team. Oh, and in case you were wondering, Kermit starred on Sesame Street years before The Muppet Show. The other possible characters are Oscar the Grouch Big Bird Snuffleupagus Ernie Elmo Cookie Monster Grover The Count Guy Smiley Bert If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want to tell me your favorite Sesame Street character, I can total them up and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 27% on Organization You scored higher than 55% on concrete-abstra You scored higher than 68% on intro-extrovert

Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Note to self

Do not try to understand things that make no sense outside the crazyverse.