World’s Smallest Political Quiz Posted because shadowkatt wanted to see it, so I figured others might, too. EDIT: I meant to mention that the questions are, in my opinion, rather slanted. I’d like to see a more balanced version of…
Aisle Be Damned
By Gene Weingarten I think we can all agree with our president that gay marriage is a grave threat to America, because if it weren’t, our president would not have this issue to flog and might lose the election, and…
Why the War Wasn’t Illegal
Again—interesting POV. I can see the war not being “illegal” while not being precisely legal (by UN standards), either, as the author points out. The Washington Times, September 26, 2004 Michael E. O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies ——————————————————————————– United…
Who Served?
Do you see a pattern here? The referenced website has references. Those I checked seemed solid. Lots of chickenhawks on down this list. Democrats Richard Gephardt: Air National Guard, 1965-71. David Bonior: Staff Sgt., Air Force 1968-72. Tom Daschle: 1st…
The Alpha Factor
Again, very interesting analysis. I’ve definitely seen the same dynamic in more personal contexts. The Alpha Factor By Stephen Dinan Humans have evolved sophisticated neural software that allows us to interpret and manipulate the world in new ways, creating everything…
Propaganda How-To
Cheney Speaks to the Reptile Brain Very interesting analysis, whatever side of the political fence you’re on.
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Oh, Now That’s SO Honorable
Republicans Admit Mailing Campaign Literature Saying Liberals Will Ban the Bible The Republican Party acknowledged yesterday sending mass mailings to residents of two states warning that “liberals” seek to ban the Bible. It said the mailings were part of its…
Huh?
I absolutely cannot think of a logical explanation for this, other than what one officer said—it’s a wholly partisan thing. The Pentagon doesn’t want you to vote overseas A Web site maintained by the Department of Defense is blocking access…
Hmmmm…
Why Bush Left Texas Growing evidence suggests that George W. Bush abruptly left his Texas Air National Guard unit in 1972 for substantive reasons pertaining to his inability to continue piloting a fighter jet. A months-long investigation, which includes examination…