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This is why I do my best to remain on the outskirts of politics.

Washington Post - [Senator Arlen] Specter Leaves GOP, Shifting Senate Balance

A genuine gem: "In an announcement that shocked ( Read more... )

Also. Interesting POV, Mr. [Former] Vice President. Whether I agree with you or not.

Missed today's inauguration/ceremonies due to my being at work. Had a few of the regulars comment on the sheer passion of the speech however, and the loveliness of the parade and ceremonies. Just read the transcription of the speech online. ( I think this bit is my favorite )

India says "they had killed or captured 10 gunmen responsible for the three-day assault". I'm not about to believe this is over.

I hope you realize how much I avoid CNN.

For sylverice2:

Penguin.

Yes, so. This news article has the lovely honor of winning the wtf honor of the evening.

(Although on a lighter note - this is definitely equal parts fascination.

"The Supreme Court has spoken," Rell said. "I do not believe their voice reflects the majority of the people of Connecticut. However, I am also firmly convinced that attempts to reverse this decision -- either legislatively or by amending the state Constitution -- will not meet with success. I will therefore abide by the ruling ( Read more... )

Dear U.S. Government (mainly, Congress):
Let me get this straight. Yesterday, the newspapers were covering 'the worst crash in centuries', where two major banking institutions declared bankruptcy, and you spent the afternoon tiptoeing around the fact you would need the taxpayer's money to fix this. Now, I read that you're trying to come up with ( Read more... )

Somehow, I keep forgetting: you can't separate opinion from politics. At least not easily.

For many years, reality was out of vogue with Republicans.

And Any question that Sarah Palin has become the most unexpected new star of the Republican Party in decades evaporated in the deafening cheers that greeted the Alaska governor who last week was ( Read more... )

So. No Lieberman, but. BUT! On one side. She's a woman. For that, props. On the other ( Read more... )