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Jeff sent me an article about the Pakistani woman who was sentenced to a gang-rape by her village because her brother allegedly had an affair with a woman from a neighboring village. Which, it turns out, was a bullshit charge. I remember reading about this case a year or so ago. It was interesting to see a follow-up. It makes me homicidal.

Greg was telling me the other night about how people in Florida, so grateful for federal aid, are interviewing that even though they disagree with the way Bush has done things and disagree with his policies, will vote for him to show their gratitude. The mind boggles.

I feel like the squirrel from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe who loses its head: "He can't win! He can't win! He can't win!!" Speaking of which, can't wait for that movie to come out.

From nikkinewsnet:

On a lighter note, a survey reports that people watching the Daily Show scored higher on a political quiz than viewers of the Dave Letterman and Jay Leno show. You can even take the quiz yourself.



You got 5 out of 6 correct on your first attempt.

Excellent work! But when do you sleep?

Check your score against these averages:
"The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart viewers - 3.59 correct
"The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno viewers - 2.95 correct
"Late Show" with David Letterman viewers - 2.91 correct
No late-night comedy viewing - 2.62 correct

I didn't actually find the quiz hard and was surprised how low the numbers were. I missed: "John Kerry says that he would eliminate the Bush tax cuts on those making how much money?" I picked the highest number, and it was the second highest. In retrospect, I felt very 'duh' about it.

Comments

[paris-of-priam.livejournal.com]

Actually, I got 6 out of 6, but I don't watch ANY of those programs. (Well, that's not true. I've seen two episodes of The Daily Show.) Otherwise, I try to avoid all those late night bozos, sitting behind cardboard desks, talking to gag men with pluggs, and fluff girls with silicon lip implants. Yikes! Nah, I'd rather stay up late watching the MASADA tapes that some wonderful woman gave me. :)

I think all that poll demonstrates is that insomniacs know more about American politics than people who SLEEP at night. Although, this is a dangerous fact, because it also means that the people who are the best informed, and know the most about the candidates, are usually ASLEEP when the voting polls are open!

[verbicide.livejournal.com]

I don't watch any of the shows, either!

I think all that poll demonstrates is that insomniacs know more about American politics than people who SLEEP at night.

You know, that was my first thought, too!