(Joel Pett via GoComics.com) . Professor Krugman, sensible as always — “It Takes A Party“: … [T]here has never been a time in American history when the alleged personal traits of candidates mattered less. As we head into 2016, each party is quite unified on major policy issues — and these unified positions are very …
Late Night Open Thread: Another Democrat Who Will Not Be Running in 2016
Like fellow Bay Stater Senator Warren, our most recent ex-Governor has decided his talents can be put to better use than the current primary race. From his hometown paper, the Boston Globe: Deval Patrick is joining the Boston investment giant Bain Capital, where the former governor will start a new line of business, directing investments …
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Monday Evening Open Thread
(Mike Luckovich via GoComics.com) . This is my life, right now — despite three different forms of medication. And the tv weatherpeople are whispering about how potentially the worst allergy season ever is just beginning! On the other hand, I spent a couple hours outside raking up the winterkill, and was rewarded with the sight …
Open Thread: Early Reactions
Road trip! Loaded the van & set off for IA. Met a great family when we stopped this afternoon. Many more to come. -H pic.twitter.com/5Va7zeR8RP — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 13, 2015 Eh, I kind of like the Hillary launch video. Maybe I’m just sick of the “WORSHIP YOUR NEW GOD” candidate-centric videos. — daveweigel …
After Appomattox (Excellent Reads)
Jamelle Bouie, at Slate – “How Did Ulysses S. Grant Become an Embarrassment of History and Robert E. Lee a Role Model?“: … To millions of Americans, 150 years after the end of the Civil War, Lee is a role model and Grant is—despite his gifted generalship and consequential presidency—an embarrassment. What happened? How did …
Sunday Evening Open Thread
(Tank McNamara via GoComics.com) . Yeah, I couldn’t resist. This is today’s strip, it’s not that I don’t realize it’s the wrong season. But I’m sure there’s some kind of Sunday sports action that people want to talk about…
Sunday Garden Chat: Finally!
From loyal commentor Satby: You can title these : Finally! (or “About F*&%ing Time!”) This is the naturalized blue squill in the front yard of my (former) house in Chicago, my eldest son bought it last year. It’s an old neighborhood and lots of yards have these naturalized in the grass, making a beautiful display …