Can Houston911Truth Handle the Truth? August 7, 2007
Posted by TimTheFoolMan in Blogging, Flatulence, Politics, Voting.6 comments
Although my knee-jerk reaction is to dismiss conspiracy theorists pretty quickly, I try to give them the benefit of the doubt by doing a little research into what they’re saying. Accordingly, when people started suggesting various plots behind the 9/11 destruction of the WTC, I did my homework, and came to the conclusion that they were looking for conspiracy where it simply didn’t exist.
Such is the case with the various “9/11 Truth” sites. They invariably point to flawed research, connect dots from hearsay, and use faulty logic to make a case for “the official report isn’t really what happened.” One characteristic that is particularly noteworthy of such sites: They will not tolerate critical thinking to be applied to their “facts.” (more…)
Exposed, Disposed, Deposed, Despots December 31, 2006
Posted by TimTheFoolMan in anger, death penalty, Iraq, Morality, pacifism, Politics, Race and Prejudice, Saddam Hussein, Violence, Voting, War and Peace.2 comments
Recently, Tiffany blogged about the hanging of Saddam Hussein, the culpability of the United States (and specifically, President Bush) for “war crimes.” While I am no fan of our current foreign policy (or lack thereof), and struggle greatly with the actions of my country in Iraq, I’ve been more inclined to look at the developing situation and ask “What do we do now?”
The hanging of Saddam brings new questions and new concerns, and clearly will not magically bring an end to violence in Iraq. What it does do, is bring closure to the reign of a tyrant. (more…)
You Can Telecom, But You Can’t Tell a Congressman Anything June 9, 2006
Posted by TimTheFoolMan in Humor, Politics, Technology, Voting.add a comment
Yesterday’s lopsided vote by the House of Representatives to support legislation that clearly favors large Telecom companies, demonstrates “Tim’s Maxim on Congress”:
You cannot trust elected officials to make decisions about anything more complicated than determining whether a bribe should be paid in $10 or $20 denominations.
This seems to be the only kind of decision we can trust our congress to make correctly, without considerable assistance.
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In Favor of Capitol Punishment June 8, 2006
Posted by TimTheFoolMan in Fun, Humor, Politics, Stupidity, Voting.add a comment
With all the primary elections going on around the country, there’s renewed talk about whether the Republicans will maintain their control over Congress, or if the Democrats will make inroads (or more). Regardless of your political ideology, this is an interesting question.
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A Fool and his Words are Soon Parted 