President Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize. Seriously. Wait, what? President Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.Less than nine months into his presidency, Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.Less than nine months into his presidency, Barack Obama has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.The first African-American [...]
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Polanski’s a flight risk?
Looks like the Swiss aren’t taking chances. Ministry spokesman Folco Galli said prosecutors opposed the release because the government believes there is a high risk Polanski could flee if released from custody. via VOA News – Swiss Prosecutors Reject Polanski Bail Request. A high risk of fleeing. Gee, ya think?
Senator Al Franken
Over at BoingBoing is a good video of Senator Al Franken handling unhappy people with calm reasonable discussion. Good job Senator Al.
Relief from Robo-Calls?
I wonder if this will make any difference? Politicians and services that claim to be exempt will still robo-call people on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Health care at it’s worst
The whole debate over health care makes me shake my head. Horror stories are told on both sides but this one has to strike a cord in anyone reading it. In a statement issued yesterday after it had approved the transplant, the company said the procedure “was outside the scope of the plan’s coverage.” “… [...]
What will NY Democrats do if Espada and Monserat both resign?
What a pair. NY is lucky to have such characters in the state senate. Monserrate is headed to trial and Espada has his own problems. If either or both of these self serving senators have to resign then there will be no stale mate for Albany anymore.
Harsh but probably accurate
This pretty much sums up Governor Palin: “She has an incredibly thin résumé, a serious lack of gravitas, no coherent philosophy and the people around her are amateurs,” another top Republican pol argued. “She’s finished.” via Alaska’s governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential pipe dream. That’s not to say she wont make the [...]
Okay, I don't get it
Sarah Palin to resign as Governor of Alaska. Why would she do this? As governor she obtained real experience and she has made it clear she’s looking for a national office. When she runs for the Republican nod in 2012, does anyone think that her bailing before any tangible recovery happens in the economy will [...]
Right legal decision
I 100% believe that Lori Drew is a monster and should be held responsible for her actions. She led a 13 year old girl to commit suicide. That said, Judge George Wu made the right decision. We can’t convict monsters using the wrong statute.
This will not placate the Iranian protectors
This is a mistake on the part of the Iranian government. It is understandable that they want to stop the demonstrations, but this tact will only harden both side’s positions.
