Sunday, November 16, 2008, 19:35 - News/Politics
I'd like to make a correction: Stevens has not yet won Alaska. Apparently, not all of the ballots were counted on election day, and the election results are still unclear. Currently Stevens' Democratic opponent, who will remain unnamed, is ahead by nearly 1,000 votes. This is likely to change in the coming days.
C'mon, Stevens, keep our tubes clean!
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Saturday, November 8, 2008, 19:27 - Announcements, News/Politics
Although it pains me to relive Palin's loss, one good thing did come out of Alaska this election. Ted Stevens, convicted felon and incumbent, won his reelection campaign for Senate!
Recall, during a 2006 debate regarding net neutrality, Stevens referred to the internet as "a series of tubes." His infamous analogy has since then become the victim of propaganda on youtube, ytmnd, and even wikipedia.
It's good to know that 51% of Alaskans can see through the phony felony charges. We will appeal and the truth shall be revealed!
With that, I'd like to conclude Thenr.net's 2008 election coverage. If you want to revisit the special "v.08" banner, you can do so at this link.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008, 20:05 - Monthly Quote
This month's quote is from Nixon's address to the nation, delivered on November 3rd, 1969, regarding the Vietnam War. The speech is popularly titled "The Silent Majority."
"Let us be united for peace. Let us also be united against defeat. Because let us understand--North Vietnam cannot defeat or humiliate the United States. Only Americans can do that."
-President Richard Nixon (1913-1994)
Enjoy Halloween.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 23:10 - News/Politics, Jokes/Humor
My fellow Americans, I think we all know who won tonight's presidential debate.
Sarah Palin
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Friday, October 3, 2008, 17:18 - News/Politics, Jokes/Humor
I had a tough time deciding who won the debate last night. Let's review the major points:
Joe Biden has amazing teeth. I need to find out who his dentist is. (1 point)
Palin has a great smile. I need to find out who her make up artist is. (2 points)
Palin has a funny accent. (1 point)
Something or other about Main Street. (0 points)
Final: 3-1
Palin wins!
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Monday, September 29, 2008, 19:57 - Announcements, Monthly Quote
I came across this quote in the movie Rendition.
"I fear you speak upon the rack,
Where men enforced do speak anything."
-William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
The quote questions the validity of using torture in interrogations, specifically in the instance where one is tortured for information that he/she does not possess, in which case that person releases false information just to cease the immediate pain.
By the way, two years ago, this very month, the tradition of the thenr monthly quote was born! Flashback.
Now, isn't that exciting?
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Saturday, September 27, 2008, 22:47 - General, News/Politics
Some weeks ago (maybe even months), facebook rolled out the "old" design and brought in the wider, "new" design. This was a mistake. The new design is impractical, inconvenient, confusing, and slow to load. And not to mention an all-around eyesore.
Since then, facebook has disallowed its users to choose between the old and new layouts. Another mistake. In fact, the social network giant continues to disregard millions of unsatisfied, (once) loyal customers.
Do you dislike the new facebook? Do you want the new layout to change (perhaps back to the old one)?
Then have some self-respect and deactivate your account. Starting groups and bitching about facebook ON facebook is a surprisingly ineffective method of protest. The more visits that facebook gets, the more revenue they make. Shocker, I know.
It has been weeks now since I deactivated my account.
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