April 2011
90 posts
Dear America, stop obsessing over Islamic... →
An article written under the pseudonym Mr. Y. grabbed my attention this week. The article has a bold thesis, even more surprising given who the mysterious Mr. Y turns out to be.
It argues that the United States has embraced an entirely wrong set of priorities, particularly with regard to its federal budget. We have overreacted to Islamic extremism. We have pursued military solutions instead...
What did it feel like, I wondered, to love someone that much? So much that you...
– Sarah Dessen (This Lullaby)
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There is a moral panic in America over young women’s sexuality—and it’s entirely...
– Jessica Valenti, The Purity Myth (via laughinghound)
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-4-24) →
Bright Eyes (9)
Say Anything (8)
Dashboard Confessional (8)
The Spill Canvas (7)
Brand New (7)
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It’s funny. Your muscles have a certain memory about them. That’s why we can tie...
– To Claire; From Sonny (via amourology)
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7941.) There are two reasons why people don't talk...
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As a society, we encourage girls and women to be emotionally accessible, and in...
– Tori Amos
As a society, we encourage boys and men to be emotionally void, and out of touch with their feelings; we say that it’s an innately feminine trait. We say it, that is, until they act in violent ways which makes us uncomfortable, at which point we cast them as inconsiderate assholes,...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-4-17) →
All Time Low (15)
Britney Spears (11)
Regina Spektor (9)
Senses Fail (5)
Acceptance (5)
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Dare to be happy. Most people don’t allow themselves the luxury of being...
– Richard Carlson (via quote-book)
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You've got wits, you've got looks, you've got...
When I’m good, I’m very good, but when I’m bad, I’m better.
– Mae West (via kari-shma)
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Don’t fuck with the original.
– Sidney Prescott (Scream 4)
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If text kisses were real kisses then the world would just be one big orgy.
– Mark Corrigan, Peep Show (via onlyonewordcomestomind)
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Worst of all, this is a vision that says even though America can’t afford to...
– President Obama
Wow. Our president sounds like Senator Bernie Sanders. Ahhhhmazingness.
(via pantslessprogressive)(via nefariousnewt)(via randomlancila)
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Anonymous asked: ...what is that box that says scream 4?
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