To say that Obama continues to disappoint would be a major understatement.

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To say that Obama continues to disappoint would be a major understatement.

It’s just a shame all the alternatives are so much worse. It’s disheartening to think the best we can do isn’t all that removed from the worst we have done. When it comes to policy decisions such as this he’s consistently as bad . . . → Read More: To say that Obama continues to disappoint would be a major understatement.

I wonder how long it’ll be before there’s a whole section of the criminal code devoted to Patriotism Crimes.

Only a Republican would try to pass patriotism laws dictating what is an isn’t unacceptable displays of patriotism. First up: How to properly sing the Star Spangled Banner. Next: Banning of dissent.

Indiana Senator Wants To Fine People For Messing Up The Star Spangled Banner

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Indiana Republican State Senator Vaneta Becker . . . → Read More: I wonder how long it’ll be before there’s a whole section of the criminal code devoted to Patriotism Crimes.

A list of the companies pushing SOPA.

Most of these are exactly what you’d expect, but there’s a few that boggle the mind. Why the hell would L’Oreal give a shit about SOPA? Are they worried we’re pirating their hair colors or something?

All the Companies Supporting SOPA, the Awful Internet Censorship Law—and How to Contact Them [Sopa]

Who’s officially on the . . . → Read More: A list of the companies pushing SOPA.

I would like to think we’re better than that…

I would like to think we’re better than that…

…but I worry that we’re not. I don’t even know if we can stop it in the face of the money and influence of the big media companies. Though that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.

Adam Savage on SOPA: “We’re better than that”

James sez, “MythBuster . . . → Read More: I would like to think we’re better than that…

If I lived in Tennessee I’d be in jail because of SEB.

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Apparently Tennessee is full of pansy-assed pussies that can’t handle having their delicate sensibilities offended:

A new Tennessee law makes it a crime to “transmit or display an image” online that is likely to “frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress” to someone who sees it. Violations can get you almost a year in jail time . . . → Read More: If I lived in Tennessee I’d be in jail because of SEB.

Indiana Republican Eric Turner worries that women will fake a rape or incest to get free abortions.

Wow. The Republicans are really chowing down on their own feet as of late. First we have Sean Duffy whining about 174K a year not being enough to survive on. Now we have an Indiana state representative who’s worried that women will fake having been victims of rape or incest in order to get an . . . → Read More: Indiana Republican Eric Turner worries that women will fake a rape or incest to get free abortions.

Cold medicine policy aimed at reducing meth production ends up creating more criminals.

Crystal Meth is one of the few drugs that makes me doubt my belief that drug prohibition laws should be repealed — it’s affects are stunningly deleterious to addicts. The problem with trying to control production is the fact that it can be whipped up using common household chemicals and over-the-counter cold medications. There’s also . . . → Read More: Cold medicine policy aimed at reducing meth production ends up creating more criminals.