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Dan Savage started the Iraq war. Why?: Being Seattle's #1 fag wasn't enough.
What helps you sleep?: beer & weed
What's your favorite Charles Mudede post?: The sexist one with the boobs
What keeps you up at night?: noise
Why are people so afraid to learn the truth about building 7?: They can't count that high

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Jun 17

Sir Vic commented on Why Yes, Orson Welles DID Do the Narration for the Revenge of the Nerds Trailer.

@10 When I say "gladly compromising", I mean that he learned to relish the opportunity to share some of his wealth of experience and knowledge with anyone willing to pay him for being "Orson Welles". His guest star turn in a Halloween episode of Laugh-In is a fine example.

Jun 17

Sir Vic commented on Why Yes, Orson Welles DID Do the Narration for the Revenge of the Nerds Trailer.

@1 The man was a whore for the last half of his life, gladly compromising his dignity to pay for the movies he refused to compromise on. He was in on the joke all along.

Jun 13

Sir Vic commented on This Would've Won John McCain the Presidency.

@6 There's some quality programming on The Ocho.

Jun 12

Sir Vic commented on What Are You Going to Do the Next Time You See Someone Being Harassed on the Street?.

Expecting someone else to get involved in your situation seems rather futile in Seattle. Some people might see those situations as having a potential for a violent outcome. Sticking your nose in someone else's business is a great way to get your nose broken.

While I may very well be interested in sparing you from some street bum's lewd advances, I need to be prepared to beat the fuck out of that guy (and maybe others) if I get involved. That's a high threshold to meet for someone who is also just trying to get home.

Jun 12

Sir Vic commented on The Wednesday Morning News (Now With More Midweek Flavor).

@3 That was Ferdinand de Lesseps, the guy that had done the Suez canal, and it was actually the 1880's (nitpick). My history thesis was originally going to be related to that project, as the faculty advisor had a box of source materials about it. Unlike de Lesseps, I quickly recognized it was a dead end and moved on to a more worthwhile project.

The Chinese are in for a massive boondoggle on this one, if they indeed try to follow through. While there is a need for a mid-Americas passage for chinamax tankers, this will cost many times the original sticker price. And then the Chinese will be stuck with a major investment in a country that will most likely just nationalize it anyhow. It's a sucker play, writ large.

Jun 10

Sir Vic commented on Deep Thought.

They are used for barns and are 30+ feet across.

I did some work relating to their web site many years ago. These guys embraced their branding and offer some funny schwag that goes well with Big Johnson t-shirts.

Jun 8

Sir Vic commented on Sacred Sanctity of Marriage Watch.

@ Siddha You forgot to mention the Jews. What about all those damn pinko Jews running the world from Swiss banks?
I bet when Goldy posts something you don't forget the anti-semitism.

Reality is more than the last book you read.

Jun 5

Sir Vic commented on Why I Ride Fearlessly Without A Helmet.

@6 & @10 I've spent a week in Harborview with staples in my chest and a tube wrapped around a lung; I've also spent a week in a post-concussion haze. Give me that week in Harborview everyday, plus twice on Sundays, versus another concussion.
With every other kind of injury, you can be aware of the pain & healing process, but not with a brain injury. You're just constantly at sea in a storm with no navigation.

Jun 5

Sir Vic commented on The Media Is Missing Important Microhousing Issues.

"...and proponents engage in the personal attacks, name-calling and smears ..."

Growth Machine, smart growthers, densinistas and their media flacks....

Did anyone, including you, proofread this shit?

Jun 5

Sir Vic commented on Michelle Obama Actually Helped That Lesbian Protester.

I think people were already talking about this issue, but now Ellen Sturtz is famous because she tried to pick a fight with someone under major Secret Service protection. That's an incredibly stupid thing to do, especially with the recent revelations about this White House and how it deals with political enemies. That's a very large tiger to grab by the tail.