on the road

From the monthly archives:

December 2007

The New York Times Opinion page has an excellent article by Patrick Smith entitled ‘The Airport Security Follies’:
The changes put in place following the September 11th catastrophe have been drastic, and largely of two kinds: those practical and effective, and those irrational, wasteful and pointless. — Patrick Smith, New York Times
Link to article here.
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Can anyone be this stupid?

Nabisco Easy Cheese – For best results, remove cap.
500-piece puzzle – Some assembly required.
Children’s Superman Costume – Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.
Nytol sleep aid – Warning: may cause drowsiness.
Dremel Electric Rotary Tool – This product not intended for use as a dental drill.
Stridex Foaming Face Wash [...]

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It’s happening more often. The stupidity of The Greatest Country In The World is being aptly demonstrated to all comers, even those from Iceland. Here’s the latest version:
During the last twenty-four hours I have probably experienced the greatest humiliation to which I have ever been subjected. During these last twenty-four hours I have [...]

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