Late-Night CND

This is a piece I’ve been working on for a little while. Inspired by late-night discussions on ChaosNeverDied.com. Thanks /b/
WARNING: This contains thought. Also contains large images. Slow internets have been warned.

Recent US Senate seat contention and Franken

Johnny Brainwash of dysnomia has an excellent rundown of the current couple of contentions among the US Senate seating “arrangement”.
I’ve been watching the recount, if not as closely as I’d like, and it’s been odd how Franken manages to scrape together a few more votes every step of the way.  Not to say that the [...]

Of A Disappearing Nature

It seems that on the East Coast, some trees are not bearing any acorns. Naturalists are baffled with the “zero production” occurring in oaks in varying regions. The complete lack of acorns, typicallly used by squirrels as a food source, is causing the scientists in the area to scratch their heads.
The absence of acorns could [...]

Your vote counts fnord

Finally, the parade of tiny flags, lawn signs and bumper stickers reaches its last stop today. Happy citizens march to the polls in a ritual performed religiously every four years. We all pull out our ID cards, sign our sheets, and go make communion with our federal government. This is the piece we get to [...]

Day of Discord 2008 – Portland Edition

This coming Saturday (the 23rd of August) is the International Day of Discord for Discordians, Subgenii, tricksters, losers, and all of their ilk. Lucky Portlanders have the chance of meeting up with some other whack-jobs for good times and BBQ!
It’s going to be a potluck BBQ in the park. Bring some tasty snacks, fun accessories, [...]