. Iraq bombers topple Samarra minarets BAGHDAD – In a bold blow to Iraqi hopes for peace, suspected al-Qaida bombers toppled the towering minarets of Samarra’s revered Shiite shrine, adding new provocation to old...
Read MoreI’m no expert on Alabama politics but I think we just lost our best chance to beat Senator Jeff Sessions in 2008. Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has decided not to run for the seat. His reasoning is fairly solid and...
Read MoreCrossposted from DailyKos This is a political engagement with the writings of Richard Rorty, to add to LithiumCola’s wonderful obituary here. Here I wish to contrast Rorty’s attitude toward academic discourse...
Read MoreNewbies, Lurkers, and SplashersHop on In!Question for everyone:Do/Did you play a musical instrument?If not, what’s your favorite?New to the site? Check out the FAQs and New User GuideDon’t be shy!...
Read MoreHis campaig’s chief counsul wants a pardon for Scooter Libby. How could a future President Obama ask CIA case officers to risk their life knowing their president would not protect them? And why does Obama get advice from...
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