Far East Cynic

Smurfy goodness

The S.O. and I went to see the Smurf’s movie today. It was actually better than I expected. It is a pretty well done movie and not just for kids. ( Its PG after all). And after over 30 years-I finally learned how Smurfette came to be the only girl

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What he said…….

Want to get rich? Play poker with Obama-you will make a fortune! This so called deal will kill any hope of a recovery. Enjoy life in a totally self created depression, teabaggers. I wish you the joy of Grover Norquist while it lasts. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman said

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What would Jesus do?

Thomas Bushlack explores a lost idea in American governance-that of  doing what is best for the common good. He argues, quite persuasively that despite their assertions to the contrary-the current Tea Party position is anything but “Christian” in its basis: What would bringing the language of the common good back

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In case you missed it.

The other day, Jon Stewart had a fascinating interview with Juan Williams. While I think Stewart was too dismissive of the corrosive effects of associating yourself with an organization that is as polarizing as Fox News- he is right on the mark about the sad state of the blogosphere these

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All our problems are solved.

With this new program. (H/T to the Daily Beast) Social Security Reform Bill Encourages Americans To Live Faster, Die Younger

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Sports note.

The Pirates are in first place-and its not the begining of the season. Go BUCS!

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Hiatus

I’m going to take a break for a while and clear my head. I’ll be not blogging for about a week or so. I am mentally tired and need a break. And to put it frankly I am too depressed right now to think straight.

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I’m sure those black T-shirts will fix it.

This is unbelievable. In a slap at the fading and officially out-of-favor tradition of racy, sarcastic and irreverent aviation call signs, a just-retired Navy fighter squadron commanding officer was censured by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus Wednesday for failing to halt and subsequently condoning the hazing of a junior officer at

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The hard numbers…

And how we got to this point. With the markets getting ready to implode it is probably worth a quick review. Fortunately the New York Times has done the math for us: Despite what antigovernment conservatives say, non-defense discretionary spending on areas like foreign aid, education and food safety was

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