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“It is a sad commentary on the state of the modern GOP that ultra-conservative Justice Scalia has transformed into a voice of moderation against the even more radical Tea Party.” [in nay-saying ‘Tentherism’ (gag)]
ThinkProgress » Scalia Slaps Down GOP’s Tentherism
[I]it is a sad commentary on the state of the modern GOP that ultra-conservative Justice Scalia has transformed into a voice of moderation against the even more radical Tea Party.
mjh can’t seem to leave the house without seeing a raptor (sharp-shinned & Cooper’s hawks, merlins). Not complaining. Thank you, Nature!
Eat more doves! http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjhinton/tags/birds/
Today is 1/23. Only 34 more years til 1/23/45.
Think of me then, those of you who are still around.
“I blame the individual for the first 10 bullets. I blame the law for the next 21 bullets that he fired.”–Lawrence O’Donnell [Amen.]
ThinkProgress » Rep. Trent Franks Refuses To Admit That Fewer Bullets Harm Fewer People
Last night on MSNBC during an interview with Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ), host Lawrence O’Donnell noted that the alleged shooter, Jared Loughner, was subdued only after he stopped to reload his 31-bullet clip and argued that perhaps other innocents would have been spared if Republicans had extended a law banning larger magazine clips in 2004.
“I blame the individual for the first 10 bullets. I blame the law for the next 21 bullets that he fired.”
ThinkProgress » Rep. Trent Franks Refuses To Admit That Fewer Bullets Harm Fewer People
Back from the Wilderness thinking Patti Smith may be right that “joy shall conquer all despair” (In My Blakean Year).
peace, mjh
26 years ago, my Mom died on this day, in the wee hours. I’m off to the wilderness to remember the dead.
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Cue Dave Carter’s “When I Go.” (He’s dead, too.)