Tasers
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Thinking of digby today reading the Portland Press Herald. After a trial
period, a City Council Committee recommended equipping the cops.
Combative people...
Another Helping of FDR Please
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President Obama has produced a credible, if not exactly inspired Thanksgiving
Proclamation.
Most of the statement relies on the usual boilerplate langua...
Open Thread
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Larger image here.
If Republicans want it: fifty votes plus one gets you a big tax cut.
If Democrats want it:...
Open Thread and Diary Rescue
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*Tonight's Rescue Rangers are jlms qkw, ItsJessMe, mem from somerville,
dopper0189, shayera and grog*.
- *War on Error* gives this Thankful SHOUT OUT ...
Lame CBS response explaining its homophobia
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CBS was asked why it blurred a photo of a same-sex kiss between two men
(Adam Lambert) but then showed a photo of a same-sex kiss between two women
(Madonn...
Endgame
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When you look back, it’s just a flicker of time: — Rush thinks the military
is too effeminate; real warriors abuse prescription drugs. — Michael
Bloomberg ...
Help Wanted
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*Political Wire* is looking for an intern -- or if you prefer, a part-time
editorial assistant. The time commitment should be relatively light,
certainly a...
The Case for Climate Futures Markets, Ctd.
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Matt Yglesias is skeptical of an idea that I adulterated from Robin Hanson:
a robust system of climate change predictions markets.
This idea has some merit...
Happy Hour Roundup — Thanksgiving Edition
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Because it’s never too early for happy hour on the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving… * The President should savor his turkey dinner, because when
you step bac...
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