The test of a liberal

When I read (and agree whole-heartedly with) articles such as the following, I know I’m a liberal through and through. I just want the author of David Christ Superstar to know that the time he describes in his post is nigh, and hopefully sooner rather than later.

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All I knew is that all my friends would joke about faggots and that if I ever came out of the closet, it would be nothing short of social suicide. It’s a horrible experience, and I would hope that no other generations of teens ever have to go through that. Fortunatly, laws like this are working to change that very problem.
Source: Sodomy to be taught in San Fracissyco (sic) elementary school!

Patent Pending, by Heavens

I am a huge fan of Matt Skiba and the Alkaline Trio, so when I read that he would be doing a side project with Joe Steinbrick I was very happy.

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I’m also doing a project with Joe [Steinbrick] from F-Minus and our friend Sam and our buddy Ben is producing it. It’s kind of got a Depeche Mode kind of vibe. I’m singing it, and Joe wrote all the music. We’ve got some guest performers coming in too.
Source: Epitaph signs Heavens (Matt Skiba, Joe Steinbrick)

Roll on September 11th (never thought I’d say that again)

Listen to a track: 4. Patent Pending (will open in a new window)

Krugman, the NYT, and persecution

Whilst browsing the Internet, I stumbled upon this beautifully written article by Paul Krugman. It is a must read for any person who even remotely cares about the future of the US.

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The nature of the right-wing attack on The New York Times — an attack not on the newspaper’s judgment, but on its motives — seems to have startled many people in the news media. After an editorial in The Wall Street Journal declared that The Times has what amount to treasonous intentions…
Source: The Treason Card, by Paul Krugman

I was slightly concerned, though, by the reply posted on Hennessy’s View, as it portrays perfectly the willingness of people to persecute detractors.

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…Personally, the gas chamber is not enough for Keller and Krugman. I think they need a visit to Club Gitmo for a permanent vacation.
Source: Krugman Obfuscates

Photo credit: Office of Communications, Princeton University.