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Larry Summers’ True Record on Women
In the Huffington Post article Larry Summers’ True Record on Women, Sheryl Sandberg writes an otherwise glowing review of Lawrence Summers’ (former short-term Treasury Secretary and ex-Harvard president) record on women. There was one bit I had to take issue … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Economics, Politics
Tagged economy, larry summers, obama, women
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History!
You’re witnessing it.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
I admit, I kind of stopped following Mortal Kombat when they moved away from the arcade fighting format. Or was it I who moved away from the format? At any rate, I don’t really know how many console-only MK titles … Continue reading
Rick Sanchez Lays the Smackdown on Ben Ferguson
I used to think that Rick Sanchez was just a douchenocker, but this exchange has caused me to revisit my opinion of him:
Posted in Culture, Current Events, Politics, Religion
Tagged anti-semitic, ben ferguson, jeremiah wright, rick sanchez, smackdown
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Godwin’s Law meets Prop 8
This is what some religious kooks in California have to say about Prop 8:
Posted in Current Events, Politics, Religion
Tagged CA, godwin's law, prop 8, same-sex marriage
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Republican Party: The New Tories?
If Jonathan Martin at Politico is correct, the Republicans are planning a little pow-wow shortly following this year’s elections to figure out the future direction of the party. That’s great… but unfortunately they’ve already decided on the direction, and it’s … Continue reading
Apple takes a stand against Prop 8
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe … Continue reading
Itzhak Perlman comments on CA Prop 8
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here, but here’s a moving appeal from violinist Itzhak Perlman for Californians to vote “no” on Proposition 8:
Posted in Culture, Music, Politics, Religion
Tagged gay marriage, itzhack perlman, prop 8
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HuffPost: Obama To Vote On Bailout Package, McCain Says He Hopes To
A spokesman for John McCain said the Republican nominee plans to be in Washington and hopes he’ll be able to vote, depending on the schedule. Obama was scheduled to campaign Wednesday in La Crosse, Wis. It was unclear if his … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Economics, Politics
Tagged bailout, country first, mccain, obama, wall street
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Bill Kristol: How McCain Wins *chuckle*
John McCain is on course to lose the presidential election to Barack Obama. Can he turn it around, and surge to victory? He has a chance. But only if he overrules those of his aides who are trapped by conventional … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Economics, Politics
Tagged bailout, bill kristol, debate, economy, mccain, obama, palin, wright
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