3 July 09 (am)

Security: This is a big time security fail.

This is a case when denying information (in the name of security) has gone too far. Senator Barbara Boxer wanted to make some data available so as to help people understand the environmental hazards that they might be living next to; her idea was nixed by the Department of Homeland Security.

Science and Religion

Republicans

Believe it or not, there are some who actually are persuaded by such bad comedy.

Here is a more high profile wingnut being interviewed by Alan Colmes.

Why do I read Republican stuff from time to time? This is why. I have to admit that many of the Republicans (or Conservatives) that I have come in contact with (mostly on facebook) are pretty clueless and ignorant; Dr. Andy is a big exception (which is why I love it when he checks in, even if it is to take me to task).

Health Care
Do you want a public option in the upcoming healthcare bill? Sign Senator Bernie Sanders’ petition.

Paul Krugman: sees an opportunity a health care bill (that is an improvement) to pass. Note: there is a good article in the recent issue of New Republic magazine that explains what is going on.