Washing away our sins

How much water is coming our way via climate change is up for debate, but that it’s coming or that it’s a lot is not. “I’m a Republican, but I also realize, by any objective analysis, the sea level is rising,” said Jason Buelterman, the mayor of tiny...

Gulf War II: Worry a zero sum game

If war tells you anything, it’s that you’re even more inconsequential than you already thought you were. Trust me, I know. Don’t let stories like Bush clings to dubious accusations or Global powers rip US war plans ruin your supper. Sure, the case...

Gulf War II: A tragicomedy bargain

No sense in getting bummed about people dying in a stupid war. Humans have been doing that for centuries. I advocate a cheerier viewpoint: Entertainment. All that’s left to do is pop some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy Gulf War II. As I, and most of the world,...

So I awoke this morning

So I awoke this morning to read how the single worst professor I had the University of Portland thinks the coming war with Iraq is morally justified. The Oregonian even slapped a photo of him on the front page. One can just hear the excitement in the newsroom:...