Daily Archives: April 11, 2009

the problem with half a truth

A state representative of Texas had allegedly suggested that Asian Americans should adopt names that are easier for her western tongue to deal with. Sounds rather inflammatory and even racist, huh? All hell breaks loose and a city councilman in … Continue reading

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it’s not what you think it means

When the conservative movement decided to use ‘tea bagging’ as a term in their campaign to protest taxes, ostensibly referencing the events at ye olde Boston Harbor (a whole separate rant on how history is being misrepresented exists here), I … Continue reading

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