Guns Don't Kill People, Free Access to Guns Kill People

Being that we are in the midst of an active political campaign that latches onto the latest headline in a desperate attempt to generate their own top of the fold notoriety, it is hard to believe there has been almost no conversation on gun control. Granted that the Democratic Party has become an impotent imitation of Republican opposition, but you would think the recent spate of mass shootings would be ceased upon for political capital. There is no defensible stance for the resistance to reasonable gun control. Sportsman can still have their guns but they don't need automatic weapons to kill Bambi's mom. Registering ballistics reports for every gun sold doesn't invade anyone's privacy, only makes catching criminals easier. Delaying the purchase of a gun months to do full background checks including declarations on mental history and use of psychoactive drugs doesn't negatively affect anyone other than looking to exact immediate vengeance on someone. If you want a gun, you need to prove you can handle it. I understand that the economy and Iraq should be center stage but how about some thought about getting our gun culture in check. Want to know how out of control it is, see the ad below.

The Majestic History of Chinese Culture

For all those who have adopted a young child from China, it is important ensure that child is made aware of the rich cultural history of their native country. This of course requires more effort than just buying copies of Mulan and Mulan 2:Enter the Dragon. It means actually researching what daily life in China actually consists of. Both in the years gone by and in today's modern world. In the case of the latter, it requires finding out how a typical Chinese child is educated, what his/her diet consists of, and what games they fill their leisure time with. To aide in this pursuit, I suggest that all those adoptive parents out there, run and purchase this new board game that is currently sweeping the land of Mao. It can provide fun for the whole family while immersing your little one in a truly Chinese experience.

Come on everyone, Smack the Lion

Truth in Advertising

A while back, Chevy asked the internet community to develop an advertisement for them. Chevy provided the video and users were supposed to provide the copy. Of course, with the internet's permanent resistants being primarily made up of left-leaning cynics, the resulting commercials weren't exactly what Chevy had in mind. Me, also being a left-leaning cynic, found it quite enjoyable to see one of the faceless multinationals officially sponsor the production of a commercial that tells you why you shouldn't buy their product. Just like how those tobacco companies are forced pay for all those horribly lame "Truth" ads that tell you not to smoke.

Because Your Butt Deserves the Very Best

Really? Do people really have such an excess of disposable income that this is actually a viable product? A toilet seat with it's own remote control. I stumbled across this and I sure am glad I did. It turns out that all I needed to cure my severe depression was a 21st century update to toilet paper. At least they put up a first class website to front their advertising campaign. Nothing more amusing than watching people try to discuss a delicate issue such as butt hygiene while trying to move product and be up beat. The naked rump smiling faces are just the start the of the fun. More companies should consider nudity in their corporate logos.