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Big government saved us from a Depression, as Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman has written. Oh, and it also made taxpayers a substantial profit in doing so.
"This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage." Um... marriage is identical to (exactly (a)like) marriage.
Serves 'em right.
McClatchy Texas' gay marriage ban may...
It's time to pass The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, full text here.
I like the idea of taxing elective cosmetic surgery (5 percent, collected by Drs and hospitals), but like the House direct surtax on the wealthy better. The taxing of...
Whatever happened to the Party of Lincoln? The Tea Party, Party of NO, or, as Prince used to say, the Party formerly known as the GOP--fears fear itself. They show no confidence in the good old USA.
ChiTrib: Obama Administration Fights Back on 9/11...
Yesterday, someone in comments argued that the health insurance mandate was somehow un-Constitutional. Most states, 48 of them, have long required individuals to buy auto liability insurance. Admittedly, the legal issues of a state mandate are not...
Bluestem Prairie; Activist punks Tea Party Against Amnesty; rally supporters assault protesters (updated)
...Robert Erickson" of Minneapolis rally the anti-immigration part of the crowd with his objections to the mass invasion of America by immigrants...
Great website for those interested in the progress and politics within the church (particularly Catholicism). Updated frequently with excellent resources and references.
I searched for a Good Andrew Greeley site and I found this blog. Thank you Father! We need more of this kind of sensible thinking...Chesterson would have been proud of this blog! Just about the time I think I can take no more of the Church, Father Greeley's balanced wisdom pulls me out of the din of so much cultural/religious warfare, and I am able again to find what is good, true, virtuous, in our faith and in the faith of others.
Peace. Nina
