When the Republicans talk about the ‘sanctity of marriage,’ they must be talking about the new ‘super marriages’ that are sweeping the nation. Well- sweeping Arkansas. At any rate, check out what is next for marriage: ABRAMS: All right, Dr. Land, I had actually heard you speak about this issue, and it struck me when …
Archives for March 2005
Thank Goodness For ‘Activist’ Judges
Judge Stanley Birch, Bush appointee and ‘activist’ judge (really- read this Howard Bashman interview), in yesterday’s ruling against intervention in the Schindler/Schiavo saga: A popular epithet directed by some members of society, including some members of Congress, toward the judiciary involves the denunciation of “activist judges.” Generally, the definition of an “activist judge” is one …
Why is John Danforth an Anti-Religious Bigot
For all of you claiming I am ‘falling for a liberal trap’ when I proclaim the religious loonies* have too much control in my party, you should look to this op-ed in the NY Times by ordained Minister and lifelong Republican John Danforth: BY a series of recent initiatives, Republicans have transformed our party into …
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The Daily Cheap Shot
From CNN: Falwell was admitted to Lynchburg General in “respiratory arrest.” Family members told Moore that Falwell had been unconscious from five to seven minutes and had to be resuscitated by EMTs at the hospital emergency room. Moore said there is no evidence of neurological damage. How can they tell?
Things In The News
Some quick things you should probably know: Johnnie Cochran of OJ Simpson fame is dead at 67. Jerry Falwell may be dying. Kofi Annan was cleared. Boy Scout leader charged with owning kiddie porn. And, in breaking news, the intelligence regarding Iraq was bad. No shit.
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All Things Schiavo
If you can tolerate just one more opinion on the Schiavo case, then make it this one, which I found via the Samizdata: The constant appeals by the parents to various courts result in the same response again and again: that it is not within the jurisdiction of the court system to circumvent the legal …