{"id":14833,"date":"2015-03-03T12:34:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T20:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=14833"},"modified":"2015-03-03T12:34:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T20:34:00","slug":"open-thread332014-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2015\/03\/03\/open-thread332014-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–3\/3\/2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s already turning into one of those weeks, where I get to put two pounds of you know what in a one pound bag.  I won\u2019t be covering the Butcher Bibi Show until tomorrow, as I have had insufficient time to research it.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s took me 2:39 (average 4:42),  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From NBC<\/a>: <\/font>The execution of the only woman on Georgia’s death row was postponed late Monday because of a problem with the lethal-injection drugs. Kelly Gissendaner was waiting to hear if the U.S. Supreme Court would halt her execution when the Georgia Department of Corrections called it off about 11 p.m. <\/p>\n

"Prior to the execution, the drugs were sent to an independent lab for testing of potency," the agency said. "The drugs fell within the acceptable testing limits." <\/p>\n

But, officials said, in the hours leading up to the execution, the chemicals appeared cloudy.<\/p>\n

This only a temporary reprieve from this barbaric state-sponsored murder.<\/font><\/p>\n

From The New Yorker<\/a>: <\/font>On the eve of the Israeli Prime Minister\u2019s address to Congress, House Speaker John Boehner used a joint press conference to praise Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him \u201cour closest and most important ally in the fight against President Obama.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEven as the President threatens us with provocative acts, Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s support for us has been unwavering,\u201d Boehner said. \u201cHe understands what many of us have long known: that peace with this enemy can only be achieved through total victory.\u201d<\/p>\n

Netanyahu had equally high praise for Boehner, saying that \u201cno one has been more steadfast and dedicated in the struggle against your President.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis foe is not to be trusted or appeased,\u201d Netanyahu said. \u201cYour resolute refusal to find any common ground with him whatsoever has earned my undying respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the press conference drew to a conclusion, Boehner appeared to fight back tears as he called Netanyahu \u201ca brother in arms\u201d in the ongoing hostilities with Obama.<\/p>\n

Of course neither actually said that, but Andy seems to have X-Ray vision to see between their ears.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Upworthy<\/a>: <\/font>When extreme belief systems are allowed to dictate our laws, it’s not difficult to end up in this kind of situation. <\/p>\n