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You are trying to trap me in a “yes no” question based on preconceptions I don’t accept. Well, yes, I…
You are trying to trap me in a "yes no" question based on preconceptions I don't accept. And no, I…
Nobody: Shall we sit on our high horses and condemn them, saying “Those women were human beings advocating for their…
To be unnecessarily fair, I think this is a conservative problem more than a republican problem. I see and saw…
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Author Archives: Myca
A Civil Discussion: Should SSM Opponents Lose Their Children?
I think that as our understanding of what it means to be a parent evolves and our understanding of how damaging homophobia is evolves, we must consider the possibility that opponents of Same Sex Marriage are, by teaching their children … Continue reading
The latest from UC Davis
This is a general update on the UC Davis Occupation, the illegal police assault on multiple students, and the fallout. It’s a little stream of consciousness, because there’s a lot to cover. For those of you who don’t know, UC Davis, the … Continue reading
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Prop 8 Proponents Have Standing To Defend It In Court
NPR Report The Full Decision I think this is the right decision. I’m in favor of full legal equality for all citizens. I don’t believe that there is a legitimate state interest in restricting marriage rights to heterosexual couples. I … Continue reading
Is Taxation Theft?
There’s an argument you get a lot from either Libertarian-types or Republican economic-conservative types in general, which goes something like, “My money’s my money, and it’s not only a bad idea (in a pragmatic way) for the government to take … Continue reading
Thoughts on Political Speech in the wake of Arizona
There are just a few thoughts I have about all of this that I wanted to share. First, Sarah Palin. As Xeni Jardin says, “I try to avoid blogging about Sarah Palin, for the same reasons I’ve tried to avoid … Continue reading
Two Quick Links
School is eating my brain and I’m going to China in a week, so I’ve not been Mr. Blogger-pants of late. I did want to post two links I’ve read lately, though. I Don’t Respect You, by Emily Nagoski – … Continue reading
Political Attitude Test
Hey, folks. There’s a general political bias test below that I’d like people to take if they have a free moment. I don’t want to know anyone’s individual answers to individual questions, but if those who take it could post … Continue reading
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Doug, I think that you're failing to distinguish between spin and outright fabrication. I also think that the left is…