Browsing archives for October 20th, 2008

Palin Disagrees with McCain on the Federal Marriage Amendment

Politics 20 October 2008 | 2 Comments

John McCain is opposed to the Federal Marriage Amendment, seeing marriage equality as an issue best left at state level rather than a matter for the federal government. Sarah Palin disagrees: 
PALIN: [I]n my own, state, I have voted along with the vast majority of Alaskans who had the opportunity to vote to amend our Constitution [...]

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Family Guy’s Opinion on the McCain/Palin Campaign

Politics 20 October 2008 | 0 Comments

In an episode of Family Guy, Brian, Stewie and Mort knock out some Nazis to steal their uniforms. When Stewie puts his on, he notices an endorsement button: 

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Indie Retailer of the Day: Day of the Dead Mix Bag

Indie Retailers, Mix Bag 20 October 2008 | 0 Comments

The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd (so, technically the Days of the Dead) in Mexico and in Mexican American communities. It’s a celebration in remembrance of the dead. Family and friends build altars, pray and take gifts to the graves of their deceased loved ones. 
And the decorations for the [...]

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What a Difference An Endorsement Makes

Politics 20 October 2008 | 1 Comment

It seems like just last week that Colin Powell was persona non grata in many sectors of the left for his participation in the runup to the Iraq War. Okay, actually, it was just last week. But now that Colin Powell has endorsed Obama, it’s all good, right?
Erm.
Powell’s endorsement is powerful as far as endorsements [...]

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