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Top Ten Conservative Idiots, Number 121

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 11, 2003
Post category:Politics

From Democratic Underground. They’ve got the link to the Flightsuit George doll, too, and here’s what they have to say,

We can’t wait for Blue Box’s next authentic and historically accurate figure, Elite Force Aviator: George W. Bush – Draft Dodger and AWOL Coke Snorter 12″ Action Figure, complete with a 1:6 scale letter from George H.W. Bush to the commander of the Texas Air National Guard, fully detailed civilian clothing (including sun visor), and an authentic empty urine sample bottle.

George Bush “Action Figure”?

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 11, 2003
Post category:Politics

Oh, My God, Kill Me Now. Check out the latest G.I. Joe type toy… Flight Suit George W. Bush. Aaaaaaaauuuuuuuuugggggghhhhhhh, my brain hurts. On the other hand… Hmmmm. I wonder what my Ken Dolls and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Joe would make of flight suit George. I wonder if you can take the flight suit off. I wonder if he’s anatomically correct. Even better, I wonder what George would do if he met Billy. These are the reasons I have a digital camera. Hmmmm.

Bush Action Figure

Police State

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 11, 2003
Post category:Politics

According to the New York Times: A federal judge in Manhattan criticized police officials yesterday for the way demonstrators against the war in Iraq were interrogated earlier this year, and he made clear that civil liberties lawyers could seek to hold the city in contempt of court in the future if the police violate people’s rights.

Funniest T-Shirts of 2003

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 7, 2003
Post category:Art

According to Washington Post readers, these are the funniest t-shirts they’ve seen worn in public this year. Part One, and Part Two.
“Buckle Up. It Makes It Harder for the Aliens to Snatch You From Your Car”
“Welcome to Tennessee — Set Your Watch Back 20 Years”
“Heck Is Where People Go Who Don’t Believe in Gosh”
“Protons Have Mass! And I Didn’t Even Know They Were Catholic”
“The Secret to Life: Breathe In. Breathe Out. Repeat”
“I Killed a Six-Pack Just to See It Die”

NY Apartment, 160 square feet, sells for $135,000

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 6, 2003
Post category:Indianapolis

An interesting article on Manhattan closets… ahem… I mean co-ops, that are selling for outrageous prices in New York. The reason? “But the building is the epitome of location, location location.” What the hell could be around there that’s so damned compelling? Please.
Just a side note: I paid $74,000 for my 2,300 square foot, four bedroom, Queen Anne style Victorian home in one of the nicest historic neighborhoods in Indianapolis. My house is 14 times the size of this guy’s apartment, and I’m paying half of what he’s paying. Needless to say, I think New Yorkers are nuts.

More on The Murdered Indianapolis Trans Teen

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 6, 2003
Post category:GLBT Issues Indianapolis Media

From the Indy Star:

An initial hearing in the case of the teen’s murder was held for an Indianapolis man who has been arrested for the murder of Gregory Johnson and his friend Brandie Coleman. According to the hearing, the gun belonging to Paul Anthony Moore, 20, was matched to the bullets that killed the two teens.

See my previous post on Nireah Johnson.

It appears that Nireah Johnson is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in section 73, lot 509 under the name “GREGORY M. JOHNSON”

Brandie Coleman’s Obituary:

Brandie Michelle Coleman, 18, Indianapolis, died July 23, 2003. She was born March 29, 1985. She was a considerate, kindhearted, and very happy person. She was also a good singer. Brandie was a new mother. She formerly attended Northwest High School and was attending Goodwill Industries where she was working on her GED. Brandie was a member of the Church of the Living God Temple #2. Brandie was preceded in death by her father, Walter “Duke” Coleman; and grandmother, Alice Coleman. Brandie will be greatly missed by her 2 month old daughter, Brakayla; mother, Mary Ann Coleman; grandparents, George (Barbara) Coleman and Carl & Ruth Wildman; sisters Robyn Foisy and Jennifer Coleman; brother, Jason Coleman; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tue., July 29 at Stuart Mortuary immediately followed by Interment: New Crown Cemetery. Brandie’s death was tragic loss and during this difficult time we are leaning to The Lord Jesus for the strength that we know only he can give.

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on July 29, 2003

Fall TV Schedule, Revised

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 6, 2003
Post category:Television

I reworked my fall tv schedule to highlight new shows as well as show I’m planning on watching. I also linked all the new shows to their websites and linked all the shows I’m planning on watching as well. Next, I’m going to put a tiny pink triangle next to shows that have gay or lesbian characters. Just for fun!
UPDATE: I counted it all up, and it comes out to 30 1/2 hours of TV per week, give or take. Scary. I’m going to have to streamline.

Top Ten Conservative Idiots, Number 120

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 5, 2003
Post category:Politics

Oops, forgot to link to this yesterday, on my designated “say shitty things about the retard in the oval office” day. So here it is, the list. Last week, little Georgie held his very own press conference with out any extra help from the grownups. They don’t let him do that very often (only 9 times so far, compared to Clinton’s 22 at this stage, and Bush senior’s 80+) because he tends to say really stupid shit when he’s not reading from a script that someone else wrote. And true to form, he did so at this press conference, too, blaming the crummy economy on the media for putting “The March to War” on their graphics back in the spring. Of course it has nothing to do with his dumbass tax cuts or the 70 billion+ that we’re spending on a unnecessary and illegal war.

Samuel Pepys’ Weblog (Diary)

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 5, 2003
Post category:Brain Food

Samuel Pepys was an English gentleman who lived in the mid 1600’s, whose well-known and beloved diary serves as an excellent history of his era. Pepys was a practical man of business but also had a wide-ranging appetite for knowledge. His classical and mathematical education was the basis from which he explored the arts and sciences and he was an accomplished musician. This site presents his diary in weblog form, with annotations and links to reference information that helps bring the gentleman and his age to life.

The Appendix: a Colorful Guide

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 5, 2003
Post category:Health

Appendix Diagram The appendix (A) is a small worm-like pouch attached to the large bowel (B) right after the small intestine (C). The function of the appendix is uncertain and there seems to be no long-term problems in living without it.

Which is a darn good thing, because I’m going to be living without mine after Thursday, August 14. Unless they accidentally kill me on the operating table, or something, in which case, you’ll have to fight amongst yourselves for my stuff, because I have no will and testament. Heh. I guess that’s not very funny, is it?