The title of this two-day conference — Confronting the Judicial War on Faith — is very revealing about those on the right and the overreaching hyperbole they use to "rally the troops". There is no WAR, kids. And out of several thousands verdicts and decisions handed down in courtrooms across the country each day, only a few of them could … Read More
The New Enemy?
Rolling Stone has a truly frightening article on a truly frightening movement: It’s February, and 900 of America’s staunchest Christian fundamentalists have gathered in Fort Lauderdale to look back on what they accomplished in last year’s election — and to plan what’s next…But despite their unprecedented power, fundamentalists still see themselves as a persecuted minority, waging a holy war against … Read More
The Journalism & Blogging Panel
For those who missed it on C-Span yesterday, I will answer the questions you want to know: 1. Yes, Jeff Gannon is really amazingly stupid. 2. No, Wonkette did not talk about ass-fucking. I think she was aware she was on C-Span. In fact, she did quite well, as did Matt. Digby has some nice comments.
Conservatives Scare Me Sometimes
Read this, from Kevin Drum: FRINGE WATCH….Dana Milbank reports today on the escalating rhetoric at a recent conservative conference about out-of-control judges. First came Phyllis Schlafly, suggesting that Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy ought to be impeached. Up next was Michael Farris, who said that not only should Kennedy be impeached, but so should anyone who voted against impeaching him. … Read More
The Unitarian Jihad
Startling new underground group spreads lack of panic! Citizens declare themselves "relatively unafraid" of threats of undeclared rationality. People can still go to France, terrorist leader says. You would have to be a Unitarian (or at least familiar with it) to fully appreciate this manifesto, but here it is: Greetings to the Imprisoned Citizens of the United States. We are … Read More
McDonald’s Ad Campaign
As advertisements go, this is a little provocative, eh? It lead many to question whether or not it was real. Well, it is. It’s an Austrian ad campaign for McDonald’s. (Europeans aren’t as prude as Americans).
Hey, I’m No MacGyver, But . . .
It always struck me as odd, this story about the lady who found a finger in her Wendy’s Chili. I mean, everybody heard the story, and went "Ewwwwww…". But the question nobody asked (it seemed) was . . . Whose finger was it? One would assume that somewhere there would be a Wendy’s person with four fingers somewhere, right? Or … Read More
Robert Novak: Seedy-looking Leering Liar
LIE: Novak, on CNN’s Crossfire yesterday (to co-host Paul Begula): NOVAK: The real problem with the universities, Paul, is that they don’t invite conservatives. They have only left-wing speakers on campuses like Berkeley and Harvard. They don’t let people like me tell them what the truth is about America. REALITY: Here are some of the "only left-wing" speakers who have … Read More
Friday Random Ten
I don’t usually do this, although many bloggers do. When they do, I feel old, because they often list songs and groups that I have never heard of. But that’s not the reason why I don’t do it. The reason I don’t do it is simply because I don’t usually have my iPod with me when I blog (it usually … Read More
How It Happens
Day #1: A reader to PowerBlog writes a comment: I am so sick of liberals talking about "separation of church and state". I finally went to the Constitution to see if I can find the phrase. What I found was much more startling. The Constitution is full of spelling errors! Has anyone noticed this? — Jason S., Dubuque, IA Day … Read More
They Fight Crime!
He’s a shy neurotic cowboy living undercover at Ringling Bros. Circus. She’s a foxy mute journalist trying to make a difference in a man’s world. They fight crime! He’s a war-weary voodoo photographer with acid for blood. She’s a cold-hearted foul-mouthed mercenary with the power to see death. They fight crime! He’s a genetically engineered soccer-playing card sharp on a … Read More
Face Shake
Relax your face, jaw, tongue, etc. Set your camera. Shake your head back and forth really fast. Snap your picture. And then send your photo to these guys, which has to be one of the oddest sites on the web.
End of the PowerLine
Ezra Klein says it so perfectly that I quote him in full: With the Schiavo memos proven to be from a Republican source and Powerline not apologizing for their truthless innuendo and slander, it’s time to break out the popcorn and see if Big Trunk and Hindrocket can clear the shark. Odds are on massive carnage, but they might just … Read More
Republicans Want Democrats to Stop Republicans
From the Wall Street Journal‘s article on the fragmentation and destruction of the Republican Party: One-third of Republicans say Democrats in Congress should prevent Mr. Bush and party leaders from "going too far in pushing their agenda"… Republicans want Democrats to stop Bush and the Republicans in Congress? Well, sure, but next time . . . think before you vote, … Read More