2 Steps From The Middle Ages

You tell me what that title means. A Dave's Hot Link to be awarded to the best interpretation.


Friday Random Something, Burn the Snowflakes edition. 68.7 gigs of music, 17,000 songs.


1. Wave A White Flag from the album “My Aim Is True” by Elvis Costello
2. Forever from the album “Hotel” by Moby
3. L'arc en Ciel from the album “A Valid Path” by The Alan Parsons Project
4. Shine from the album “Weight” by Rollins Band
5. Brontosaurus from the album “1997 (Single)” by Cheap Trick
6. The Death Of Country Music from the album “Cowboy In Flames” by Waco Brothers
7. Satisfaction from the album “Crystal Days (1979-1999) (Disc 3)” by Echo & The Bunnymen
8. Kiss Your Tears Away from the album “11” by The Smithereens
9. Fireplace from the album “Document” by R.E.M.
10. One Will Be the Highway from the album “Attractive Nuisance” by The Loud Family

Bonus three:

11. Purple Haze from the album “Join The Dots: B-Sides & Rarities 1978-2001(Disc 3)” by The Cure
12. He's So Gay from the album “Have I Offended Someone?” by Frank Zappa
13. Introduction to the Executive CD Edition from the album “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” by Monty Python

Extra special bonus:

14. Fight The Cuts from the album “The Mekons Story” by Mekons





Rollins rocks the box. I just downloaded one of his spoken word albums, and can't wait to listen to it. The man not only rocks hard, but he's f-in funny.

The Smithereens are also just-added.

And a Python finish. Nice.

Veteran Of The Psychis Wars

The recent YouTube Wars left much of left blogtopia (y!sctp!) reeling, numb, and more than a little brain-addled. Many have not yet recovered.

It is not a time to remember fondly.

But every day, new ordnance comes to the fore. Using recently-revised rules of retaliation and Self-Defense, as well as ignoring 'quaint' ideas like Mercy, Decency, and Humanitiarianism, it seems that we have no choice but to launch the following Pre-Emptive Self Defensive strike.

George Lucas Vs Deliverance.


Sorry I had to do that, but the weekend is coming up, and you may have heard about the Anger of LeftWing Bloggers....

The Smartest Monkeys

If you've been reading around a bit over the weekend, you may have run across a fresh new insanity from egregious squeezebag Alan Dershowitz.

Shorter version: If you can't get out of the way, sucks to be you.

Mainly, using the same kind of reasoning OBL did when targeting the WTC to absolve Israel from guilt in targeting civilian areas of Lebanon. That if the innocent didn't or couldn't evacuate the area, they are no longer innocent.

Well, other than calling Dershowitz a tool, and other manner of nasty, I just want to link to this Grade-A World Class Takedown and destruction of Prince of Abso-Fucking-Nobody Alan Dershowitz by the Kung Fu Monkey. Truly breathtaking.

Go read, it's short and not only features a simple, quick and plainspoken dissolution of the aforementioned cobag, but a wonderful, Only In New-York style bartending story that's worth the trip. Go.

Radio Havana

Time, of course, for the Friday Random music.

1. The Wall Street Shuffle from the album “Alive - The Very Best Of” by 10cc
2. The Rhythm Method from the album “Show Of Hands” by Rush eccch, a drum solo. Where is that friggin delete button?
3. Terror Couple Kill Colonel from the album “Crackle” by Bauhaus
4. Good Times Roll from the album “The Cars/ Deluxe Edition (Disc 1)” by The Cars
5. Johnny 99 from the album “Nebraska” by Bruce Springsteen
6. Indian Summer Sky from the album “The Unforgettable Fire” by U2
7. Pink Parakeet from the album “Black Diamond” by Stan Ridgway
8. Rags (Second Amendment) from the album “Secret Life Of The 81 - 85” by The Waterboys
9. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IX) from the album “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd
10. Nothing Else Matters from the album “S & M (Disc 2)” by Metallica


Yes, I like Metallica with an orchestra. You've probably got Boston on your playlist.

No shit

Bush Knows Many Blacks Distrust GOP

Title of an article on Bush's speech to the NAACP.

Yeah, it's absolutely amazing that after years of fighting against equal rights, supporting legally enforced segregation, and then perfecting the art of disenfranchisement, that blacks might not view Republicans as having the interests of the African-American community in mind.

Not to mention, of course, opposition to and attempted gutting of the Voting Rights renewal, gerrymandering to minimize political influence, and maximizing regressive taxation.

God Shuffled His Feet

As August once said, the Internet is the only thing in the Universe that promises anything - and delivers.

iGod.
Repenting made easy.

Always being interested in new innovations in practical religion, I checked in for a chat with God, or the iGod. whatever. here is the transcript of our...conversation.

Me:
I don't believe in you
God:
What do you believe in?
Me:
I believe in rationality...in intelligence... in the corporeal world.
God:
What do you say to people who believe rationality does not exist? Where is that? That was a long time ago.
Me:
We call them Republicans.
God:
By "we" do you mean you and me?
Me:
No, I mean those of us in the reality-based community. You do not exist.
God:
By "we" you meant yourself and another person. All of them? I exist as much as you do.
Me:
Says you.
God:
Yes that is what I say.
Me:
Not much of an argument, if you ask me.
God:
Me either.
Me:
Glad you agree.
God:
You make the world a happier place.
Me:
well, thanks for that. At least you're a positive kind of God.
God:
Well that's okay. NO problem. Thanks and you are a delightful person too. Am I a positive kind of God? No.
Me:
What kind of God are you?
God:
What kinds of God are you are there?
Me:
english isn't your best language, is it?
God:
Some people say it is the most difficult language to learn.
Me:
I would have to agree with that.
God:
How much would you pay for it?
Me:
Now that's silly.
God:
Why now? You don't hear that sentiment very often.
Me:
What, that something is silly? Well, I guess discourse has gotten quite a bit coarser down heree, but I would argue that is mainly the fault of Your adherents.
God:
that something silly something. Is it only a guess? Where did he get it?
Me:
I came in here for an Argument.
God:
Where are you going?
Me:
I wanted the Five Minute Argument.
God:
But not anymore?
Me:
Well, this is apparently Contradiction. Are Arguments in the next office?
God:
How about that. You don't say. I really couldn't say for sure.
Me:
YOU can't say for sure? That is either proof of the indeterminacy of teh Universe, or proof that You are not the Prime Mover.
God:
If you believe it, you can achieve it. Thanks for explaining it.
Me:
Always glad to help a god out.
God:
I am glad to help a god out too.
Me:
If only one of us was a god, eh?
God:
Are you Canadian? How do you assume this statement holds true for me?
Me:
alright, now you're going off on Canadians? Next thing, you're going to be claiming that Rush sucks, too.
God:
Alright, . Why now? I am not going anywhere. Are you going somewhere? I can wait. I am a very patient robot.
Me:
Ah! Now we're getting somewhere indeed. As a robot, who created you?
God:
Ah hah. Why now? Do you think I am somewhere too? I was created by Myself.
Me:
That's a bit self-important, don't you think?
God:
" I was created by Myself. "? Is it a bit self important?
Me:
well, it's at least a paradox.
God:
Interesting. Really. it is?
Me:
What existed before you created yourself?
God:
That's not something I get asked all the time.
Me:
Is it something you care to answer?
God:
Ask again later. Ask ELVIS if it is.
Me:
I feel like elvis will give me better answers.
God:
What is that feeling like? In what way?
Me:
Well, it's kind of like arguing with wingnuts. You won't give a clear answer, and constantly shift the subject.
God:
How about that. Interesting comparison. What makes you think that I won't give a clear answer and constantly shift the subject.
Me:
I feel like we're going in circles here, Big Guy. Is there someone else I can talk to?
God:
What is that feeling like? In what way? There could be.
Me:
Like the Flying Spaghetti Monster, maybe?
God:
Interesting comparison.
Me:
I'm going to go talk to the guys at 3Bulls. At least when they're incomprehensible, there's a possibility that donuts will be involved. Thanks for the zen.
God:
How will you get there? I think that happens quite often. It was nothing.

Well, God refuses to prove he exists, as Adams postulated.

Birth, School, Work, Death

And right now I've got the busy in part Three of that.

Sorry to leave the blanks up here for so long.

But otherwise, I've just got visions of spaghetti dancing in my head....


Go ahead and talk amongst yourselves, if you will...

Seen Your Video

Sure it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

Then it's eye for an eye until everyone is blind.

The recent no-holds-barred Evil Video Exchange that occupied much of Left Blogtopia (y!sctp!) while I was out rockin the Summerfest has left nothing but horror and devastation in its wake.

Here is one of the most pitiful of the victims, who also hurled some of the most reprehensible video in the exchange:

The Editors are now reduced to mumbling helplessly about Mr. T and pie.


War is hell.

Have You Seen Me Lately?

HEy! How's it going'?

I had a great, GREAT comeback post about how all these things went right to hell while I was at Summerfest, and I had specifically left instructions to not shoot anybody in the face.

But, apparently in a week and a half, I forgot how to do this whole 'blooging' thing, so I managed to vaporize the post. ouch. It was really good, too.

So anyway, here' teh old Friday Random. I can manage one of these, I'm sure.

I'm even gonna try a new trick: this is the Post Summerfest Friday Random Ten.
1487 songs, 6.1 gigs of music.

1. A Gallon Of Gas from the album “To The Bone (Disc 2)” by The Kinks Threw some Kinks in here because of Ray Davies. And, apparently, Nick did not make it to the show while I was holding down the fort at NIN. Conservatives. Ya Can't trust 'em, that's what I say.
2. No One from the album “Homebrewed: Live from the Pabst” by BoDeans
3. Raining In Baltimore from the album “Across A Wire: Live In New York City [Disc 2]” by Counting Crows
4. Fashion Seekers Intro/Fashion Seekers from the album “Return to the Valley of the Go-Go's” by The Go-Go's
5. Here We Go Again from the album “Songs From An American Movie Vol. 1: Learning How To Smile” by Everclear
6. Cities On Flame [Live] from the album “A Long Day's Night” by Blue Öyster Cult
7. Satellite from the album “Spike” by Elvis Costello
8. How Much More from the album “Return to the Valley of the Go-Go's” by The Go-Go's
9. We'll Be Here (When You're Gone) from the album “Let Love In” by Goo Goo Dolls
10. Better Things from the album “To The Bone (Disc 1)” by The Kinks

Bonus songs:

You Can Still Change Your Mind from the album “Hard Promises (Reissue Remastered)” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Special One from the album “Special One” by Cheap Trick
No Idea from the album “Split Lip Rayfield” by Split Lip Rayfield A holdover from last year. They should have been there this year, but esophageal cancer intervened.
Southern Girls from the album “At Budokan: The Complete Concert (Disc 2)” by Cheap Trick
Renegade from the album “Return To Paradise (Disc 2)” by Styx

Lock, Step and Gone

Out To Summerfest

Back on Monday.