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Newsmax Columnist Suggests Military Coup to 'Resolve the Obama Problem'
By David Sessions - Politics DailyThe conservative magazine Newsmax published a column suggesting a "peaceful" military coup might be necessary to save the United States from President Obama's "radical ideal" for the country, Talking Points Memo (TPM) reported Wednesday. The column, written by John L. Perry, was removed from the magazine's Web site shortly after it was posted Tuesday. (The full text can be read here.) Perry noted in the column that "describing what may be afoot is not to advocate it." ...
Weekend Film(s): Outrage, Milk
By Michael Kraskin - Politics DailyThe documentary "Outrage," which examines the hypocrisy of allegedly closeted gay politicians who fight against the interests of the LGBT community, opens tonight in select U.S. cities. Last week, Jill Lawrence discussed the main tension of the film.The default position for many people, even those who are gay or sympathetic to the gay community, is that it's wrong to "out" anyone for any reason. And yet, after seeing "Outrage," they may be less certain. That's because the film makes painfully clear the policy consequences of letting the personal stay personal. There are recurring checklists of ...
It's National Unauthorized Coming Out Day for Closeted Gay Lawmakers
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyBad news for all you single ladies who have had your eye on recently retired Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID)...Apparently he's gay.And he's not the only one, according to a new documentary that debuts tonight in five cities including Washington. Outrage, directed by Kirby Dick (yes, it's his real name, Senator), points the finger at a chorus line of conservatives whose homophobic voting records mask a private life of mimosas on Miami Beach.Among those cited in the film:* Bush RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman, public booster of the most openly homophobic administration in American history.* Former Rep. Ed ...
Gay "Outrage": Hypocrites Don't Deserve Privacy
By Jill Lawrence - Politics DailyIt's long been considered socially unacceptable to "out" closeted gay politicians. A new documentary makes the argument that when they take positions harmful to millions of gay people, it's unacceptable to let them stay in the closet. ...
McCain Vs. the New York Times
By Dave - Politics DailySounds like McCain campaign manager Steve Schmidt has had it. The Obama campaign's response, apparently, is to compare Schmidt with Bob Dole who in 1996, when he had had it with the liberal media had his own moment: ...
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