I’ve decided to respond to Ana, Larry, and others in a new post rather than in a comment. This is partly because it is easier and more reliable for me to post than to comment under the present conditions. Which in truth are not really conducive to any kind of writing, but here goes. Continue reading Racism and Sexism in the Democratic Primaries: Part II
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Rove Issued Subpoena by US House
The next step is that the Sargent of Arms of the House hunts him down and drags him to the United States Capitol. Apparently they have a room in the basement where they would keep him. (This sort of thing has happened before, but it’s been quite a while.)
President Bush has already indirectly indicated that he will protect Rove with “executive privilege.” Continue reading Rove Issued Subpoena by US House
Racism and Sexism in the Democratic Primaries
I’m starting to become a little unnerved by the situation with the Democratic party. I’d like to lay out a couple of questions and arguments for discussion. I’m hoping very much that certain people will chime in on this. You know who you are (like, when you get my email asking you to chime in).
Continue reading Racism and Sexism in the Democratic Primaries
Romney, Jindal and Crist. Not Pawlenty.
That’s the invitation list to a special party coming up in a couple of days where McCain will have a conversation with a few possible Veepers.The absence of Pawlenty is a great disappointment to us Minnesotans.
Continue reading Romney, Jindal and Crist. Not Pawlenty.
Hillary! Now that he’s on top, you ought to stop, girl.
We know, deep down, you are an Obama Girl, Hilary.
I’m So Sorry Bill O’Reilly
I only gave half the story in my recent post about how you are a big fat baby.Here’s the rest of the story… Continue reading I’m So Sorry Bill O’Reilly
Say no more …
Kevin James. Career. Over.
Alisa Miller: Why we know less than ever about the world
Alisa Miller, head of Public Radio International, talks about why — though we want to know more about the world than ever — the US media is actually showing less. Eye-opening stats and graphs. Continue reading Alisa Miller: Why we know less than ever about the world
It’s over! (Again. Maybe)
Have you noticed? Did you hear the other shoe drop? (very very quietly, yes, but I’m sure I heard it…) Continue reading It’s over! (Again. Maybe)
Bill O’Reilly is a Big Cry Baby
Do not play this if innocent ears (like children and such) are near. … Continue reading Bill O’Reilly is a Big Cry Baby
Mark Bittman: What’s wrong with what we eat
In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what’s wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it’s putting the entire planet at risk.
Continue reading Mark Bittman: What’s wrong with what we eat
Latest Over the Top Olberman Rant (Must See)
I love this guy. But wait, there’s more… it gets better. Much better. Continue reading Latest Over the Top Olberman Rant (Must See)
White Guy Endorses Black Guy
…… OMG, did I say that out loud? Maybe this election has gotten a little too racialized…..Anyway, yes, just this very moment, seconds ago, Edwards Endorses Obama.What do you think? Was there a phone call? “John, hey, I’ve got an idea. You go in and help undo the damage Clinton has done with ‘white voters’ … and that’s how you earn your position on the ticket as VP?”
How to totally muck up any effort to enhance national security . The bush way.
We all know torture is bogus. There is no scenario in which we will torture the guy with the launch codes for the missile aimed at the orphanage. That whole scenario is just a bunch of crap.However, torture has been used, by American officials, and since we do have, despite BushCheney’s best efforts, something left, even if tattered and torn, of our constitution, it is likely that captives who were heavily tortured at Gitmo (or elsewhere) will have to either be set free or to have important charges dropped against them.That is likely to happen with what we presume are many inmates who were incarcerated for no good reason. But will it also happen to captives who are pretty darn likely to be real bad guys?Yes, it turns out: Continue reading How to totally muck up any effort to enhance national security . The bush way.
Frequency Of Female Fire Fighter Fewer Than Four Percent
In the 1970s and 80s, a number of law suits and other actions began to change the rules for hiring firefighters. There was a moment in the 1980s when a documentary was made (starring the very annoying John Stossel) pieces of which I still use when teaching on Gender. It shows Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, and others arguing in favor of women being firefighters, and others (including, of course, one woman who is already a fire fighter) arguing against. One of the interesting things about the film is the way it is biased against women being fire fighters while at the same time trying really hard to seem the opposite.Well, today, we’ve come a long way. Almost four percent of fire fighters in the US are women! Continue reading Frequency Of Female Fire Fighter Fewer Than Four Percent