August 2010
13 posts
“The BBC told us that the floods would cover a third of England”
– Oxfam America Blog » Blog Archive » A crisis unlike any other
“It’s no accident that in 21st century America, torture has been mainstreamed,...”
– The glaringly simple formula for rightwing dominance of our national debate : Peter Daou
“There is a simple formula for rightwing dominance of our national debate, even...”
– The glaringly simple formula for rightwing dominance of our national debate : Peter Daou
“Successful dieters lose weight while they are sleeping;”
– Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of An Athlete’s Day | Active.com
It’s so strange, after some weight loss, to recognize a set of pants on your shelf that at first glance leave you with an ominous feeling since for quite some time they haven’t fit you. But then they do, baggy even, yet that lingering feeling that these light faded jeans haven’t fit me in quite some time doesn’t go away, even as I’m wearing them.
You’d think I...
BBC News - Last US combat brigade exits Iraq →
The war is ending. 4,415 US troops lost their lives in Iraq. I wish it was 4,414. I wish it was 0. Rest in peace Sergeant Major Ellis. I will never forget the example he set for excellence. I have never before or since met anyone so dedicated to his work, his Marines, and to the Corps. This man was a leader. He gave his life, both figuratively and literally, to what he believed in. He was also a...
“Just 61% of the adult population, age 20 or over, has any kind of job right now.”
– ROI: Is a Crash Coming? Ten Reasons to Be Cautious - WSJ.com
Monkey Saves Puppy In Nanjing Explosion →
Op-Ed Columnist - The Marriage Ideal - NYTimes.com →
It’s an interesting article and I agree with some of the quotes I’ve posted, but the conclusion that a marriage of individuals that share the same sex isn’t equal to that of a woman and a man is downright shameful. If I had read the article to its conclusion before I started quoting it I probably would not have posted anything about it at all.
“a culture in which weddings are optional celebrations of romantic love, only...”
– Op-Ed Columnist - The Marriage Ideal - NYTimes.com
“The lifelong commitment of a gay couple is more impressive than the serial...”
– Op-Ed Columnist - The Marriage Ideal - NYTimes.com
