Fun with science, part II

Platypi! I think the only other animal I like more is the otter. Yeah, otters rock. Otter pops, anyone?

One Congressional showdown averted...

... is another one in the wings? The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would expand federal funding on stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research. The Senate is prepared to pass the bill and, according to Senator Arlen Spector (R-Pa), there is enough support to override a Presidential veto. President Bush, for his part, has clearly stated his disapproval of the bill and his intention to veto it.

Hmm, so, let me see if I understand this correctly. In other words... President Bush to stem cell research proponents: "Already born? Got Alzheimer's? Parkinson's? A degenerative neuromuscular disease? Too fucking bad! You're shit out of luck. Besides, I don't need your vote anymore."

Fun with science

Hey, if evolution is just a "theory," might as well question everything else under the sun, right? (Click on the images for a larger version.)





Yeah. Good times.

You've got to be kidding me

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith just opened today (or last night, rather) and already it's been seized upon by liberals and conservatives alike as Exhibit A in their respective agendas.

People, it's just a movie. Does anyone seriously believe that the man who punished movieviewers with Episodes I and II would have the artistry to craft political allegory in the guise of science fiction adventure? And don't get me started on the whole Joseph Cambell and The Hero with a Thousand Faces business, either. George Lucas practically bought out the entire sledgehammer industry to make that point.

Having said that, I've made my plans to see Episode III this Friday. Wa-hoo! What? Just because I rant about Episodes I and II doesn't mean I'm sitting out Episode III. It's become a matter of principle at this point.