Category Archives: Run Ya Bastids!

Block Off All the Roads to Maryland. Do It Now

Posted on May 27, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

This will not help reduce traffic problems in D.C. (boldface mine): On Tuesday, the MVA announced that parallel parking is no longer part of the driver’s license test in Maryland. Officials said other parts of the test — the two-point … Continue reading →

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So, John Oliver, About That MRAP in Keene, NH…

Posted on October 20, 2014 by mikethemadbiologist

While we await prominent white leaders to disavow and apologize for the #pumpkinfest riot, it’s worth remembering that this is just one more instance of degenerate ‘suburban‘ culture. Meanwhile, a regular reader reminds us of John Oliver’s wondering why Keene, … Continue reading →

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Road Work

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mikethemadbiologist

Painting the finish line to the Boston Marathon (Boylston Street between Dartmouth and Exeter):

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One More Slip of the Security Rachet: The Boston Marathon Edition

Posted on March 10, 2014 by mikethemadbiologist

One of Boston’s (many) saving graces is that it’s full of hard-headed stubborn people. While that might sound like damning with faint praise, in an era where our putative political leadership perpetually craps its pants, it’s refreshing to know that … Continue reading →

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More Southern Governance Failure

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mikethemadbiologist

Unlike a couple of weeks ago in Atlanta, at least North Carolina cancelled schools before the snow hit. But the entire state, in terms of traffic, is still a ginormous clusterfuck. Here’s what I don’t understand: Snow is paralyzing North … Continue reading →

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Whitey Bulger Was More Of an Existential Threat Than Most Terrorists Are

Posted on November 24, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Seriously. That’s not to say terrorists aren’t murdering bastards. But Judge Bruce Selya, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeal for the First Circuit–which includes the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (God save it!)–began a recent opinion with the following … Continue reading →

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Back Bay Is Overrun By Thin People Who Supposedly Run Very Fast But Walk Very Slowly

Posted on April 14, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Boston is preparing for the Boston Marathon, and that means Back Bay looks like this: That’s Boylston Street which is completely closed off around the Public Library and Copley Square. Which means we get traffic like this: If you’re driving, … Continue reading →

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