Monthly Archives: December 2009

(The Agenda) > (NPR)

Posted on December 25, 2009 by

Hey, remember THIS? NPR came up with their own version of it and played it today during the national broadcast of Morning Edition. You can find it by scrolling down on this page and looking for the StoryCorps segment on … Continue reading →

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Wherein I Make No Progress on Health Care Reform

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

I’ve just spent the last couple of days trying to wrap my head around the health care issue.  I should say that I started with pretty strong opinions about the whole matter (single payer, eradication of the medical insurance industry, … Continue reading →

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Blegh.

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

This from Gov. Haley Barbour: “I’ve been looking for Jim Jones and where’s the Kool-Aid. This is awful, awful policy for our country — and the people know it. The public already understands this. And the longer the debate goes … Continue reading →

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The Orifices of the Nose?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

Oral Roberts is dead. I have no problem with this. Watch this, it’s a couple years old, but it’s got lines that you’ll be repeating for many days to come:

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I Haz a Awsum Idea

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

(h/t Elephant Butte from the comments on this Sadly, No piece) from KITV: PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A former South Dakota lawmaker serving a prison sentence for raping two foster daughters has sent a copyright notice to news organizations that … Continue reading →

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Chilly Gaps and Gaping Holes

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

Not everything is all serious and politicky– Now, if only I could remember what color options were available? (h/t @jesseover for the link to Gizmodo)

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A Plea for the Poor

Posted on December 14, 2009 by

This probably isn’t anything you haven’t seen before, but still– Normally, I can’t watch enough of video like that–it’s got everything, really: douchebags mispronouncing “Leninism,” cute girls farting out of their mouths, guys in Carharts playing the role of “guy … Continue reading →

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More Ways to Waste Your Time

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

That’s right, kiddos. We’ve added two new features to the Agenda: the not-even-quasi-informative “About” page, and (we’re actually excited about this) the “Contact Us” page. They’re just right over there in the other column–cain’t miss ‘em. Try it out–find out … Continue reading →

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The Dough of the System: Experimental Theatre in Two Acts

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

Characters: Fletch Zack! H.L. Mencken Polonius You, the Audience Act One The stage is empty save for two bar stools, a tambourine, a hula hoop, and an Easy-Bake Oven.  The hula hoop is resting against one of the stools; the … Continue reading →

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Arms Race II: More Arms, More Race (in two acts)

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

Two weeks later: Act One: Fletch sits alone on his couch, watching keyboard cat videos and relaxing on a cloudy Saturday afternoon. Fletch: Funny, I haven’t heard from Zack! for a while. I don’t think. Maybe he stopped watching the … Continue reading →

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