July 2nd should have been Independence Day. July 2nd (today) is actually the anniversary of the vote by the Continental Congress to declare independence. The actual Declaration of Independence was dated July 4th and written over the … [Read more...]

While watching MSNBC this afternoon, you would have thought that this was an event to rival the discovery of the missing plane in the Indian Ocean, but breaking news: "Mitt Romney endorses Scott Brown in New Hampshire". It was truly a … [Read more...]

A federal judge stuck down Kentucky's Ban today. Unfortunately, the Governor had to go all DIVA on the decision, so it was immediately stayed pending an appeal. Congratulations eventually to the residents of Kentucky. … [Read more...]

I sure they were. The Hate Group NOM had even lined up the Archbishop of San Francisco to speak at their little hate rally. I realize this is a busy news day, but still, I have not seen or heard or read so much as a tweet from the … [Read more...]

Of course, much like Diane Chambers, I am making this pick based on countries that I have visited. Diane Chambers based her choices on Symphony Orchestras I believe. I suspect my method is even less appropriate. … [Read more...]

As part of a larger remarks on the right wing freak out on Iraq, Senator Harry Reid said, "Being on the wrong side of Dick Cheney is being on the right side of history". Although, Jay Carney's off the cuff Cheney slam, "Which president … [Read more...]

Sir Paul will be 72 tomorrow. … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday. Just in case, I will not mention the number of years. … [Read more...]

George H. W. Bush turned 90 today. He quite possibly will be the last President for some years who was a wartime veteran. Happy Birthday. … [Read more...]

A federal judge stuck down Wisconsin's Ban today. Congratulations to the residents of Wisconsin. The old link from when Pennsylvania turned "Blue" is already showing Wisconsin as "Blue". Woo Hoo! Curiously, the colors for North and … [Read more...]