Other than some mild tweaking of people in our more rambunctious comments threads, I have really tried to behave lately. Until now. Tim sends me this story: Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan is set to challenge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for her California congressional seat. After filing papers for the seat in April, Sheehan told …
Elections Matter
Interesting piece on what the folks in the creationism movement are up to: Opponents of teaching evolution, in a natural selection of sorts, have gradually shed those strategies that have not survived the courts. Over the last decade, creationism has given rise to “creation science,” which became “intelligent design,” which in 2005 was banned from …
And The Troops Choose…
According to this ABC news piece, many choose Obama: ABC’s Martha Raddatz asked American soldiers in Iraq what issues are most important to them when looking at the presidential candidates. A look at the key political issues for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Though the military is not supposed to engage in partisan political activity, these …
New Iraq Talking Points
Two days ago, we were informed that the current situation in Iraq is a “by-product of the success of the surge.” As the crisis deepens, with widescale defections and heated street-fighting breaking out and the need for US bombing missions and US armor entering into the fray, Captain Ed has some revised talking points. I …
Time For an Intervention
Look, I like Andrew Sullivan. I have always defended him, have always thought he was interesting and fun and brought something great to the blogosphere, but after reading his live-blogging of the Democratic debate in Nevada from last night, I have decided it is really time for an intervention. Here is a snippet: 9.10 pm: …
Who is Obsessed?
You all claim I am obsessed with Obama (who, after a week of letting his surrogates smear the Clintons as racist for decidedly non-racist remarks has now seized back his title of uniter and transcender-in-chief), but if you really want to see obsession, check out Hugh. Check out the past day or so at Hugh’s: …
So Much For The Weblog Awards
What day does the Weblog Awards committee announce their finalists? You know, the list that our overwhelming dominance of the nomination thread suggested that we might make for a change? That’s right, tomorrow. We could still debate the fine points of conservatism versus authoritarianism but let’s be honest, John salutes Nancy Pelosi now. Oh well. …