Mandela

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I saw the picture this morning of Obama standing in Nelson Mandela’s jail cell, and all I could think was how Obama could never have stood up to power like that. After all, Obama is a constitutional law lecturer who has legalized massive surveillance and indefinite detention. (And by the way, it’s widely believed that a CIA tip led to Mandela’s incarceration.)

Totally

Yes, erectile dysfunction is usually a sign of other health issues, and I think it’s very caring of this Ohio state senator to want to look out for the menz’ health:

Before getting a prescription for Viagra or other erectile dysfunction drugs, men would have to see a sex therapist, receive a cardiac stress test and get a notarized affidavit signed by a sexual partner affirming impotency, if state Sen. Nina Turner has her way.

Virtually Speaking Sunday

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From the Virtually Speaking Media Panel: Avedon Carol & digby discuss this weeks SCOTUS rulings with special guest Culture of Truth. Jay moderates

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