Noted In Passing

Slovenia: Gay Marriage Possible By May 2011

"No one fears HRC because they know there is no consequence to failing or betraying HRC." -- Comment by bruhrabbit3 in Richard Lyon's PHB series about the HRC

The prime minister of the Faroe Islands, Kaj Leo Johannesen, invited all seven of the Faroe Island's party leaders to dine with Ms Sigurðardóttir and her wife, Jonina Leonsdottir. However, Jenis av Rana MP, leader of The Centre Party, a Christianity-based conservative party, declined the invitation, reportedly saying it was against his religion and that he wouldn't "dream of attending such a banquet". -- Pinknews

Millennials are divided in their response to the question, "How much would you agree or disagree with the statement: I see nothing wrong with two people of the same gender getting married." Forty percent agree strongly; 21 percent agree somewhat; 15 percent disagree somewhat; and 24 percent disagree strongly. -- survey results by a Christian group on 18-30 year olds attitudes towards gay marriage

Even before announcing their decisions to back Gillard, Mr. Katter, Mr. Windsor, and Mr. Oakeshott -- all of whom represent rural constituencies -- had extracted promises of better funding for regional hospitals and schools. Both Labor and the Coalition also agreed to implement parliamentary reforms that will curtail long-winded speeches, give more power to backbench MPs and increase the scrutiny of ministers. -- good luck with that, Down Under!

Senate Republicans clearly understood that legislative outcomes in 2009 were a very important issue and focused their energy pretty decisively on playing an objectively weak hand to influence them. Senate Democrats, dealt a strong hand, spent an amazing amount of time fretting about process and superficial matters and only really buckled down in 2010 by which time their hand was much weaker. -- How Norm Coleman Saved America From Socialism