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Grown-up
Was it for this I uttered prayers,
And sobbed and cursed and kicked the stairs,
That now, domestic as a plate,
I should retire at half-past eight?
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
News
Wisconsin Democrats Face Hurdles Ahead Of Recall
Another development in the race which likely has not helped the Barrett campaign’s wallet is Democratic National Committee’s apparent absence in the recall. The committee only recently announced its plans to get involved.
Last week, DNC Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced her plans to visit Wisconsin and assist in Barrett’s guberntorial bid.
The announcement came after reports emerged that the state Democratic Party was upset with the national committee’s lack of involvement, and a petition had been launched calling on the DNC to provide financial support to Democrats in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democrats point to the large ground operation they have been putting into place, which they hope will help to balance out the fundraising advantage on the Republican side.
12 Days until the election in Wisconsin. Let's try to help out our fellow protesters on the ground in Wisconsin in their historic protest/recall elections.
Tom Barrett
Why I am running for Governor
We need to bring our state back. Wisconsin needs a governor who is focused on jobs, not ideology; a leader committed to bringing our state together and healing political wounds, not pitting people against each other and catering to the special interests. This is the governor I will be for the people of Wisconsin.
You can save yourself from the confusion of campaign donation asks from the DNC or dkos by
donating directly to Tom Barrett's campaign. You can also see
additional recall candidates at the WI Dem website as well as
Kristin Dexter in her diary yesterday right
here on dailykos.
ACLU...
Appeals Court Rules That CIA Can Keep Waterboarding Descriptions Secret
May 21, 12, ACLU
NEW YORK – A federal appeals court ruled today that the CIA does not have to release cables describing its use of waterboarding, or a photograph of a detainee, Abu Zubaydah, taken around the time that he was subjected to “enhanced interrogation techniques.” A three-judge panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, upholding the district court’s ruling, agreed with the agency’s argument that the cables do not have to be turned over in the American Civil Liberties Union’s Freedom of Information Act lawsuit because they relate to “intelligence methods.”
emptywheel being emptywheel (gotta love her)...
The First Torture Cover-Up Was Covered Up By The First Torture Cover-Up Lawyer
In other words, the lawyer who chose not to mention the torture tapes in the original ACLU FOIA is the guy who first saw evidence the torturers were exceeding DOJ guidelines and covering that up on those torture tapes.
That’s the guy, by the way, John Durham gave immunity to.
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One thing certain as Egyptians vote for president: The outcome will be a surprise
...Even as the ballots were being cast, government officials already had begin to urge voters to accept the outcome, which is not expected to be known for a week...
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6 world powers open talks with Iran to curb nuclear program
BAGHDAD - Officials of six world powers and Iran gathered at an imposing guest house in Baghdad's international zone in a hopeful but subdued atmosphere for one or two days of talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program...
Heads up, New Jersey! ...
Army Readies Its Mammoth Spy Blimp for First Flight
TAMPA, Florida — Sure, it took an extra year or so, but Northrop Grumman has finally penciled in the first flight of the giant surveillance airship it’s building for the U.S. Army. The Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle — a football-field-size, helium-filled robot blimp fitted with sensors and data-links — should take to the air over Lakehurst, New Jersey, the first or second week of June. K.C. Brown, Jr., Northrop’s director of Army programs, crows: ”We’re about to fly the thing!”
Enough. Bring them home...
Combat ‘Burn Pits’ Ruin Immune Systems, Study Shows
Since returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, an untold number of soldiers have come down with puzzling health problems. Chronic bronchitis. Neurological defects. Even cancer. Many of them are pointing the finger at a single culprit: The open-air “burn pits” that incinerated trash — from human waste to computer parts — on military bases overseas.
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The Complex Panorama of Supporting the Wrong Side in Bahrain
Of all the Arab Spring uprisings, Bahrain probably gets the least attention in the U.S. press. There are perhaps some good arguments why; it could be the fact that the United States is on the side of the monarchy violently suppressing the democratic aspirations of its people.
So it was news that the United States decided on Friday to ahead and continue selling arms to Bahrain. But barely news....
This piece on Edward's family is powerful and it really is above politics, it's about human resilience and the power of love. Beautifully written too... {
~ Agathena}
Children of John Edwards also await his fate as jury deliberations continue
As the high-profile defendant awaits a verdict, the children whose lives have been forever changed by his misadventures could have their lives further disrupted by a conviction. Edwards is charged with six counts related to violating campaign finance laws to hide his affair during his run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.
The jury is to return to their deliberations on Wednesday after three days together behind closed doors.
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"Days Like This" lyrics link
Blog Posts Of Interest
Date with History: 17-year-old to Address Leaders @ Rio+20+ on dailykos by boatsie [added @ 1:52pm ~LL]
Tom Engelhardt: The Road to Amnesia on dailykos by TomDispatch [added @ 1:52pm ~LL]
Patrick Fitzgerald Resigns on dailykos by WH Editor joanneleon
Last night's 5-23-12 Evening Blues on dailykos by joe shikspack