February 2009
12 posts
The Obama Tracker →
Pretty impressive, obviously IMHO. How long can this pace keep up?
Sweet Mary Jane
Almost a majority of Americans favor legalizing cannabis.
And more support legal weed than just about any Republican that a person off the street could name.
Finally, we have hemp to thank for the past eight years of misery.
Watch
No. Just... No. →
WatchI recommend clicking the little “Menu” button and selecting “High Quality” and “Original Size”.
To Be Clear
The “finally and about time” refers to the federal government being more transparent about where our money is going by using the web. The stimulus bill itself is pretty ugly and I don’t think it will do much to directly impact people who don’t own or manage a business.
Recovery.gov →
This is great. Finally and about time.
Mindfuck Movies →
I’m glad to see someone else thinks The Game was underrated.
Update: Also, if you see only one David Lynch movie in your life (and that’s probably enough) make sure it’s Mulholland Dr. which is interesting and sexy and not Blue Velvet which is obnoxious and disgusting.
President Obama as You've Never Heard Him Before →
ACTA: Open Letter to My Congressional Delegation
As a constituent, I am concerned about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) being negotiated by the United States Trade Representative.
Ostensibly, ACTA was intended to coordinating the global fight against fraud and counterfeit merchandise.
Instead, this international proposal has now:
expanded to interpret substantive law and establish public policy;
includes new regulations...
Buddy Holly is Dead! Long Live Buddy Holly!
It’s the 50th anniversary of the day the music died.
Buddy Holly’s style of rock has been hugely influential ever since its release. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones early sound was clearly based on Holly’s. Bob Dylan has admitted to being influenced. The Beatles even named their band after his “Chirping Crickets”! But even if you listen to AM oldies radio, you...