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Because the Federal government has no authority to regulate that behavior. Is Devra Davis so ignorant of the notion of Federalism? Does Ms. Davis envision an army of Federal agents stationed on every streetcorner, authorized to arrest and punish everyone who lights up a cigarette or spits on the sidewalk? Maybe that's the kind of society some people want. Not me.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Armstrong may be a paid shill for the Bush administration (nice work if you can get it!) but his remarks about math education ware spot on.
The touchy-feely new new math is putting our country at great risk for the future. Some of the motivations behind it are exactly as he says.I agree totally with what he said.
Fina. As in, Nothing could be fina than to be in Carolina in the mo-o-orning.
If anyone needs confirmation of the moral and intellectual bankruptcy of the Democratic party, imagine how the world would NOT have changed had Gore won in 2000. Lieberman would have gotten Gore to go along with the invasion of Iraq, and probably Iran too by now. I really wish the Gore supporters would get a clue finally. Their guy lost because a) he ran a lousy campaign; and b) he chose a Republican in all but name for his VP.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Obama doesn't need Hillary. McCain is pro-life. Does anyone really think Hillary's supporters are going to stay home in November? Obama was endorsed by NARAL.
In any event, McCain has his own problems with the forces of Ron Paul, preparing to make noise at the Republican convention; and with Bob Barr, threatening to take just enough support from McCain to throw a Red state or two to Obaman.
In short, Obama does not need Hillary. But he not only sucked up to her this week, he absolutely rolled over for Pelosi and her cowardly House on the FISA bill.
Obama is run by Hillary and Pelosi. That's the lesson of this week. If this keeps up he loses my vote.
Exactly what Big Brother did to break Winston Smith's sprit and will in 1984.
And exactly -- pardon my digression -- why Obama MUST oppose telecom immunity, and not go along with the Regime for the sake of political expediency. We stand up now; or we get what we deserve.
Which candidate lost more support among their own base? McCain for not wanting to talk about birth control? Or Obama for selling out the Constitution?
I'm an Obama supporter and I thought the cover was hilarious. Michelle as Angela Davis. Perfect! The left really needs to lighten up. Even Obama missed an opportunity to laugh at himself. Since he clinched the nomination, he's simply lost and confused.
"But this is not a typical campaign -- it's a struggle between two visions of America and its place in the world."
Damn straight. McCain wants endless war in Iraq, plus saber-rattling against Iran. Obama wants endless war in Afghanistan, plus saber-rattling against Iran. A struggle between two visions!
I am an Obama supporter, but his economic plan is nonsense. If he tried to provide (near) universal healthcare, a middle-class tax cut, a neocon-inpired escalation in Afghanistan, saber-rattling with Iran, and a "Wall Street is bad" philosophy, he'll make George Bush look like a fiscal conservative.
Where are those troops coming from? And where's Obama coming from? Between FISA and Afghanistan, it's getting hard to tell which candidate represents Bush's third term.
The greatest rationalist of 'em all, Isaac Newton, spent most of his life searching for coded messages in the Bible. None of us know the ultimate meaning or nature of the universe; and the very best science can do is build mathematical models of what is observable. In any event, there is little or no point to mocking other peoples' spiritual beliefs. It's rude, counterproductive, and disrespectful.
I thought you were going to talk about dinner wh*res.
... that's a huge PLUS for him. It was at the time criticized as one of the most corrupt piece of legislation ever passed. It led directly to the media consolidation that most progressives oppose. It has not turned out to be a good law.
My God. Are there really that many women who truly believe that Hillary lost because there was an anti-woman conspieracy against her?
Clinton voted for the war, a fact that resonated strongly with Obama supporters (before we eventually decided to be thrilled with strongly pro-war Biden). Clinton's early campaign was rife with confusion and bad strategy. Her fiscal mismanagement caused her to waste much of her warchest. Her campaign had NO IDEA how to operate in caucus states. The caucuses where were Obama ate Hillary's lunch.
It is just flat out wrong that her gender was the major factor, or even a very significant factor at all. Clinton was on the wrong side of a major issue, never apologised for her war vote, and ran a lousy campaign. That's why she lost.
To put this in context, I'm one of those who never liked her. Tonight she hit a home run. She sold me. If she'd been this person six months ago she'd be the nominee. Even her voice has changed. She's lost the harsh, metallic quality that used to grate on my teeth. Tonight she won me over. She did exactly what she needed to do. She managed to exceed everyone's expectations and get the job done for the Democrats.
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
The Maine fight was supposed to be the dress rehearsal for repealing California's Prop. 8 -- but gay marriage lost
Once one obtains Seriousness credentials in the Washington media, they are irrevocable no matter one's conduct.
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