Random Thoughts

A bumpersticker I'd like to see: Honk if you're not paying attention.

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When a hypocrite blasts you for the bad behavior he himself blithely commits, his hypocrisy doesn't make his criticism of your behavior any less deserved.

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I wonder if people whose names begin with an F are statistically less likely to buy clothing emblazoned with their initial than people whose names begin with an A. Someone should do a study.

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The correct term for "pro-choice Catholic" is Protestant.

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Is it any wonder American public school students can't do math or read very well, when American teachers in recent decades have spent so much time fretting about whether the effect of crayon color names like Indian Red and Prussian Blue.

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I believe in freedom for individuals, families, and private businesses, so I don't hold with intrusive, pettifogging rules. But if I did and if I could make these rules myself, I assure you "no Christmas decorations or sales displays in October" would be on the list.

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I think if the government really cared about reducing energy use there'd be a public service campaign every autumn encouraging people to gain weight for winter. At least outside the Deep South.

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Babies are born without habits. Since every habit we have is acquired, any habit can be changed or eliminated.

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Re the Gap's "Dowhateveryouwannakah" ad, urging us "you 86 the rules, you do what just feels right": What feels right to me is not to shop at the Gap.

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If I were marketing a dictionary, I'd put wrapping on the outside that says "Find meaning(s) within."

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We live in a society that has replaced Advent with "X shopping until Christmas". Does anyone actually think we're better off for having done this?

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