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Quote of the Day
“I have a kid. I can’t believe people do that on purpose.” — Name Redacted
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Favorite Quote from the Avengers, Famous Last Words Department
“You are, all of you, beneath me. I am a god you dull creature, and I will not be bullied.” – Loki What makes it good is what happens to Loki right after that. I’m also a fan of Cap’s “Hulk … Continue reading
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Phil Williams on Beer
“I don’t always drink beer, but when I do…wait, no. I do always drink beer. Never mind.” – Phil Williams the guy I went to high school with
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George R.R. Martin on Gratuitous Sex
“I have gotten letters over the years from readers who don’t like the sex, they say it’s ‘gratuitous.’ I think that word gets thrown around and what it seems to mean is ‘I didn’t like it.’ This person didn’t want … Continue reading
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How is a solar eclipse like a woman breast-feeding in a restaurant?
“A solar eclipse is like a woman breast-feeding in a restaurant. It’s free, it’s beautiful, but under no circumstances should you look at it.” – Top 10 Kent Brockman Quotes
Women Are Like WiFi, Men Are Like Bluetooth
“Women are like WiFi. They see all the available devices, but connect only to the strongest one. Whereas men are more like Bluetooth: they connect to whatever is closest.” –Martin and Monty
Emo Philips
“When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I realised, the Lord doesn’t work that way. So I just stole one and asked Him to forgive me.” – Emo Philips
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Thomas Sowell
“Much of the social history of the Western world over the past three decades has involved replacing what worked with what sounded good.” – Thomas Sowell Via Smallest Minority
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Hudson’s Law
“Debts that can’t be repaid won’t.” – Michael Hudson Speaking of which, the haircut on Greek bonds is now up to 80%.
Ludwig von Mises
“If you throw a rock into water it sinks; if you throw a stick into water it floats; if you throw a man into water he must decide whether to sink or swim.” – Ludwig von Mises Among other things, … Continue reading
Free Wood
“Free wood is money in the bank, fuel for the furnace, and landscaping all in one! It’s miraculous in its absence of liquidity. Ever seen a lawyer come and steal half your firewood? Had a politician skim 10% of the … Continue reading
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An idea I’m gonna take for a spin
“The best advice I ever received was in two parts: What you truly want isn’t necessarily what you say you want. (Know thy self.) And, think in questions. It’s even more powerful than thinking positively. If asked can you do … Continue reading
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Frank Miller
“A lesson I’ve learned in writing science fiction is that the best way to predict the course of technology is to make a wish. We humans make wishes come true. That’s why we drive horseless carriages and land on the … Continue reading
Robert Heinlein
“At least once, everyone should have to run for his life, so he will know that eggs don’t come from stores, that safety does not come from police, and that ‘news’ is not something that happens to other people.” – … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“You know, it’s funny. I have a much more diverse group of friends now that I’m one of those crazy gun toting right-wingers.” – Breda on Facebook
A saying I like more and more
“A man with one watch knows exactly what time it is. A man with two watches is never completely sure.”
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Word of the Day: Hanlon’s Razor
Wikipedia: Hanlon’s Razor is an eponymous adage that reads: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. This particular form is attributed to a Robert J. Hanlon. However, earlier utterances that convey basically the same idea are … Continue reading
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There’s a difference
Me in a recent conversation: “I’m pretty good at thinking clearly. Sometimes I’m just not very good at feeling clearly.”
Quote of the Day on Green Day’s Political Activism
“Shut up and play Dookie! Nobody gives a shit what you think about stuff!” – Ted N(not the Nuge)
The Skunk Baxter Progression
From comments here: Wasn’t it Skunk Baxter (a studio guitarist who played on many Steely Dan albums among other things) who outlined the four stages of a studio musician’s career? 1. “Who’s Skunk Baxter?” 2. “Get me Skunk Baxter!” 3. … Continue reading
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