Author: BooMan

Frivolous Friday Open Thread

Now we know: Winnie the Pooh has been voted the nation’s favorite animal character in a new survey, heading a list dominated by iconic bears like Paddington and Rupert. Pooh, created by A.A. Milne, won 51 percent of the...

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Live Blogging from Yearly Kos

I’m sitting in the CIA leak investigation seminar with CabinGirl and Cedwyn. We’re listening to Murray Waas explain his role in the Plame investigation. Jane Hamsher gave a very funny into and introduced Joe Wilson....

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Open Thread

Okay. My cab will be here any minute. I’m off to the airport, and on to Vegas. See you on the flip. Don’t shoot anyone in the face.

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How I Became a Progressive

I was supposed to write an explanation for Yearly Kos, in 500 words, on how I became a progressive person. I kind of blew it off. Actually, I kept forgetting about it. But, I did think about writing it, and so I thought about...

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Specter and Cheney in a Fight

Okay. I’m not kidding. The following paragraph really does appear in today’s New York Times: In an interview, Mr. Specter described his relationship with Mr. Cheney as generally friendly and cordial. But he was...

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