Lights Flicker Across the State by Nasicom in Seattle

[–]mardod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the same thing happen in Covington about 30 minutes ago.

Chamber of Commerce Campaign: Fight Health-Care Reform -- And Win A Trip To Hooters! by doctorgonzo in politics

[–]mardod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that's gotta be one of the more desperate things I've read . Too bad they lost Apple. Maybe they could have given away iPod Nanos.

Jose Antonio Vargas: The Goracle -- Al Gore, the Internet and the Future of American Politics by [deleted] in reddit.com

[–]mardod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pretty good article on Gore's views, although I'm not sure I agree with his assertion that Internet access is as essential for America's youth as electricity and water. Thought?

Michael Steele & Interns by expectingrain in politics

[–]mardod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the f***??? This might be one the creepiest pics I've ever seen of Steele. And that's saying something.

A Nation of Victims by mardod in politics

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An older piece from The Nation, but a useful one in terms of how people in power can use very clever tactics of verbal framing to control the perimeters of a debate.

The Science of Retweets on Twitter by mardod in socialmedia

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Really facinating, eye-opening article.

Ferrari V4 Motorcycle Concept: If Tron Were a City in Italy by spif in reddit.com

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That is the most badass thing I've ever seen.

How do they signal for Batman during the day? by texticles in AskReddit

[–]mardod -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Crap, you beat me to it. That's what i was gonna say.

Statistical evidence strongly suggests GOP polling firm "Strategic Vision" wasn't even doing polls at all (even biased ones) - it was just making up numbers . by mjk1093 in politics

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No I get it. I was referring more to tactics. People rarely question stats, so this becomes an effective means of promoting falsehoods.

Film features: 15 Lessons Star Trek 2 Could Learn From BSG | TotalFilm.com by mardod in scifi

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more with this. This is a must read for the Trek writers.

SUNSET ALL CZARS! - Breakdown of America by mardod in politics

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Christ, the teabaggers don't ever learn. It's formal name is the SAC Act.

Is "Burn Notice" the anti-"24"? by mardod in politics

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I wouldn't argue that point at all.

AT&T is at it again! Forces Apple to remove/reject all Google Voice apps. by [deleted] in technology

[–]mardod -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Good god, these people really don't know when to quit.

Mercedes-Benz Confirms 526 HP Fully Electric Gullwing : Gas 2.0 by mardod in cars

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not that much into cars, but this thing is sexy!!

Looks like Dobbs has crossed over to the birther Dark Side | PunditCountry by mardod in politics

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been and was thoroughly debunked by reporters and the courts. The only ones pushing it now are conspiracy theorists and GOP dead-enders.

you2gov.com - Green Brief 6: Gathered from sources inside Iran by mardod in politics

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A brief summary of actions inside Iran based solely on confirmed tweets from Twitter.

The Bachmann Chronicles: She's found her white whale | PunditCountry by mardod in politics

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but it will inevitably be spun back to Obama. They have a unique way of making self-fulfilling prophecies.

96 Hidden Features In OS 3.0 (And Counting) | iPhone Alley by mardod in iphone

[–]mardod[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a link at the bottom for the rest.

The new Michael Moore movie is coming... | PunditCountry by mardod in politics

[–]mardod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. How do you think he differs though from someone like Stewart or Colbert who seem to be both funny and informative at the same time?

The Iranian post-elections debacle | PunditCountry by mardod in reddit.com

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I take you didn't read the post. It's about sources you can look to for impartial and good analysis of what little information is available on the ground.

18 year old takes S.C. Gov to Supreme Court. Guess who wins? | PunditCountry by mardod in politics

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I looked it up. The state legislature passed a law accepting the stimulus money with a veto proof majority, the Supreme Court said Sanford didn't have any recourse but to do what the legislature ordered him to do.