Really a bons mots post:

You can put visual effect layers on top of Windows or Linux, but it’s just painting a turd.

From Marco.

photo credit: William Hook

From the pilot on why she’s brushing off the blond psi goddess  from Psi Corp.

Commander Ivonava from Babylon 5

“If you’ll excuse me, I’m in the middle of 15 things — all of them annoying. Thank you for coming by.”

Commander Ivonava, Babylon 5 written by J. Michael Straczynski (obviously a busy person himself!)

I like this line so much because it’s clear, it’s blunt, it gives an explanation (with an implicit threat of lashing out if pressed), and yet it’s also polite.  Add the accent and the lovely actor and it’s a mini loop for your DVR or DVD player.

If only the arguments were this easily made and won:

Marriage Equality advocate: … and that is why I support marriage equality for same-sex couples.

Religious Right elected official: “But sir, my Bible says marriage is only between a man and a woman. What do you have to say about that?”

Marriage Equality advocate: “Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You did not place your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.”

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