Claiming there is "too much diversity" among the remaining Republican presidential candidates, financier, real estate developer and philanthropist Henry F. Potter has thrown his hat into the ring. "It's not just enough to be conservative, old and white," his press release claimed. "You shouldalso be really rich and intolerant to be a good candidate." Despite having missed the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, Potter believes he can catch up in time for the critical Bedford Falls caucus in February... read more »
Image via Wikipedia Thisclassic, in the true sense of the word, was written by Plato some time afterthe execution of his admired narrator, Socrates, in 399BC. The supposeddramatic setting for the narrative is around 420BC. Takingthe form of a discussion between Socrates and friends, the work is aphilosophical treatise founded on the theme of justice. It touches, along theway, many other aspects of life and thought and can be seen to be a foundationstone in the building of Western thought, politics and ... read more »
Directors on The Republican Leadership Committee is concerned the American public has grown bored with the current race to pick a new Presidential Candidate. As the candidates prepare for this week's New Hampshire Primary, numbers are down for both the televised debates and voter registration. Fears that this trend will continue without controversial candidates like Michelle Bachmann and Herman Cain and as Mitt Romney increases his lead.Desperate to re-capture people's imagination, the Committee has been... read more »
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Lots of exciting stuff wrapping up the work week at the AJ Blog Network. Heres some stuff in case you missed it: -) The Cookies and Candy Blog takes a trip to Crumbs for some gigantic cupcakes. Sound delicious for anyone who has a normal blood sugar level. Yum Here! -) Entertain Me! Daily wonders about Rick Santorums defending himself for possible racism by claiming he didnt say black but instead said Bleeeaugue! -) NY Sports Digest is chatting up the NFLs Wild Card Weekend which for non-sports fans (lik... read more »
Michelle Bachmann has become the first casualty of the Republican nomination race. After her poor showing in the Iowa caucus, the Minnesota congresswoman has withdrawn from further campaigning. However, Bachmann has vowed she will remain active and will continue to push America in the right direction. But life can't be all politics. Bachmann will also be spending her newly found free time engaged in other pursuits: Time to learn a new language. Hebrew sounds like fun. Break out that wood burning kit that... read more »
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Hmmm... 2011... What a year. Not sure what to think of it actually.Perhaps a year with more potential than most. Dictators have fallen, EU treaties have been (finally) overhauled (well... the intention has been agreed upon), a Republican centrist is in the lead in the US primaries, Russia is starting to have an Opposition voice, and in countries like Myanmar a careful start of progress may be detected. There was even a moment where movement towards a new Kyoto treaty might have been possible.But so littl... read more »
Design For Livingseen online via YouTube12.24.11The first time I heard the word "polyamory" was over a decade ago. I was in love with a girl who used this to describe herself. She made it very clear that even though she already had one boyfriend, it didn't necessarily preclude the possibility of her getting involved with others, but she knew that this was a concept that was blowing my mind. Even today, it's still something that's difficult to wrap my mind around.Having sex with more than one chick at the... read more »
Shameseen @ AMC Loews Lincoln Center 13, New York NY12.20.11I wish I could say that I was any kind of authority when it comes to sex. My sexual liaisons have been few (and no, you may not know about them). I remember my first time, of course. Without giving away details, let me just say that it was with someone I loved, and who loved me. And while the mechanics of it may not have been perfect, I'm glad we did it when we did it and I still cherish the memory. Not everyone is so fortunate when it comes to ... read more »
