http://www.thehazefilter.com/ "During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."--Nelson Mandela en-us 2010-03-07T22:33:39-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/03/07-week/#002906 I generally am usually very ambivalent about the Oscar awards, but I'm a huge Jeff Bridges fan and I'm happy that he won. I didn't think Crazy Heart quite lived up to the hype, but Bridges was great and the... fdeaton 2010-03-07T22:33:39-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/28-week/#002905 From David Fitzsimmons highlighting the hypocrisy of the republican party:... fdeaton 2010-03-06T20:58:33-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/21-week/#002904 Clearly explains and demonstrates the pentatonic scale without words: Found at ted.com which has the most interesting videos imaginable!... fdeaton 2010-02-27T10:27:02-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/21-week/#002903 This CNN poll mirrors my thoughts exactly: I had the summit on the tv in the main room next to where I work and I had the C-Span stream running on my computer all day and it was extremely obvious... fdeaton 2010-02-26T03:51:08-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/21-week/#002902 The results, so far, of this CNN poll surprise me: I'm not sure that I agree with completely scrapping the filibuster, but the rules certainly need to be changed. A filibuster should require that those opposing the legislation actually offer... fdeaton 2010-02-25T04:48:53-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/21-week/#002901 I was only able to hear bits and pieces of this this afternoon, but I have to say that this seems more like a witch hunt than a true concern about safety. The Toyota execs took some pretty good shots,... fdeaton 2010-02-24T20:21:29-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/21-week/#002900 I haven't had much to say lately-I think a lot of people are getting a bit burned out and are having trouble expressing their outrage at our current political experience. I thought I would throw up a photograph of my... fdeaton 2010-02-21T18:03:20-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/07-week/#002899 As practiced in Hawaii: The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cThe Apparent Trapwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Crisis You have to love The Daily Show!... fdeaton 2010-02-13T08:12:58-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/07-week/#002898 Before the opening ceremonies a Georgian luger, Nodar Kumaritashvili, was killed on a practice run today in Vancouver. The luge events happen to have been my favorite winter game sport for many years. Everyone should be saddened by this tragedy... fdeaton 2010-02-12T18:37:36-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/07-week/#002897 This one is pretty telling: I'm just amazed that so many people think she's qualified for anything, let alone a presidential run!... fdeaton 2010-02-11T20:06:31-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/02/07-week/#002896 I was in a convenience store a short time ago and when I went to pay I noticed that there was a tip jar on the counter. Now, I don't mind tipping for good service in a good restaurant or... fdeaton 2010-02-09T19:38:07-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/01/31-week/#002895 I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix and would not hesitate to buy a new Toyota, but I'm curious about something. The Matrix is exactly the same car as the Pontiac Vibe, other than the body style, but I've not heard... fdeaton 2010-02-03T04:53:32-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/01/31-week/#002894 But this time one that is heartening. The "don't ask, don't tell" policy should have been changed long ago. I'm much more concerned about fundamentalist proselytizing in the military than one's sexual orientation!... fdeaton 2010-02-03T04:48:32-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/01/24-week/#002893 I like the contrast between VP Biden's and Pres. Obama's ties! I like that Obama savored the applause, but cut it off much earlier than previous presidents have done. 'Bout time much of the blame for the current economic problems... fdeaton 2010-01-27T20:12:17-06:00 http://www.thehazefilter.com/archives/2010/01/24-week/#002892 I've been watching the mess that has been made of the health care overhaul legislation with dismay and now comes the news that President Obama is going to pander even more to the blue dogs on the right side of... fdeaton 2010-01-26T04:02:51-06:00