IJN Nagato

broderic on October 22, 2008


nagato-111
Originally uploaded by duroyal420.
TheSeed asked me the other day, “Why do you like the Japanese ships?”

He was referring to the IJN Yamato model on my coffee table.

“I’m wanting to build out the Imperial Japanese Navy fleet.”

“I’m also fascinated by the Nagato.”

Here’s a look at a completed model of the IJN Nagato. It was the only Japanese battleship to survive WWII. The US confiscated it as the spoils of war and used her at the atomic testing grounds on Bikini Atoll. She sank after the second of two atomic bomb tests.

Nagato is also the name of my favorite character from The Meloncholy of Haruhi Suzimiya. I like to consider her the mascot for my MacBookPro.

Quote of the Day [10.22.08]

broderic on October 22, 2008

"My friend, you have seen this incident, based on sworn testimony. Can
you prove that it didn't happen?"Criswell, Plan 9 from Outer Space

Link of the Day [10.22.08]

broderic on October 22, 2008

Socialism? Funny that you should mention it, Senor McCain. As Matthew
Yglesias points out, your pal, Palin, seems to be right in the middle of
a socialist collective in Alaska. The government has nationalized the
means of production. Alaskans own the oil, which in turns funds the
state. Rugged Alaskans? Do these guys even work? That's rhetorical,
but it does get into how silly leveling charges of socialism at Obama
are. If I do recall, it is the current, Republican administration, that
is in the midst of nationalizing the banks.http://yglesias.thinkprogress.org/archives/2008/10/socialism.php

They're here!

broderic on October 21, 2008


Night clouds 26 june
Originally uploaded by omarrun.
These are some spooky cloud formations. They almost seem like some kind of alien space craft under camouflage. Any minute now, the alien mother ships will emerge from the clouds and disgorge their attack crafts.

Plus, what’s with the trees in the front. I thought there were none in Iceland.

Quote of the Day [10.20.08]

broderic on October 20, 2008

"In this present crisis, government is not a solution to our problem;
government is the problem."President Ronald Reagan, First Inaugural Address

Links of the Day [10.20.08]

broderic on October 20, 2008

They concluded the presidential debates last Wednesday, but not all candidates were invited. In fact, only the Democratic and Republican nominees were allowed. (Or at least that was my impression as I didn’t watch any of the debates.) There are others running for the Presidency, like these guys.

Come on now. “Who the hell are you? One bastard goes in, another one comes out.”

We’re scraping the bottom, when I start linking to Alan Keyes’s candidacy. But here at BrowserMetrics, I post and let you decide. Whether to laugh or cry for these sad saps. Hopefully, your mom will vote for you.

http://www.alankeyes.com/
http://www.pslweb.org/site/PageServer?pagename=votepsl_home
http://www.votesocialist2008.org/
http://www.themilitant.com/2008/ElectionCampaign/platform.html

"But back home hell always run"

broderic on October 20, 2008


Mellisa Seraphy 06
Originally uploaded by figuephot.
I can, without doubt, say this is my favorite figure even though I have don’t have it. I see it offered on ebay for $150 and on Amazon for $164 and I am tempted to make that purchase. Whatever for?

This is also a Halloween post.

Quote of the Day [10.19.08]

broderic on October 19, 2008

“Secretary Powell’s recent presentation at the UN showed the extent to which we have Iraq under an audio and visual microscope. Given that, I was impressed not by the vastness of evidence presented by the Secretary, but rather by its sketchiness.”

Howard Dean (2/17/2003)