Link Me Up, Scotty - Eating your own Young Edition

Reasonable, thinking Republicans are finally coming out to disavow the radical right. Thank Christ. I have no personal animus towards traditional Republicans, the ones described in David Brooks' column:

By traditional definitions, conservatism stands for intellectual humility, a belief in steady, incremental change, a preference for reform rather than revolution, a respect for hierarchy, precedence, balance and order, and a tone of voice that is prudent, measured and responsible. Conservatives of this disposition can be dull, but they know how to nurture and run institutions. They also see the nation as one organic whole. Citizens may fall into different classes and political factions, but they are still joined by chains of affection that command ultimate loyalty and love. 

I would (figuratively) kill for this type of loyal opposition. And I'm DEE-LIGHTED that members of this cadre are finally understanding what the Tea Party and libertarians are doing to the GOP.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has some of the baddest of the bad-ass rangers in the world. Park rangers, that is. And some of them are women.

H/T Brother Juan
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I heart this response to some douchecanoe who left a surly note on the windshield of one of our country's disabled veterans because the guy didn't "look" handicapped. Before I post entries to the Wall of Shame, I check and double-check to ensure I haven't missed a placard or a license plate, because it's not up to me to determine who is eligible for disabled parking. And what the fuck does a handicapped person look like, anyway? Asshole.

Note to self: Pay more attention when out and about to add to Wall of Shame entries. 
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An objective look at the current tensions in Israel. TL:DR: Nobody knows how to act over there. And in other news, water is wet.
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So the Democrats had their first debate, and remarkably, it wasn't a poo-flinging shit-fest full of acrimony, racism and misogyny.
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See, this is what I'm supposed to think of when I consider the Christian faith and its followers. Feed the hungry, Pastor Joyner, and go with God with my respect.

H/T Brother Vince
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I don't have (or want) the education to appreciate fine art, but I thoroughly enjoyed these paintings of Disney princesses. 
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I find this little bit of subversion highly entertaining and clever. "Homeland is a watermelon." ::snort::
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Video of my Heart: Actress Connie Britton reveals the secret of her FABULOUS HAIR