Why do smart people believe stupid things?
Because, like George Monbiot, they have an anti-capitalist agenda, says ROBERT MATTHEWS in the First Post.
Oh maybe its because Monbiot is actually not that clever; but just a loud mouth fool?
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Dithering on Durban II
Jerusalem — Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni announced on Sunday that Israel will not participate in Durban II, the U.N.’s most recent platform for anti-Semitism and the demonization of the Jewish state. Livni called upon the international community to refuse “legitimacy to hatred, extremism, and anti-Semitism…
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Moronski: on to Denver
Super Tuesday Redux… or as we call it in the trade “Groundhog Day II,” has come and gone. The press is hailing Hillary as the big victor, the “comeback kid” off her victories in the Republic of Texas, the center of the universe (Ohio), and Family Guy land (Rhode Island). Barack pulled off a big win in Ben & Jerry Country (Vermont), or as we lovingly refer to it here as “Woodstock,” but I digress.
(By the way, John McCain clinched the GOP nomination. In other news, sun rises in east.)
So what does it all mean??? Not much.
Contrary to conventional media spin, Hillary was never pulling out of this race. Her ambition burns brighter than ever and the last thing she is going to do is lose to this guy, elected delegates be damned. The race goes on.
The latest delegate count, not including the 796 so-called “superdelegates” (elected and party officials) that can change their mind any time, has Obama up 1,366 to 1,222. Not including penalized states Florida and Michigan (more on them later), a total of 2,025 delegates are needed to win. There are only 611 elected delegates left to compete for. Even if one candidate won ALL of these delegates—an impossibility since delegates are generally awarded by proportional results. In short, the superdelegates will sort this one out.
Enjoy this moment as primary elections reaching this deep into the calendar happen once every few decades as we journey to spots the national media never dreamed of covering. After Mississippi next Tuesday (a likely Obama victory), PENNSYLVANIA becomes the center of the universe. Think about it… cheesesteaks, “Free Mumia,” the “Terrible Towel,” “33,” the Amish, funnel cakes, Yuengling, Deliverance (wait, sorry, that’s West Virginia in May), the WORST interstate highways in America… enough. You will get your fill of this state until April 22(!)
But PA won’t decide it… and neither will the remaining states. BUT, there is now talk of “do-over” primaries in MI and FL to make up for their whining about having their delegates stripped for holding elections before the Democrat National Committee permitted them to. There is potential for two big primaries sometime in mid-June. Even with that, this will likely be decided on the convention floor in Denver. Unless, something happens to one of the candidates.
She is a Clinton. Anything is possible.
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Welcome to the March 6, 2008 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Life. Money. Development. presents Diet Tips for Preventing High Cholesterol Levels posted at Life. Money. Development., saying, “A neat collection of diet tips for keeping cholesterol in recommended levels.”
GrrlScientist presents Wild Birds: Canaries in our Global Coal Mine? posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “This is a presentation of a peer-reviewed scientific paper that finds that biologically relevant concentrations of endocrine disrupting pollutants affect birdsong, which influences female mate choice.”
Aparna presents Coconut oil for beauty posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Coconuts and coconut oil have always been a part of the cuisine in tropical countries like India (South) and Sri Lanka and even today coconut is indispensable in their diet. For now, lets leave aside the health benefits and focus our attention on the beauty uses of this wonderful oil. South Indian women swear by it. They attribute their dense, long, raven black hair and a flawless, clear complexion to good genes and the liberal use of coconut oil in their diet and beauty regimen.”
Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Plasticity: How learning changes your brain posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Why do London taxi drivers have some larger brain structures than London bus drivers and why does this matter? See what Dr. Pascale Michelon has to say.”
Yitzchak Goodman presents The Perils of Two-State Pauline posted at Judeopundit.
Raymond presents Qualifying For An Economic Stimulus Tax Rebate Check posted at Money Blue Book.
Nikita presents Mad Macedonian: Culture Critic posted at Musings of a Mad Macedonian, saying, “Hi there!
Last month, on the strength of my past blogging, I was invited by a prestigous cultural organization to become part of an effort to enlist “New Journalism” in the spreading of a little culture in the OC.
This post is about that invite, and links to the 1st of a 4 part series, later in the month, with photos, sharing my 1st effort on behalf of the cause.
I hope that you will find the whole lot worth reading, and sharing.”Don D. Morrison presents Discover All The Online Company Marketing Links & Stats Worth Knowing! posted at dondmorrison.com.
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Pedestrian Poems posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Alice Audrey presents Alice Calling Participants posted at Alice’s Restaurant, saying, “A brand new meme.”
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