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Jan. 29th, 2003
rare political entry
Jan. 29th, 2003 03:06 pmI guess one could say I have mixed feelings about the war on Iraq. On the one hand, I'm something of a pacifist. I kind of like violence as long as it doesn't result in literal death, or me getting hurt at all. (Whoever said "violence doesn't solve anything" didn't hit hard enough.) So anyway as long as we're honest about this Iraq business having to do with us not liking Saddam, and we try not so hard to kill Iraqis, that's nice. I'd be far more in favor of a sniper getting him than an all out invasion, but what can you do.
On the other hand, there's other things a little more pressing maybe. I try not to follow politics, but I hear that North Korea is kind of Evil or something. Saddam has kind of been on a leash for a while, and I guess I think he'll stay put a little while longer. I'm not going to pretend to even know the name of the North Korean leader, but that whole nuclear arsenal thing is a little scary. But hell, if they do have nukes, what can we do really to stop them? If you look at it that way, it makes more sense to go after a country that probably can't hurt us as badly. Or a leader (*cough*osama*cough*) that we kind of know where to find.
I personally don't think that reasons behind an act - or rather, intentions - matter so much as the act itself. I do think it's a good thing to get Saddam out of power, regardless of whether or not it's because the Bushes have a grudge against him or not. I sure don't like the attitude of the government being so bloodthirsty, but then I don't like the attitudes of the NRA or PETA either.
On the other hand, there's other things a little more pressing maybe. I try not to follow politics, but I hear that North Korea is kind of Evil or something. Saddam has kind of been on a leash for a while, and I guess I think he'll stay put a little while longer. I'm not going to pretend to even know the name of the North Korean leader, but that whole nuclear arsenal thing is a little scary. But hell, if they do have nukes, what can we do really to stop them? If you look at it that way, it makes more sense to go after a country that probably can't hurt us as badly. Or a leader (*cough*osama*cough*) that we kind of know where to find.
I personally don't think that reasons behind an act - or rather, intentions - matter so much as the act itself. I do think it's a good thing to get Saddam out of power, regardless of whether or not it's because the Bushes have a grudge against him or not. I sure don't like the attitude of the government being so bloodthirsty, but then I don't like the attitudes of the NRA or PETA either.
I guess I can't fault Steve for accepting a real date on Friday even after he said he'd go to Meg's gathering with me. Besides it gives him a chance to pimp me out to his friends who haven't already dated me. And me a chance to beg on LiveJournal for an escort. So anyone around Seattle not doing anything Friday night, this is your chance. Or your friend's chance. The evening only begins at the Capitol Club, but of course all roads lead to the Contour. Skankosity at its finest, and probably hot-tubbing afterwards. Men and women are welcome to apply.
pop culture quiz part one
Jan. 29th, 2003 05:23 pmIt has come to my attention that I have somewhat eccentric tastes in TV, movies, music, etc. Actually my problem is I encessantly quote media that no one seems to have heard of. Hence the following poll, the first in a series.
Please pick the answer that you identify with most strongly.
[Poll #97020]
Please pick the answer that you identify with most strongly.
[Poll #97020]