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  • U.S. gov't responsible for Afghan riots (The "Statist News", at it again)

    05/30/2005 9:35:54 PM PDT · by Dan from Michigan · 15 replies · 279+ views
    State News ^ | 5-31-05 | Adam Zebelian
    U.S. gov't responsible for Afghan riots Adam Zebelian In an almost recession-like period in political news: It's hard to find anything to spark your interest. Cable news channels insist on continuing with mundane stories such as "the runaway bride" and the Michael Jackson trial. It can leave a political junkie asking for more. But there is one newsworthy story that really hasn't had the coverage it deserves - big surprise there. If you're not a psychotic bride-to-be with an overactive thyroid that causes your eyes to bug out, why should anyone pay attention to you? Well, beyond the fluff, there...
  • 'White' scholarship ignorant of affirmatice action, racist, intolerant, totally unacceptable(PUKE)

    02/17/2004 3:10:58 PM PST · by Dan from Michigan · 61 replies · 2,324+ views
    Statist News ^ | 2-17-04
    'White' scholarship ignorant of affirmatice action, racist, intolerant, totally unacceptable Not everyone can laugh at the state of race relations in America. White, black, whatever. Some people have a problem with a serious topic like racism and stereotyping being mocked. Rightfully so, and to each his own. Racially motivated comedy has a huge share of supporters - look up "Chappelle's Show" if the rock you live under doesn't get cable yet - but it has some prerequisites for breaking into the scene. One of those criteria is that you certainly can't be racist. If you're willing to mock something while...