Monthly Archives: June 2009
Some GOOD news for a change
Associated Press photo Democratic U.S. Senator Al Franken of Minnesota smiles in Minneapolis today after his victory over Repugnican Norm Coleman was made final. Franken’s victory makes it possible for President Barack Obama to get his — America’s — agenda through … Continue reading
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White House falls into wingnuts’ ‘legislating from the bench’ word trap?
So the Joe the Plumbers must be celebrating that today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that white firefighters in Connecticut were the victims of unconstitutional, reverse discrimination. A bonus for the wingnuts is that in making its ruling, the Supreme Court … Continue reading
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Dr. Jesse to the rescue — again
Associated Press photo Jesse Jackson, left, accompanied by his son, Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (center), speaks to Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, yesterday in Encino, a suburb of Los Angeles. I used to respect Jesse Jackson. I saw him once, … Continue reading
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On the death of Michael Jackson
I don’t really have anything to say about the unexpected death of Michael Jackson yesterday at age 50 that hasn’t already been said everywhere else except that it’s rather sad that he very apparently believed that the Anglo look was the gold standard … Continue reading
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In defense of non-monogamy
Associated Press photo A teary-eyed South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (top) and a teary-eyed Jimmy Swaggart. These wingnuts are assbites, to be sure, but could it be that monogamy is a tall order for most men — and that it … Continue reading
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Democracy begins at home
So the debate continues on whether or not Iran’s presidential election on Friday was rigged. My guess is that it was – since Iran is a theocracy and the theocrat in chief wanted Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to remain as Iran’s president – but by how … Continue reading
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