War of the Roses

The Valentine's Day I most vividly remember involved the first woman whom I courted with any seriousness. Entranced as I was with her physical charms I was, as usual, unable to resist the imp of the perverse that constantly whispered bad advice into my ear. So with no small amount of pride I presented her with a gift-wrapped package containing a small box of chocolates and a pair of real silk nylons.

She didn't get it, but her mother did. I always liked that woman.

But enough about me. What February 14th memories do you, esteemed reader, care to share? And if it involves a priest, keep it to yourself.

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Note 1: When Clint Eastwood mocks you, you're screwed.

Note 2: This may not be the best day for this but it's salient to the recent birth control dust-up: The anatomy of an unsafe abortion.

Note 3: Neil DeGrasse Tyson:  If I Were President.

Note 4: Americus. A graphic novel about book-burning. Buy one for your kids.

Note 5: Speaking of contraception, the new federal rules that the GOP is foaming at the mouth over have been in force for years. The only difference now is the "no cost" part. That's the part that bothers them. (Incidentally, birth control saves health insurance a LOT of money.)

=Lefty=

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And now our Chart of the Day: Contraceptive use among American woman who have had sex.



=Lefty=

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Republican Job Creation Update

2-13-2012: Today there will be exactly one hearing about "exploring all energy options." It should be called "exploring oil energy options."

Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are trying to kill the Violence Against Women Act.

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