theorientalist
TheOrientalist
theorientalist

For anyone counting, this one IS a first amendment issue, what with the sheriff and that prosecutor saying they will try to bring charges. That is the government trying to suppress free speech (as opposed to twitter removing a checkmark, which is not). Now lets see those self styled libertarians on the alt!right

I love this story, and it is cromulent. Jesus is willing to let adulterers go unpunished, but if you use your church or your religion for personal gain, you best watch your ass.

Right? Danai is gorgeous and a fantastic actress. Why isn’t she getting more work? Don’t answer, I already know. It’s just maddening.

So good. So very good. Can’t wait.

Thank you for posting these here, so I don’t have to wade through the racist fanboy flotsam that is the i09/Kokatu comments sections

I’m sick and tired of seeing the trailer because every time I do I’m like

My non-avatar cat is stoked and awaiting additional internetal details.

It is quite stunning the alternate universe these people live in

I ran across this Bertrand Russell letter today via Brain Pickings. I think it sums up the only attitude I can take with Trump Supporters anymore:

What do Republicans think will happen if felons are allowed to vote? Elect a criminal to assume the role as president? Oops, that has already happened!

I was almost crying after listening to some of those video testimonials from the people voting, some for the first time even, after having their rights restored. It was just amazingly moving. Terry McAuliffe vastly exceeded my expectations of him, even if just for the voting rights restoration alone - and for pushing

Felons served their time, paid their dues. Why should they lose the right to vote the rest of their lives, becoming some kind of subcitizens without equal rights? It’s one reason the GOP has been “tougher on crime” than ever before. The more minorities they can lock up for minor crimes, the more votes they can

Look at that! A perfect car.

Is that how he ended up in the wheelchair?

I went to this church just so I could say “hi” to Chopin’s heart. Not sure that’s the appropriate response, but it’s the one I had.

*calls lawyer*

As long as we also end corn subsidies, funding to the Middle East to stabilize oil production, and tax breaks for oil companies I’m ok with this too.