Thursday, May 6, 2004
:: Why Rumsfeld Should Go
A few years ago his Pentagon ruled that the United States would no longer be bound by the Geneva Conventions; that Army regulations on the interrogation of prisoners would not be observed; and that many detainees would be held incommunicado and without any independent mechanism of review. Abuses will take place in any prison system. But Mr. Rumsfeld's decisions helped create a lawless regime in which prisoners in both Iraq and Afghanistan have been humiliated, beaten, tortured and murdered -- and in which, until recently, no one has been held accountable. Lead Editorial May 6, 2004, from the Washington Post. [more...]
:: Taboo Tunes
A history of banned bands and censored songs. Filled with raunchy sex ditties, morbid murder ballads, blasphemous satanic songs, paeans to intoxicating substances, and radical political anthems, Taboo Tunes lays the censors' stories bare.
Far from merely recounting dusty history, Taboo Tunes casts a much-needed spotlight on current concerns over civil liberties and artistic freedom in the post-9/11 world. Looks like an interesting book. I remember when Louie, Louie was considered obscene, although I couldn't understand the lyrics, and was surrounded by many rumors. It was even investigated by the FBI. See this Smoking Gun link. [link]
:: We're going to LEAF this weekend. Lake Eden Arts Festival. All types of music and fun improv troupes as well as sufi meditation chanting, tribal belly dancers, a lake, camping facilities, and more.
Oh, cool. My Prozac fits into my Pez dispenser.
A few years ago his Pentagon ruled that the United States would no longer be bound by the Geneva Conventions; that Army regulations on the interrogation of prisoners would not be observed; and that many detainees would be held incommunicado and without any independent mechanism of review. Abuses will take place in any prison system. But Mr. Rumsfeld's decisions helped create a lawless regime in which prisoners in both Iraq and Afghanistan have been humiliated, beaten, tortured and murdered -- and in which, until recently, no one has been held accountable. Lead Editorial May 6, 2004, from the Washington Post. [more...]
:: Taboo Tunes A history of banned bands and censored songs. Filled with raunchy sex ditties, morbid murder ballads, blasphemous satanic songs, paeans to intoxicating substances, and radical political anthems, Taboo Tunes lays the censors' stories bare.
Far from merely recounting dusty history, Taboo Tunes casts a much-needed spotlight on current concerns over civil liberties and artistic freedom in the post-9/11 world. Looks like an interesting book. I remember when Louie, Louie was considered obscene, although I couldn't understand the lyrics, and was surrounded by many rumors. It was even investigated by the FBI. See this Smoking Gun link. [link]
:: We're going to LEAF this weekend. Lake Eden Arts Festival. All types of music and fun improv troupes as well as sufi meditation chanting, tribal belly dancers, a lake, camping facilities, and more.
Oh, cool. My Prozac fits into my Pez dispenser.
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