National Football League fans who pay top dollar to follow their favorite sport had better plan on attending drug withdrawal addiction clinics because there may be no season next year. The 2011 season may be shut down by owners or a players union strike as the current collective bargaining agreement expires sometime after the Super Bowl in February. I say sometime because … [Read more...] about NFL Slays The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg
Labor Day 2010
Last week, as we drove into downtown Toronto, my wife spotted a fellow sleeping on a bench. He was covered with a green garbage bag. Luckily, the week had been unseasonably warm. The poignancy of his situation hit us with some force because, two hours earlier, we had watched a clip about a house which had recently come on the market in Edmonton, Alberta. It was a cavernous … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2010
Labor Day (II)
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On Missing “Big Labor”
WASHINGTON -- Watching the great civil rights march on television in August 1963, I couldn't help but notice that hundreds carried signs with a strange legend at the top: "UAW Says." UAW was saying "Segregation Disunites the United States," and many other things insisting on equality. This "UAW" was a very odd word to my 11-year-old self and I asked my dad who or what … [Read more...] about On Missing “Big Labor”
Happy Labor Day (Guest Voice)
Happy Labor Day by Martha Randolph Carr It’s the end of summer and time once again to celebrate the American workforce. The timing seems especially appropriate with the sluggish recovery on everyone’s minds as we enter the third quarter, which is often the most perilous. The steepest downturns often occur in this part of the year. However, there are also signs that while … [Read more...] about Happy Labor Day (Guest Voice)
Labor Day
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A Voters Guide To The Economy And Jobs
Voters beware: You will be exposed to economic gimmicks mixed with political talking points by leaders and surrogates for both political parties the next two months. The debate, if it reaches that point, in the end is only window dressing. The winning political party may set a direction and a few rules. It does not set monetary policy for investors to stop hoarding their … [Read more...] about A Voters Guide To The Economy And Jobs
Matt Gonzalez, John Dennis & Ron Paul Speak at Campaign For Liberty Event
Yesterday, the Campaign for Liberty organized a rally in San Francisco that featured Matt Gonzalez, John Dennis, and Ron Paul. Matt Gonzalez is a Green who served as president of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors from 2004 - 2005 and ran for vice president in 2008 as the running mate of Ralph Nader. John Dennis is a libertarian Republican who founded the San Francisco … [Read more...] about Matt Gonzalez, John Dennis & Ron Paul Speak at Campaign For Liberty Event
Passing On an Urgent Request from John Cline
John Cline is a well-known and highly respected Internet writer, blogger, and activist -- well-known, well-respected, and totally reputable. He has a very close friend whose house is going up for auction unless he can come up with $1,080 by Sept. 13. His friend is severely disabled and has exhausted every other source of help, including family, churches, etc. John has given me … [Read more...] about Passing On an Urgent Request from John Cline
Some Labor Day Music 4 U
Since it's Labor Day weekend and you may have friends visiting, here's some great Labor Day music to play that is sure to be a conversation encourager: And since you're probably clamoring for more, here's another gem: … [Read more...] about Some Labor Day Music 4 U
“Good News” About Jobs? Oh Please…
Headlines in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and various financial websites this past Friday proclaimed the happy tidings. They read: "Better-than-expected jobs data boasts markets," and "Recession Concerns Ease on August Jobs Data." and "Fed May Face Less Pressure to Add Stimulus After Jobs Report," and the rather more informative headline, "Growth in Jobs Beats … [Read more...] about “Good News” About Jobs? Oh Please…
Gallup Poll: Minority, Young Voters Part of Obama’s Winning Coalition Weak for Election Day
More bad news in what seems a steady flow of bad news for Democrats heading into what looks like a political Katrina of nationwide defeats: a Gallup Poll finds minority and young voters, two key parts of the coalition that elected Barack Obama President and gave Democrats their winning coalition, are not poised to go to the polls this November: Minority and young voters … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Minority, Young Voters Part of Obama’s Winning Coalition Weak for Election Day
One Born Every Minute (Guest Voice)
One Born Every Minute by Tom Purcell It could have been worse. Some years ago, I had just spent the last of my savings to have a British convertible restored. I was a master then at buying high and selling low. Nonetheless, desperate for cash, I was eager to sell. I figured I could get $4,900 for the car, but I was also a master at poor timing: Only a fool would … [Read more...] about One Born Every Minute (Guest Voice)
Tony Blair’s Memoirs
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Faux Change : Blackwater Hijinks
Democrats have been in control of the Pentagon -- and the CIA -- for the better part of two years. So why are we still giving Blackwater contracts -- contracts that may have been funneled through as many as 30 "shell" companies, according to the New York Times? The C.I.A.’s continuing relationship with the company, which recently was awarded a $100 million contract to … [Read more...] about Faux Change : Blackwater Hijinks
The Isolation of a Heterodox Conservative
In light of E.D. Kain's recent jump from conservatism, Conor Friedersdorf responds to my assertion that so few people seem interested in taking up the mantle of reforming conservatism: That isn't quite accurate. In my estimation there are a lot of people who are committed to reforming conservatism, and who've pursued a different path. Reihan Salam and Ross Douthat co-wrote a … [Read more...] about The Isolation of a Heterodox Conservative
Leading By Example on Human Rights
Last month, Gov. Jan Brewer objected to the Obama administration's inclusion of SB1070 in a report to the U.N. that reviewed U.S. compliance with international human rights treaties to which the United States is a party. The Obama administration is not the first to submit such a report -- three such reports were submitted while George W. Bush was president. The mention of the … [Read more...] about Leading By Example on Human Rights
Robert Schimmel Dies
The comedian has died from injuries in a car accident I was not always a fan of his humor, but he did a lot of quiet volunteer work for cancer survivors and I greatly admire that. RIP … [Read more...] about Robert Schimmel Dies
On Labor Day: Some Lie on the Beach: Others In Labor Were Laid Down
Laying down to catch the sun... These children from age infant to 13 years old were killed during a holiday party, which was held during a bitter labor strike by their parents who were copper miners in Michigan. The miners had been on strike for five months to gain more than $3.50 per day wages, lowering of 10 hours a day required work in a crouch, and to gain more … [Read more...] about On Labor Day: Some Lie on the Beach: Others In Labor Were Laid Down
Why Can’t Democrats Be More Like Republicans?
Republicans are united against any liberalizing influences in their party. Why can't Democrats unite against the conservative and regressive tendencies in their party? … [Read more...] about Why Can’t Democrats Be More Like Republicans?