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And Yet Another Post on Sarah Palin

This woman is unthinkable in public office, and yet … Oh good grief.
White Privilege, White Entitlement and the 2008 Election
Submitted by BuzzFlash on Sat, 09/13/2008 – 3:44pm. Guest Contribution
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by Tim Wise
For those who still can’t grasp the concept of white privilege, or who are constantly looking for some easy-to-understand examples [...]

Another View on Sarah Palin as VP

When Atheists Attack
A noted provocateur rips Sarah Palin—and defends elitism.
Sam Harris
NEWSWEEK
From the magazine issue dated Sep 29, 2008
Let me confess that I was genuinely unnerved by Sarah Palin’s performance at the Republican convention. Given her audience and the needs of the moment, I believe Governor Palin’s speech was the most effective political communication I have [...]

Gloria Steinem on Sarah Palin

I know I’m not American … I am, however, a woman and Gloria Steinem is my hero!
From The Los Angeles Times, Sept. 4, 2008
Palin: wrong woman, wrong message
Sarah Palin shares nothing but a chromosome with Hillary Clinton. She is Phyllis Schlafly, only younger.
By Gloria Steinem
September 4, 2008
Here’s the good news: Women have become so politically [...]

A Little Off the Wall

Amidst war, famine, human rights abuses, looming recession and a myriad of other woes, let us break now for a moment of silliness. My body can feed 9 cannibals. Find out how many you can feed.
How many cannibals can my body feed?