Year: 2008
What Do Rush Limbaugh, Rosanne Barr, and I Have In Common?
Morons insult us because of our weight. There are plenty of reasons to dislike Rush Limbaugh and the things he stands for, but a surprising number of his detractors feel compelled to point out that he’s fat. It was the same with Rosanne Barr when she started her sitcom. Lots of people commented on and… Read more
Dirty DUI Secrets
First of all, thanks to Rob at the 26th St. Bar Association for taking the bait and starting a series of posts about Illinois DUI law. There’s been a lot about DUI in the blawgosphere lately, with lawyer/philosopher Mark Bennett explaining why DUI is a victimless crime—because the law does not require a victim to… Read more
Five Minutes Of Your Life That You’ll Never Get Back
Inspired by the work of Ken Lammers and Kip Esquire, I’ve decided to try some video blogging. My first effort is a combination of a technology test and an explanation of what might be coming in the future. Watching it, I can’t help but notice that I somehow manage to mumble and fast-talk the viewer… Read more
Trying to Find Out More About Illinois DUI Law
I’ve gone a month without having a drink. It’s not that I’m trying to quit or anything, I’m just not a drinker. I have nothing against booze or the people who love it, but I rarely ever get that “I’d like a drink” feeling. I probably haven’t been over the legal limit since sometime in the… Read more
Don’t Know Much About Economy…
John McCain has famously said he doesn’t know much about economics. A recent AP wire story by Glen Johnson illustrates as much: The presumed Republican nominee on Monday proposed a $300 million government prize to whoever can develop an automobile battery that far surpasses existing technology. The bounty would equate to $1 for every man, woman… Read more