Celebration Excuse
States rights, brutish colonialism and lying to war. It’s February 5th! Here’s why we’re packing our court:
1778
Who needs a strong federal government? South Carolina is the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation, the precursor to the American Constitution.
1885
Mine! All mine! King Leopold of Belgium declares all of Congo to be his personal possession.
1936
Trapped in the gears, down on his luck. Charlie Chaplin releases Modern Times.
1937
Packed like sardines. FDR expands the Supreme Court to ram through key New Deal legislation.
1974
John “big huggy bear” Murtha becomes the first Vietnam vet elected to Congress. 30 years later, he can’t believe his eyes.
2003
Lies, damn lies, and aluminum tubes. Colin Powell gives his notorious speech to the UN Security Council on the imminent threat posed by Iraq.
Mockumentary Birthday
Christopher Guest turns 59 today, so he’s directing a mock documentary starring failed presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson, home-run king Hank Aaron and, appearing naked with a sandwich, beatnik William S. Burroughs.
Daybook
PRESIDENT
The budget is released! The budget is released! Bush announces his budget for 2008.
OTHER PEOPLE
Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) heads to New Hampshire for a shower…uh…we mean a speech to the Rotary Club.
Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) heads to Texas to rope some cash for his presidential run.
SENATE
2PM
Debate begins on the Iraq War resolution. History in the making, kids.
HOUSE
2PM
Considers the president’s budget. Check out our preview: [Mic Check]
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