Rush / Fluke: Name Calling For Me, But Not For Thee

Rush Limbaugh’s over-the-top name calling directed at Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke earlier this month has resulted in an over-the-top reaction which continues through this writing. What’s revealed by it all? It’s not about beating your opponent in a debate by making a solid, fact-based case – it’s just about beating down the people… more

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Saving Women and Preventing Genocide: The Real Reasons We’re in Afghanistan Now

So now the cheerleaders for war would have us believe that they are more concerned for the welfare of Afghan civilians than are those who wish to end the US occupation. First we have White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs sanctimoniously imploring th...

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