Ruckus at SCOTUS
At almost seven years, it was a helluva streak,
For one from whom we’d heard not a squeak.
During oral arguments,
A humorous comment —
A Yale joke, and Justice Clarence Thomas speaks!
Day: January 15, 2013
Obama Says He Will Not Compromise on Debt Ceiling
While I’m willing to compromise and find common ground over how to reduce our deficit, America cannot afford another debate with this Congress over how to pay the bills they’ve already racked up. To even entertain the idea of this happening, of America not paying its bills, is irresponsible. It’s absurd.
— President Obama, repeating his call for deficit reduction at a press conference “but warned against the potentially catastrophic effect on the economy by tying cuts to raising the debt ceiling,” Politico reports.
Military Suicides Exceeded Combat Deaths in 2012
349
Number of suicides in the U.S. military last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan. Some private experts are predicting the dark trend will worsen this year, the AP reports.
It Must Suck to Get Turned Down for an Interview with John Huntsman
I’m just honored to even have a voice that matters a little bit. A lot of people dream to be part of the policy mix.
— Former Utah Gov. Jon Hunstman (R), in an interview with BuzzFeed, claiming he takes only 2% of interview requests.
Satanists to Rally in Support of Florida GOP Gov. Rick Scott
Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., may be one of the most unpopular governors in the nation, but he does have some supporters:
On January 25, the members of the Satanic Temple will gather on the steps of Scott’s office in Tallahassee as a show of solidarity with the Governor, whom they believe “has shown unwavering fortitude and progressive resolve in his defense of religious liberty,” according to a press release.
Specifically, they’re referring to Scott’s recent approval of Senate Bill 98 that permits school districts to allow students to read inspirational messages of their choosing at assemblies and sporting events. It went into effect on July 12.
“The Satanic Temple embraces the free expression of religion, and Satanists are happy to show their support of Rick Scott who — particularly with SB 98 — has reaffirmed our American freedom to practice our faith openly, allowing our Satanic children the freedom to pray in school,” the release continues.
