At Least Saddam Can't Use Air Conditioning Any More

Solar Power Rocks has an amazing graph comparing R&D investments in energy to the cost of war in Iraq.

Since you won't be able to see the whole thing on the screen at once, you may be left with the question "Wholy shit! But how do those things compare if you don't have to scroll?" Answer: imagine a dog house next to Sears Tower. And make sure it's a small doghouse.

Robertson Endorses Giuliani: History Repeats Itself

First time as farce:



And the second time again as farce:



For more detailed captions, see the first comment.

What's My Image?

PZ Myers infected me with this meme: google for the image that comes up first for your name. And so I did:


Wow, that really could be me. The resemblance is uncanny.

What Breed of Liberal Am I?

Utterly unelectable but delectable:

My Liberal Identity:

You are a Reality-Based Intellectualist, also known as the liberal elite. You are a proud member of what’s known as the reality-based community, where science, reason, and non-Jesus-based thought reign supreme.

Take the quiz at www.FightConservatives.com

Are Metal Detectors Just A Pain In The Ass?

In the building where I work, there is (of course) a metal detector at the entrance.

Keys don't set it off.
Coins don't set it off.
Preparation-H wipes do.