Monthly Archives: April 2009

Radical Islam behind swine flu

via Media Matters According to Michael Savage, radical Islamic terrorists probably planted the virus in Mexico so that teh illegalz could serve as human mules and bring the flu into the U.S.  (starts at around 0:57).

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A random, self-serving fantasy world post

I teach a late-afternoon class on Mondays and Wednesdays, so I wasn’t able to go stalk Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna in SoHo today.  They were doing a free talk at the Apple store or something.  It’s completely devastating, … Continue reading

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Sin Nobre

After a month of missing the showtimes by thismuch (in my defense, I live in the ‘burbs and have to go into the city half the time to see the good stuff), I finally got to see Sin Nobre today. … Continue reading

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Burger King had a Texican ad?

via Latino Contrarian This is…strange.  Although I think I’m more offended my the usual mix of asshole Youtube commenters than by the commercial itself. The ad was pulled.

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On Mexicans and Beck

I borrowed ¡Ask a Mexican! from the library a week ago and have been perusing it randomly ever since.  Though I still haven’t made up my mind whether it’s brilliant or offensive (because it does have its moments of both), … Continue reading

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Well that was convenient

I’m really not surprised the Obamas reneged on their promise to adopt a shelter dog, and instead are gettting a purebred puppy.  And as someone who’s worked and volunteered for years in animal shelters–from those as well-funded as the ASPCA … Continue reading

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Happy Easter

As a devout atheist, this is as close as I get to havin’ a Jesus weekend.  (That, and I just wanted an excuse to post this awesome song, because I saw her perform it live a few weeks ago and … Continue reading

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