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Warning from the CDC

Hi! Got through the first weekend of my open studio alive. Decided to put my toe in the peace pest water again (weird metaphor) with this piece of silliness.

The Centers for Disease Control have issued a warning about a new virulent strain of sexually transmitted disease.

This disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior. The disease is called Gonorrhea Lecthym (Pronounced "Gonna Re-elect Him"). Many victims have contracted it after having been screwed by the Bush-Cheney-Rove-Ashcroft administration for the past 4 years, and failing to take adequate measures to protect themselves.

Cognitive sequelae of individuals infected with Gonorrhea lecthym include: Antisocial personality disorder traits; delusions of grandeur with a messianic flavor; cognitive perseveration; inability to incorporate new information into a rigid idee fixe; xenophobia; inability to accept responsibility for actions; and a strong propensity for categorical, all-or-nothing thinking.

This epidemic is out of control. MMWR reports it has already resulted in brain death in over 59,000,000 Americans. New CDC Director Archbishop Burke has ordered a halt to research into the disease after determining the disease is incurable and is merely God's will.

Apparently, however, at least 55,000,000 of us have natural immunity and are poised to lead a brief but exciting life right after the rapture begins and our afflicted fellow Americans ascend to their eternal reward. Godlessness has its rewards.

The New York Review of Books: On War

This one isn't funny. My friend Nick, who sent it to me, says. "...... don't' read this, unless you are ready to be made insanely angry all over again." It's really a terrific piece on the nature of war.

Link: The New York Review of Books: On War.