In exactly what ways should we keep our children ignorant about sex?

At DI, we have an extremely conservative fellow visiting the blog these days.  He's trying to convert all of us to his reactionary world view.  He clings to his Bible as a book of literal truths and he seems to love everything that Sarah Palin ostensibly stands for. I'd like…

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Dealing with the insanity of moose meat and Palin’s proud ignorance

At Salon.com, Anne Lamott writes eloquently about her inner struggle brought on by Sarah Palin's nomination, then issues a call to arms.  Here's an excerpt about her inner struggle: [I] called my Jesuit friend, who I know hates these people, too. I asked, "Don't you think God finds these smug…

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A comprehensive collection of McCain’s Lies – McCainpedia

If you've become disoriented by McCain's many lies, trying to keep track of what lies McCain has told, where and when, consider visiting McCainpedia. The lie-counter at the McCainpedia currently documents 52 big whoppers.  The site offers quite a few links and explanations to give context to the lies. Here's…

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