David Frum and Chris Matthews discussing what is going on in Washington right now (in a conversation loosely about Social Security Reform): FRUM: It
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David Frum and Chris Matthews discussing what is going on in Washington right now (in a conversation loosely about Social Security Reform): FRUM: It
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Scotus heard Kelo vs. New London yesterday: If New London can seize people’s homes so private developers can build a hotel and convention center, what will cities do next? several Supreme Court justices asked during arguments Tuesday. Can a city decide to get rid of the Motel 6 and put up a Ritz-Carlton, asked Justice …
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The Opinion Journal nails this one: “After an egregiously long delay, Attorney General John Ashcroft finally did the right thing yesterday when he recused himself from the investigation into who gave the name of a CIA operative to the columnist Robert Novak. Mr. Ashcroft turned the inquiry over to his deputy, who quickly appointed a …
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From the “You Can’t Make This Shit Up” files: Two fired caretakers for Koko, the world-famous sign-language-speaking gorilla, have sued their former bosses, claiming they were pressured to expose their breasts as a way of bonding with the 300-pound simian. Nancy Alperin and Kendra Keller, both of San Francisco, claim they were subjected to sexual …
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It is raining and crappy out, I am sick as a dog, and Hunter S. Thompson is dead. Shit.
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Not enough is being made of this story: Thousands of couples joined Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and first lady Janet Huckabee in renewing their wedding vows at a Valentine’s Day ceremony supporting the state’s voluntary covenant-marriage law that makes divorce harder to obtain. “There is a crisis in America,” the Republican governor told a crowd …
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OK, Alias fans- I have a question for you. I am only a few shows into the second season, but something is killing me. What is the significance with the number 47? – There are 47 parts to Rambaldi opus. – When Marshall (who is emerging as my favorite character) makes the lipstick camera, it …