Alberto Gonzales Resigns!
ttorney General Alberto Gonzales Resigns! — The top US law enforcement officer, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, announced his resignation Monday after months of allegations he was behind the politically motivated firings of federal prosecutors. Gonzales told reporters at a press conference that he informed US President George W Bush of his decision on Sunday and that his last day in office will be September 17. The position will be filled by Solicitor General Paul Clement until Bush appoints a successor.
I’d like to dedicate this song, by Queen, to Alberto Gonzales: “Another One Bites The Dust”. Let’s have a moment of joyful silence, as we listen to the melodious voice of Freddie Mercury, to celebrate the leaving of Gonzales. (That prick. I hope he ends up unemployed and living in a van down by the river. Preferably with crabs. That fucker.) For anyone who’s been living under a rock the last few years, here’s a brief retrospective of Gonzales’ career as Attorney General.
In other news, we’re still getting fat. — Loosen the belt buckle another notch America: Obesity rates continued their climb in 31 states last year. No state showed a decline. Mississippi became the first state to crack the 30% barrier for adult residents considered to be obese. West Virginia and Alabama are just slightly behind, according to the Trust for America’s Health, a research group that focuses on disease prevention.
Of course, you have to keep in mind that, according to the body mass index weight thingy they use to determine if you’re a lard-ass or not, I’m fat. And, y’know, I have an extra pound or two I’m trying to get rid of, but I don’t think anyone in their right mind would call me fat.
Embryonic stem cells are doing even more cool things, like repairing damage to hearts after heart attacks. — Experiments in rats show that human embryonic stem cells can repair damaged heart muscle, improve heart function and slow the progression of heart failure. Using stem cells to repair damaged hearts is something that appears promising, but so far it has been fraught with problems. There are still a lot of kinks to be worked out, of course, but things look promising. Y’know. If we could actually fucking use stem cells in the States.
Preznit Bush’s new BBF, French president Nicolas Sarkozy, is calling for troop withdrawal from Iraq. Ooo, wonder how that’ll work out. — Mr. Sarkozy noted that France opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. But he said his government is ready to help find a political solution to the conflict. His comments came in his first major foreign policy speech since taking office in May.
Yeah yeah, news news. But Gonzales resigned! Party at my place!
August 28th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
[...] a morning? I think not. Meanwhile, since I mentioned getting fat yesterday, I figured I ought to mention that I’ve lost about 13 pounds since I started dieting. Due to [...]
August 28th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
I have seen you IRL, and tho i am not in my rite mind, i can safely assure you you are no wheres near fat. you arnt the annorexic teen you were when i first met you back in the day ( ie you no longer disappear when turning sideways) but you can still pass for a 12 yr old boy any time you want to. well, except for the boobs of course.