did you read the graphic novel?

how could you hate the plot, the psychotic rightwinger won through even in death

we put a jihad on them

if you don't agree you better kill us

or we'll put a jihad on you

"Rare footage of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as a small child"

http://i.imgur.com/XaiUx.gif

Without reference to any immutable human law that was a priori absolutely correct, without regard to cultural choice?  No, they can't.

I dunno that nobody treats laws as sacred...I'd buy it if arguments with atheists go like this

Atheist:  That is extremist nonsense condemned by all civilized peoples!
Me:  So what?
Atheist:  Hmmm....oh yeah.

A team from West Middlesex University Hospital said violent crime is on the increase - and kitchen knives are used in as many as half of all stabbings.

They argued many assaults are committed impulsively, prompted by alcohol and drugs, and a kitchen knife often makes an all too available weapon.

The research is published in the British Medical Journal.

The researchers said there was no reason for long pointed knives to be publicly available at all.

They consulted 10 top chefs from around the UK, and found such knives have little practical value in the kitchen.

None of the chefs felt such knives were essential, since the point of a short blade was just as useful when a sharp end was needed.

The researchers said a short pointed knife may cause a substantial superficial wound if used in an assault - but is unlikely to penetrate to inner organs.

Kitchen knives can inflict appalling wounds
In contrast, a pointed long blade pierces the body like "cutting into a ripe melon".

The use of knives is particularly worrying amongst adolescents, say the researchers, reporting that 24% of 16-year-olds have been shown to carry weapons, primarily knives.

The study found links between easy access to domestic knives and violent assault are long established.

French laws in the 17th century decreed that the tips of table and street knives be ground smooth.

A century later, forks and blunt-ended table knives were introduced in the UK in an effort to reduce injuries during arguments in public eating houses.

The researchers say legislation to ban the sale of long pointed knives would be a key step in the fight against violent crime.

"The Home Office is looking for ways to reduce knife crime.

"We suggest that banning the sale of long pointed knives is a sensible and practical measure that would have this effect."

Government response

Home Office spokesperson said there were already extensive restrictions in place to control the sale and possession of knives.

"The law already prohibits the possession of offensive weapons in a public place, and the possession of knives in public without good reason or lawful authority, with the exception of a folding pocket knife with a blade not exceeding three inches.

"Offensive weapons are defined as any weapon designed or adapted to cause injury, or intended by the person possessing them to do so.

"An individual has to demonstrate that he had good reason to possess a knife, for example for fishing, other sporting purposes or as part of his profession (e.g. a chef) in a public place.

"The manufacture, sale and importation of 17 bladed, pointed and other offensive weapons have been banned, in addition to flick knives and gravity knives."

A spokesperson for the Association of Chief Police Officers said: "ACPO supports any move to reduce the number of knife related incidents, however, it is important to consider the practicalities of enforcing such changes."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4581871.stm

I had to dig because I thought this was parody

https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp

taxes on "the rich" go up, which is everybody.  People earning $20k - $40k will owe $1200 a year more, which means $100 a month additional withholding.
unemployment is cut off at 26 weeks.
death taxes back to 55% for estates totaling $1 million. That's most ranches.

GLOBAL RECESSION

which was happenening anyhow.

It was at about this time of year, and the roads were icy. My bike slipped from under me and I rolled on to the pavement. I thought at first I was unharmed, but when I pulled myself up I found my left foot could not support my weight. I phoned a taxi. The accident and emergency department was almost deserted. It was evening, but not late enough for the broken drunks or the seasonal fight victims

I have been assuming we're all on the same side