Now for a musical interlude and a political science education - enjoy the video, I did. http://ping.fm/PDIdm

What is a kid doing with a gun in school? There is something so sad here. http://ping.fm/DQVrt

If Iowa was a fight for the soul of the GOP, I can safely say nobody won. Next, New Hampshire. Who has rocks in their heads?

Proper etiquette for eating sushi. I have to admit I just go for that ginger. I know, bad manners. http://ping.fm/KaHII

ATTMP author M.J. Neary discusses the rebel women in Irish history
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I've said it before - The Taliban is Pashtoo nationalist organization. We must recognize that goal if we are to talk. http://ping.fm/pUMbs

1/3/1961: US severs diplomatic relations with Cuba. Lot of good that did. Loved Ike, but not so much John Foster Dulles.