Monthly Archives: December 2005
CA Bigots Take a Bow
You’ll remember a while back that the California legislature passed a measure legalizing same-sex marriage — a historic move that made them the first legislature to do so without first being prompted by the courts — and governor Arnold Schwarzenegger … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Politics
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And if you think I’m kidding about corporate media, look how well Matt Lauer has learned his lesson since his post-Katrina interview with Bush.
12/28/2005
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President to Papers: Watch What You Say
In the days immediately following 9/11, I changed my news-intake habits because I was put off by what seemed like the corporate media’s unquestioning acceptance of the Bush administration’s propoganda and its uncritical support for the administration’s policies. I stopped … Continue reading
Posted in Bush, Current Events, Politics, Security, War on Terror
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Juan Cole has this year’s 10 myths about Iraq.
12/27/2005
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Seeing Signs of the Times
A while back I blogged about a sign in Clarendon which, I figured out after walking past it on my way too and from work, was a silent tally of U.S. casualties in Iraq. Some time in the last few … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Iraq, Military, Politics, War on Terror
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MIA
I’ll be missing in action most of the day. Daycare is open, and the hubby and I are taking the day off for a day-long date, which includes a matinee of Brokeback Mountain. A review will almost certainly follow. Update: … Continue reading
The Deserving & Undeserving Poor
Lynne over at BOPNews asks an interesting question. Today is Christmas day, and I’m guessing if you looked at American rates of charitable giving throughout the year, you’d see us as most generous in the month of December. So puzzle … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Economics, Politics, Religion
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Write Your Own Caption #19
Meet Wafah Dufour, niece of Osama Bin Laden. Via LinkFilter.
Posted in Current Events, Picture of the Day, War on Terror
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Festivus AofG
I hope it’s not too late to get in on the annual Festivus Airing of Grievances. Because I have one that’s been stewing since the eve of the holiday. Mark has a good list going, so I thought I’d chime … Continue reading
Meme of Four
Wow. I spend a day away from the blog, and it feels a bit strange to return. Like I’m out of shape after one day off. So, I’m going to take it easy on the first post and run with … Continue reading
Posted in Memes
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Youth pastor + pregnant girlfriend = stabbing death. Another day in Bobos’ World, Texas style.
12/25/2005
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Egg Meet Face Meet Mao
OK. So, I’d planned on a bit of “blog silence” over the next couple of days, but I’d be a bit remiss if I didn’t post an update on the story I blogged about so passionately just recently. That is, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Civil Liberties, Current Events, Politics
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Parker’s Present
Parker’s Present Originally uploaded by TerranceDC. Well, actually his other presents are inside this one. But Thomas the Train is his favorite, so now can actually play inside Thomas. We’re doing gifts on the 24th, because we’re spending the 24th … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, Parenting
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Dover’s Intelligent Design Demagogues Investigated?
I’ve been somewhat lax as a blogger. I didn’t say much about the glorious defeat of Intelligent Design demagogues in Dover, PA. But it was ballyhooed in the blogosphere so thoroughly that I figured people would hear about it whether … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics, Religion
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Laurel Hester’s Story Gets Results
For same-sex couples in New Jersey’s Monmouth County, but not for Laurel Hester. Still her story is compelling that even Republicans are capable of getting it. Spurred by a controversial case in neighboring Ocean County, the Monmouth County freeholders voted … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Family, Gay Rights, Politics, Religion
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