Making Gay Sheep Straight

Scientists Think They May Be Able To Control The Sexuality Of Sheep SCIENTISTS are conducting experiments to change the sexuality of “gay” sheep in a programme that critics fear could pave the way for breeding out homosexuality in humans. The technique being developed by American researchers adjusts the hormonal balance in the brains of homosexual rams so that they are more inclined to mate with ewes. OK, this is disturbing in...1...4...5...7 different ways I am definitely opposed to the idea of genetically manipulating a fetus for various personal preferences (i.e. height, gender, orientation). Not for the various social issues that brings with it (powerful as they may be), but rather the implications for the individual. Seriously. How could you ever know what changes like this might do to a person? And not just physically. What, exactly, are the psychological ramifications of changing a person's gender? Their sexual orientation? You think thalidomide babies were bad? Just wait. (oh, and not for nothing, but if I hear one 'Intelligent Designer' or 'Creationist' come out in favor of this, I'm getting a gun) Tags:sexuality science sheep

JOINT CHEIFS say Bush Wrong on Iraq

What does the military focus on? A senior administration official said it is "too simplistic" to say the surge question has broken down into a fight between the White House and the Pentagon, but the official acknowledged that the military has questioned the option. "Of course, military leadership is going to be focused on the mission -- what you're trying to accomplish, the ramifications it would have on broader issues in terms of manpower and strength and all that," the official said. well, shouldn't SOMEONE be focused on those sorts of things??? Tags:iraq

Hawaii Institutes Harsh Non Smoking Laws

Hawaii Institutes Harsh Non Smoking Laws I want to make something abundantly clear. While I am a smoker, I am, for the most part, completely OK with anti-smoking laws, especially in restaurants and bars. I honestly am. However, this quote is just obnoxious: "I love it. I'm so happy to be able to breathe again," said tourist Debbie Liston, 40, of Seattle. She makes it sound as if she's being followed around by people puffing on cigars. The fact is that, unless she works in a smoking environment or lives in a smoking environment, she's almost certainly breathing in more harmful fumes from cars. I'm not making light of second hand smoke, just the idea that in Hawaii, which she only visits, where only 17% or the people smoke, that somehow she is walking around in a noxious cloud. I am a smoker. It is unfortunate. But there's no need to get quite so snooty about being a non-smoker. I don't make fun of your body oder, do I? I don't want to throw you off a cliff for driving an SUV, do I? Ok, yes, I do. How about this.. "Hawaii is doing away with McDonalds? Great! I'll finally be able to walk around without getting sickened by the sight of obese people in bathing suits." Jesus. I need a gun. Tags:smoking hawaii

Senator Johnson, the hospital, the Senate

Gruesome but required...political ramifications of Johnson's stroke or whatever Apart from the risk to his health, Johnson’s illness carried political ramifications. Democrats emerged from last month’s elections with a 51-49 Senate majority. If he were forced to relinquish his seat, a replacement would be named by South Dakota’s GOP Gov. Mike Rounds. A Republican appointee would create a 50-50 tie, and allow the GOP to retain Senate control. Now, it seems to me that the only reasonable this to do is for the Govenor to appoint a Democrat. A Democrat got elected, a Democrat should replace him. Anything else is usurping the electoral process. Unfortunately, that would probably end his career with the GOP. Replacing Johnson with a Republican would, effectively, give the control of the Senate back to the Republicans (50-50 with ties broken by the V-P). To pass up this opportunity would be political suicide. So, the question is… Is the Govenor a man of integrity who respects the electorate, or is he more worried about his career. Tags:Johnson Senate

Pentacostal Church Wants Evidence Of Evolution Hidden

Pentacostal Church Doesn't Understand What 'Theory' Means "The Christian community here is very uncomfortable that Leakey and his group want their theories presented as fact," said Bishop Bonifes Adoyo, head of the largest Pentecostal church in Kenya, the Christ is the Answer Ministries. "Our doctrine is not that we evolved from apes, and we have grave concerns that the museum wants to enhance the prominence of something presented as fact which is just one theory," the bishop said. And I, personally, am uncomfortable with the theory of gravity being presented as fact when I and all my friends are absolutely certain we are held to the ground thanks to microscopic velco. Tags:intelligent design pentacostal church evolution

8 year old smacks Bill O'Reilly in the nuts

I love this kid. And here's Bill O's reaction. Now.... 1) when I was 8, these were concepts I had grasped and had feelings similar to this kid. I don't know what kids Bill and his guest hang out with, but they obviously think all children are retarded. Also, if this girl had gone on the web with a rant against the mythical war on xmas, or going on about how everyone should except christ as their savior, topics which people have strong feelings about as well, Bill would have gotten a hardon. 2) I do agree that perhaps putting your kid on the web to make inflammatory remarks might not be the best thing (as the guest points out) given what some reactions might be. But, I also think that goes a long way towards proving the little girl's point. 3) Then again, given how messed up the world is over religion at the moment, isn't making her a christian, muslim, or jew putting her in danger too? Tags:Bill O'Reilly Religion

Microsoft Exchange 2007

New Mode Of Support For Microsoft Exchange 2007 Starting with Exchange Server 2007, the Exchange team is committing to delivering multiple fixes and updates in the form of single "roll up" delivered once every six to eight weeks. Under the current model, the Exchange team has been releasing multiple, near-simultaneous hot fixes, some of which are incompatible with others I dunno. Am I the only one who thinks that having to send out patches and fixes every 6 to 8 weeks is still lousy? Really, why bother doing any testing at all. A gazillion employees and more money than two gods and still... Nuts. Tags:microsoft exchange

ISG report

Honestly, I'm not even sure what I can say about the reponse to the ISG report that some of the wingnuts have had. I mean...virtually EVERYONE thinks the war is going poorly. Forget how we justified the war. Forget whether or not we were deceived. Forget WMDs. Can we not agree that things aren't going well? Can we not all see the facts? Even if you are supporting this effort, can we not agree that there needs to be a change? Of course not. Why? Ego. GW needs the war to be going well so he doesn't have to admit he made mistakes. The Wingnutosphere needs the President to never admit he made mistakes or else their mindless asskissing would shame them. And so we have the return of 'agree with the President or you are a traitor' On the plus side, congressmen will now have to work. Tags:ISG Report

Ms. Cheney Isn't Really A Mom

Ms. Cheney Is Becoming A Mother...just not legally so Janice Crouse of Concerned Women for America described the pregnancy as "unconscionable." "It's very disappointing that a celebrity couple like this would deliberately bring into the world a child that will never have a father," said Crouse, a senior fellow at the group's think tank. "They are encouraging people who don't have the advantages they have." Yes. Only rich lesbians should have babies. Carrie Gordon Earll, a policy analyst for the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family, expressed empathy for the Cheney family but depicted the pregnancy as unwise. "Just because you can conceive a child outside a one-woman, one-man marriage doesn't mean it's a good idea," Earll said. "Love can't replace a mother and a father." I don't even know what to say to this. "Grandfather Cheney will no doubt face a lifetime of sleepless nights as he reflects on the irreparable harm he and his administration have done to the millions of American gay and lesbian parents and their children." Hm. What about little Ms. Cheney? How will SHE sleep at night knowing she helped support an administration that thinks she might as well be having sex with animals? Tags:Mary Cheney Lesbian parent rights