Nothing we haven't seen before, of course.

And I really wish I weren't preaching to the converted here. I need more intolerant friends, just so I can have the pleasure of winning them over to the side of light and sweetness. Youse guys are too nice. *pretends to scowl*

(Of course, I'd probably drive them, and myself, batty first, but that's not the point)

Edit: It's apparently originally from here.

Man, I'm tired. I must have what Ana had. *falls asleep*

griffen is, apparently, trying to steal my link-god(dess) title.

All the links here are worth reading. Moggy's conversation on eye contact, one on the zombie-boy, one on "living under facism", one on African language and cultures dying.

Edit: It's unlocked now.

Oops.

Gah, I'm stupid. First, I bitch about only ever preaching to the converted. Then I get an interesting discussion going where people disagree with me (shock and horror, right?) and I get pissy. Sorry about that, guys.

I still think you're wrong, mind, if I disagree with you, I just am going to promise to do better at not being a snot about it in the future.

*rolls eyes dramatically*

Today, on the train, there was a sign about bipolar disorder. They had the usual list of symptoms, including my favorite one "I have ups and downs" (which means... what, exactly?) and then ended by saying...

If you or somebody you love answered yes to any of these symptoms, you could have bipolar disorder.

Go re-read it if you don't get why I laughed.

If griffen is going to just start leaving his link posts unlocked...

Consider friending him.

*sulks because her links are (mostly) not this cool*

An interesting observation on Harry Potter covers...

Here.

Personally, I think the Dursleys are just the type to force a kid to write right-handed because it's "normal" (whatever that means). Funny thing, though, even if you write with your right-hand, the basic neurology that makes you a lefty doesn't change. You're still left-handed. Just like sleeping with guys doesn't make a gay girl straight, and looking people in the eye doesn't make you non-autistic.

In fact, I'd be rather surprised at the behavioural change that could effect* a change in your neurology.

Just sayin'


*_{Yes, this is an example of the rare verb effect. Later, I'll use the rare noun affect and confuse the heck out of you. Stay tuned!}

Question.

Does anybody else think that the Hogwarts Houses are self-selected? I mean, that the Sorting Hat basically just sends kids where they want to go? (And, following this, would this mean that the character traits are primarily developed after sorting, due to exposure to people who want to have the same character traits you want to have?)

Oh, man, you guys have to watch this video.

And we were *just* talking about this in Lang & Cult too!

This video may cause...

agitation, palpitations, excessive salivation, constipation, male lactation, rust-colored urination, hallucinations, bad vibrations, mild electric shock sensations, but it's worth it!

I'm going to regret reading this....

http://operationsaveamerica.org/streets/nc/gigbts-campaign-kicks-off-with-bang.htm

( Their work, with my snide comments )

We must battle the lies that threaten to overtake the godly principles that this nation was founded upon. We need to rescue the next generation from these lies that will destroy them and the nation that approves of them. You and I can do this! Jesus will help us!

Fuck no. This nation wasn't founded on anybody's "godly principles".

Damn. Now I feel bad. I knew I shouldn't've read it.

Warning: I strongly dislike fundamentalism of all sorts. Fundie theists, Fundie atheists, Fundie whatevers, I don't like it. If I've strayed over the line to insulting Christianity instead of just being righteously pissed at fundamentalists, please tell me. I honestly didn't mean to. My theory on religion is that, like sex, if it makes you happy, I'm happy for you. But like sex, I don't want to have it shoved in my face all the time.

Edit again: Actually, I do have a number of friends who are anti-abortion*. Youse guys don't irritate me like this, though I'm not about to debate the issue with you. I value my friends. It's possible that a few of you have actually done the helpful things I suggest, or plan to. If so, I commend you. This doesn't render my argument about the majority of anti-abortion people null and void. Unfortunately.

*_{Pro-life is a ridiculously loaded term, which is why it was chosen. Pro-choice is barely better. In fact, I'd almost prefer "pro-abort" if it were even remotely accurate. IF you are anti-war, anti-death penalty, vegan fruitarian (thank you, stej!), and anti-abortion, I will agree to call you pro-life. Otherwise, suck it up and accept anti-abortion.}