Tuesday Linkage

By Paddy


It's another "Super Tuesday" on MSNBC today, and the topic is the war. Let's see if they get into the weeds on this or just gloss if over like usual.

Scientists say ailing penguins signal sea problems

Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs

New York Daily News: Barack Obama has collected nearly twice as much money as John McCain
Wall Street is investing heavily in Barack Obama. Although the Democratic presidential hopeful has vowed to raise capital gains and corporate taxes, financial industry bigs have contributed almost twice as much to Obama as to GOP rival John McCain, a Daily News analysis of campaign records shows.

"Magic Mushrooms" Found To Have Lasting Effects On Self-Confidence and Optimism

Ex-Agent: CIA Ignored Facts Contrary to Agency Views

Boston Globe: Bush base yet to rush to donate to McCain
President Bush has headlined a fund-raising event to help John McCain finance his campaign to succeed him, but most of the big-money backers who helped reelect Bush in 2004 haven't pulled out their checkbooks for McCain - or asked their friends to chip in either.

Stronger Taliban makes Afghanistan deadlier than Iraq

Puerto Rico archeological discovery triggers debate

LA Times: McCain's energy record is on/off
John McCain speaks to a trucker and others in Pennsylvania. An advisor says McCain’s shifts on energy policy reflect a pragmatic approach to governing. The Republican presidential candidate has swerved from one position to another over the years, taking often contradictory stances on the government's role in energy policy.