The Problem With the IRS

The problem is not really the IRS.  The problem is enormous power and discretion in the hands of ANYONE.  There is no bigger inequality than that between ruler and ruled.

Westboro Baptist Meet Rainbow House!

Someone thought that this was a good idea...

The surprising thing about French restaurant Ananas' lipsticked mouth-shaped urinals isn't that they have decided to remove them, it's that it took someone three weeks to get pissed off (no pun intended) about them. The "sumptuous" Sydney, Australia, eatery attracted criticism over their choice in pee décor from at least one feminist writer. "This is just an example of misogyny," Ann Summers said. "They're asking men to put their d***s in these mouths as urinals." The urinals, designed by female artist Meike van Schijndel, have been spotted (and complained about) in Europe, including at Germany's Rolling Stones Fan Museum. "We sincerely apologize if they have caused offense," an Ananas spokeswoman said.

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D. Kucinich: Poster Boy for Tort Reform

Congressman Kucinich appears to be trying to prove we need tort reform.

Unless of course this is an ironic attempt to call attention to the problem of nonsensical, frivolous suits.

I think not. But here is a pic of a nonsensical, frivolous suit, worn with a pretty bad tie.

and that's the reason I'm a Bullets fan!

Hat tip to Zach M.

Nice Letter

Nice letter from UCONN alum, breaking off relations.

My favorite part: the "Personal and Confidential" thing at the top. If you cut off ties, bail on your skybox, and renege on contribution pledges, then tell me why oh why would you expect them to keep the letter confidential. Here's the first page. What an asshat.

Makes me think of "LIFE OF BRIAN": You are only making things worse for yourself.

Worse? How can they get any worse? Jehovah, Jehovah, Jehovah! Now read your letter in the PAPER, pumpkin! How do ya like me NOW?

(Nod to UCONN prof friend, who will remain anonymous)

What's in a name?

In the recent Brazilian elections, 6 candidates registered themselves as "Barack Obama" (they all lost). One candidate ran as "Chico Bin Laden" (and lost). Over 200 candidates registered their names as some riff on outgoing president Lula's name. There is much more here and here.

My favorite name of all and one person that I'd consider breaking my lifelong "no voting" policy to vote for?

Kung Fu Fatty! (not making this up)