good entertainment value

this rocks. courtesy of Brian.

truer words were never spoken

"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we," Bush said. "They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."

best disclaimer ever

from the writer of the only slash i've ever enjoyed:

DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. Vegetarians may be offended by the black pudding incident.
Teetotallers are reminded that this fanfic contains numerous scenes set in the local pub.
The fic contains references to illegal drug taking for recreational purposes.
Atheists are warned that the local vicar is presented in a favourable light.
Catholics may be disturbed to learn that he is contemplating committing monogamy.
Mary-Sue haters are advised that he is an OC.
Those who are anxious that respect for authority be reinforced in fiction are warned that he is in conflict with his Bishop.
Presbyterians are advised that there is a Bishop.
Other religious groups are asked to note that this fic does not contain equal airtime for their own theological standpoints.
Bogomils may be distressed by the Bogomil/bugger pun in the fifth chapter.
Eco-warriors may find the gratuitous deployment of a Porsche 996 distressing...also the metaphor which refers to harpooning whales.
Dog haters; the spaniels are back.
Cat haters; Crookshanks appears for the first time.
Epidemiologists should note that the incubation time of pasteurella pestis in the human body has been deliberately played about with for plot purposes.
There is an unfavourable reference to Mussolini, which Fascists may find offensive.
This book may contain traces of nuts.
There are references to rolls and Jammie dodgers, which those following the Atkins diet may prefer to avoid.
Oh, and the boys are still at it like rabbits.

note: if you are sufficiently shameless to try reading this stuff, start with Lust Over Pendle. the squeamish may be reassured that there is very little in the way of actual sex. for those still retaining a few shreds of dignity, "Mary Sue" is a term describing a combination of author insertion and extreme wish fulfillment, generally manifesting in fanfiction as an OC (Original Character, i.e., not one from the work upon which the fanfic is based) who is stunningly beautiful, has a mysterious past, is endowed with godlike power, and with whom all male characters instantly fall into passionate love. the male form is "Gary Stu."

shades of the Onion

Republicans look to Amish for support