I recall hearing about a month after Obama's election in 2008 that he was going to close Guantanomo (sp?) Bay. I was so thrilled to hear this that I just about cried real tears - which for my ass would be a big thing.

Then when it did not close and with all of the subsequent actions that support the unitary executive and indefinite detention, I'm just kind of numb.

In policy and perspective, Obama is what we once thought of as a moderate Republican. Which 1) shows how extreme the GOP party has become; and 2) is still a bit too right for me.

I will not sit out the election because while I am quite a bit left of Obama, a Gingrich (or Romney) White House would be disastrous. Their tax policies alone would fuck us up.

It's not a movie, and not precisely holiday-ish, but it's lovely and I wanted to share. A Fred and Ginger vid, Identical Snowflakes. Best present so far this year!

So lovely, and a perfect midday respite from nervous fretful brain chatter. Thank you, Bev!

I apologize if this has already been posted, and I can't imagine it hasn't, but JUST IN CASE:

More Ryan Gosling being adorable: [link] Goes right to video, interviewer asks him about the Hey, Girl thing, with which he is familiar.

I haven't gone over to Boxed Set since I got really behind on Doctor Who and Torchwood, but I figured it was okay to post this story here about a Doctor Who fangirl who is a great representation of the online geek fan overall. The reporter does a good job of reproducing her speaking style, which is stereotypically teenage girl.

Timelies all!

This week has felt really long. Probably because I'm tired.

In Christmas Joy news, Casper has head lice. We JUST got over dealing with fleas. Pests - why so pesty?

At least it's not ghosts? Or armadillos? I dunno, sorry.

Oh, boo, flea!

My sister had some success with olive oil: it drowns the adults and isn't toxic to the child.

You know you're busy when people keep telling you to leave meetings early so you can get some more work done.