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Daily archives: June 19, 2004

The History of Shit

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2004 by Ian Pattinson

First, the development of the private, modern individual subject (that�s you and me) was linked to the elimination (oops) of public filth. A 1539 French royal edict commanded that subjects confine their shitting to bathrooms in their own homes, which today hardly seems too much to ask. This is Laporte�s point: we overlook how everyday behavior like shitting is as much political as it is biological.

(The History Of Shit- Dominique Laporte)

Missionary Lizards

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2004 by Ian Pattinson

According to the Creationists, the dinosaurs died out because Noah forgot to invite them onto the Ark.

No Songs

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2004 by Ian Pattinson

Will we ever get to see Nine Songs? The director and presumptive distributer have had a falling out that could lead to major court cases.

Look to windward

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on June 19, 2004 by Ian Pattinson

When even the chairman of Shell says we’re running out of oil it’s time to think about the alternatives.

(Look To Windward- Iain M. Banks)

Pre-emptive told you so

This entry was posted in George Bush on June 19, 2004 by Ian Pattinson

A serving US intelligence officer is the latest person to loudly criticise Bush & Co’s faux War on Terror. He even predicts that, because they’re so good for Al Quaeda, any attacks in the run up to the election will be designed to keep the Chimp in power.

(Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror)

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