Posted on November 8, 2006 by thestateofblog
After six bloody years, Rumsfeld resigns. Just last week Bush was telling Republican crowds that Rumsfeld would stay till the end of his term. Boy, what a difference a day makes.
Earlier today, future Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi called on the President to “change the civilian leadership of the Pentagon” as a [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2006 by thestateofblog
So how did we fare on our picks?
Rich’s Picks: Well I hate to brag but if Webb pulls it out in Virginia over George “The Confederate” Allen, then I’ll be batting close to a thousand. I went to bed thinking I was wrong on McCaskill but the ol‘ girl had some fight in her as [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2006 by thestateofblog
Laura Kipnis is the author of a new book, The Female Thing, in which she takes a critical look at contemporary feminism. Kipnis examines the stumbling block to gender equality and finds some surprising answers.
Housework seems to be a stumbling block but not because men want women to do it. According to Kipnis, [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2006 by thestateofblog
“You may have already seen the clip on You Tube, or had it forwarded by e-mail. It shows Harlem-born Elder G. Craige Lewis calling out Jay-Z for worshipping the devil in his music. In the footage, he plays one of Jigga’s songs backwards and the rapper appears to say “6,6,6, murda, [...]
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