Yes, the aftermath of 9/11 wasTeh AWESOMEST: The second occasion was just days after Sept. 11. Every senator who could make it to Washington gathered in the Senate dining room to discuss the American response. The nation had been attacked. The building in which we sat had been among the targets, and only the heroism of the passengers prevented the plane from reaching its destination. We had to respond to protect the country. There were no Republicans or Democrats in the room that day, just Americans. The spirit of patriotism and togetherness was palpable. That atmosphere prevailed for only two … Continue reading Evan Bayh, Total Sicko

What Tami Said finally articulates something I’ve been trying to sum up concisely for years: Disdain for “political correctness” is often positioned as a concern that some important truth is not being spoken for fear of offending someone. But that concern is nothing but smoke and mirrors. To invoke “political correctness” is really to be concerned about loss of power and privilege. It is about disappointment that some “ism” that was ingrained in our society, so much that citizens of privilege could express the bias through word and deed without fear of reprisal, has been shaken loose. Charging “political correctness” … Continue reading Political Correctness Run Amok

The liberal NYT tries its hardest to take the Tea Party seriously: At a recent meeting of the Sandpoint Tea Party, Mrs. Stout presided with brisk efficiency until a member interrupted with urgent news. Because of the stimulus bill, he insisted, private medical records were being shipped to federal bureaucrats. A woman said her doctor had told her the same thing. There were gasps of rage. Everyone already viewed health reform as a ruse to control their medical choices and drive them into the grip of insurance conglomerates. Debate erupted. Could state medical authorities intervene? Should they call Congress? As … Continue reading Mattering

Aww, they took up all the parking! Attending Mass at Holy Name Cathedral was supposed to be one of the final Valentine’s Day weekend treats for Cindy White and her husband, who had traveled toChicago fromHampshire, Ill., to celebrate the romantic holiday. Instead, the couple found themselves wading through nearly 100 men and women who had gathered outside the cathedral this morning to protest the Catholic Church’s opposition to gay marriage and other stances that they see as unjust to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. [snip] “They’re really annoying,” a flustered White said, after pushing her way through the … Continue reading How Dare You Ruin My Party!