Jane Austen's untimely end at the age of 41 has long been a cause for speculation among historians. Austen, the author of classics including Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, may have died of arsenic poisoning, according to a crime writer who has reviewed the last letters of the British novelist. The crucial clue lies in a line written by Austen a few … [Read more...] about Oh, And Jane Austen Was Poisoned. Maybe.
John Boehner and the Lobbying Firm Planning to Undermine Occupy Wall Street
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy WASHINGTON - This story puts the 1% in perspective, but also how dangerous the national Occupy movement is seen to be to insiders and establishment players. The plans by a connected lobbying firm to undermine the power building in Occupy is the latest example of how uncomfortable the protesters are … [Read more...] about John Boehner and the Lobbying Firm Planning to Undermine Occupy Wall Street
If They Enforced Bank Regulation Like They Do Park Rules …
We Wouldn't Be In This Mess In The First Place! This meme -- as a tweet and photo of an unidentified protester holding a sign -- has been making the rounds of the interwebs. Wed 16 Nov : @estellevw "If only they enforced bank regulations like they do park rules, we wouldn’t be in this mess." #OWS Early Sun 20 Nov : Cory @doctorow "If Only They Enforced Bank … [Read more...] about If They Enforced Bank Regulation Like They Do Park Rules …
Occupy the Majority
BOSTON -- Everyone on the left side of American politics, from the near end to the far end, has advice for Occupy Wall Street. I'm no exception. But it's useful to acknowledge first that this movement has accomplished things that the more established left didn't. The problems of growing economic inequality and abuses by the masters of the financial world have been in … [Read more...] about Occupy the Majority
Pandering To The American Taliban
As bad as the police brutality against the OWS demonstrators was it was not the scariest thing that happened last week. The most disturbing thing has to be six of the would be Republican candidates for president pandering to the greatest threat to this nation - the Evangelical Christians or the American Taliban. It happened at the Thanksgiving Family Forum. At a forum on … [Read more...] about Pandering To The American Taliban
Trouble for Obamaland: Is He Losing the Reagan Democrats?
There could be new trouble for Obamaland: according to the Detroit Free Press, there are signs he is losing Reagan Democrats who once supported him: President Barack Obama says he saved Michigan's auto industry, but that isn't helping his 2012 re-election bid in Macomb and Oakland counties, where Republican front-runner Mitt Romney's strength helps give him a 5-point lead … [Read more...] about Trouble for Obamaland: Is He Losing the Reagan Democrats?
The Hillary Effect: Barnes & Noble NOOK aps for Your PC, Mac & iPad
WASHINGTON - Thanks Quincy! Great shot, yes? Quite a discerning Pug. I've always loved these pups and now I know why. I've been getting a lot of questions about how to get my book if you don't have a NOOK. Since The Hillary Effect is exclusive to Barnes & Noble until December 15th, I thought I'd provide the info. So, for those of you who don't have a NOOK, not to … [Read more...] about The Hillary Effect: Barnes & Noble NOOK aps for Your PC, Mac & iPad
Government-Created Jobs
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Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Newt Gingrich New Republican 2012 Presidential Nomination Front-Runner
There's a new (once again) front-runner for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. And former front-runner, former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain's support is crumbling faster than a month-old dried out pizza from Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan: Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has … [Read more...] about Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Newt Gingrich New Republican 2012 Presidential Nomination Front-Runner
Why We Should Not Be Disappointed in President Obama
Some of us who were drawn and captivated by Obama’s soaring rhetoric and by his “incandescent” charisma during the 2008 presidential elections may feel somewhat disappointed by what we have seen in the past three years. The gentleman in this 6-minute video, Jake Lamar, tells us quietly, plainly and succinctly why he is not disappointed in President Obama and why he … [Read more...] about Why We Should Not Be Disappointed in President Obama
The Flying Diplomat
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A WARNING about the US-China Relationship
In the past week President Obama has taken several opportunities to stand up to the Chinese and reassert American dominance. This BBC article describes the past weeks events in three Acts. In Act One the US moved swiftly to advance the Transpacific Partnership, which would create a free trade area among major countries in the Pacific Rim, but for now would exclude China. … [Read more...] about A WARNING about the US-China Relationship
Newt Turns Dickensian
An impression of Bumble the Beadle is Newt Gingrich’s latest turn in a one-man show of Dickens impressions as he tells Harvard students that he wants to turn schools into workhouses by hiring poor kids as janitors: "You're in a school that is failing with a teacher that is failing...Most of these schools ought to get rid of the unionized janitors, have one master janitor and … [Read more...] about Newt Turns Dickensian
Child Rape Deserves the Ultimate Punishment
Child Rape Deserves the Ultimate Punishment by Michael Reagan Child rape is an unforgivable offense and should be severely punished. It should be a capital crime. Unfortunately and unwisely, the U.S. Supreme Court in 2008 struck down a Louisiana law that provided for the death penalty in cases of child rape. Part of the court's rationale was that only a few states had … [Read more...] about Child Rape Deserves the Ultimate Punishment
Supercommittee is Over: Punishment Phase Begins
During a town hall meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa Friday afternoon, Rick Santorum argued that Americans receive too many government benefits and ought to “suffer” in the Christian tradition. If “you’re lower income, you can qualify for Medicaid, you can qualify for food stamps, you can qualify for housing assistance,” Santorum complained, before adding, “suffering is part of life and … [Read more...] about Supercommittee is Over: Punishment Phase Begins
Turkey Holocaust Day 2011
Turkey Holocaust Day, 2011 Raging Moderate, by Will Durst Let me be among the first 40-foot, helium-filled balloons to kick-start our national parade of giving thanks. That's right, we're just about to butt heads with Turkey Holocaust Day, and to be perfectly honest, it's about time. A little tryptophan poisoning might be the perfect prescription for these trying … [Read more...] about Turkey Holocaust Day 2011
Europe Ailing Economy Consquences: Conservatives Expected to Win Big In Spain
The blame in Spain falls mainly on the Socialists.. And now a tangible consequence Europe's ailing economy: as Spaniards head to the polls today the country's conservatives are expected to win big amid the country that was long pointed to as the epitome of economic health is reeling amid high unemployment and other ills: Bowed by a 21.5-per cent jobless rate, economic … [Read more...] about Europe Ailing Economy Consquences: Conservatives Expected to Win Big In Spain
Super Committee Gun
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Pepper Spray Story From UC Davis Will Not Go Quietly Into The Night
The NY Times Lede Blog shares a YouTube video that provides an alternative view of pepper spraying police at UC Davis. Based on this video, a second policeman participated in the pepper spray melee. I've read dozens of stories about the event, mostly from "real reporters" (aka mainstream media). I have not seen a reference to the Humboldt decision that pepper spraying … [Read more...] about Pepper Spray Story From UC Davis Will Not Go Quietly Into The Night
Texas Judge To Feds: Cellphone Tracking Data Protected By The Constitution
It was a Veteran's Day present to all Americans who carry a cellphone, issued with little fanfare and almost no mainstream media attention. On Nov. 11, 2011, U.S. District Court Judge Lynn N. Hughes of the Southern District of Texas made it clear that cellular telephone services cannot be compelled to share data that reveal location without seeing a warrant based on … [Read more...] about Texas Judge To Feds: Cellphone Tracking Data Protected By The Constitution