Though we don’t know the fallout just yet A sure thing is no more a safe bet It shook up a swing state— At this very late date— The withdrawal of Steve LaTourette Headline: GOP moderate from Ohio quitting his seat. Is he punishing his party? Potentially leaving his party in the lurch, Rep. Steven …
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Jul 23 2012
Headline Muse, 7/23
“She’s a hero” said Mittens, with pride, Of an astronaut passed, Sally Ride But, of course, should he win, Then her love is a sin, And her marriage, of course, is denied. Headline: Sally Ride’s Partner of 27 Years Denied Federal Benefits. Is Romney Smiling?
Jul 20 2012
Headline Muse, 7/20
Is the person, or system, at fault, For the crimes which must come to a halt? In today’s Air Force case There was one guilty face— Sergeant Walker committed assault. Headline: Air Force instructor convicted of rape, assault An Air Force instructor was convicted in military court Friday of raping one female recruit and sexually …
Jul 18 2012
Headline Muse, 7/18
Though reality-based it was not, Michele Bachman still gave it a shot… But it seems it’s too much For her colleagues to touch— They’re denying her Islamist plot! Headline: Lawmakers Condemn Michele Bachman’s Claim of an Islamist Plot
Jul 08 2012
Headline Muse, 7/8
The range of his roles was far-flung And he saw his accomplishments sung Earnest Borgnine is dead, And again, it is said, Ninety-five’s altogether too young. Headline: Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine dead at 95 It’s strange–for me, he’s indelibly defined by McHale’s Navy, but his Oscar came a decade earlier. I heard an interview of …
Jul 01 2012
Headline Muse, 7/1
In the end, it’s remarkably plain, That it’s Spain, in the main, that will reign You can say what you will, But they answer—four-nil— And in vain will you strain to remain Headline: Defending champions Spain win Euro 2012 to complete historic treble Spain was magnificent in this match. Italy was not horrible, they were …
Jun 30 2012
Headline Muse, 6/30
As conservative anger is showing And the polls say intensity’s growing As the throng sing their song: “It was wrong all along!” What’s it mean? I have no way of knowing. Headline: Conservative anger growing over Obamacare decision
Jun 29 2012
Headline Muse, 6/29
Though Republicans don’t lack for zeal There’s a world that is often called “real” Where their much-despised “laws” Are not there “just because”— There is no simple path to repeal Headline: For Opponents of Health Care Law, No Easy Path to Repeal
Jun 28 2012
Headline Muse, 6/28
Though I feel like a bit of a leech With true honor just out of my reach Screw my own pallid pallor I’ll snatch stolen valor… Which the SCOTUS now says is free speech! Headline: Supreme Court rejects ‘Stolen Valor’ law, says lying about military honors isn’t a crime The Supreme Court on Thursday struck …
Jun 27 2012
Headline Muse, 6/27
A jury in Texas has found That a shooter is now prison-bound Forty years, said the judge, Cos the man wouldn’t budge— You can’t always, it seems, stand your ground. Headline: US man given 40 years in ‘stand your ground’ murder case
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