Syzl

November 3, 2008

Not that you need to hear this from me but . . .

bg5000:

Remember that episode of The Simpsons where, much to the chagrin of Krabappel and Skinner, Bart decides to run against Martin for class president? And after he runs a fantastic campaign, it looks like Bart might actually win, but then all of his “supporters” just show up to the victory party for the free cupcakes and don’t bother to vote, making Martin the winner. Remember that episode? Let’s try and keep that from happening in real life. Get out and vote for Obama tomorrow. You can get a cupcake afterwards.

man..I’ve been saying this for a couple weeks. Voter turnout is low in PDX, probably due to over-confidence. Please, PDX, get your votes in for Obama.

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October 29, 2008

hilarious (via Molly Bewigged)

never cross the streams!

October 21, 2008

The great Tot discussion

totblog:

I recently ate a whole mess of Tots assembled with inspiration at Oaks Bottom Public House in Sellwood (neighborhood of Portland). The golden nugget goodness was presented as Totchos. That’s right: nachos + tater tots = Totchos. Ingredients? Like you have to ask:

Tater tots, seasoned

Cheese, cheddar/colby/jack

Olives, black ones from a can

Red onion

Salsa

Sour cream

I’m usually a mustard (sometimes ketchup) Tot guy but I have to say the Totchos were a welcomed addition to Portland’s growing Tot option.

this sounds awesome.

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October 2, 2008

My Misguided Youth

Syzlak: it's how people talked to each other when you were a kid (like 1st grade) and you were still learning…before the weight of the world began crushing your spirit

Nate: you're making me wisftul

Syzlak: ha. you missing Redmond? …cause i can remind you how much that place sucks too

Nate: oh no, of course that place sucks

Syzlak: haqhahahahaha

Nate: I'm just missing an uncrushed spirit

Syzlak: ah yes

Nate: probably the biggest thing I am looking forward to, re: my progeny

Syzlak: when Captain Zero was like the highlight of my school day.

Syzlak: if you didn't have Cpt. Zero - he was a superhero that we couldn't see that was invented by School Teachers (or at least Mrs. Stamets) and he would show up as we counted down the days left in school. if there was a day with a 0, then he would be celebrated

Nate: god, that sounds both sad and amazing

September 30, 2008

(via smadden)

beautiful

September 18, 2008

[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]

rulesformyunbornson:

REQUIRED LISTENING: The Replacements, “Waitress in the Sky”

i love when this tumblog reminds me why it is awesome

August 29, 2008

There’s been an interesting double standard seen today. Some people have come out and said that they felt Palin shouldn’t be running for veep due to her newborn son’s Down syndrome. Interesting that everyone was fine when John Edwards was criticized for running when his wife had cancer.

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August 29, 2008

Limits

squashed:

Apparently today is Unfollow Friday, and I have something to say that may rub a few people the wrong way.

First, let me say that I’m a huge supporter of free expression. You have the right to say whatever you want however you want to say it. And you have a right to have people take your words seriously—even if that means bad consequences for you. Freedom of speech means freedom to say what you want and freedom to bear the consequences of whatever you want so say. And, as I argued earlier, combining free expression with an awareness of the world around you means that there are some things you will say.

There are a few lines you do not cross in civil, political discourse. Specifically, you do not go anywhere near criticism of a candidate’s parenting of disabled children. You may not say that Sarah Palin should not be Vice President because she should stay home and take care of her disabled child. You may absolutely not insinuate that Palin would be more qualified if she had aborted the child. That would be classless and disgusting. Dear Internet: Stop.

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I don’t know if Squashed had read my reblog of the pic of Sarah Palin that was posted; but if so, and if this was a response to my reblog, then I have to say.

Mind you, I never said that she shouldn’t be running for VP, nor any of the other claims (obviously a few people have gone over the edge here). What I said, I do stand by; if I were in her situation, I wouldn’t be traipsing around the country for the next 3 months. That being said, maybe she’s a stronger person than I. Perhaps her family is well organized, responsible and supportive enough that it won’t make a difference. It just wouldn’t be my call.

What the hell is Unfollow Friday? And who the hell cares so much about how many followers they have???

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