I miss Rappin' Jake Sisco.

you must live in one of those clean, futuristic blue states i've been hearing so much about lately… let me assure you, there are plenty of assholes selling (and buying) confederate flag garbage - even here in West Virginia, the state that, y'know, only exists because there were enough people that didn't want to go…

gather round, youngins and let me tell you a story of yon olden days.

i think you just made some of those words up, the way they do on Star Trek.

hopefully she lives in or near one of the states that has legalized marijuana and can go get herself baked as fucked.

but, but… i'm not paying anything to use The AV Club either!

i'm honest about my failings and am happy to admit that i will never grow enough to take seriously the opinion of anyone who uses the confederate flag as anything other than a doormat or emergency toilet wipe.

I watched my second favorite DieHard movie, Live Free and Die Hard because i figured i might as well try to get some enjoyment out of the potential end of America for a couple hours.

not to minimize any suffering or anguish but the exchange between you two fuckin guys-, gals- or whoevs-on-the-internet (Invisible Strings and SnarkySkunk) has filled me with more hope for our collective humanity and resilience than just about anything since i woke up Wednesday morning and learned what i went to bed…

hey, it only took about 30 years for most people to figure out what a brilliant satire STARSHIP TROOPERS was. most people at the time just thought it was jingoistic nihilism and splattercore horror.

sometimes trite is all there is. four of my closest friends have lost parents or mentors during the last six months and, much as i want to find some new and original way to say that i'm sorry for your loss and the pain you're going through, it always comes out sounding like the same trite bullshit you see on hallmark…

i actually tried to cheer up a friend the other night by pointing out all the great dystopian fiction inspired by leaders like Reagan and W (cyberpunk or stuff like the Hunger Games and the resurgence of zombie everything) as well as all the fired up musicians, with everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Green Day to The…

convincing people they should vote on the basis of a single issue, like abortion or cutting taxes or even something as vague and laughable as WINNNING! is a pretty good strategy and Republicans have been playing a long game since Reagan.

Russ Feingold got fucked by the big money put up by Johnson and cronies but he's the kind of ethical, intelligent guy who could do wonderful things with a leadership role in the DNC.

a little bit past, i'd say - i liked how the next couple issues of the next couple issues of the book actually dealt with the loss and anguish his teammates were dealing with, as well as the grief and disappointment of their headmast, Magneto, who was going through one of his periodic "good, reasonable guy" phases.

right? those ti… err, "bazooms" are only the size of cantalopes, when everyone KNOWS each breast of a super-lady should be head-sized or larger… i mean, jeez, take a life-drawing class or something!

thank you! i really appreciate the recipe. see, the stuff about removing the outer leaves is EXACTLY the kind of thing i'd never know to try without the suggestion of someone like yourself.

i made stuffed squash hat was a big hit with my in-laws last year and went over well as a main course for the vegetarians like my wife. i still prefer to make stuffing in muffin tins for individual servings with both crunchy and soft bits but my lady felt half an acorn squash full of stuffing was an ideal replacement…

if you don't mind my asking, how do you roast your brussel sprouts? do you use any sort of marinade? covered or uncovered? flat metal baking sheet or a glass baking dish? any spices or flavors? temperature/length? do you use the broiler or just the oven heat?

if the decision not to eat pasta is tied to some dietary or health concern (such as low carb or gluten-free) check out spaghetti squash = it's stupid-easy to make and tastes great, with a nutty, crisp flavor.