Category Archives: Politics

Rants and raves.

Because Richard Nixon Was A Communist

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c An Energy-Independent Future www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Brilliant.

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Horrible

As of December 2009, median white wealth dipped 34 percent, to $94,600; median black wealth dropped 77 percent, to $2,100. via The New Poor – Blacks in Memphis Lose Decades of Gains – NYTimes.com.

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Ouch

there are now four anti-climate lobbyists for every single member of the House and Senate via The Crisis Comes Ashore | The New Republic. You really wonder. And last night I learned that several of my friends don’t think global … Continue reading

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Tradition

Op-Ed Contributor – In Britain, Change You Can Bereave In – NYTimes.com. Good, snarky piece on British politics.

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Incredible

Senate Republicans, united in opposition to the Democrats’ legislation to tighten regulation of the financial system, voted on Monday to block the start of floor debate. The vote was 57 to 41, as Democrats fell short of the 60 votes … Continue reading

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Yeah…

G.E. estimates that the United States will spend $13 billion in the next five years on high-speed rail routes. China, with a much more ambitious infrastructure program, will spend $300 billion in the next three years on overall expansion of … Continue reading

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8 vs 160

High-Speed Rail Gains Traction in Spain – NYTimes.com In the United States, President Barack Obama has set aside $8 billion in federal stimulus money for investments in high-speed rail, but the money will go to a limited number of states, … Continue reading

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A “narrative of impending tyranny”

There’s a great article on the Tea Party movement and then a great criticism of the article.

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An incredible combination

David Byrne + Fatboy Slim + Santigold (+ others) + Imelda Fucking Marcos!?! Yes please! Shades of ADF on Gaddafi here.

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Filibustering is unconstitutional?

So convincingly says one lawyer. Of  course, its original form is definitely illegal.

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