Today we looked at the latest Islam-related outrage: Google's desecration of its own Veteran's Day logo. Horror and outrage and stupidity and all of that. Makes you think! And it made one commenter think in a very nice way.
Today we learned that Christmas is more warred-upon than ever, with terrible, hell-bound atheists trying to co-opt the world's best birthday party. One atheist such as this commenter, as frothing and zealous a heathen as they come.
Today we issued a slightly less than enthusiastic assessment of Conan O'Brien's new show. It wasn't great? Most commenters disagreed, as commenters are wont to do. But one commenter agreed and took the point further.
Today we looked at how no one really cares about Going Green anymore. What happened, many of you wondered. One commenter from a wild land far, far away offered a possible explanation. Simple, but sensible.
Today MSNBC sent Keith Olbermann to his room without any supper because he made unapproved donations to various political bodies. Many of you had things to say about the "forward-leaning" news network, including one with some sound advice.
Today we learned that you are not allowed to sue Starbucks if your drink is too hot. This sparked much commenting about the evil coffee empire, with one person providing perhaps the most intricate concoctions available from the menu. Fascinating!
Today we were a little down about, y'know, all that election stuff. And so was Still-President Obama, who gave a too-humble speech about it. But screw that! It's time for tough talk. Luckily one commenter gave the President a script.
Today we asked you for voting stories and pictures, and like good little patriots, you obliged us. Most stories were pretty commonplace, but one commenter came to us from afar and told us a quietly surreal teal.
Today we provided you with a little midterm madness preview. How will it go down in certain states, including the war-torn Nevada? One commenter provided some photographic supposition.
Today we bid those trendy food trucks adieu. Naturally this saddened many people, and there was much eulogizing. But only one mourner really got to the tragic heart of the matter.
Today we asked an important question: is your Halloween costume racist? You know, like sexy Indian or sexy geisha or whatever. Everyone agreed that those things were bad, but one brave commenter stepped forward and took a stand for witches.
Today we looked at Halloween sweets that will kill you, or at least make you ugly. Despairing news for all, to be sure. So despairing that it reminded one commenter of a terrible All Hallow's Eve from years ago.
Today we looked at a beautiful politician who figured short people can't be in the military, so why do gays be allowed in? Many of you responded. In particular, one with a quippy one-liner, another with a moving personal story.
Today we looked at the unfortunate case of Meg Whitman's son, and it naturally got people talking. One commenter turned the ire inward, issuing a long invective against you, his fellow commentariat. Observe the splendor of his/her rage.
So today we talked about the firing of Juan Williams. Is he a bigot for worrying that everyone in "Muslim garb" could be a terrorist? Or is he just being realistic? That's what one commenter argued today.
Today we looked at the terrible crime of Sarah Palin's American flag signing. Or is it such a terrible crime? Has the goddess really done anything wrong? One Palin fan thinks not.
Today we looked at a very serious mystery: What's that powder all over Uma Thurman's face? Extremely important stuff! Thankfully, one commenter was able to shed some personal light on the matter.
Today we exhibited a little faux-outrage over the success of the latest Jackass movie that some of you mistook for real outrage. So you rushed to the film's defense. One of you in particular got totally intellectual about the issue.
Today we looked at a very salient political media rant that oddly enough happened on morning television. His attention caught by all the noise, God descended into the comments to weigh in.
Today we looked at Wal-Mart's continuing march toward New York. Many commenters were up in arms, talking about socioeconomics and environmental blah blah and all that other NPR stupid stuff. But one of you saw the true good of Wal-Mart.
