Top Stories and Daily Blog review - 30th August


by Aaron    
August 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm

American politics
The story behind the Palin surprise
With Pick, McCain Reclaims His Maverick Image
Palin: You’re no Hillary Clinton
Michael Tomasky [video]: ‘An insane choice’
Palin Probe Could Mean Election-Eve Trouble for McCain

DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Aaron Heath

Short ‘n’ sweet today…

Secret Diary of a Cub Leader - The Daily Mail: even its own copy contradicts its headlines.

Anthony Painter - Welcoming the appointment of Sarah Palin.

Left of Centre - Robert has some fun with the aged McCain and his, ahem, running mate. [photo]

Friendly Atheist - Some illustrated Bible stories that you’re unlikely to find in Sunday School. via.

Political Betting - Is the Brown-Darling relationship souring?

Obsolete - Reviews the ongoing stalemate in the Caucuses.

· About the author: Aaron Murin-Heath is a regular contributor to Liberal Conspiracy. He is a writer based in Tallinn, Estonia. He is both socially and economically liberal. His main areas of interest are foreign affairs, culture, technology, and economics. As a father of two, he also writes about parenting. Also at: tygerland.net and Rational Geekery

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     Jennie

I saw that bible story thing yesterday. Could have really done without the illustration for the rape.

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