Category Archives: false hope

Moondogs

Posted on February 8, 2015 by ecto

I saw them on a trip Deep South, and then again on another trip Deep South, during the last few months. They are spectacular. Clearly, they are not spectacular in the way that bombs exploding or cop cars careering through … Continue reading →

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Your Magical Future

Posted on June 26, 2008 by ecto

Governments are in the business of redistributing wealth. That’s what they do. Political parties make it their business to direct this redistribution in the way that suits them; that’s what they do. My party, the Republican Party, makes it its … Continue reading →

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alternate universe ectostan comments on 2-0 Saints

Posted on September 16, 2007 by ecto

Editor’s note: Because this universe’s New Orleans Saints have fallen apart quicker than 2 dollar tennis shoes and crushed the hopes and dreams of millions of fans who felt that maybe, MAYBE this was the year that the Saints would … Continue reading →

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George and the Contractors: A Love Story

Posted on May 3, 2007 by ecto

President Bush Discusses War on Terror, Economy with Associated General Contractors of America Q: … second is a personal question. What do you pray about, and how we can we pray for you? A: … The fact that you would … Continue reading →

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First phase of Iraq war plan to begin early February

Posted on January 12, 2007 by ecto

First phase of Iraq war plan to begin early February – CNN.com Democrat Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois asked Rice: “What leverage do we have that would provide us some assurance that six months from now, you will not be … Continue reading →

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Time’s Person of the Year: Me

Posted on December 17, 2006 by ecto

Person of the Year First of all, I’d like to thank all the little people I’ve stepped on and over on my way to the top. I couldn’t have done it without you and the friction that your various body … Continue reading →

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Scientists help bodies grow new organs

Posted on June 7, 2006 by ecto

Scientists help bodies grow new organs. A team of scientists and surgeons at a Melbourne hospital has developed a method of growing new organs within a patient’s body. The article goes on to say that I’m not going to get … Continue reading →

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petitioning God

Posted on February 13, 2005 by mach∏

I want to start a formal petition to God, requesting a fabulous omen. I think I could get a lot of signatures.

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there’s a language besides English?

Posted on December 15, 2004 by mach∏

I’ve managed to get all my courses for the spring semester online, which means I won’t have to see more than one or two 18-22 year olds during the course of my day. I’m not saying being a very young … Continue reading →

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to those who voted for Nader: Sorry!

Posted on November 7, 2004 by mach∏

Not only Nader, but anyone who voted for a 3rd party candidate: I apologize. I apologize because, in 2000, I remember pitying you bastards who woke up on election Tuesday and thought “Today I’m going to throw my vote away.” … Continue reading →

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