“Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home–but not for housing. They are strong for labor–but they are stronger for restricting labor’s rights. They favor minimum wage–the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all–but they won’t spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine–for people who can afford them. … They think American standard of living is a fine thing–so long as it doesn’t spread to all the people. And they admire of Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it.”

Find out after the jump:

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My pal Queenslegal took the photo:

Governor of Texas Rick Perry is about to take the stage in South Carolina to announce his candidacy for the presidency. And the scrutiny will increase, as it always does. And we might finally get the answer to a most important question:

Frankly, we’re disinclined to believe the “gay” rumors about Perry at this point – if for no other reason than the fact that he is clearly moving towards a presidential bid. He’s also moving toward an announcement with his wife’s support – while ramping up his rhetoric against homosexuality.

Two words: John Edwards.

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Some very good shows were canceled before their time. I’m watching Outcasts on BBC-A – it’s the first season. I’m really enjoying it. But why do I bother when they’ll probably cancel it just like they canceled:

1) Survivors – this is my favorite sort of program – a few thousand people survive a pandemic and have to fend for themselves. Two seasons in they canceled it. The second season ends with a spectacular cliffhanger that I will not spoil for you if you decide to watch something with no resolution.

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Jonathan Ross does a great job, as usual – and she looked great without the pouffed-up hair:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1iu52L9mUk

Amy Winehouse found dead in her London home [LAT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhkcBlV2qpw