I have some ideas for petitions that could use the White House’s attention. I.e., issuing a proclamation ordering George Lucas to stop. Just stop. Stop fiddling with Star Wars.
Full Story »Ask an Amateur Scientist: Accentuating the Positive
By Brian Thompson
I. The Setup
I apologize if I’m a bit rambly this week, but my head’s still spinning from last night. And no, that’s no metaphor. In addition to celebrating Barack Obama’s victory with wine, whiskey, and oral sex, I also broke out the old Necronomicon and summoned a few demons—you know, to liven up the party.
Full Story »We the Geeks of the United States
by Nancy Mathews
Dear Joe Six Pack,
I wanted to write to you to assure you that all is well. There is no need to fear the Presidency of Barack Obama. The geeks and nerds of the world are extremely trustworthy.
Full Story »Ask an Amateur Scientist: Citizen Obama?
By Brian Thompson
I. The Setup
Let’s get this out of the way up front. I’m voting for Barack Obama. I have many reasons, though I don’t believe I really have to go through them all with the Pink Raygun crowd. Suffice it to say, I like the idea of smart people commanding the military, I don’t like the idea of borderline lobotomized attack dogs being one heart attack away from the Oval Office, and I really want to stick it to racists.
Full Story »Geeks for Obama #3: The Initiative
By Teresa Jusino
No matter what side of the registration debate you supported during Marvel’s Civil War, you have to admit that the 50 State Initiative idea Tony Stark, Hank Pym, and Reed Richards came up with was a solid one.
Full Story »Geeks for Obama #2: You Can’t Stop the Signal
by Teresa Jusino
Malcolm Reynolds needed a warrior, a pilot, a mechanic, a companion, a doctor, a psychic, and a priest in order to expose the evil of the Alliance.
Teams are important. And so, before we can do anything, we need to build a team – a network of people who are willing to work, willing to reach out to the geeks of America and say Hey! Get off your butt and do something! Or at least go out and vote on November 4th! You can get back to that comic book LATER!
Full Story »Geeks for Obama #1: Save Our Government, Save the World
By Teresa Jusino
Geeks of America! Pause that DVD of Battlestar Galactica! Hold off on the Star Trek vs. Star Wars argument for JUST ONE SECOND! There’s something important under way, so pay attention!
Full Story »Geek Survey: The Naming of Presidential Tickets
The ugly fact of modern American elections is that the candidates are products, not only in their stance on the issues and voting records, but also in more superficial ways such as their looks, their bearing, and their names.
Full Story »Geek Survey: I Triple Dog Dare You
John McCain has dared Barack Obama to appear with him in a series of town hall style forums where questions can be asked by ordinary Americans and not Tim Russert* who throws Undead Grampers’ words right back at him. Related Stuff:
Full Story »Geek Survey: The Elitist Ass Pat
Fox News has made an issue of the Obama’s “terrorist fist jab”, but what about the “Elitist Ass Pat”?
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 324
Had right-wing newsies even heard of The Decemberists prior to their appearance at B-Rock’s Portland mega-rally on Sunday?
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 295
Now on eBay, you can buy Barack Obama’s half eaten breakfast from the Glider Diner in Scranton, PA.
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 262
Fox News has claimed that Barack Obama had accepted (and now rejected) an endorsement from the New Black Panther Party. No doubt, the reality is that some unpaid Fox intern probably spent all night searching through the profile entries on my.barackobama.com looking for something that could be considered Fox Newsworthy. Related Stuff:
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 259
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace has orchestrated the lamest 24 knock off ever. Also, the internets are mean. Who knew? Related Stuff:
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 256
It must really suck to be a presidential candidate in this country because you’re held accountable for anything anyone related to your campaign has ever said about anything. Today’s round of vehement condemnation comes from Barack Obama regarding his former pastor. Related Stuff:
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 255
“If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman [of any color] he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept.” I think the only way to [...]
Full Story »Presidential Geek Survey Diary – Day 251
Small time Republican congressman Steve King should know that placing a disclaimer before a bigoted rampage doesn’t make the rampage any less bigoted. Related Stuff:
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