November 8, 2006

Coming Attractions

Glenn Greenwald nails it. One of the defining features of the next two years will be a very public and very explicit constitutional showdown. And it is long, LONG overdue.... [More]

November 10, 2006

Elections Have Consequences

And this one, my friends, is fabulous. Here's the takeaway: Emboldened by their electoral victory, Democrats said they believed it would be all but impossible for the Republicans to pass... [More]

November 14, 2006

A Paper Trail of Torture

It exists. And it includes the signature of the President of the United States of America.... [More]

November 17, 2006

This Is What Police Brutality Looks Like (Updated)

For those of you not yet convinced of the power of YouTube, watch this. And then, when you are done, explain to me why it is that there aren't riots... [More]

November 21, 2006

It's The 1970's All Over Again....

NYT: An antiterrorist database used by the Defense Department in an effort to prevent attacks against military installations included intelligence tips about antiwar planning meetings held at churches, libraries, college... [More]

November 22, 2006

Sen. Allen: "I Now What The National Parks Need! Guns!!!"

I've seen some pretty stupid proposals in my day, but this one is without a doubt one of the worst. Via the NYT: As a last little gift to America,... [More]

November 28, 2006

"A Different Set of Rules?" Are You Kidding Me?

Seriously. I'm not kidding. These people are losing it. Newt Gingrich believes we need to rewrite the First Amendment to protect ourselves from terrorism. I'm not making this up. Take... [More]