Author: DWD

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Today in European history: the Crusade of Nicopolis (1396)

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Although we think of “the Crusades” as the numbered (anachronistically) series of Christian military expeditions in the Middle East (and North Africa, and Greece that one time) that took place in the 11th-13th centuries, the Crusading movement actually encompassed much more than that. The Reconquista in Iberia was, for a time, treated as a Crusade, … Continue reading Today in European history: the Crusade of Nicopolis (1396)

Carly Fiorina and the truth are on a trial separation

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Maybe there's something about the "ex-CEO who wants to be president" personality type that just inherently makes one a liar, but Carly Fiorina is apparently taking the "Mitt" Romney "reality is subjective" route in the 2016 campaign. Here's a sample of her whoppers: She flat-out lied, and is still lying, about what she saw on … Continue reading Carly Fiorina and the truth are on a trial separation

Burkina Faso coup over, but questions remain

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Burkina Faso's coup is over, and the transitional civilian government is back in control of the country: The president of Burkina Faso was back in charge on Wednesday and said he would resume overseeing a transition to democracy, ending a coup by presidential guard soldiers who took him hostage last week. Michel Kafando addressed his … Continue reading Burkina Faso coup over, but questions remain

Oh hey, by the way, the government is about to shut down

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We're now officially one week away from yet another government shutdown. This time it will be over defunding Planned Parenthood, which is the big new Republican idea because shutting down Planned Parenthood would mean that they've succeeded in their long-time goal of depriving poor and working class women of access to basic healthcare uh, stopping … Continue reading Oh hey, by the way, the government is about to shut down

Marco Rubio’s peculiar definition of “morality”

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Marco Rubio is a practicing Catholic, but he doesn't take his economic advice from no freaking pope, OK? Appearing on “Special Report,” Sen. Rubio (R-FL) told host Bret Baier that Pope Francis is “infallible” — but only on questions of morality. “On moral issues, he speaks with incredible authority,” Rubio said. “He’s done so consistently … Continue reading Marco Rubio’s peculiar definition of “morality”