Archive for January, 2011
Redefining Rape In A Good Girl, Bad Girl Sort Of Way
Rape is only really rape if it involves force. So says the new House Republican majority as it now moves to change abortion law. For years, federal laws restricting the use of government funds to pay for abortions have included exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. (Another exemption covers pregnancies that could endanger […]
Why We Won’t Be Considering Arizona Universities
It’s college search time in the Pandora household, and while we compared various universities by programs we didn’t expect to have to factor guns into the equation. Arizona House Bill 2001 which was filed mid-December would allow faculty to “possess a concealed firearm on the grounds of a community college … a provisional community college […]
Senate Reform Ends With A Whimper
The Senate passed something they called “reform” which will do little to reign in abuse of Senate rules by Republicans.
Egypt
Reports today are that unrest in Egypt is growing. Yesterday Egypt cut off internet access in an attempt to making it more difficult for protests to organize. Protests are occurring despite this.
Reading The Tea Leaves – Carper
The tea leaves say that Carper is running for re-election in 2012 and that he’s expecting to face Christine O’Donnell.
Quiz Time! Can You Tell Bachmann From Ryan?
Quiz time: which excerpt is Paul Ryan and which one is Michele Bachmann?
Katie Takes it to Glenn
You know how when you turn a light on in dank dark room and the roaches squirm to find a place to hide… well this is one of those moments… but there is nowhere to hide this time. Watch today’s “Father Coughlin” wriggle like the slime he is.
Pinpointing the Causes of the Financial Meltdown
Just as everyone is trying to digest the SOTU and the sideshows that were the Republican responses, the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission is releasing its findings and they find that this meltdown was completely avoidable.
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