Amazingly prescient: Hofstadter would be horrified at the current state of American politics, because the paranoids are running Congress but not really doing anything. Paranoia in American Politics The extremism that we see today is nothing new, and Hofstadter sums it up well here. The difference is that it seems the paranoids have gained enough power in government to make every issue, no matter how small, an existential struggle for survival regarding which only total victory is an acceptable outcome. Originally shared by […] Read at Google+

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New Jersey Dumbass created black ice to fool cops and parents into thinking he wasnt to blame for crashing car. DWI Suspect Allegedly Tries Hiding Crash With Water A New Jersey man who allegedly crashed while driving drunk is also accused of making an icy patch the road in an attempt to make the accident look as if it were caused by dangerous road conditions. A friend is accused of drunkenly helping with the… Read at Google+

Thousands Mourn Three Beautiful Young People Slain Muslim Students Laid To Rest RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The fathers of three young Muslims allegedly slain by a neighbor who was angry over parking spots stood before their caskets Thursday and urged a crowd of thousands to protect others by demanding justice. More than 5,000… Read at Google+

the next crew of the ISS will ply their Jedi mind tricks NASA’s Latest Crew Of Astronauts Think They’re Jedi Knights The crew for NASA’s Expedition 45 won’t be all together on the International Space Station until their Soyuz docks in September, but that hasn’t stopped them releasing their official poster. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s some definite space themes hidden in there. Read at Google+

The Prince Andrew Effect Wake up, people: without Prince Andrew the UK economy would collapse | Marina Hyde Marina Hyde: Sex allegations aside, all the financial bigwigs and CEOs speaking out on his behalf can’t be mistaken … can they? Read at Google+

I can't even, with this guy. Growing up in Utah, I know first hand what it's like when the Charch(tm) runs the Gummint. Just the thought of Romney running again, and meeting with Jeb in Utah (so handy for introducing him to the Higher Ups), makes me uncomfortable. Glenn Beck Warns Against Those Dangerous Mormons Who Want To ‘Mix The Gospel With Government’ Potential Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney are scheduled to have a private meeting today in Salt Lake City, Utah, and even though this is reportedly a social meeting that wa Read at Google+

… It's Bryan Fischet spouting off again.He thinks that to be gay, or to support LGBT rights, is not to be Christian. Well, I am a Christian who supports gay rights, and I worship weekly in a Christian church that welcomes gays and supports their rights, and I take the bread and wine that symbolizes Christ from the hands of a Christian priest who happens to be gay. I think Bryan Fischer is not a Christian, because he rejects instead of welcoming, he condemns instead of forgiving, he judges instead of accepting. However, I do think he's a dolt. Obama…

Especially McDonald's fries, because they add dextrose "to stabilize color" (translation: carmelized sugar looks and tastes yummy, and little kids like all their food to be sweet). This Is How McDonald’s Fries Are Made WTF is sodium acid pyrophosphate?!… Read at Google+

I also noticed the remarkable things Carly Fiorina said on the Bill Maher show about income inequality. Yet when she was asked a direct question (I think by Jay Leno) about Republican failures to improve things, she brushed it off. No answer, next warm and reasonable talking point. By the way, Paul Begala was hilarious, earning an awed thumbs up and a wink from Leno on one point. I believe Fiorina is trying a little too hard to look like she'd like to be asked to jump in the Republican clown car. Carly Fiorina Is Suddenly Concerned About Income Inequality…