Tag: Open Thread
Science Open Thread
I’d thought I’d highlight some of the interesting science stories I’ve seen lately. Music for the Monkeys This is a really interesting story about music and its ability to effect emotions. It’s a great example of the scientific method. [David] Teie has been developing a theory to explain why music plays on human emotions. His […]
Afternoon Open Thread
Tell us what’s on your mind. We promise we won’t tell anyone else. Pitcher and wingnut Curt Schilling is contemplating running for the open Massachusetts senate seat, although he may not be eligible to run as a Republican. Will Texas admit that it executed an innocent man? This is a truly heart-breaking story. Not just […]
Weekend Open Thread
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins of Kansas says the GOP needs a “great white hope” and then denies she knew the racial connotations of the phrase. It turns out she may not be truthful in that regard. Jess Willard, the original “great white hope” lived in a town just 30 miles from Jenkins’s hometown. At a town […]
Weekend Open Thread
What’s on your mind? The birthers have a new obsession. I’m beginning to think their obsession is rooted in something else… The may be some new torture allegations in the much-delayed CIA report to be released soon. Remember, this is the report that Cheney says proves torture gave good information. A long-suppressed report by the […]
Afternoon Open Thread
Is there something on your mind? Here’s some stories that have caught my attention. This is the scandal that will ruin Obama’s presidency for good! Michelle Obama wore shorts! (I know, some people have nothing better to do.) I’m all for compassion but I don’t understand this decision: Scotland freed the terminally ill Lockerbie bomber […]
Open Thread: I Need A Hug Version
Awww…look at the puppy So comforting R.I.P. Don Hewitt, creator of 60 Minutes. Leave it to the witty people on Twitter to come up with #obamacarefacts.
Good News Thread
I had about 15 tabs open this afternoon of various depressing, violent, racist teabagger stories. But frankly, I’m getting sick of hearing about this stuff already (although it’s important to know what’s going on). So I thought I’d do something different – this thread is for good news only. Feel free to put links and […]
Morning Open Thread
He’s baaaack! Rick Santorum for president in 2012? Stephen Hawking responds to the nutty Investor’s Business Daily editorial: “I wouldn’t be here today if not for the NHS”. Surprise, surprise – Karl Rove had an active role in the Justice Department firings. Nate Silver on why unemployment probably, maybe won’t hit 10%. Paul Krugman thinks […]
Afternoon Open Thread
The tea partiers are putting their heckling strategy to work. Will harassment and thuggish behavior really help their cause? As a commenter at TPM asked – are these the same people who thought it was o.k. to arrest Henry Louis Gates for disorderly conduct in his own house? The birthers have found a shiny new […]
Early Morning Open Thread
Sarah Palin’s resignation speech is copy edited by Vanity Fair.
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is arrested for breaking into his own home.
Atwater City Councilman Gary Frago (California) sent racist emails about the Obamas to staff and community members.
President Obama fights back against Senator DeMint’s “waterloo” comment.
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