Category Archives: flamebait

Queue the Conspiracy Theorists!

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Josh Peters

According to a University of Rochester report, plastic chemicals “feminize boys.” If I ask how long before a rumor of a global conspiracy against Western boys is mentioned, does that count as a mention? Seriously though, if I could at … Continue reading →

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Inflation according to Duck Tales

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Josh Peters

Here’s a video about inflation, ripped from the pages of Duck Tales (a show I used to love as a kid): Please note, as a child this lesson did not sink in I’m sure there’s a good reason for trying … Continue reading →

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Moving On To More Important Matters

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Josh Peters

Last night I had a “conversation” with some of my in-laws about politics. Bad idea considering I am suffering from a sinus infection and generally feel miserable but I have to share a tidbit. An unnamed cousin of mine (who’s … Continue reading →

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Safe Sex != Abortion!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Josh Peters

According to a post on the US Speaker’s site, the Bush administration wants to classify contraception as abortion. Technically, they want to expand the definition of abortion to include contraception. How post-modern is that? Seriously, how post-modern have we become? … Continue reading →

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Bin Laden’s Oil Price

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Josh Peters

According to an October 14, 2001 story in the New York Times Osama bin Laden once said he wanted the price of oil to be $144.00. Today’s oil price is $144.39 according to Bloomberg’s Energy Prices page.

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White House To Telecomms: Talking to Congress Is Illegal!

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Josh Peters

According to Bloomberg the telephone companies are resisting Congress’ calling to talk about what the NSA asked of them. How have we gotten so far away from the checks-and-balances upon which our nation was founded? The executive branch has the … Continue reading →

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Immigration

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Josh Peters

This past weekend there was a religious discussion that I tried to duck out on as best I could. No, it didn’t concern Jesus or any religion of that sort; I’m talking about politics here My wife’s grandpa was talking … Continue reading →

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Lagging behind the Quaker state

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Josh Peters

Even Indiana is better than us! It’s a good thing Illinois doesn’t believe in natural selection… Seriously, I’m not a fan of teaching evolution as scientific law (only mathematics can do that) but it is the most explanatory scientific theory … Continue reading →

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I thought it wasn’t a choice?

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Josh Peters

Gay activists apparent want to punish a bad-mouthing actor by making his character gay. Now, I understand the desire of the gay community wanting more role models in media, but isn’t this request somewhat hypocritical? Since homosexuality isn’t supposed to … Continue reading →

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Andy Griffith versus The US PATRIOT Act

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Josh Peters
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