Debate Club: The use of animals for testing

I must admit, I love debates; and the caliber of those in our community make this forum an excellent opportunity to hone our chops in this area.  We previously held an excellent debate discussion here at TC on the issue of parental rights versus responsibility regarding medical treatments for their children.  Therefore, I’d love to [...]

Make me laugh: Open Thread

OK Conflucians, we’ve had more depressing news this week than we certainly deserve.  Therefore, I’m ordering a cease and desist on gloom and doom, at least for this thread. I’m challenging you all to make me, and everyone else here, LAUGH.  What do you have in your bag ‘o’ tricks that will create spontaneous explosions [...]

It’s time to say “No More.”

Yesterday I received my official Democratic Party Headquarters “2009 Priority Issues Survey.”  This document reveals just what “Change” is being implemented.  While pleading for donations to the DCCC, they provide a checklist survey which includes among other things, a request for donors to rank a list of Democratic “priorities.”  Here’s the list:
_____ Lifting the economy [...]

Abortion is Not an elective medical procedure

Dissecting the arguments of anti-choicers, particularly in light of the current dialogue over the Stupid Stupak Sepsis amendment, reveals two errant rationales and one rational conclusion.  The arguments being made seem to fall into one of two main categories. The first one violates the separation of church and state principle of our Constitution, the other [...]

Just so we’re clear

The apologists are busy running around trying to plug all the leaks in the unity boat arising from the Stupak amendment last evening which was followed by the subsequent passage of the final bill.  The meme is that the Stupak amendment merely continues the “status quo.”  No. It. Does. Not.  Here is the Stupak amendment.
“No [...]

Sunday Morning Blues: Stale bread and sour news

By now you’ve probably heard that one of the most egregious attacks on women’s health was perpetrated last night.  The infamous Stupid Stupak amendment passed with the help of a reported 63 Democrats.  This amendment extends the exclusions of the Hyde amendment restrictions on women’s reproductive needs to any health plan that receives federal subsidies, [...]

The Great Vagina Wars of 2009 (and 2010 if needed)

They’ve gone too far.  I’ve finally had it.  My ire began while reading the excellent and much-ado’d about post by Violet Socks over at the Reclusive Leftist (and the plethora of accompanying commentary) along with Melissa McEwen’s fabulous (yet utterly depressing) post over at Shakesville My trigger has been tripped and I’m ready for battle.  [...]

Election Night: Live Blog

Who will win?  What message will the voters send this time?  Will they send a message at all?
New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Race, voters have a choice between Democrat Jon Corzine, Republican Chris Christie, or Independent Chris Daggett.  Anyone who has been paying attention knows who Riverdaughter is voting for.  Will the rest of New Jersey [...]

Gratuitious ratings scheme or just good information?

Over at Townhall.com they’ve sparked a debate over whether Dr. Nancy, from MSNBC, was looking for a ratings boost or reporting on important information.  It stems from an on-air depiction of a breast-self exam demonstrated on a local news station, WJLA in Washington DC.  Dr. Nancy led her segment off with a clip of the [...]

Halloween Frights and Funnies: Party Open Thread

The time nears when ghosts, goblins, witches, and black cats will be lining the darkened streets of your neighborhood in search of “Tricks” or “Treats.”  Halloween, October 31st, has been linked to several religious and pagan celebrations such as the Celtic festival of Samhain, the Christian holiday of All Saints (All Hallows Eve), or the [...]