Category Archives: Rants
Groundhog Day
Yet again we consult the mystical rodent known only as Punxsutawney Phil, a rodent who has apparently lived for over 100 years. He, and only he, can tell us whether winter will continue for another six weeks.
The Number Zero
The number zero is an annoying and dangerous beast. It should be abolished. Copyright Married to the Sea. Reproduced here by permission.
Ignorance And Arrogance
Today Haiti had a serious earthquake that has taken the lives of thousands of people. Some estimates go as high as 100,000 lives lost. Whatever the final toll, Haiti is in a world of hurt right now, people suffering and … Continue reading
Ecoterrorism
According to published reports, a Japanese whaling vessel collided with a speedboat owned by the environmental group Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS). The speedboat, named the Ady Gil, sustained “catastrophic” damage and may be a total loss. The head of … Continue reading
Paying Off The Taliban
Telegraph.co.uk published an article that discusses how NATO is going to pay the Taliban millions of dollars for some reason. The logic behind this move has so far eluded my feeble grasp. Call me crazy, but I thought that when … Continue reading →