Akkam’s Razor

Others have stated that the pick of Palin as VP is an overt dog-whistle to the hard-right.  I don’t doubt that at all.

Karl Rove has been oft-mocked in regards to his statements of “the math” during the 2006 Election.  Rove’s thesis was that the American voters were tired of corruption - this being the alleged driving force behind the Siegelman corruption case as well as the US Attorney Scandal.  Rove was right, but he wasn’t necessarily correct.  We know how 2006 turned out.

I'm ashamed to say this, but bleeding heart liberal that I am, I have no real minority friends.  No people of color were at my wedding.  I don't share any hobbies or interests with people from other lands.  So I can't fall back on my legion of brown, red, and yellow allies.  I do have plenty of coworkers, classmates, employees, and acquaintances, but no real friends to speak of.

But that doesn't mean I'm unqualified to comment on the issue.

James McGreevy should be pleased.

Via Philly.com, hot off the wire:

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's Supreme Court has ruled same-sex couples are entitled to the same rights as heterosexuals in New Jersey, but that lawmakers must determine whether the state will honor gay marriage or some other form of civil union.