Author: Mark Draughn

  • Bill Maher v.s. Sanity

    I just found this video of Bill Maher’s commentary on Jon Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.” It’s a bizarre mix of a few good points and a lot of partisan hackery, so I thought I’d add some commentary. And, really, Bill Maher just makes me feel like ranting. With all due respect to… Read more

  • Machinima: A More Realistic xtranormal

    A few days ago, I used the tools at the xtranormal site to create one of those silly digital puppet movies. I think they would prefer to call it something like a “3D animated movie generator,” but I’m sticking with “digital puppet” until they improve the quality of the generated movies. I realize I could have put… Read more

  • And Now It Begins…

    I don’t follow politics as much as I probably should, but the Republicans advances in this election, including retaking the House of Representatives, appear to have been the result of voter dissatisfaction with the economy, jobs, and government spending. To a political simpleton like me, this implies that the Republican controlled House will therefore focus their… Read more

  • Lawyers: Help Yourself By Helping Me!

    Attention lawyers: I want to take this opportunity to tell you about an exciting new way to help out one of your favorite blogs! I’m talking about Windypundit, of course! I know we’re one of our favorite blogs because you’re here now, reading this. Even if this is the thousandth blog you’re read today, there… Read more

  • Sexual Assault In Blue

    Imagine that you’re walking along the street, or in the park, with your family, minding your own business, when a stranger comes up and wants to talk. The stranger is quite rude about it, and won’t leave you alone. Then the stranger starts touching you, on the arms, on your chest, even groping up and… Read more