Tim's Cogitorium

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

Tim — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:08 +0000

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The Dangers of American Exceptionalism

Tim — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:14:10 +0000

Iceland has solved its housing and financial crises. Over and over, other countries are solving problems that we need to solve, and we're idiots if we can't find something to learn from them.

CISPA – Big Brother Never Sleeps

Tim — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:15 +0000

It would waive all privacy laws in the name of cybersecurity. Allowing the gov't to spy on Americans goes against every principle this country was founded on.

The War on Mommies

Tim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:43:08 +0000

To read the attack on Ann Romney as an attack on all stay-at-home moms is to buy into the notion that somehow Ann is just Harriet Nelson, if only Ozzie had owned a mansion.

Two Wrongs Won’t Make This Right

Tim — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:12:52 +0000

We are a country of laws. The implications of that are not always what feels right. Ultimately, the courts have to convict Trayvon's killer, not the press or public opinion.

Why aren’t there more women in tech?

Tim — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:58:59 +0000

While women are more than capable, most lack the tech passion that creates geeks out of so many guys. It's in their heads, just not in their blood.

It’s Political God(less) Rally Weekend!

Tim — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:25:35 +0000

The Rally for Religious Freedom vs. The Reason Rally. Let the battle for victimhood begin.

Dear GOP, Drill This

Tim — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:36:04 +0000

Either unregulated free markets work, or they don't. If your mantra is, shut up and take your medicine while the markets sort it out, then shut up and take your medicine.

The GOP is Running Out of People to Alienate

Tim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:54:39 +0000

If you are part of, relate to, or support one of the groups listed, you should know how the GOP feels about you or your loved ones... and vote accordingly.

May I have that aspirin between your knees?

Tim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:01:50 +0000

The overreaction by the left is giving me a headache. They are rightly outraged by efforts to roll back contraceptive access, but not by Foster Friess' stupid remark advocating abstinence.