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Alabama state representative Mary Sue McClurkin, who is of course sponsoring anti-abortion regulation, says a baby is the largest organ in the body.

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( Where's the KA-BOOM? Video 3, actually.... )

Perhaps you've heard of the proposal to mint a trillion-dollar coin to take care of the debt ceiling woes. (Click here for a more detailed discussion.)

No matter which side of that proposal you are on, I think you'll find this (from Steve Benen at the Maddow Blog) really, really worrisome:This morning, the [National Republican Campaign Committee ( Read more... )

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No, seriously, this is a thing. A very wrong, very bad thing, continuing Mr. Murphy's collection of -- how shall I put this? -- utter cinematic shit. And the Marvin....

In a number of ways, mostly related to televised media, I had a perfectly good childhood. Leave it the hell alone.

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At least 27 dead, including at least 18 children, in Connecticut elementary school shootingPeace and condolences and whatever cold comfort may be taken by the families of the dead and wounded ( Read more... )

I am getting beyond sick and tired of assholes shooting up places.

If you are anywhere near this, please please please be careful, be safe. Check in, so we know you weren't there.

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Disney to buy LucasFilm.

ETA: Fascinating speculation by Alyssa Rosenberg.

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No, no, no need to thank me. The comments are great.

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Angry Birds: Star Wars Edition announced.

So, what edition of AB would you like, if any?

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