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Politics

A.M. Links: RNC Has a Theme, BoJo Endorses Gay Marriage, Todd Akin Pleas For Forgiveness, Thiel Unfriends Facebook

Matthew Feeney | 8.21.2012 9:00 AM

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  • "We Built This" is to be the theme of the RNC convention. If by "This" they mean a vast military, the Department of Homeland Security, an expansion of the welfare state, and Gitmo, what's not to like?
  • Todd Akin is pleading for forgiveness in a new campaign ad after his comments on rape and pregnancy caused outcry. He has until the end of the day to heed the GOP leadership's recommendations and abort his campaign.
  • London Mayor Boris Johnson endorsed gay marriage saying he wants same-sex couples to enjoy the 'happy state' of marriage, something the once divorced adulterer would know a lot about. 
  • A rocket hit the plane of the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey in Afghanistan. Some minor injuries were reported. 
  • Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died in Brussels after weeks of speculation about his health and whereabouts. 
  • Peter Thiel, the angel investor of Facebook, sold a majority of his stake in the social media giant. 

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Matthew Feeney is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute.

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