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This Is Dangerous
Via The Corner: Newt Gingrich spoke this morning about how he would curb judges’ power. In an interview on CBS’ Face the Nation, Gingrich said it was “inadequate” to wait for the appointment of good judges to change the judicial system, and suggested that judges should be impeached. Speaking about Gingrich’s plan, Bob Schieffer noted that Gingrich proposed that “Congress should subpoena the … Read More
Out Of Touch
Hard to keep a blog going when you are about 24-48 hours behind. Kim Jong Il, is dead. That's huge news. Except I don't know what it means. I mean, it's good, unless North Korea gets more crazy.
30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself
Stop spending time with the wrong people. – Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you. You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot. Never, ever insist yourself to someone who continuously overlooks your worth. And remember, it’s not the people … Read More
Short Takes
* Britney Spears – who used to be famous – is engaged. Uh, to be married. Uh, again. She's 16 years old still. * Naughty Republicans — the mayor of Grandaven, Mississippi for 14 years — a guy named Greg Davis — re-ran for mayor in 2008 on a family values platform. You know where this is going, right? He's in … Read More
RIP Chris Hitchens
I didn't agree with him on many things, particularly his perplexing defense of the Iraqi War, but I liked his style. This, by the way, is one of his finest moments… on the death of Jerry Falwell:
Android’s Response To Siri
Google's voice command has been around for a couple of years, but when the newest iPhone came out, it included Siri, a voice command app that responded to natural language requests. Most people agree that Siri was the coolest thing about the iPhone, and Siri has been highlighted in iPhone commercials. Google, of course, wasn't going to take that lying … Read More
Birther Stupidity
World News Daily (aka World Nut Daily) is actually boasting on their website about how they had an airplane fly over the Cowboys-Giants game this weekend, towing a banner inquiring about Obama's "real" birth certificate. Yes, doing a banner flyover of a domed stadium. Good call, guys.
Supreme Court to Rule On Arizona Immigration Law
AP: The Supreme Court agreed Monday to rule on Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigrants, setting the stage for an election-year decision on an issue that is already shaping presidential politics. The justices said they will review a federal appeals court ruling that blocked several tough provisions in the Arizona law. One of those requires that police, while enforcing other … Read More
Rick Perry’s Anti-Gay Ad
Rick, if you want to bash gays — in the military or elsewhere — perhaps you shouldn't wear a "Brokeback Mountain" jacket and use the music of the liberal gay 20th century composer, Aaron Copeland. The ad:
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board probably thought it was "doing good" when it started airing and publishing ads like this: The text reads: She didn’t want to do it, but she couldn’t say no. When your friends drink, they can end up making bad decisions, like going home with someone they don’t know very well. Decisions like that leave them … Read More
Michelle Duggar Miscarries
CNN gives the latest on the Duggars, the family that decided to leave the number of children they have "up to God", and now have 19 kids: A day of joyful anticipation has turned to anguish for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. At a routine check-up Thursday to find out the sex of their 20th child, their doctor was unable to … Read More
I’m Opposed To Aborting Jesus, Too
The anti-abortion activists have a new protest tactic for Christmas — empty manger Christmas caroling! Here, for example, is a schedule of upcoming events from a Pro-Life Wisconsin website: Last year's Empty Manger Christmas Caroling effort was so popular, we're doing it again this year, and in more cities to boot! What better way to bring the joy of Christmas … Read More
GOP Filibusters Middle Tax Cut Again
A bill to extend the payroll tax holiday failed in the Senate this afternoon after Republicans filibustered the extension for a third time, preventing it from getting the 60 votes needed to begin debate or receive an up-or-down vote. The latest bill would have paid for the extension of the holiday, which primarily affects middle and low income Americans, by assessing … Read More