I'm overjoyed this historic Saturday morning; sad only not to be in NYC for Pride weekend. Some other reaction... Steve Benen, the arc of history bends towards justice in N.Y.: The political twists of this process were rather unusual. When Democrats ran the state Senate in the last session, infighting doomed a similar proposal. Now, there’s a Republican majority in … [Read more...] about Marriage Round-Up
New York Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill; Governor Signed Before Midnight
New York has joined Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington, D.C., in making same-sex marriage the law of the state. Friday night, the NY Senate passed the historic bill by a 33-29 vote; just before midnight first-year Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law. The law becomes effective July 24, 2011. Thirty-two votes were needed for … [Read more...] about New York Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill; Governor Signed Before Midnight
Be careful what you wish for!
I have said all along that if we were able to drive all the illegal immigrants of of the US we would all starve to death. In May Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed an Arizona like illegal immigrant law which sent illegals fleeing the state. Well guess what? It's looks like I was right. The resulting manpower shortage has forced state farmers to leave millions of dollars’ … [Read more...] about Be careful what you wish for!
New York To Vote On Marriage Equality
It isn't done but it's over. The 33rd Senator just confirmed a YES vote New York stands up for freedom ! ************************************ Amendment has passed 36-26 AP reporting 'Veteran GOP Senator to vote Yes' That should give us vote #33 ************************************************ The debate is currently proceeding on an amendment to provide … [Read more...] about New York To Vote On Marriage Equality
NY Conservative Party Leader: “The Bill’s Going To Pass”
Andy Towle talked to Mike Long, chairman of the NY Conservative Party, earlier this evening: "I'm sorry to say that the bill's going to pass," Long told me in a phone interview minutes ago. He said that the recently released religious liberty amendment would serve as an "excuse for some Sepublican senators to hang their hat on." "I know they've got the 32nd vote, and I … [Read more...] about NY Conservative Party Leader: “The Bill’s Going To Pass”
Slip-n-Slide Concussions and Other Childhood Fun
When I was a child, slip-n-slides were fastened to lawns with large boulders. Consequently, the definition of summer fun was sliding headfirst between 10 pound rocks, at breakneck speeds, on a moistened strip of plastic runway. Currently, this activity is more commonly categorized as child endangerment. The use of boulders built a natural time limit into our wet and wild … [Read more...] about Slip-n-Slide Concussions and Other Childhood Fun
Sec. Clinton Hits a Low, Sen. McConnell Follows
WASHINGTON - The battle over Libya just got uglier, including Gadhafi assassination allegations. But it's the rhetoric of Sec. Clinton and majority leader Sen. Mitch McConnell that sheds light on how we got in this mess in the first place. When Sec. Clinton was first chosen for her job at State some were skeptical she'd have Pres. Obama's back when it was needed. There was … [Read more...] about Sec. Clinton Hits a Low, Sen. McConnell Follows
Fukushima Reconstruction Committee Issues Urgent Global Appeal (Niigata-Nippo Shimbun, Japan)
It may have been largely forgotten by the global media, but the nuclear catastrophe in Japan has not been concluded. This editorial from Japan's Niigata-Nippo Shimbun, packaged with video on the latest assessments on the disaster from both in and out of Japan, offers a glimpse of the ongoing nuclear turmoil confronted by the Japanese people. The Niigata-Nippo Shimbun … [Read more...] about Fukushima Reconstruction Committee Issues Urgent Global Appeal (Niigata-Nippo Shimbun, Japan)
Cantor To Obama: Do As You’re Told
Dear President Obama: We've been very patient with you and your Democratic pals. We've given you plenty of time to do exactly what we want done — stiff the poor and middle class big time without bothering the rich in any way. But even our patience has limits, and these limits have now been reached. So here are your instructions. We've taken taxing the rich off the table. … [Read more...] about Cantor To Obama: Do As You’re Told
Inevitable Catastrophe: The Fruits of Moral Hazard on a Global Scale
Our political and economic systems are de-legitimizing themselves before our very eyes through massive fraud, manipulation, and pervasive governmental intervention on behalf of a small number of citizens and corporations. These current public policies intend to prop up bankrupt corporate entities, bloated bureaucracies, and endless narcissistic speculation on a global … [Read more...] about Inevitable Catastrophe: The Fruits of Moral Hazard on a Global Scale
RIP Peter Falk
The greatest detective ever to work for the LAPD has passed. Feel free to share your favorite episodes and films by the great Mr. Falk … [Read more...] about RIP Peter Falk
Quote of the Day: Is Jon Huntsman the New Wesley Clark?
Our political Quote of the Day comes from The New Republic's Walter Shapiro, in a post that needs to be read in full. He asks whether Jon Huntsman will become the new Wesley Clark. He writes: While the pyrotechnics accompanying the presidential rollout were impressive (two dozen TV cameras chronicled a GOP candidate hovering at 1 percent in the national polls), … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Is Jon Huntsman the New Wesley Clark?
Cantor and the Perils of His Egotism
James Fallows rightly calls Eric Cantor "the least valuable player" on his team. Visibility usually coincides with worthlessness, at least in our current political games. James Fallows, usually a mellow fellow, has this to say about those games and one team in particular. I've complained in the past about Sen. Richard Shelby's willful veto of Peter Diamond's … [Read more...] about Cantor and the Perils of His Egotism
Technical Glitch: Post Mistakenly Deleted
Due to a system hiccup, a post that just went up about Eric Cantor was deleted. We will repost it, graphic and all. … [Read more...] about Technical Glitch: Post Mistakenly Deleted
Top Ten Cloves: Possible Reason Sarah Palin Cancelled Her Bus Tour
NOTE: Sarah Palin has cancelled her national bus tour, leading critics to say it was one more thing she has quit. These criticisms were followed by Palin insisting the tour hasn't been scuttled, just put on hold while she serves jury duty. Some believe the bus tour will never resume. Regardless we offer you THIS: Top Ten Cloves: Possible Reason Sarah Palin Cancelled Her Bus … [Read more...] about Top Ten Cloves: Possible Reason Sarah Palin Cancelled Her Bus Tour
Osama bin Laden’s Seized Cellphone: Indirect Links to Pakistani Intelligence?
Osama bin Laden's seized cellphone has increased informed speculation that he was linked to some elements of Pakistan intelligence due to contacts on it with a group that is linked to the ISA. The cellphone of Osama bin Laden’s trusted courier, which was recovered in the raid that killed both men in Pakistan last month, contained contacts to a militant group that is a … [Read more...] about Osama bin Laden’s Seized Cellphone: Indirect Links to Pakistani Intelligence?
Drawdown Directions (Cartoon)
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Not Afraid Of Life — Or Making Lots of Money
Bristol Palin says in her new memwow that she lost her virginity to Levi Johnston after becoming squiffed on wine coolers on a camping trip. Many of the usual anti-Palin suspects have declared that she was raped, which under a literal reading of the Alaska rape statute she may well have been. But that is beside the point. The point is that Bristol chose to continue to have … [Read more...] about Not Afraid Of Life — Or Making Lots of Money
Huntsman: Great White-Haired Hope?
Reaction to the newest GOP 2012 entry is a symptom of how far the politics of paralysis has gone. Virtually unknown, Jon Huntsman Jr. causes a media ripple by bringing something new to the race—-a note of sanity and civility. That he is on speaking terms with the President and has even served in his Administration makes him either (1) a hopeless outsider in Republican … [Read more...] about Huntsman: Great White-Haired Hope?
Why Have Our Dear American Golden Retrievers Become Cancer Time Bombs?
(This week alone Kiko's House, my home blog, received two more emails from people whose Golden Retrievers had died much too young. Portions of this post were first published in 2006.) It's not hard to see why Golden Retrievers are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. year in and year out. They're cuddly cute as puppies and beautiful as adults. They're great around … [Read more...] about Why Have Our Dear American Golden Retrievers Become Cancer Time Bombs?