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Secret Santa Breaks Senate Filibuster
Well not really... But they did get 61 Senators from both parties to participate in a secret santa gift exchange. Given the season I think we should all be able to just enjoy this story without bringing politics into the mix... … [Read more...] about Secret Santa Breaks Senate Filibuster
Just in case you weren’t sure, sex with animals is still illegal in the U.S. military
About a week ago, a “Get a Life” post by Joe Gandelman discussing a bovine question by a reporter on a defense authorization bill that included a provision which repeals the military law on sodomy and the military ban on sex with animals, or bestiality, quickly (de)generated some heated comments on the issue. One person insisted that sodomy and other bizarre deviant sex … [Read more...] about Just in case you weren’t sure, sex with animals is still illegal in the U.S. military
Obama Team Likes What It’s Seeing
The New York Times reports that the prospects for a long, drawn-out Republican nomination fight is keeping the Obama team in good spirits. “The longer this race goes, the more you’re going to see these Republican candidates try to mortgage the general election to try and win the primary campaign,” said David Axelrod, the chief strategist for the president’s re-election … [Read more...] about Obama Team Likes What It’s Seeing
Amanpour Will Leave ABC’s “This Week” and Go Back to CNN
Let me say at the outset: I think Christiane Amanpour got a bum rap from many critics, partisans and bloggers. She was a highly informed, outward looking and thinking host of ABC's "This Week" and it was refreshing to see someone on American television whose focus was not soley on our domestic political horse races. That being said, this does not surprise me one … [Read more...] about Amanpour Will Leave ABC’s “This Week” and Go Back to CNN
Spray Santa
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MORE Political Brinksmanship: House Passes Version of Payroll Tax Plan Obama Opposes
And so the game of political brinksmanship continues. The House has passed a version of the payroll tax plan that sticks it to President Barack Obama, thus ensuring the continuation of the seemingly nonstop partisan struggle: Another Washington political showdown took shape Tuesday as the House of Representatives passed a Republican plan that would extend the payroll tax … [Read more...] about MORE Political Brinksmanship: House Passes Version of Payroll Tax Plan Obama Opposes
Is Ron Paul Poised to Win In Iowa?
Is Ron Paul -- the Republican Party's REAL maverick -- posed to win the Iowa cauces? It sounds that way. A new poll shows him within striking distance of winning and it also underscores a fact that brings bit of deja vu for those who've watched the Republican race: all the news in recent weeks has been about the steady ascent of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as the new … [Read more...] about Is Ron Paul Poised to Win In Iowa?
Trump Withdraws as Moderator of GOP Iowa Debate
This news is like hearing the clown act won't appear after all. After it became clear that the bulk of Republicans running for President -- except former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Senator Rick Santorum -- felt appearing at a debate hosted by the modern P.T. Barnum might not help them politically, Donald Trump has "I quit" versus "You're fired." He won't host the … [Read more...] about Trump Withdraws as Moderator of GOP Iowa Debate
Saudi Woman Beheaded For Being A Witch
Saudi officials have executed a woman for practicing witchcraft. According to this post it seems that they have a system for finding witches. … [Read more...] about Saudi Woman Beheaded For Being A Witch
NTSB Proposes National Ban On Cell Phones While Driving
The NTSB is proposing a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones while driving but the ban would not apply to hands free devices or to use by passengers. Although it would not eliminate the mental distractions caused by cell phone use, the ban would eliminate the physical distractions caused by holding the phone itself. While I would rather that people exercise the … [Read more...] about NTSB Proposes National Ban On Cell Phones While Driving
Scientists Make Progress On Higgs Boson
In a move that would excite even Sheldon Cooper, scientists at CERN have made major progress in the quest for the Higgs boson. As discussed here, the Higgs boson is what some refer to as the God Particle, a theoretical (or perhaps now not so theoretical) object that could help explain how the universe works. Although this is a major simplification, objects like quarks and … [Read more...] about Scientists Make Progress On Higgs Boson
This Just In: GOP Would Deny Food Stamps & Jobless Benefits . . . To Millionaires
For House Republicans determined to coddle the rich and kneecap the middle class and the poor, it's a new week but the same old spit. In conceding that the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits be extended for another year, the GOP's latest spending bill would cut social spending more deeply than is already anticipated under current budget caps and basically put the … [Read more...] about This Just In: GOP Would Deny Food Stamps & Jobless Benefits . . . To Millionaires
(Breaking News) Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing On Sex Abuse Charges
Jerry Sandusky leaving the Centre County Courthouse this morning. The disgraced former assistant football coach at Penn State charged with 52 counts of sexually molesting 10 boys he met through a charity he ran, waived his right to a preliminary hearing this morning. As the proceedings began in a Bellefonte, Pennsylvania courtroom, Jerry Sandusky's lawyer approached the … [Read more...] about (Breaking News) Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing On Sex Abuse Charges
The Weirdest Republican Story That You’ll Read Until The Next One
These smiling folks are Kathy and Bill Johnson. Bill is a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in Arkansas. Kathy is the freaked out wife of a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in Arkansas. Kathy is freaked out because she learned over the weekend that Bill, who as a Christian conservative had campaigned against same sex marriage, has donated sperm to … [Read more...] about The Weirdest Republican Story That You’ll Read Until The Next One
Why Isn’t Obama Doing Better?
Watching the President on 60 Minutes raises wonder at why more Americans aren’t rallying around this highly intelligent, energetic, fair-minded man. The answer may be in the question itself. Contrasting Barack Obama’s demeanor with the rage and unearned self-regard of his would-be successors, Congressional critics and Murdoch media attack dogs—-and his low-key response to … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t Obama Doing Better?
A Mild Victory in Durban
WASHINGTON -- I'm inclined to believe that the apparent result of the climate change summit in Durban, South Africa, might turn out to be a very big deal. Someday. Maybe. That's my view, but it's hardly universal. After the meeting ended Sunday, initial reaction basically ranged from "Historic Breakthrough: The Planet Is Saved" to "Tragic Failure: The Planet Is … [Read more...] about A Mild Victory in Durban
Quote of the Day: Newt Gingrich’s Political Attraction
Our political Quote of the Day comes from Pajamas Media's Roger L. Simon, who explains why he finds former House Speaker Newt Gingrich so politically attractive as potential head of the GOP ticket in 2012: Now I am not a Beltway person. I am something even worse — a Hollywood & Vine person — so everything I say is suspect and should be. But allow me to chime in on why Newt … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Newt Gingrich’s Political Attraction
Gone In 2011: A Hundred People, A Dog & A Cat Who Touched Lives
Maria Altman: Pursuer of looted paintings. Sai Baba: Whose guru are you? Swami Bahktipada: Naughy swami. Joe Bageant: His last deer hunt. George Ballas: Mr. Weed Whacker. Billy Bang: Viet vet jazz violinist. Daniel Bell: Engaged intellectual. Barry Blumberg: He defeated Hepatitis C. Fred Buckles: Last American WWI vet. Mike Campbell: He stood his … [Read more...] about Gone In 2011: A Hundred People, A Dog & A Cat Who Touched Lives
Pro-U.S. Credit Rating Agencies Have Declared War on European Union (Magyar Nemzet, Hungary)
Are the American-based credit rating agencies in cahootz with the U.S. government? Columnist Anna Szabó of Hungary's Magyar Nemzet Konyvek sees a war on Europe and specifically Hungary in the latest credit rating downgrades by Standard & Poor's and Moody's, and exorts Europeans to create their own credit rating agency that would be independent of U.S. influence and offer more … [Read more...] about Pro-U.S. Credit Rating Agencies Have Declared War on European Union (Magyar Nemzet, Hungary)