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Daddy Party Needs Daddies

TPM Reader BD: Remember how during the 2008 campaign a lot of people suggested that Obama could prove to be an excellent role model for African-American men who have often been deemed less than responsible as husbands and fathers? Wouldn’t it be great if white Evangelical Republican men could come up with a role model like that too? [From Reader Deep Thought]

Don’t Tell The Villagers

Apparently when the GOP spokespeople hope for a another terrorist attack on my city, they may do it because they actually like the city and think it would be a good way to appease their “rump” by getting rid of most of what makes America great, and because it’s such a well-liked city it will get people upset. Otherwise why would they rail against NY and hope for another terrorist attack here? Our most excellent pundits are generally very quick to buy into the idea that everybody hates Yurp, that “real Americans” detest San Francisco. I’m not sure how much…

Action Call: Ask Pres. Obama to keep his promise on Islamic Charities

From Muslim Advocates: One year after President Obama pledged in Cairo, Egypt, to ease hurdles to charitable giving, American Muslims are asking President Obama to keep his promise and help them fulfill their religious obligation, while building bridges to Muslim nations for a more secure future. … On Friday, June 4th, Muslim Advocates is urging Muslims across the country to call the White House (202.456.1111) and tell President Obama to keep his promise and reform the many federal laws complicating our ability to give zakat freely. Download a PDF of the Action Alert!