Monthly Archives: September 2007
Republican Sexcapade 3
Not much fun here, either. I love how these guys put these kids into hell, then try to take a coward’s way out when it’s time to pay. But you’ll notice – neither was successful at killing themselves. Ugh: Scandal and suicide on St. Pete City Council As police investigate allegations of sexual abuse, St. … Continue reading
Republican Sexcapade 2
In reversal, San Diego mayor pledges support for gay marriage – By ALLISON HOFFMAN Associated Press Writer SAN DIEGO—Mayor Jerry Sanders abruptly reversed his public opposition to same-sex marriage Wednesday after revealing his adult daughter is gay. View Full Story
Republican Sexcapade 1
Federal Prosecutor Arrested In Child Sex Sting DETROIT — A U.S. Justice Department official has been arrested on suspicion of traveling to Detroit over the weekend to have sex with a minor. John David R. Atchison, 53, an assistant U.S. attorney from the northern district of Florida, was arraigned in U.S. District Court in … Continue reading
Salon – Texas Turns
I am quoted in a Salon article. Not my favorite one ever – it makes us look a lot more redneck than we really are, I think. But maybe truth hurts: Texans turn against Bush’s war Disillusionment with Iraq is smoldering even in the heart of Bush country, where military families have paid a heavy … Continue reading
Blog Stink
I probably shouldn’t blog a blog, but Noah Schactman is doing real reporting from the ground in Iraq. This is the real Soldier side of Iraq that CoDels don’t see and don’t want to see. This is what Soldiers NOT in the Green Zone see and smell daily: Iraq Diary: The Stink of Tarmiyah By … Continue reading
Mercenaries’ Paradise
(cross-posted from IAVA.org) Iraq’s prime minister says that he will pull Blackwater’s license to operate and kick them out of Iraq. Laudable as this may be, I don’t know how viable that will be. This could serve as a serious demonstration of Iraq’s “sovereignty” or lack thereof. One of the most underestimated challenges to stability … Continue reading
