It’s over
The filibuster that wasn’t. The Senate voted 73-25 to cut off debate. I can’t find a list yet of who voted which way. However, Lincoln Chaffee voted to cut off debate yet plans to vote against Alito — something that NARAL apparently didn’t have a problem with. Jane Hamsher says not to give up.
...read moreWhy I Love Attaturk
Because I am 12 years old.
...read moreThe Top 100 Opening Lines in Literature.
I’m very glad to see #22 ranked so high. I’m partial to #83, while Julia, from whom I swiped the link, favors #47.
...read moreHamas Continues Its Hard Line
Well this will ruin your morning. The exiled political head of the radical Islamic group Hamas said Saturday in Damascus that the group would adopt “a very realistic approach” toward governing the Palestinian Authority and would work with the Fatah president, Mahmoud Abbas, on an acceptable political program. But the leader, Khaled Meshal, also said [...]
...read moreTen Views Meme
This one via Hugo is a little old, but I’m doing it anyway. Ten Views I Hold Without Evidence 1. Indian food is the best cure for the common cold. The spicier the better. 2. Nice skin is all about exfoliating and moisturizing, not using harsh cleansers. Lotion will get rid of pimples faster the [...]
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