The Summer Conspiracy

This summer's conspiracy seems to be that Barack Obama wasn't born in the USA but in Kenya. A surprisingly large number of people have been duped into believing it in one of the most easily disproved conspiracies in American history. My view is that it is a cynical political tactic used to manipulate people who are overly distrustful and gullible. What do you think?

Al Franken: Reaching Across The Aisle

Sen. Al Franken had an auspicious and historic debut on the Senate Judiciary committee. The most junior member of the US Senate and the most recent admission to the committee, Franken opened his remarks with a pledge to emulate Paul Wellstone, who was known for reaching across the aisle to conservative colleagues. cafe Santido