Yes, the above does happen, at least in theory. Yes, The Atlasphere, a dating site for Ayn Rand followers, is real. New York has highlights
[I am] short, stark, and mansome.
You should contact me if you are a skinny woman. If your words are a meaningful progression of concepts rather than a series of vocalizations induced [...]
We are so often told by opponents of marriage equality that they do not oppose our right to have basic legal protections. What they do not understand, because they have never had to understand, is that without legal marriage, gay couples are always subject to the veto of family members who have more say over [...]
Here’s where you can find your polling place. This is important information, as Asheville has a dizzying array of precincts, some of them quite small.
Furthermore, when people move, they often forget to update their address with the Board of Elections, and thus may have to vote in their old location.
Be prepared for long lines [...]
* I found out today that someone recently called me power-hungry. I’ll take that as a compliment, especially in this city.
* I have a craving for steak.
* Kathleen Sebelius is coming to Asheville
* While I’m on the topic of this fair town, what it really needs is a fetish/latex fashion place with some decently affordable [...]
I wrote a rough draft of the following in 2005 after a visit to Ground Zero — looking at it over three years later, I find that it sums up my thoughts on this day.
My first visit to New York was years ago. I went as a gangly kid, smack dab in the middle of [...]
An election is coming. Universal peace is declared and the foxes have sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.
-T.S. Eliot
Happy Saturday
538 has the full story
Long story short: Biden plays well with Dems (though not as well as Clinton), about average for a Dem with Republicans and best of the major VP contenders amongst independents (Clinton played the worst). For us crunchy numbers junkies, it’s an interesting article.
I ain’t thrilled about him, but as I’ve looked at the other big options for VP over the last few weeks (Hillary, Kaine, god forbid Bayh), he’s probably the least worst. All the good options (Sebelius) sadly aren’t well known enough yet.
This is a pure tactical decision: Biden plays well with older rust belt [...]
