The sad part is that Akin isn’t even original in his stupidity:

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lawmaker-Says-Rape-Can-t-Cause-Pregnancy-3036411.php

So the boycott against Chik Fil A is a chill on First Amendment rights—what about all those boycotts organized by the hate groups that Chik Fil A gave millions of dollars to?

The Premier of Newfoundland went to the US for the treatment because the highly specialized treatment he required was not available in his province. He could have gone to Quebec or Ontario, but he chose to go to the US. His choice—no big deal. And like you said, he could afford it.

As to the UK, there are indeed people who travel from all over the world to obtain medical treatment in the UK, including foreign politicians and dignitaries. Indeed the UK equivalent of the Teabaggers have complained for decades about “bloody foreigners” being a drain on the NHS.

Well, looks like your prediction that the “truce” would last until Monday was overly optimistic….

I’m sorry, but I’m with the restaurant in this one.

I’m all for fighting against some of the instances of churches reaching into government and municipal politics, but the owners of the restaurant should be free to make the offer and run the risk of losing customers who don’t like it.

This is the kind of thing that makes atheists look like they have too much time on their hands.

Uh Geraldo: DB Cooper was wearing a dark business suit, clean white shirt, and a smart black tie when he committed his crime.