TF Council runoff tightens in final hours of voting

Erection Central, Farkistan (July 1, 2008) - Voter turnout has been higher than expected in a special runoff erection between Recockulous and Princess Jules for a seat on the Total Fark Council. Since the polls opened last midnight supporters of both candidates have been working to get out the vote.

Earlier today the University of Farkistan Institute for Asshattery (UFIA) released a poll conducted by it's Department of Pulling Numbers Out of One's Ass indicating newcomer Princess Jules would maintain a slight lead over the wily council veteran Recoclulous.

However a short time ago the National Association of Furrys for a Free Farkistan announced it's endorsement of Recockulous, fueling rumors that he was born and raised as a furry, only hiding his predilection when he entered public life in Farkistan. The NAFFF's Furrin Minister seen at the left, (who would not give his name, saying only "I'm not Nuke, dammit!") said it was time for Recoculous to come out of the cedar chest and admit his furry desires.

Polls at Erection Central remain open until midnight (USA Central Daylight Time - which reminds me, how can it be 'Daylight' time at midnight? Just askin.)

I for one welcome our Robot Overlords!

Politicians and pundits are quick to rail against the migration of American jobs to other countries where labor is less expensive. But what about the jobs now being done by workers who demand no paid time off, no sick leave, no pension benefits, and no overtime?
Watch out Sarah Conner, the robots are here! Are we doomed? Drew Carey opines over at Reason.TV. (h/t to Allison Kasic at IWF's Inkwell)




Photo © 2005 Robert Armstrong and blatantly used without permission

Robots of the world, unite!

Two video clips here for your viewing pleasure.
Use comments to tell me which one you find creepier...
First one:



Second one:

DO NOT CALL E-V-E-R!

Great news for those of us who do not enjoy calls from telemarkerters!

"The Federal Communications Commission has amended its rules to

require telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely.

The previous rules provided that registrations would expire after five years."

If you change your number you will have to reenroll, but otherwise, it's one and done. Unfortunately, some other loopholes remain, for example the DNC Registry does not apply to solicitations by political groups and candidates (however did they miss that one?) or to certain charitable organizations.

R.I.P. Tim Russert

Tim Russert, NBC News Washington Bureau Chief and Moderator of NBC's Meet the Press died of a heart attack while at work today. More here. I thought Russert to be one of the best in the business.

Supremes - Some things you never get used to

Much has been written and said about the Supreme Court decision giving terror suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility the right to challenge their status in Federal Court.
One of the most well reasoned discussions comes to us from the smart, vivacious, and fashionable Emily Zanotti, who offers lines like this, "The three dissenting judges went all Ike Turner on the majority opinion. "
Click on over to the American Princess and enjoy. Then come on back.

I suspect that in coming years, much as history will eventually count George W. Bush as one of this nation's best Presidents, we will look back on this decision and recognize the delicacy with with the Court attempted to balance the various needs of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.
Can’t say I agree with the ruling, but I begin to grasp the logic. And I give kudos to Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Thomas in their strongly worded dissents.

A song for you

Kristin Mainhart (I do not believe we are related) is a talented independent artist in NYC. Her CD Stranger Things is good stuff. Here's one song from the album: