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Talking Congress Off the Ledge
We have seen this movie before: the deranged figure threatening to take the plunge from on high as a negotiator tries to talk him down by taking all his rambling complaints seriously and trying to reason them away as if they were not totally loopy. Barack Obama keeps calmly engaging Congress, the would-be jumpers, with promises to work on grievances once they come in off the … [Read more...] about Talking Congress Off the Ledge
VIDEO: Jon Stewart on Fox News’ Spin to Downplay or Defend Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Ahh, they are good employees. And since they help set the narrative, you're seeing the same talking points regurgitation now by some who use Fox News' arguments in their verbal and written arguments. But this is a media story. Of course, it's hard to really badmouth the person issuing your paycheck. And even harder to admit it. Stewart also notes how Fox reacted to NPR (not … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Jon Stewart on Fox News’ Spin to Downplay or Defend Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
Can Online Games Make Economics and Politics Fun?
If you're Britain's Channel 4 Education, then you think the answer to that question is more than a resounding "yes". That's because Channel 4 (owned by Espresso Education, not BBC4) recently launched a free online game designed to shine more than a wee of light on global fashion culture. Game designers at Littleloud consulted the UK-based charity, Labour Behind The Label, … [Read more...] about Can Online Games Make Economics and Politics Fun?
Austin, Texas, Resident to Receive Medal of Honor (UPDATES)
UPDATE 2: The Austin American-Statesman reports that Medal of Honor nominee Dakota Meyer moved back from Austin to his home state of Kentucky in May. According to the Statesman, Meyer worked in Austin for a defense contractor from March to May. The Marine Corps Times had reported earlier that Meyer “now lives in Austin, Texas.” Regardless, whether Meyer lived in … [Read more...] about Austin, Texas, Resident to Receive Medal of Honor (UPDATES)
Quote of the Day: Tea Party Position On Debt Limit Ceiling Is Losing Independent Voters
Our political Quote of the Day is from MSNBC's required-reading First Read which notes that Tea Party members of Congress standing in the way of lifting the debt limit ceiling are losing independent voters -- a perilous trend for Republicans if they hope on winning in 2012 or even holding on to what they won in 2010. After noting the "disconnect" between the White House and … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Tea Party Position On Debt Limit Ceiling Is Losing Independent Voters
Republican Tea Party Freshman Have Been Earmarking Our Money. Billions.
Yes, Virginia, you too may have a Santa Claus. South Carolina does. New Jersey's "tea party" representative has been "replenishing" the beaches of Jersey's coastline with sand that you and I paid for. Even Michele Bachmann has been working on a bridge to -- well, not nowhere, just Wisconsin, with the cooperation of tea party Wisconsin rep, Sean Duffy, and in spite of … [Read more...] about Republican Tea Party Freshman Have Been Earmarking Our Money. Billions.
Forget The Migraine Headaches, Michele Bachmann Is Way Too Crazy To Be President
The physical and mental health of presidential candidates has become a paramount concern and Michele Bachmann, who is the frontrunner in some Republican polls, raises troubling questions in both areas. The timing of the revelation that she suffers from weekly crippling stress-induced migraine headaches and mood swings just as her candidacy is surging is no accident. … [Read more...] about Forget The Migraine Headaches, Michele Bachmann Is Way Too Crazy To Be President
The GOP’s Cynical Bluff (Guest Voice)
The GOP's Cynical Bluff by Tina Dupuy GOP leaders in Congress don't want a balanced-budget amendment. The party, which rails against government bureaucracy, is counting on government bureaucracy to prevent them from successfully changing our founding documents. It's perfect because they don't actually want to amend the Constitution — well, not in a serious way. Maybe in a … [Read more...] about The GOP’s Cynical Bluff (Guest Voice)
Plan BBB
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Will Rupert Murdoch and News Corp Face a Probe In Australia as Well?
Will Rupert Murdoch's News Corp face a probe in Australia? It sounds like in the making: Prime Minister Julia Gillard has taken aim at Australia's media, saying Australians had "hard questions" they needed answered in the wake of the phone hacking scandal in the United Kingdom. At a wind farm in Gurrundah this morning, in southern NSW, Ms Gillard said Australians had … [Read more...] about Will Rupert Murdoch and News Corp Face a Probe In Australia as Well?
The Mental Health of Michele Bachmann
Politics and psychiatry converge as a conservative website reveals that the surging Republican candidate “frequently suffers from stress-induced medical episodes that...occur once a week on average and can ‘incapacitate’ her for days at time. On at least three occasions, Bachmann has landed in the hospital as a result.” Doubts about her state of mind keep multiplying after … [Read more...] about The Mental Health of Michele Bachmann
GOP Boys’ Club Targets Michele Bachmann
Aw, come on, boys. If John F. Kennedy can do it on all the drugs he chugged, so can Michele Bachmann. The Daily Caller headline is the tell: Stress-related condition ‘incapacitates’ Bachmann; heavy pill use alleged. It cannot possibly be a coincidence that with Rep. Michele Bachmann surging we now are privy to a potentially devastating report about the presidential … [Read more...] about GOP Boys’ Club Targets Michele Bachmann
The Debt Ceiling Fix—A History Lesson From Our Founding Fathers (Guest Voice)
The Debt Ceiling Fix—A History Lesson From Our Founding Fathers by Johnny Byrd, CPA Most Americans no doubt view our current National Debt crisis, at least in terms of dollar magnitude, as historically unprecedented. Yet, consider the words King Solomon penned over three thousand years ago: “There is nothing new under the sun.” I believe those words still ring true today, … [Read more...] about The Debt Ceiling Fix—A History Lesson From Our Founding Fathers (Guest Voice)
No You Cantor
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Hansen Survives Wisconsin Recall Effort
Actually, State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) pelted the Republican David VanderLeest. According to news sources tonight Hansen is projected to win 66 percent of the rather conservative Green Bay voters. John Nichols of the Nation magazine tells Ed Schultz, Republicans spent a significant amount of money and time to “target” Hansen. Update on the Fake Candidates The … [Read more...] about Hansen Survives Wisconsin Recall Effort
“Respect” For Marriage Act Would Repeal DOMA
The Respect for Marriage Act (ROMA) would "restore the rights of all lawfully married couples – including tens of thousands of same-sex couples – to receive the benefits of marriage under federal law." This a direct response to social conservative opposition to same-sex marriage, embodied by the (evocatively named) "Defense" of Marriage Act (DOMA). Sen. Dianne Feinstein … [Read more...] about “Respect” For Marriage Act Would Repeal DOMA
Bachmann Hit Piece
Michele Bachmann continues to surge in the polls so what are the Republican power brokers going to do? The Democrats dream candidate is Ms Bachmann for the Republican elites it's a nightmare. So what are they to do? Call Tucker Carlson's rag The Daily Caller and arrange a hit piece. In late July 2010, Rep. Michele Bachmann’s then-communications director, Dave Dziok, told … [Read more...] about Bachmann Hit Piece
Notion: ‘Pay Politicians Based on Performance’ (News, Switzerland)
Is it time that a law be passed rewarding or punishing politicians based on their performance in office? The idea, suggested by American comedian Andy Borowitz, sounds appealing. Unfortunately, as columnist Patrik Etschmayer of Switzerland's News laments, who would pass it? For Switzerland's News, Patrik Etschmayer writes in part: In one of the very amusing articles on … [Read more...] about Notion: ‘Pay Politicians Based on Performance’ (News, Switzerland)
Democrats Use Ronald Reagan on House Republicans
WASHINGTON - It was the day of cut, cap and... baloney. But it's quite interesting how the House Democratic Caucus dealt with the event this morning. They sent out the above audio excerpt of Pres. Ronald Reagan's 1987 radio address. “Congress consistently brings the Government to the edge of default before facing its responsibility. This brinkmanship threatens the holders … [Read more...] about Democrats Use Ronald Reagan on House Republicans