Archive for June 17th, 2008
Norway Says “Yes Way” to Gay Marriage
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 17, 2008
- In: Debate| Global| Politics
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Norway’s top house in their parliament okayed Gay marriage in a vote of 23-17. They have had a civil unions law in the books since 1993, but this new ruling will give gays all the rights heterosexual couples have.
Norway and the countries in that region are known for their tolerance and usually pioneer this kind [...]
Dancing Queen, Cyd Charisse, Dead at 86
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 17, 2008
The amazing long-legged beauty, Cyd Charisse, just passed away. She died of a heart attack at age 86.
Below is a clip of her dancing with my favorite male dancer, Gene Kelly, in the movie Singing in the Rain.
Here’s another great one that would make Carrie Underwood jealous.
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Texas GOP Bigots Get Philosophical
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 17, 2008
- In: Election 2008| McCain| Obama| Politics| Shady| USA
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I guess this is as deep as Republican Texans can get.
Socrates would be proud. Their questions are so profound.
Racist assholes.
Personally, I think if Obama is president, he should remodel the White House to look like the Playboy mansion complete with a grotto and a petting zoo. It’s about time that bland place got spruced [...]
Pentagon Reasearching Torture As Early As 2002
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 17, 2008
According to the Washington Post, the Pentagon was researching harsh interrogation methods as early as 2002 under commands from the top of the food chain.
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Posts
Posted by: BookGirl on: June 17, 2008
– NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins his first race in two years. He recently left the racing team started by his father, the legend Dale Earnhardt, after some disputes with his step-mother. He is now in third place over all, just 84 pts. behind the leader Kyle Busch. Full article on Junior’s win HERE.
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