Today’s cup: Tunisia, gestational carriers and Mark Kelly got a neck massage

The House today is expected to take up conversation about repealing the health care bill.  Democrats, normally defensive and wimpy, are looking forward to demonstrating, more so then when the legislation was first debated last year, just exactly how this bill helps, has already helped, Americans receive care for what ails them in ways they were unable to before the bill was signed in March.  Republicans, with their new majority in the House, will vote Wednesday to repeal the legislation, a … [Read more...]

Today’s cup: Verizon’s iPhone, Palin on Arizona and a run on Glocks

Last night, Jon Stewart and John Oliver did such a fine job of putting across the elation felt by many over the announcement of the Verizon iPhone, I'll just let you take a look at the clip.  The Christian Science Monitor breaks down the five compelling reasons to buy one in February, and five reasons why you might stay with AT&T.  I have a 3G, so I may be out of luck, but it doesn't mean I can't appreciate the joy this announcement brought my fellow iPhone users - "Hello?  Hello?  Are you … [Read more...]

Monday morning quarterback: I’m feeling all hopey-changey

I am.  I can’t help it.  The Saints won the Super Bowl which means that all of my hopes will be fulfilled and a change is gonna come.  The needy shall no longer want.  The hungry will be fed.  The sick will be cured.  The clouds will part and the sun will shine and Sarah Palin will go back to Alaska and promise not to ever speak again. THERE WILL BE PEACE ON EARTH BECAUSE THE SAINTS WON THE SUPER BOWL!   Amen. Seriously, I’m happy they won.  I’m happy for the players and the fans … [Read more...]