Today I'm just been reading a bunch of articles on the internet. I do this a lot actually but I thought I would share what I've been reading. There's a lot of different things I'm interested in and I certainly love learning. So let's begin with what I will call a "Learning Adventure."
To start off on a spicy note, a discussion on how to limit the use of the word "nigger."
I also made the horrible mistake of reading some of the comments, don't bother. It's all just mindless arguing often. Some think the word should be banned, or illegal. Others believe we should use it all the time so it will lost it's power. They mention the constant use of the word in rap or other black artists - comedians, actors, etc - and the history of it's use.
I also looked at these comics on illegal drugs. One arguing if we should make them legal due to the high cost of keeping someone in prison. The other comic illustrates all the deaths that can occur in the process selling drugs. Interestingly, the second comic mentions deaths that could all have been circumvented if drugs were legalized.
On the ride to work today with my brother, we listened to StarTalk, a podcast show with Neil Degrasse Tyson. I only listened for about 10 minutes on my ride to work, and it is a 45 minute show, so I don't know what the whole thing is about. They talk about viruses and how many of the lethal sicknesses people get come from animals like bats that are forced out of their natural habitat and enter Humanland. Another problem is the illegal owning and smuggling of exotic animals. These animals aren't usually seen by a health inspector and can go to places carrying viruses that they are immune to, yet carry. Basically what I learned here is that I can't have a red panda and the world sucks because of it.
A more lighthearted article talked about the attraction between Republicans and Liberals. Republicans don't want to date Liberals and vice versa. Usually people that really believe in the values of each party , especially the social issues, have these values spill over into other aspects of their lives. So, they don't want to date, or if they do - it wont last long. In case you are wondering (if it's not obvious), I am a liberal. (Sorry Republicans)
Here is a quickie about Paula Deen, the courts dropped the case on the racist part of the case but sexual harassment still stands. I think it's because the person suing them was white, so there is no proof as to where the discrimination was directed. But Paula Deen still confessed to being a fat, buttery idiot that joked about having a plantation themed party. I mean come on, I don't even have that much bad taste.
This is a review of a book "The Infatuations" by Spanish writer Javier Marias. Review says its awesome, I am interested in reading it.
I then found myself on Wikipedia looking at Palme d'Or, which is the highest award a filmmaker can get at Cannes. This reminded me I've been meaning to watch The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, "Paris, Texas" Barton Fink, The Pianist, and Amour. I would probably like many of the other movies on the list but these are ones I've been meaning to watch for a while.
Now I'm on Kickstarter, I've never been on the website before but I'm going to lose all my money. x.x
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