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Don Imus Should be a Gangsta Rapper
I'm a gangster, I'm a straight up G.
The gangster life is the life for me!
Shooting people by day, selling drugs by night.
Being a gangster is hella tight. - "I'm a Gangster" by Rappy McRapperson
Nerdcore rap cracks me up in general, but the above parody of gangster rap is one of my favorites. It's also a […]
One of America's Great Student Newspapers
The Pitt News bills itself as "one of Amercia's great student newspapers". If only it were. Then again, maybe it is. *shudder*
In the 11 years I've been in Pittsburgh, I've watched the quality of writing and journalistic integrity of the Pitt News wax and wane with the arrival and graduation of classes. When it's good, […]
Joining St. Blog's Parish
For the record, contrary to a certain angry young man's claim, the following text (or words to similar effect) has been prominently displayed at the St. Blog's Parish Aggregator page for quite some time. If a similar disclaimer was not visible at the SBP Blog's and Resources page, hopefully it will be soon.
How do I […]
Poor Argumentation in the Homosexuality Debate
"There's nothing I like less than bad arguments for a view that I hold dear." - Daniel Dennett "Nothing" is a bit strong for me, but I appreciate the sentiment. Those following the exchange between this blog and Ambivablog should read this post at Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength. "It's difficult for […]
Have Christian Bloggers Lost the Plot?
I'm worried that Christian bloggers have lost the plot. My grandfather used to say that the habits or faults of other people that annoy us the most may be ones we are also guilty of. I guess that was his atheistic Quaker version of Luke 6:41. I am very often reminded of that lesson […]

