The witch hunt against ACORN has moved forward while the Obama administration continues to contract with Blackwater, a firm whose criminal conduct is now legendary.

Consider the iconic footwear of the conservative: cowboy boots - otherwise known as "sh*t kickers". A conflict between cowboy boot-wearers and sandal-wearers is like a conflict between wolves and bunnies.

When it comes to patriotism, public displays of affection are back in fashion. After 8 years in hiding, liberals are ready to love again, and to let it show. We'll restore America when we embrace her whole-heartedly, and love her liberally.

Short but telling news expose of the "prison for protesters" set up in Denver for the Democratic Convention. What right do officials have to lock up peaceful demonstrators exercising their right of free speech? Thanks to Pete C. for the link.

Climate change could release unexpectedly huge stores of carbon dioxide from Arctic soils, which would in turn fuel a vicious circle of global warming.

and what do you guess was the bargain that they struck?

They're playing balls-to-the-wall to make the war crimes which they have now admitted to somehow NOT BE CRIMES. It out-Cheneys Cheney for sheer aggressive, criminal hubris. They are moving right now to make TORTURE NORMAL. So WE MUST OPPOSE THEM NOW.

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Twenty two Democratic Senators voting to condemn Moveon.org for exercising their right to free speech? No strategy for ending this war other than a vain hope to "peel away" a few "moderate" Republicans? Mealy mouthed explanations for why nothing gets done