Month: August 2010

Never Thought of That

A lot of people are talking about warming trends and chemical dispersants today, but try explaining this environmental news. So far this year, Berlin has only had to pay out €130,000 for radioactive boar. Why is the German...

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Quote of the Day

From Steve Benen: There’s still a temptation among many in the political/media establishment to pretend that congressional Republicans are a credible major-party caucus capable of problem-solving, creative solutions, and...

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Why did Sheriff Joe Arrest Sal Reza Twice?

Look at this video and you will see a man standing by himself, doing nothing illegal than I can discern arrested by a bevy of Police dressed in riot gear, one of whom keeps his hand on his weapon at all times despite the absence...

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ADL Comes Out Against Ground Zero Mosque

Who would have guessed? ADL Comes Out Against Ground Zero Mosque Once a venerable if checkered organization at the forefront of fighting bigotry in general and anti-Semitism in particular in the US and Europe, the...

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Is Dick Cheney Dying?

I had not realized this: Former Vice President Dick Cheney is still in the hospital after heart surgery in early July. Daughter Liz Cheney says her 69-year-old dad is out of intensive care and hopes to return home this week. She...

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