It's been quite some time since I've linked to James Lileks. Deficiency corrected: "Simple Rules for Making a Fool of Yourself on the Internet".
Swear angrily. Not just the classics, but the ones relating to excretion and genitalia. Nothing shows you're a serious thinker like a torrent of obscenities. It's the reason Courtney Love is invited to speak to the U.N. so often. Added bonus: Lots of cursing means no one will suspect you're a Christian.
What I try to do is get as hysterical as Ted Kennedy does when making a speech, then back off 85%.
Posted by: Jake | January 31, 2006 at 09:55 AM
Where in the world did the idea ever originate that politians, both those elected and selected, reporters, TV pundits, omsbudpersons, etc., should write and speak the truth? I never head of such a silly notion. Who wants to hear the truth. All it will do is advance our freedom.
Posted by: bncthor | January 31, 2006 at 04:58 PM