The United States of British Petroleum. Charles Davis, false dichotomy by charles davis (2010-07-17). If you're anything like me, or if you've spent more than five minutes over the last decade glancing at the headlines, you're probably suffering from some form of outrage fatigue. Well, make room for one more thing to get mad about. From Reuters: Fishermen in Mississippi say they are angry... (Linked Monday 2010-07-19.)

Don’t shoot a milk enema all over my leg and tell me it’s raining. pandagon.net - it's the eye of the panda, it's the thrill of the bite (2010-07-20). by Amanda Marcotte I’ve been following this “Buttman” trial with some interest, though I rightly suspected that it wouldn’t get far.  I was glad when the case was dismissed. I dislike vicious, mean-spirited pornography as much as the next person who loves humanity, but I also tend to be a... (Linked Tuesday 2010-07-20.)