BACK DOOR BOY IN A FRONT DOOR WORLD

ZOMG!!

2008-05-16T18:58:07Z

From C&L:

2008-05-16T16:19:18Z

Stop-Lossed Soldier Refuses To Redeploy To Iraq

IVAW:
Sgt. Matthis Chiroux, who served in the Army until being honorably discharged last summer after over four years of service in Afghanistan, Japan, Europe and the Phillipines, today publicly announced his intention to refuse orders to deploy to Iraq.

Sgt. Chiroux made made his announcement in the Cannon House Office Building Rotunda after members of Iraq Veterans Against the War testified before the Congressional Progressive Caucus during Winter Soldier on the Hilll. Sgt. Chiroux made the following statement to the press:
Good afternoon. My name is Sgt. Matthis Chiroux, and I served in the Army as a Photojournalist until being honorably discharged last summer after over four years of service in Afghanistan, Japan, Europe and the Philippines. As an Army journalist whose job it was to collect and filter servicemember’s stories, I heard many stomach-churning testimonies of the horrors and crimes taking place in Iraq. For fear of retaliation from the military, I failed to report these crimes, but never again will I allow fear to silence me. Never again will I fail to stand.
Sgt. Chiroux believes the occupation of Iraq is illegal and unconstitutional, you can see his video message here. IAWA has set up a legal defense fund for Matthis, but the link isn’t working at the moment. Please keep checking back to their site if you would like to donate.

DotD: Morrissey & The Smiths

2008-05-16T16:09:52Z

I had all God's Morrissey/The Smiths icons floating around in various folders that I have made at some point or other, so I'm offering them here. It's a very small zip file for each, so get them and share the links. Remember, it's about the downloads per day for my friend Renea's goal - help us out!

37 Morrissey icons | 44 Icons Of The Smiths

What is the Download Of The Day? 1 | 2

R.B.F.

2008-05-16T13:12:55Z

RAT BASTARD FRIDAY

Who's the bane of YOUR existence? Surely there's someone who pisses you off in such a huge way that it merits flogging, at least. 'Round here, we call that person a RAT BASTARD. Who is the person you most want to rip a new asshole for whatever reason? Go ahead - now's your chance to put them on blast. Start commenting, and have fun gettin' your hate on - and out. IP logging is off and anonymous commenters WERE welcome, but I've had to disable it since I've gotten six tons of bullshit spam comments lately. Sorry about that.

Go on - vent your spleen...

Also, check out/participate in the Friday Confessional and the subsequent Sunday Stoning, brought to you by the fantastic city_of_dis.

DotD: Morrissey & Siouxsie - Interlude EP

2008-05-16T04:11:17Z

Morrissey & Siouxsie - Interlude EP

01|Interlude
02|Interlude (extended)
03|Interlude (instrumental)

What is the Download Of The Day? 1 | 2

Download Of The Day

2008-05-15T21:09:00Z

New Order - BBC Radio 1 Live

01|Touched By The Hand Of God
02|Temptation
03|True Faith
04|Your Silent Face
05|Every Little Counts
06|Bizarre Love Triangle
07|Perfect Kiss
08|Age Of Consent
09|Sister Ray

What is the Download Of The Day? 1 | 2

OH NOES!! TEH POLITICAL PEOPLEZ ARE GETTIN' CRAZEH!

2008-05-15T19:02:17Z

Bush Makes Nazi Swipe At Obama

President George W. Bush used his speech to the Israeli Knesset this morning to inject himself into the 2008 presidential race with a swipe at Barack Obama's call for diplomatic engagement with Iran.

First, he equated Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with Hamas, Hezbollah and Osama bin Laden. Then: "Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along. We have heard this foolish delusion before. As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: 'Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what it is -- the false comfort of appeasement."

Obama Responds

"It is sad that President Bush would use a speech to the Knesset on the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence to launch a false political attack," Obama said in a statement. "George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists and the president's extraordinary politicization of foreign policy and the politics of fear do nothing to secure the American people or our stalwart ally Israel."

Biden Calls "Bullshit" - Literally.

“This is bullshit. This is malarkey. This is outrageous. Outrageous for the president of the United States to go to a foreign country, sit in the Knesset…and make this kind of ridiculous statement,” Biden said angrily in a brief interview just off the Senate floor.

“He’s the guy who’s weakened us. He’s the guy that’s increased the number of terrorists in the world. His policies have produced this vulnerability the United States has. His intelligence community pointed that out not me. The NIE has pointed that out and what are you talking about, is he going to fire Condi Rice? Condi Rice has talked about the need to sit down. So his first two appeasers are Rice and Gates. I hope he comes home and does something.”

He quoted Gates saying Wednesday that we “need to figure out a way to develop some leverage and then sit down and talk with them.”

Download Of The Day

2008-05-15T14:14:38Z

My dear friend lolasenvy is trying to finance a trip to the UK to see and meet her current idol/obsession David Tennant, who plays Doctor Who (also from the Friday Night Project - awesome show, that - and from playing Bartie Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkhaban. She's a bit of a Shakespeareophile and Hamlet is her favorite work by the Bard, and she will be seeing David Tennant as Hamlet in Stratford On Avon, Shakespeare's home town. PArt of what she's doing to raise funds is to offer downloads from her Megaupload account, as she gets a kickback from each download that comes from a different IP address. Today's offerings are all related to the phenomenal and influential band that hailed from Macclesfield in the late 70's, my beloved Joy Division. Please visit her blog daily and download at least one thing each day, please - it would mean a lot to us both. For my part, I'll be adding things to her account and linking to her posts as well in my daily download posts. There will be music, images, software programs, Photoshop tools, torrent files, and whatever you guys would like me to upload for you. Watch both of our blogs daily and make sure to snag at least one thing each time, even if it's the same small picture each time - delete the file once you've downloaded it, whatever you want, as long as you can help out that's all I'm asking for.

While you're at it, friend her. She's one of the closest people in the world to me, see each other often enough to be codependent, and I don't think would do too well without one another.

angry_biscuit @ 2008-05-14T22:53:00

2008-05-15T02:53:50Z

Clinton: It'd be 'terrible mistake' to pick McCain over Obama

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday reiterated her vow to stay in the Democratic presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.

"Anybody who has ever voted for me or voted for Barack has much more in common in terms of what we want to see happen in our country and in the world with the other than they do with John McCain," Clinton said on CNN's "The Situation Room."

"I'm going to work my heart out for whoever our nominee is. Obviously, I'm still hoping to be that nominee, but I'm going to do everything I can to make sure that anyone who supported me ... understands what a grave error it would be not to vote for Sen. Obama."

Clinton was responding to a question from a CNN iReporter who asked why she thought so many of her supporters would choose McCain over Obama.

Also, GOPer says party’s brand ‘in the trash can’.

From The Desk Of furrbear

2008-05-15T01:53:55Z

After receiving more than 1100 submissions, MoveOn.org has announced the winner of their "Obama in 30 Seconds" contest.

The ad was made by David Gaw and Lance Mungia, and features former Air Force staff sergeant and lifelong Republican, John Weiler.

angry_biscuit @ 2008-05-14T10:19:00

2008-05-14T14:19:54Z

Videopost 32, I Think

I Love You, P.T.

2008-05-13T00:57:18Z

The Who - Behind Blue Eyes
Hammersmith Odeon, London
12.28.79

WOOHOO!!

2008-05-12T00:34:54Z

We can haz gotz a new car!!

DAZE

2008-05-11T00:35:48Z

My back was hurting a whole lot and so I took a second Vicodin.

I am currently higher than giraffe pussy.

That is all.

angry_biscuit @ 2008-05-09T20:49:00

2008-05-10T00:49:33Z

We stayed home - my back was hurting too much and Damien had a headache sneak up on him. No worries, we're cool.

WHUT.

2008-05-10T00:44:32Z

Miss Piggy Peaches - Fuck the Pain Away

So.

2008-05-09T17:23:53Z

Tonight is my sister's anniversary party at a place in downtown next to Damien's office. I love her dearly, she's never once been judgmental or even critical of me, not once. Whenever I see her, it's always just a happy thing. I threw my back out yesterday and am in a great deal of pain, but I'm determined to be there - my last Vicodin willing.

I'm reasonably sure that my oldest brother and my father will be there as well, considering this is a family gathering. It will be the first time I've seen or heard from either of them since the big blow-up happened where my father said he was ashamed to be my father and my brother defended him - all over some stupid bullshit. It will also be the first time I've seen my other siblings who were the audience for the big blow-up on me, who saw and heard and said nothing. I'm not sure about you, but when I see an injustice happen and there are witnesses who say nothing, that speaks volumes about them and their character. By saying nothing, you say EVERYTHING. I will not be complacent.

Damien and I are going for my sister's benefit and to show love for her and her husband on their special day. I will take care to avoid people I no longer wish to engage or hold in reverence, and should they attempt conversation with me I'll be quick to give the first single word answer available and then I'm moving away from them. This night is not about me or them, and if they want to try and speak to me then they have options they can take upon themselves to contact me. No scenes, no lame attempts at saving face, I'm not having that. If you cannot do it on your own time because it means something to you, then it's an insult and I'm not going to accept that simply because it is too easy.

I'm done with making a banquet out of crumbs - I deserve better than that and I expect nothing less than what I deserve. I'm done with anyone trying to make me burn for something when it's not my bonfire to be thrown upon. I'm done with being treated unfairly by anyone who expects something of me, I don't owe them loyalty I'm not given. I'm done with anyone who wants a place in my life without earning it, because I'm tired of dispensing my love and energy on people who aren't truly invested in me.

Most of all, I have no time, patience, or use for anyone that refuses to look the love of my life in the eye when he's always by my side and not only appreciate what he's brought to my world, but show him the respect he's earned for having the testicular fortitude to do the work it took when they haven't.

It's a standard for a reason, you don't compromise your principles just because it would be a lot easier than digging in your heels. I'm just glad I have the constitution to draw the lines and say what's what to everyone equally.

Just Stab Me...

2008-05-09T16:15:32Z

Grey's Anatomy - Soldiers In Love & Heartbreak

R.B.F.

2008-05-09T09:34:37Z

RAT BASTARD FRIDAY

WHAT THE MOTHERFUCKING FUCK?

2008-05-08T20:38:54Z

From the Department of DUMBFUCKERY....

When I am Emperor, Florida will be no more. All of you who live there, get ready to evac when I come to power as it will be the first order of business once the Cabinet of Biscuity Goodness is appointed. Those who are not completely fucking stupid will be relocated and spared euthanasia. And by 'euthanasia', I mean dipped in Gravy Train and thrown to starving dingoes. What remains of Florida shall be sawed off the mainland and renamed "Isle of Beautiful Mens".

Dear Americans: YOU HAVE NOTHING TO COMPLAINT ABOUT RIGHT NOW.

2008-05-07T18:37:49Z

100,000 may have died in cyclone

The situation in cyclone-devastated Myanmar is becoming "more and more horrendous" and the death toll in the nation's delta region alone could top 100,000, said Shari Villarosa, the top U.S. diplomat in Myanmar.

I don't even have words for how this makes me feel, I don't believe there are any.

Another One

2008-05-07T12:18:21Z

Another Reason Not to Vote for McCain

The Democrats have been worried about unifying their party, so it’s odd that John McCain would pick this moment to give them another reason to band together. If elected, McCain said Tuesday, he would think of conservative Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito “as the model for my own nominees” to the Supreme Court.

[More...]

Link Roundup

2008-05-07T12:02:39Z

An Atheist Goes Undercover to Join the Flock of Mad Pastor John Hagee

In this excerpt from his new book, Matt Taibbi shares his experiences at a Hagee's boot camp for new converts.

[More...]

Was It Really What Jeremiah Wright Said, Or Was It Because He's Black?

White preachers are given leeway in politics that Jeremiah Wright wasn't.

[More...]

McCain's Preacher Pal Calls Catholic Church the 'Great Whore' -- Where's the Outrage?

If the hypocrisy whipped up over Jeremiah Wright proves anything, it's that this nation's candid conversation on race has yet to begin.

[More...]

Wright issue will haunt conservative media elite

Now that Sen. Barack Obama has denounced his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, many of his critics, especially those who call themselves conservative, are happy he has put the dashiki-wearing, American-criticizing former Marine in his place.

See, these same voices, many that are allegedly Christian, have reacted with glee by calling Wright a prophet of hate and a race baiter.

They hold themselves up to be so concerned about their fellow brother and sister, yet if you looked at their personal lives, I doubt you'd find many with African-American friends and associates (and I doubt their staffs are the most diverse in the world, but that's another story).

But be careful what you ask for.

[More...]

Report: Post-War Suicides May Exceed Combat Deaths

The number of suicides among veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may exceed the combat death toll because of inadequate mental health care, the U.S. government’s top psychiatric researcher said.

Community mental health centers, hobbled by financial limits, haven’t provided enough scientifically sound care, especially in rural areas, said Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He briefed reporters today at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in Washington.

Insel echoed a Rand Corporation study published last month that found about 20 percent of returning U.S. soldiers have post- traumatic stress disorder or depression, and only half of them receive treatment.

[More...]

Nothing's Sacred

2008-05-07T04:16:42Z

Someone is selling what they claim, in horrid grammar, is the cross that Jesus Christ died on. Jesus even autographed it. On eBay, of course. I could not make this up, y'all:

We have recently discovered the wooden cross that Jesus Christ died on. It was recovered and burried in a tomb in Jerusalem, Israel.

This wooden cross is the only proof of Jesus Christ dieing for our sins. Within this cross has Jesus Christ bloodline engraved and soaked in the wood.

Since the day we bought this from Israelites I been having dreams of Jesus Christ Returning to earth and has been blessing me with fortune and fame.

Im only selling this to once and for all prove Jesus Christ is real and did sacrifice himself for our sins.

God Bless

Starting bid is US $1,000.

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2008-05-05T01:32:24Z

BACK DOOR BOY IN A FRONT DOOR WORLD

ZOMG!!

From C&L:

DotD: Morrissey & The Smiths

R.B.F.

DotD: Morrissey & Siouxsie - Interlude EP

Download Of The Day

OH NOES!! TEH POLITICAL PEOPLEZ ARE GETTIN' CRAZEH!

Download Of The Day

angry_biscuit @ 2008-05-14T22:53:00

From The Desk Of furrbear

angry_biscuit @ 2008-05-14T10:19:00

I Love You, P.T.

WOOHOO!!

*DAZE*

angry_biscuit @ 2008-05-09T20:49:00

WHUT.

So.

Just Stab Me...

R.B.F.

WHAT THE MOTHERFUCKING FUCK?

Dear Americans: YOU HAVE NOTHING TO COMPLAINT ABOUT RIGHT NOW.

Another One

Link Roundup

Nothing's Sacred

Videopost Archive

DAZE