Apr 12, 2012
peter laughner commented on
Never Heard of 'Em: Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band.
One of my favorite all time bands. RIP Mr. Van Vliet. I first discovered them in the 3.99 bin at Sam Goody when I was 12. The juxtaposition of the business suits and the crazy name intrigued my adolsecent brain. I also had 3.99 to spend. Anna, starting with Trout Mask Replica is like taking LSD as your first time doing drugs ever. Try Safe As Milk for a proper introduction. I can't wait to give you a hard time about this at the next bookstore related function (if you still go to those).
Jan 25, 2011
peter laughner commented on
Welfare State.
@ 21, please excuse the typos, too painful to let go. Read: However, it is wasted if it dies a quiet death on the slog. Write, edit, then submit; I'm still learning.
Jan 25, 2011
peter laughner commented on
Welfare State.
This is outstanding work and powerful evidence of the hypocisy on the Right. However, it wasted if dies a quiet death on the Slog. This information needs to be seen by those that recite same old rhetoric re: taxes and self-sufficiency.
Jul 12, 2010
peter laughner commented on
A Texting Proposal for Movie Theaters.
Can someone explain why someone would need to text/ email during a movie? I do not carry a cellphone unless I'm traveling and do not understand the appeal of texting someone else about a movie instead of watching it yourself. Back in my day, blah, blah, blah....
Jul 9, 2010
peter laughner commented on
SL Letter of the Day: Fit Girlfriend, Fat Porn.
We live in a culture becoming more and more accustomed to invasions of privacy. Soon it will not be difficult to justify constant government surveillance; private citizens already are willing to abdicate their own privacy and that of those they love (reality shows, snooping on phones, facebook). The modern American is already used to constant intrusions into their privacy; they encourage them daily.
Jul 9, 2010
peter laughner commented on
SL Letter of the Day: Fit Girlfriend, Fat Porn.
We live in a culture becoming more and more accustomed to invasions of privacy. Soon it will not be difficult to justify constant government surveillance; private citizens already are willing to abdicate their own privacy and that of those they love (reality shows, snooping on phones, facebook). The modern American is already used to constant intrusions into their privacy; they encourage them daily.