This is why I'll be shocked if the Dems win in 2008

The war is all the lunatic fringe cares about, to the exclusion of everything else. Say what you will about the "Religious Right", but we learned in order to win what we cared about, we had to compromise on other issues.

House Democrats tried to unveil their lobbying reform package today, but their press conference was drowned out by chants from anti-war activists who want Congress to stop funding the Iraq war before taking on other issues.

Led by Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a slain soldier, the protesters chanted "De-escalate, investigate, troops home now" as Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., began outlining the Democrats' plans to ban lobbyist-funded travel and institute other ethics reforms...Emanuel finally gave up trying to be heard over the chants, and retreated to a caucus room where Democrats were meeting.

Tip to the Left: If you can't play ball, you can't win. And by "play ball" I don't mean corruption. I just mean the simple compromise that is the bread and butter of a Democatic Republic.

Adventures in missing the point: Pat Robertson

So, more than once I've ground my ax against Revs. Robertson and Falwell, because while they're honest about their beliefs they seem to be missing the point completely. For instance, why say that God was punishing the US when 9/11 happened - and why do it in front of a national audience. Why say that God was punishing Ariel Sharon when he had a stroke, and again why do it in front of a national audience? I know that they honestly believe this stuff, but what's the point of saying it in front of everybody? Anyway, Robertson has once again come out with a dyer prediction. This time there will be a mass killing in the US in 2007, he's even more specific in saying that it will be after September. Oh, and by the way, God told him so. Now I believe that God tells lots of people lots of stuff, so that's not really the issue. It's more that there's no real point in pointing it out. Biblically we are told that we know a prophet by the reliability of his or her prophecies. Robertson, has been nominally correct - I think that he exaggerates a lot. So, here's the question, what are we going to do about this killing since Robertson seems to be as accurate as a psychic saying that Nomad will meet a beautiful woman this year?

Massachusetts May Change Gay Marraige Ruling

While it wouldn't affect existing gay marriages, there is a measure in process that, if passed, would amend their constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman. It still has a way to go, but it is headed in the right direction.

Indiana Jones and the Return of Harrison Ford's Career?

It is being reported that Spielberg has officially announced Indiana Jones IV as his next directorial project. George Lucas has spilled the beans a few days back, but there was much skepticism since Indy 4 has been "coming real soon now" since at least a year after the last one while "we're waiting for a good script". It would be nice to see Indy back on the big screen, though there will be a lot of skeptics about Harrison Ford being able to do the action at his current age. Then again, with Lucas's CGI magic, it may not matter if Harrison Ford were to come in weighing 300 lbs with a beer gut the size of Ohio. They could simply fix it all in post.

Clothing Labels for Husbands Who Don't Know How to Do Laundry

I found this funny, even though it should serve as a reminder to myself and other married men to get to the laundry before our wives do (and other chores as well)



Update: the "beat our wives" comment has been changed to show what I really meant. Mod-Blog does not support the beating of wives. :)

Happy New Year

Usher in a Wonderful 2007!
Originally uploaded by Ya Ya.

Our prayers and wishes for a happy 2007 to all Mod-Blog readers, staffers, and family.

They say size doesn't matter, but...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the U.S.S. Enterprise came up against Star Destroyer? Did you sit around with friends at college debating the relative power of Babylon 5 and Deep Space 9? Have you ever been such an extreme sci fi geek that you wondered what a true armageddon with all the ships of all the science fictions shows would look like? Wonder no more!