I think some government officials want human extinction...

Proving Republicans only care about national security if terrorists are invovled.

So here's the sitch: there's an animal infectious disease lab located on Plum Island - isolated from the mainland and any other livestock by water on all sides, accessible only by ferry or helicopter. For some insane, unknown reason, the Bush administration thinks it would be helpful to move this laboratory to the mainland. So much so, there's already a list of finalist states -- Kansas, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas (San Antonio to be specific). Hmmmm, all those states have a lot of Republican representation. And most of the representatives are trying to say that this plan is perfectly safe. (ETA - Hmm, wonder what effect a hurricane or tornado would have on research in those locals as well.)

Except, wait, wait for it ---- THERE HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTS ON PLUM ISLAND. The only thing that prevented catastrophe of a nationwide foot and mouth disease was the isolation of the island. Many of the diseases studied there can be carried by wildlife.

But you know, putting the lab in the middle of some of the country's most productive ranches won't cause any problems at all. Nope, not one whit.

Now might be a good time for me to figure out how to go vegetarian even with my allergy issues. This isn't a done deal, but the farm bill with the provision is being voted on -- try to talk some sense into your representatives, k?

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So G, the tech we've had the longest, got into Dexter when it aired on CBS. So hooked that he *aquired* S2 and gave me a copy. Of course, him not quite being a hardcore fanboy, he has this expectation that I'll stick to his "one a week" schedule of watching episodes. Fuck that shit - I live alone and don't have to follow anyone else's viewing desires.

I know that when i started reading recaps on S2 Dexter last year, the recappers were really down on this season. For the life of me, I can't figure out why. I actually thought this season was way tighter than last. The plotlines all dovetailed nicely. I even liked Lilah. Bitch, but a nice foil. And for some reason, I did not loathe every second that Deb was on the screen this season. Lundy was love.

Man, I wish Amazon would have the eps up on an as they air basis next season, but that's too much to hope for. Ah well.

Off to figure out something else to do while I wish for my girl parts to leave again...

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Ahh, what a nice surprise. I forgot this was the night CBS decided to return Unit reruns to us. Not sure how this Sunday night slot will work out, but oh well. The boys are back.