{"id":7135,"date":"2012-02-16T00:03:29","date_gmt":"2012-02-16T08:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=7135"},"modified":"2012-02-16T00:03:29","modified_gmt":"2012-02-16T08:03:29","slug":"open-thread2162012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2012\/02\/16\/open-thread2162012\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–2\/16\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday I felt very tired and rested, except for doing my research.  I\u2019m current with replies, albeit briefly.  Today I need to go purchase items for a witch\u2019s to prepare for a medical procedure next week.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

Yesterday it took me 4:33 (average 5:30).  To do it click here<\/a>.  Today it took me 3:56 (average 4:56).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

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

From LA Times<\/a>: <\/font>A $260-billion, Republican-drafted House bill is facing opposition from the left and the right, forcing GOP leaders Wednesday to put off a final roll call while they scramble to line up the votes to pass it.<\/p>\n

The White House on Tuesday threatened a veto, saying the measure "jeopardizes safety, weakens environmental and labor protections and fails to make the investments needed to strengthen the nation’s roads, bridges, rail and transit systems." If the bill gets to the president’s desk, the White House budget office said, his senior advisors will recommend that he veto it.<\/p>\n

This is the monstrosity that even Ray LaHood said was the worst he had ever seen.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Washington Post<\/a>: <\/font>A Connecticut human-rights commission has rebuked a mayor who made a disparaging remark about Latinos.<\/p>\n

The state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities said Tuesday it unanimously approved a resolution condemning East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Maturo Jr. for saying last month he might have tacos as a way to do something for the community.The Republican mayor made the remark in response to a reporter\u2019s question after the arrests of four police officers on charges they harassed Latino residents and businesses. He received criticism from all quarters, including Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.<\/p>\n

Just another example of Republican racism.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Huffington Post<\/a>: <\/font><\/p>\n

Lisa Chan, the actress who appeared in a political ad that was widely criticized for furthering negative stereotypes of Asian-Americans, has apologized, calling her participation "a mistake."\u2026<\/p>\n

…"I am deeply sorry for any pain that the character I portrayed brought to my communities," Chan wrote<\/a> on her Facebook page, as first reported<\/a> by the Angry Asian Man blog. "As a recent college grad who has spent time working to improve communities and empower those without a voice, this role is not in any way representative of who I am. It was absolutely a mistake on my part and one that, over time, I hope can be forgiven. I feel horrible about my participation and I am determined to resolve my actions."<\/p>\n

I\u2019m glad that Chan has apologized, but even though he has pulled the ad, Peter Hoekstra still refused to apologize and continues to double down on his Republican racism.<\/font><\/p>\n

Cartoon<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

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