OK. I’m really digging Jonathan Coulton these days. This one’s called “Skillcrusher Mountain”, and it’s about an evil genius (think Lex Luther) in love. 
Welcome to my secret lair on Skullcrusher Mountain
I hope that you’ve enjoyed your stay so far
(more…)
Here are some views of Mitt Romney causing concern inside his campaign: His hair looks too perfect, he’s not a tough war time leader, and he has earned a reputation as “Slick Dancing Mitt” or “Flip-Flop Mitt.”
Romney and his advisers have identified those perceptions as threats to his bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, according to an exhaustive internal campaign document obtained by the Globe.
(Again from my buddy Eric).
Interesting historical piece on Mormonism and politics in the early 20th century:
Let me take you back to 1919. It had been one year since the armistice ended World War I. The delegates at Versailles had spent several months deciding on the boundaries of the postwar world. The United States failed to ratify the Versailles peace treaty and would spend several months debating whether or not to participate as a member of the League of Nations. Supporters never mustered enough votes, and the U.S. failed to become a member of the League.
(From my good buddy Eric)
Daniel C. Peterson writes in Meridian Magazine “Electing a Mormon President.”
Mr. Peterson always makes things fun and interesting.
Newsflash: “Secular liberals are unlikely to support Mitt Romney.”
And this one: “Notions like the Resurrection and the miraculous parting of the Red Sea are no less absurd than Joseph Smith’s golden plates” — is always a fun argument. “We’re not any more crazy than the rest of them!!!” It’s basically what feeds Bill Maher’s argument, “They’re ALL crazy.”
Still — I’m proud to be a person of faith.
This article is written by Jennifer Dobner, on Mitt Romney’s political pedigree.
Kinda fun knowing that at least one of his anscestors engaged on post-Manifesto polygamy.
I really wish that “us Mormons” would stop being embarassed about our polygamous past. I wonder how Mitt’s grandfather or great grandfather would feel to hear him call it “bizarre”? I really want to support the guy, but this is just another example of where he seems willing to pandor/cave when expediency calls. More than ever, don’t we need a leader with backbone/principles?
Again — perhaps I just ask too much of politicians.
OK….few of you are gonna appreciate this, but to me, it was really funny.
It’s a funny song about the randomness of Flickr photos.
If you happen to appreciate the humor, then you and I definitely share a similar sense of humor. If you don’t…well…it was only a few minutes.
***warning–one image in the song is off color. the rest is benign***
Petty Officer Third Class Dustin E. Kirby, above, and Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Smith were shot by snipers in Iraq. Now, they are entering a long process of recovery.
A nice little BBC blurb on U.S. Politics, Mormons, and Mitt Romney (props to my dad for sending).
Enjoy!
I’m sure that others have already blogged about this (in fact, it looks like M* found it first), but since I haven’t seen it, I had to post them here:
Top 10 Reasons to Vote for Mitt Romney for President
10) The National Cathedral could be renamed the National Tabernacle
9) NASA could commission a satellite to ‘hie to Kolob’
8 ) The Secret Service could be renamed the Sacred Service
7) All official government prayers could include the phrase “that we all can
get home safely”
6) Napoleon Dynamite could get someone other than Pedro elected
5) The President could not only explain things in Layman’s terms, but also
Lemuel’s terms
4) The President could issue pardons in exchange for 100% home teaching
3) Not only could he pronounce ‘Nuclear’ but also ‘Mahonri Moriancumer’ and
‘Maher Shalal Hash Baz’.
2) At his inauguration he would swear on the Bible “as far as it is
translated correctly”
1) Finally, a first family large enough to fill up the White House
As a novice follower of history, this sounds so eerily familiar.
“Fifth Fleet commander warns of ‘unprecedented tension’ in Gulf”
They’re making it sound like the wrong Iranian mine strays and hits a boat in the Gulf, then it’s World War III (with Iran and whoever supports them).
Haven’t justifications for war been manufactured/trumped up before through naval exercises off the coast of another country? Spanish / American War? Gulf of Tonkin? Someone help me out here.
Anyway, when I pray, I pray that this won’t happen.
