The scene: A little-used U.S./Mexico border crossing, where a border patrol officer is showing a young rookie the ropes. Border Patrol Officer: Now, y'see, you've gotta know who to let through and who might be a clear and present danger to our country and the American way of life. Rookie: Yessir! But... Border
Month: February 2017
Your “Thirsty Thursday” Evening Open Thread
An “AAAAARGH!!1!1!1” Rant About Canadian Broadcasting Rules
So, for those of you who pay attention, I'm a Canadian. You can't deport me, because I'm safely ensconced north of the border. But that doesn't mean I don't have opinions - sometimes, impolite opinions. One of my particular peeves is about the qualities of Canadian broadcasting regulations, and in particular about
25 Questions About the NFL from a barely interested former “fan”
I've changed the title a bit, but we're back with 25 questions. I want to keep it at 25 although I am totally tempted to include the following song in every post: Today, we tackle the NFL Offseason and what people do to spend the time. *** So, today I got a Groupon
Historical Badasses: Henry Knox
Your “Who’s A Good Doggie?” Wednesday Evening Open Thread
Better Know A Guy Who’s Going To Screw Up Your Franchise For The Next 2-4 Years: Aftermath Edition
Whelp, the NFL Head Coaching Carousel appears to have come to a screeching halt with Kyle Shanahan's coronation as 49er's head "coach". Unless, of course, Jim Irsay reawakens from one of his quaalude-induced power naps and drops the hammer on Chuck Pagano. So: who is going to be the albatross around
A Lazily Updated Canadian Flag Day Post
[In attempt to meet my quota from the #content mines, and in respect of Canada's 150th birthday this coming July 1, I am republishing my Flag Day post from last year, with updates to obsolete information & additions of information I found fascinating for my students. If you emigrate here, you'll need
DFO Insider: Problems With The Third Act
Mornings are for Lunatic Bastards
Your “Hmm…Who Else Can DFO Help Bring Down?” Tuesday Evening Open Thread
Russians. They're everywhere. They come in all shapes & sizes. And trying to infiltrate everything, even this here site. But why is that? Is it because of the sympathies expressed during our World Cup Previews? No. Is it because we have pointed out the historical badasses that have wrought havoc on Mother Russia from time to
