obviousdusty
Member since Apr 24, 2010
Latest Review
Recent Comments
Re: “In final days, 1st District race moves to toss-up”
It looks like we elected the political joke, so at least Elizabeth's brother gets something out of it.
Re: “Mark Sanford's triumphant return to politics is a sea change for the GOP”
Sanford steals tax $$$ - the truth in advertising version of his trash-sign campaign. Whatever his morals, at least Clinton kept the country in the black. It takes a Republican to rob the tax-payers blind and still campaign on "fiscal responsibility" with a straight face. Republicans know that the South's self-loving "Christians" are not likely to stray far from their side. If they do, they can just start hating gays a little harder, and all will be well.
Re: “County Council gives thumbs-up to I-526”
It's about time they showed some common sense. That road should have been finished ages ago. Johns Island is much closer than a lot of the hinterlands currently being developed, so this will be a great incentive to relieve sprawl and excessive commutes and bring development back closer to the city. That sounds like solid, environmentally sound urban planning to me.
Re: “Richard Dawkins endorses atheist to fill DeMint’s seat”
Atheists get such a bad reaction from people because deep down, they're afraid their silly fairy tales will vanish in a puff of logic. Atheists believe in something much better than god - reality! I've found that embracing reality brings far greater happiness than trying to reconcile it with ancient superstitions.
Re: “The GOP must become genuinely conservative or remain irrelevant”
Having identified myself as a Republican for much of my life, I would love to see the party make a comeback, but they need to get a grip on reality. They need to understand that they didn't lose because Americans want hand-outs, but because a lot of us see their platform as fundamentally opposed to American values. When I vote Democratic, it is not because I oppose conservatism, but because I oppose lying, foolishness, hypocrisy, and bigotry, and refuse to be associated with a party that wallows in these. I know progressive Democrats who were excited by Ron Paul's campaign but completely turned off by the others, and it certainly wasn't because he was a liberal. The right Libertarian could make a real difference.
- City Council considers requiring bar security to patrol sidewalks, parking lots9 comments
- Mr. Sanford goes (back) to Washington1 comment
- Clean energy activists to join Saturday for "Hands Across the Sand"1 comment
- McClellanville's Stephanie Waldron keeps Hollywood's blockbusters green2 comments
- Sol Slam returns to the 'Jammer July 19-201 comment
- Late Night law would force bar owners to create powerless police force, endanger lives18 comments
-
Chopsticks House
This is truly the tastiest Chinese food in recent memory. After 10 years living near… -drval
-
Phuong Restaurant
Yes! -Paul Cheney
-
Novel.
Designer Vintage Inspired Clothing....not that unclear! All seem to be beautiful from the photos provided....interesting… -leveta
-
Cha Cha's Tequila Bar
Cha Cha's is a creeper. You can walk in to this lost strip mall joint… -Frugal Gourmet
-
The Oyster Room
I live on Folly Beach, and as much as I enjoy the beach vibe and… -Atlantis0330
-
Gearing up for a sober summer on Folly Beach
Requiem for a Beer Bong
-
Weekend Round-Up: Fes-tea-val Season
The best events in Charleston May 17-19
-
School of the Arts tweet exposes Charleston County Schools' hypocrisy
When the Tweet Hits the Fan
-
City Council considers requiring bar security to patrol sidewalks, parking lots
You Don’t Have to Go Home But You Can’t Stay Here
-
New lofts in East Central could fill in the cracks of development
Hipster Haven
Re: “Jamaican Me Hungry”
The food was very good, but as another visitor noted, the service was rather slow and inattentive. However, the main reason I haven't been back is that the lasers made it feel like dining in the cross-fire of a Star Wars battle.