Vote Yes

For those truckers who don’t follow me on G.Blog, here’s a cross-post:
Just a reminder to everyone who supported Sue Bradford’s Bill to repeal §59 of the crimes act and extend full protection from assault to children- there is a referendum coming up that is designed to undermine that decision, even though it passed overwhelmingly and [...]

Fat Satan

Bow down to your deity, puny mortals. It’s nice to know I’m not an irrational freak and that the bad feeling when I gorge myself with chocolate1 is not me worrying about getting fat even though it seems all but impossible for me2, it’s actually Fat Satan trying in vain to steal my soul.
I’ve [...]

And you’re out.

So, it’s strike eleventy1 for the beleaguered three strikes law. I can’t say I’m surprised or disappointed, as every evaluation of the practicality of such laws (as opposed to the pure feel-good politics it generates of being seen “getting tough”) has concluded that this law is a terrible step backwards that violates the bill of [...]

Busy busy!

I’ve been relatively busy lately which is why ST has been lagging behind my stuff at G.Blog and elsewhere.
However, enjoy the festively censored banner for internet blackout day(s)! I’ll be back late feb.

Happy Holidays!

A merry (war on) christmas to everyone in advance! Be happy, be with family if you want, be safe, and make the holidays what you need them to be, not what you think other people want them to be.
I’m undecided if I’ll take a christmas break from writing or not, so we’ll see [...]

A Primer on Dogwhistling

Because it’s election season, we’re bound to see plenty dogwhistling in this campaign, (in fact we have already) so I think it’s time to discuss what it is, and just why dogwhistling matters.
Many people less suburban than myself will know that a dogwhistle emits a noise too high-pitched for the human ear to discern. Likewise, [...]

On a lighter note…

Did you know that New Zealand has a population per capita of 1?

Weekenders 4 & Open Thread

Here’s another batch to keep you sorted:

A very different type of emissions trading scheme is proposed.
The five geek social fallacies are interesting reading. Shorter geek social fallacies: It’s okay to be mean to people who act like jerks, and not everyone has to like each other.
Shakesville has a wonderful guest post on what domestic violence [...]

Kittens and Open Threads

Post whatever you like, plug stuff you’ve done, or join me in posting pictures of any cats in your life.
Mine likes to hide:
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Weekenders 3

What’s in the link bag this weekend?

The Public Service Association has started advertising to promote a strong public service as something voters should be interested in when they go to the polls. Take a look- they’ve got excellent statistics, studies, and good interviews with all the major Parties. (except Act, which is not exactly shocking [...]