Why would these English explorers search for these spices, yet never use them in their food?

Congress is the Justin Bieber of our government

I mean, I'm not hoping for the apes and the monolith. I'm hoping for controlled chaos to assist us.

And try as I might, I am having difficulty giving a f**k.

In whose delusional mind is democracy made 'better' by allowing wealthy people to control more of it?

[President Bush] recently challenged Iraqi soldiers still fighting U.S. troops like so: ... 'My answer is bring 'em on.' For those of you who may be criticizing Bush for acting like a movie cowboy, let me remind you. He's actually acting more like a movie cheerleader.

Michael Brown, the director of FEMA, was nominated by President Bush in 2003 and plans to start the job any day now. ... Prior to heading FEMA, Brown spent the 90's as a commissioner -- this is true -- of the International Arabian Horse Association. I guess he stands out because most Bush appointees are beholden to Arabian people.