Category Archives: General Culture

American Space Program: Failure is now the Only Option.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Scatcatpdx

I am not going to watch any  coverage of  the last shuttle mission; I am  disgusted with all the gushing comments about NASA and glorious past with the shuttle. It all bullshit to me. The shuttle did not live up … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday America

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Scatcatpdx

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival,” he supposedly said. “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. “It … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Scatcatpdx

Today I do not have a quote about Memorial Day, but I do have one thought. I have no qualms with going out and have a picnic but I decide not to participate. Instead I feel Memorial Day is not … Continue reading →

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Portlandia: Portland Dream of the ’90s – Portlandia

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Scatcatpdx

Three is a new comedy show on IFC called Portlandia about a stereotypical LA couple moving to Portland. IFC released a promotional video called The Dream of the ’90s is alive in Portland. They get it right about the loony … Continue reading →

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