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Let's start with this.
Kerry Leads Bush in Polls
then go to this.
Osama Bin Laden Might be on the Move
What do these two headlines from CNN.com have in common you might ask. Everything. Look at the second paragraph of the second article. The U.S. military recently said it was increasing efforts to find bin Laden, who has eluded the United States for years. Gee, why are they stepping things up now. They could have stepped up efforts last year, or two years ago, but they didn't they waited until an election year, surprise, surprise and they waited until Bush's numbers were slipping, surprise, surprise. I hate the way that terrorism is a political issue. If you are going to preach eternal vigilance Bush, practice what you preach. Hypocritical Bullshit.

A day of introspective monologue.

To honor the life of the late, great Spalding Grey, I would like to declare Friday introspective yet possibly humorous monologue day. If people could pass this on, that would be great. Participation is of course voluntary, but recommended.

names

one of the interesting things about american culture is that names are so unknowable. I mean, I know what Benjamin means, but most people don't. In ancient times and to some degree in more homogenous cultures, names are more commonly direct from language. In ancient Judea, the name Michael meant who is like god, and if you wanted to say "who is like god" you would say michael. Pierre means pretty basically stone. But in america we all use foreign or invented names, not being able to communicate the information that the name has because of our heterogeneous culture. It's an odd thing.

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My cousin Shawn died today. It's her birthday.

I am the second eldest(after Shawn) and best educated out of my generation and generally am seen as the most eloquent. This is nice sometimes, but right now, it's tough. Because right now I need to start writing a eulogy. I need to say things that make sense of everything. And how can I?
Shawn was born with down's syndrome. She has been developmentally disabled all her life and has never been the fastest mind in the family. But she is easily one of the most loving people that I've ever met. She loves unconditionally, and freely. She loves toilet humor, especially fart jokes, and was bossy and always interrogated me about whether or not I had a girlfriend and whether or not we'd kissed. She could be annoying at times but she had a purity of self that is enviable in anyone. But she has a weak heart. And is probably leaving this world.
I couldn't pray for her not to. I couldn't do anything to prevent it. Because I don't believe in doing those things. If it is her time, then it is her time. I just don't know how to make it make sense.
Death always turns me to Sandman.

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I just wish I could say something to make sense of everything. Nobody should ever die on their birthday.

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Season Three - A lot of people say that you're the
best, and who could really argue - you're
pretty, witty, and you've got one of Buffy's
best adversaries: the Mayor. Pound for pound,
you're why so many people love Buffy.


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Y'know, I'm crying for me. I'm not crying for her. I've never been more confidant that someone is in a better place. But I and all those who knew and loved her will miss her greatly and thus I cry.