Jay Walker on the world’s English mania | Video on TED.com
on May 26, 2009 in Uncategorized Jay Walker on the world’s English mania | Video on TED.com Warning: include(/homepages/40/d215150389/htdocs/hogwash/wp-content/themes/clean-home/) [function.include]: failed to open stream: Success in /homepages/40/d215150389/htdocs/ho...

Volcanoes, Pandemics, Global Warming…Oh My! — GOP Know-Nothings Fought Pandemic Preparedness
on Apr 27, 2009 in Biology Economics Karl Frank Jr. Nature Politics Science conservatives David Obey Global warming GOP pandemics Republicans stimulus swine flu viruses Image via Wikipedia Viruses don’t care whether you are poor, or wealthy.  They could care less if you work hard or hardly work.  They aren’t concerned if you are Jewish, Christian, or Muslim; morally righteous, or full of sin; gay or s...

officially rad – Tax protest on public grounds – The irony speaks for itself
on Apr 26, 2009 in Consumer Economics Economics Humor Karl Frank Jr. Politics public property taxes Tea Party   officially rad - I’ve stayed out of this argument until now, but… Related posts:Man speaks truth to the hogwash at a Tea Party DaddyHogwash.com has been paying extra attention to the ignorance of...Seventh grader outsmarts standardi...

The myth of conservative strength: Several not-so-conservative conservative ideals proven wrong when given the chance
on Apr 20, 2009 in Business Culture Economics Education Groupthink Karl Frank Jr. Philosophy Politics 9/11 Bernanke Bill Clinton Conservatism defense Dick Cheney economy finance George Bush Jeb Bush Jim Lembke Missouri Project for a New American Century Saddam Hussein taxes vouchers Wisconsin Policy Research Institute Image via Wikipedia There are many examples of the failed philosophy of neo (new) conservatism, such as the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute , the Project for New American Century, and last but not least, financial ‘innovation’ in the economy...

How long will the world’s resources last?
on Apr 19, 2009 in Economics Environment Karl Frank Jr. Nature Science consumption gold newscientist.com population resources The first number (closest to the center) indicates in how many years the particular resource will last at current consumption and production rates.  The second number is how many years the resource will last if humans cut their consumption in ha...

Avoid eye contact with these gorilla viewing glasses
on Apr 18, 2009 in Humor Karl Frank Jr. BoingBoing.net eye contact glasses gorilla-viewing gorillas Rotterdam Zoo Via BoingBoing.net…this would come in handy at more places than the zoo, I’m sure. The Rotterdam Zoo is giving away cardboard glasses that make it appear that you’re looking off to one side; these are gorilla-viewing glasses, meant t...

Man speaks truth to the hogwash at a Tea Party
on Apr 17, 2009 in Culture Economics Humor Karl Frank Jr. Politics DaddyHogwash.com deficit George Bush Hate ignorance surplus Tea Party DaddyHogwash.com has been paying extra attention to the ignorance of the Tea Parties because, well, it is a bunch of hogwash.  It is amazing how uninformed these people are.  A more appropriate name would be the Boston Hate Parties. Watch t...

More on the guy “Speaking Truth to Crazy (hogwash) at the Pensacola Tea Party
on Apr 17, 2009 in Humor Karl Frank Jr. Politics sinfonian Tea Party Here is some information from the guy who brought some facts to the Pensacola Hate Party… I had planned to cover the local teabaggery for a while, but really only to livetweet it for posterity.  However, after arriving and taking a few pictur...

In Texas, 31% Say State Has Right to Secede From U.S., But 75% Opt To Stay
on Apr 17, 2009 in Karl Frank Jr. Politics Rasmussen Rick Perry secede Texas United States Image by 0ccam via Flickr FYI: 75% say Governor Perry is pretty much an idiot.   Thirty-one percent (31%) of Texas voters say that their state has the right to secede from the United States and form an independent country. However, the latest...

High Fructose Corn Syrup defended in embarrassingly brazen commercial
on Apr 16, 2009 in Arts & Entertainment Business Culture Health Humor Karl Frank Jr. Politics Corn Refiners Association High Fructose Corn Syrup lobbyists This commercial speaks for itself – Paid for by the Corn Refiners Association….. Related posts:Is it fair to compare teachers to NFL quarterbacks and high-flying finance professionals? Malcolm Gladwell tackles a major education issue,...