Arrrghhhh! I would never say that I am much of an empath. But damn if the ignorance of strangers doesn’t damage me to no end. I think it has something to do with collective consciousness. That is, I am not entirely a singular being. There is Varg, the self. Then there is Varg the 1/…
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Tom Tancredo Dispatched To Irrelevence
Tom Tancredo to Drop Out of 2008 Presidential Race Who could forget when Tom Tancredo said… “The amount of money that has been wasted on these so-called ‘recovery’ efforts has been mind-boggling. Enough is enough.” Tancredo was of addressing claims of corruption and incompetence but instead of vowing to do something to address it, Tancredo…
Mixed Thoughts On Housing Demos
I’ve been hesitant to comment on the public housing demolitions, trying to get my brain around it, trying to get my heart around it. I’ve not been able to do either really. It’s a deep issue. But one theme is emerging above all others: Don’t depend on the government for housing. As we learned in…
Saints Alive
I thought for a moment during the Saints game today that they were going to screw it up with another fumble. I like David Patten. I do. I like all our receivers. But the announcer summed it up best when he said the receiver was carrying the ball like a loaf of bread. I damn…
Liens du Moment: 12/10
A story on business in New Orleans relocating out of state. the final paragraphs of the article state that in most cities, big business calls the shots while the city government has a more diminished role. Tulane’s Peter Ricchiuti, is quoted a saying it is odd that big business doesn’t run New Orleans like it…
Jollies at the Market
Come by and get yer loved ones some gifties at one of two market’s Varg and many talented others will be at this weekend. On Saturday, there is the R4A Fundraiser at the Green Project. Here is the info… December 8, 2007: R4A Art Auction and Oddities Bazaar!!! Please join us for the Annual R4A…
Another A-Hole
Not quite enough to be an Enemy of the State but just an A-hole in general. Why? Because not only is he ignorant, he admits his own ignorance yet does nothing to defend it… They returned home after two years playing in Oklahoma City because of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, and despite it being…
NOMOs!
Everybody head over to American Zombie and post your own personal NOMo (New Orleans Moment)… The Strangest Thing…
What Dey Sayin’
In the Freep today… “That’s a disappointing loss and probably the worst job I’ve done as head coach since we’ve been here,” said Saints coach Sean Payton. New Orleans is 5-7. Overheard leaving the Superdome yesterday… (on cell phone) We are worse than Miami and they haven’t won any games! Whoever called that play must…
Obama Smoked Weed, Romney Supports Lying To Kids
Was Obama’s answer about drug use too honest? Because for heaven’s sake we don’t want honesty in government officials. We want to keep that eggshell-thin facade of righteousness intact and not let any of the soft gooey truth to shoot out. Even though it often does with volcanic results. I don’t care if Obama smoked…