05 July 2008 @ 01:14 pm
 
Great read: Joel Achenbach on solving the biggest problem.

"Indeed, the [Supreme Court]'s term was something of a group hug between the liberal and conservative Justices."

Heh. Guess who's sponsoring the Republicans' new push for the the Federal Marriage Amendment? (Courtesy [info]alostrael.)

SATURDAY NEWS:
* Why is America afraid of Mexico?
* The evolution of a conspiracy theory. (See also.)
* New world order: the internet is fueling protests in China.
* So, what role will the President have at the Republican convention?
* Which are the fattest states? (Courtesy [info]asimplelife.)
* Local news: Maryland looks for a plan to guide statewide development and growth. Virginia seeks to urbanize Tyson's, starting with charging for parking. And is DC targeting non-resident commuters?
* Whoah. The return of the zeppelin?

The lost footage from Metropolis has been found.

Ahem. Here's your Daily Drag Queen Affirmations.

 
 
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Horatio Positronic: haha![info]dethblud on July 5th, 2008 05:51 pm (UTC)
You're like NPR, only better, because you don't sound like Diane Rehm.
PMMJ: What the hell?![info]cheetahmaster on July 7th, 2008 04:46 am (UTC)
"Cooler than public radio" is all I could ever really hope for.
Telf[info]tzel on July 7th, 2008 02:22 am (UTC)
You know, I've been overly liberal with my money and should not spend $20 on daily affirmations. Really, I shouldn't.
Brian: Stephen Colbert[info]vwvortexer on July 7th, 2008 03:16 am (UTC)
I don't know if you've seen this already, but if not, Ancient Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection
PMMJ: News[info]cheetahmaster on July 7th, 2008 04:46 am (UTC)
I did indeed, will be posting that tomorrow, class permitting.
Strange Detractor: grey[info]professorbooty on July 7th, 2008 03:52 pm (UTC)
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Other earth-shattering truths commonly ignored, as this will be: there is no evidence that any Jews were ever enslaved in Egypt, and there is no historical record of Jesus's life or execution despite the Romans being a record-keeping kind of society.
Strange Detractor: green[info]professorbooty on July 7th, 2008 03:55 pm (UTC)
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Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's administration also is studying closing the section of the Interstate 395 tunnel that connects with New York Avenue NW"

Oh no they didn't.

Somebody'll get their ass kicked if that happens.