Just checked my Huffington Post home page. Under the banner headline about the success of the Libyan rebels routing the Gadhafi forces, was this series of discouraging news headings:
"Ohio Union Bill Aimed at Reducing Bargaining Rights Passes State Senate: Aims to Dramatically Reduce Bargaining Rights of Public Workers"
[Like Wisconsin, it's just the modern version of "union-busting" -- trying to destroy the influence of labor as a political force. Citing the budget crisis is a false issue; the unions have already conceded the pay/benefits reductions the governor asked for.]
"Democratic Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) Won't Seek Re-Election."
[Another vulnerable senate seat -- and the GOP only needs a net gain of 3 to control the senate in 2012]
"South Dakota Passes Anti-Abortion Bill"
[Whittling away at Roe v Wade. This one will require a woman to wait 72 hours after requesting an abortion and to undergo counseling about why she shouldn't go through with it.]
"U.S. Military Files 22 Charges Against Allegded WikiLeaks Source: Bradley Manning Charged, Faces 'Aiding Enemy' Charge"
[Mixed feelings about this one. All for freedom of press, but stealing classified documents is a serious crime. Where is the line between "traitor" and "whistle blower"? Publishing such documents, once they're made available by another party, is a different matter. ]
"Gadhafi Warns U.S. Against Intervention: Threatens to Turn Libya Into Another Viet Nam"
[Yes, but aren't the rebels winning? True, but Kadhafi is certifiably crazy and could do anything.]
I guess that's enough bad news for one page.
Ralph
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