The more I think about it, the more I really dislike the final Battlestar Galactica episode. It had OK moments, but in general, it was a slap-together, haphazard, poorly thought-out, seat-of-the-pants, plot-hole riddled, bad ending to one of the greatest scifi shows of all TV/movie history. One of the best TV shows evah. The apparent [...]
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In honor of Bill Burling.
I think that’s the first time I’ve not written “Dr. Burling.” I’d known him since my first day of grad school three years ago and he’s had more of an impact on my life than anyone I’ve ever known, short of my wife and daughter. He was my professor, my mentor of sorts, my scholarly [...]
READ MORE »Gangland thuggary.
Am I talking about the Crips and the Bloods? Nope. A better armed, better funded gang but with all the bravado, arrogance, power-lust, of any street gang. Posted on BoingBoing: 15-year-old girl beaten by sheriff’s deputy You tell me, “lippy” shoe-kicking disrespect or no, does a teenage girl need to be body-slammed, punched in the [...]
READ MORE »Grumpy Christians, and grumpier atheists.
So, a week ago my wife’s Sunday School discussed atheism. I wanted to tell the teacher that I’m an atheist and would love to be available to answer questions and dispel any myths about atheism–but he didn’t get my message in time. So, I sat quietly and listened. And sure, as expected, I heard some [...]
READ MORE »Of pro(gress) and con(servativism): an analysis
There are many significant difference between the conservative and the liberal mindset, outlook, approach on life, society, and government. That’s an obvious statement. But I think a way in which the main difference is realized is in exactly how the think of the role of government. The conservative (general Republican) will shout the battle-cry “smaller [...]
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