12 years ago today was the infamous August 6 PDB (or Presidential Daily Briefing) which said, in really big letters: BIN LADEN DETERMINED TO STRIKE IN U.S. After listening to the briefer who told him this on Bush's ranch, Bush reportedly replied, "All right. You've covered your ass, now." We know what happened a month later. Which led to a war … Read More
Ex-Gay Event In D.C. A Huge Disaster
From Right-Wing Watch: Yesterday, American Family Radio’s Sandy Rios spoke to Ex-Gay Pride Month organizer Christopher Doyle about today’s ex-gay lobby day on Capitol Hill. Doyle, who was organizing the since-canceled Ex-Gay Pride banquet at the Family Research Council, complained in an interview with the Christian Post that “un-American” LGBT rights advocates have “shut us out,” explaining that “because of all … Read More
“The Newsroom”: S2E3 Review
It's starting to get serious. In the third episode of the second season, the show thankfully revisited some of the themes and tone of the first season. Right off the bat, we see Will McAvoy in his broadcast chair, lambasting Michelle Bachmann, Hermain Cain, Rick Santorem, and Mitt Romney for refusing to stand up for a gay front-line soldier who … Read More
Say WHAT?!?
It's an anonymous allegation in a civil rights complaint, so keep that in mind. Still, if it's true, it's pretty shocking: The University of Southern California is facing a federal civil rights investigation after students filed a complaint that alleged the school ignored campus rape and failed to prosecute attackers even after they confessed. One anonymous USC student involved in the complaint … Read More
Anthony Weiner’s Problem
Apparently, being busted for an online affair and forced to resign from Congress taught Anthony Weiner that he'd need to be more careful, and use an alter ego the next time he sent pictures of his equipment to women. So he used the name "Carlos Danger." It was bound to happen sooner or later: An anonymous woman has claimed to … Read More
English Baby Born
Perhaps at the turn of the next century, Baby ________, born today to Prince William and Kate Middleton, will finally become King of England at the ripe old age of 87. And perhaps someone will do some researching back in time to see what people were saying on the day the once and future King of England was born. That … Read More
It’s Okay, Bigots. The GOP Isn’t Really Embracing “Tolerance”
Following their 2012 election debacle, the Republican National Committee and the College Republicans issued reports which urged the party to go through an image makeover without adjusting its political stances. Essentially, they argued, the party should only appear to be changing and becoming more open-minded, empathetic and welcoming. Speaking with David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network posted today, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus confirmed that the party will … Read More
“The Newsroom”: S2E2 Review
The second show of the season didn't really move the ball forward very much. There was more fall out from the YouTube video of Maggie screeching at the Sex and the City bus (the rant in which she declares her desire for her "best friend's boyfriend" which led to her break-up with Don). Sloan and Maggie track down the … Read More
Britain Legalizes Gay Marriage; Queen Approves
Kudos, although it looks like we're going to be the last "advanced" country to enter the 21st century.
Why The Tea Party Is Against Immigration Reform
In their own words: This is Ken Crow, who used to be president of Tea Party of America until he bungled logistics of a Sarah Palin speech and is now affiliated with Tea Party Community. He got up and started talking about "well-bred Americans." Here is some video of what followed, in which he made a straightforward case for … Read More
We’ve Come A Long Way?
Anyone (or any group of justices — yeah, I mean you, SCOTUS) who thinks we have come a long way in terms of race just needs to turn the comments section of any local newspaper on any article dealing with Zimmerman/Martin. No, we still live in a racist cesspool. Also, this: Hayward: Woman allegedly attacks 73-year-old musician on stage … Read More
Zimmerman Found Innocent
I don't have much to say about this, although I find abhorrent the dancing on Trayvon Martin's grave that the rightwing blogosphere is engaging in. I thought Zimmerman would be found innocent — not because of any nefarious reasons (like a racist jury or anything like that), but simply because the burden of proof is so high and there were … Read More
As Intended
The busiest abortion clinic in Virginia has been forced to close because of stringent new state regulations. Coming soon to your red state.
Kids React To The Controversial Cheerios Commercial
They don't see the controversy. They literally don't see it. Hope for the future.
“The Newsroom”: S2E1 Review
*SPOILERS ABOUND. ALERT. * Pity Aaron Sorkin. People expected so much from "The Newsroom" and many didn't get what they wanted. Critics found the show preachy. Others, like my girlfriend, found the women characters especially vapid. We were told they were brilliant and/or "the best in the business" although we didn't really SEE them being particularly brilliant. And in relationships, … Read More