Murikan Democracy in Iraq
In the latest draft of the Iraqi constitution apparently puts more emphasis on Islamic law, treats ethnic groups differently and sets BACK women’s rights.
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Milk And Cookies
in the evening I was a little hungry. There was a box of vanilla wafers in the cabinet, and for some reason I started thinking about a few of those with a nice cold glass of milk. I can’t remember the last time I did that, but it was very good.
Read moreWhat Is A Peanut Gallery
The peanut gallery has long been a source of unsolicited commentary. Once upon a time performers played to it (instead of telling it to hush up). Times change, but one thing remains the same — the audience in the cheap seats may feel little compunction about keeping their opinions to themselves.
Read moreThe Supreme Battle (Not)
John Roberts — a smooth-talking corporate lawyer turned appeals court judge, whose Waspy good looks and blue-chip credentials may conceal an ultraconservative legal agenda. The perfect Stealth nominee, in other words.
Read moreHP Job Cuts
Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will cut 14,500 jobs. I am sorry for the people affected, but I’m also wondering if the job cuts include any of the people I ‘ve run into in my dealings with HP:
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