The Religious Right Didn't Kill George Tiller

June 3, 2009

James Kirchick defends the “Christian Taliban” against accusations of responsibility for prominent abortionists’ death: “it’s precisely because of my identity that I consider comparisons between so-called Christianists (who seek to limit my rights via the ballot box) and Islamic fundamentalists (who seek to limit my rights via decapitation) to be fatuous.”

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The Best Lines of Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour, Collected

June 2, 2009

“One guy that was at home in the night was Batman. He was introduced in Detective Comics number #27 by Bob Kane. I always loved Batman. Way I looked at it, you had to come from another planet to be Superman, but I could be Batman… and you know I tried.” The Dark Knight Returns.

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White House Promises a Light Touch on the New General Motors

June 2, 2009

“Obama said Monday that he wants the government to be a muted partner in helping the bankrupt GM restructure itself. ‘The federal government will refrain from exercising its rights as a shareholder in all but the most fundamental corporate decisions.’” Saving the American auto industry starts with the Michelle Obama signature edition hybrid.

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Dick Cheney's Remarks on Same Sex Marriage Reveal Oddity of Obama's Position

June 2, 2009

Cheney’s statement of support for state-level ability to redefine marriage is almost exactly the same as remarks he made in 2004 — when President Bush came out in support of civil unions. Thus Obama holds to Bush’s position (and Carrie Prejean’s), while Cheney favors voter-determined change. You’re only surprised if you weren’t paying attention.

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Arianna Huffington's Long Dark Teatime of the Soul

June 2, 2009

Isaac Chotiner skewers Arianna Huffington: “Her criticism of the Clinton years evolved from concerns about the president’s personal failings to a critique of his policies from the left. And she continued to demonstrate a rare gift for articulating the prevailing mood without ever saying anything especially probing or memorable.” And don’t miss “dinner with Socrates.”

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A Background is Just a Background if a Minority Court Candidate Disagrees With POTUS

June 2, 2009

Obama: “Just as it would be cynical and offensive that Justice Brown be vilified simply for being a Black conservative, it is equally offensive and cynical to suggest that somehow she should get a pass for her outlandish views simply because she is a Black woman.” Swap Sotomayor for Janice Brown, Latino for Black.

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Nerds, This is the Star Wars: The Old Republic Trailer You're Looking For

June 2, 2009

The E3 electronics expo always leaves nerds happy, but this trailer from BioWare (Baldur’s Gate, Jade Empire, KOTOR) unveiling the upcoming Star Wars MMO game to the nerds of the world is leading them all to say farewell to what remains of their social lives for the foreseeable future. May the force be with you.

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McArdle: What's Good For GM Isn't What's Good for America

June 1, 2009

So. Alea iacta est, as Julius Caesar might have said, if there had been a major Roman chariot manufacturer in putative need of nationalization. The nation’s largest automaker, our most iconic firm, is bankrupt, GM and Citigroup exit the Dow in favor of Travelers and Cisco.

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Sen. Tom Coburn Confirms He's Running Again

June 1, 2009

Today I am announcing that I will seek re-election in 2010 to a second, and final term in the United States Senate. I need you to join me in our effort today to help ensure that we continue to fight for true reform. Quite simply, there is still work to be done.

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The End of General Motors as We Knew It: What it Means for America

June 1, 2009

It’s bankruptcy time. “The question now facing 56,000 auto workers, 3,600 GM dealers and the Obama administration: Will it work?” Best case scenario, a company with a slimmed-down balance sheet and more achievable obligations remakes itself as the perfect car manufacturer for the country. Worst case scenario, it crashes and burns like a Gremlin.

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