What makes capitalism work and more importantly, who is capable of fixing it when it flies off the rails? Writer and pollster Klaus Kocks writes for Germany's Frankfurter Rundschau that it isn't people on the left and it certainly isn't members of the Green Party - its capitalists themselves. In highlighting the ongoing legal prosecutions at Siemens - the German mega-giant … [Read more...] about Wall Street Pummels Marx …
(Updated) Jackboot Feminism: New Details Emerge On WVWV Voter Suppression Scandal
"Hello, this is Lamont Williams. In the next few days, you will receive a voter registration packet in the mail. All you need to do is sign it, date it and return your application. Then you will be able to vote and make your voice heard. Please return the voter registration form when it arrives. Thank you." That is a transcript of the robocalls that voters in predominately … [Read more...] about (Updated) Jackboot Feminism: New Details Emerge On WVWV Voter Suppression Scandal
Bush on the Economy
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Full Service Pandering
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Full Service Pandering
The American Thinker Reaches Out
Among many great political resources from the left, right and center, one always high quality read is The American Thinker. Ever a source of insightful, varied commentary and analysis, the Thinker combines the talents of many writers, including the always provocative Rick Moran of Right Wing Nuthouse. Now The American Thinker is working on expansions to the services they … [Read more...] about The American Thinker Reaches Out
Newspapers I: On The Brink of Extinction?
When I came into the newspaper business in 1967 at the tender age of 20, most reporters and editors drank like fish and smoked like chimneys (on the job), lived and died for the news scoop, type was set on massive linotype machines using molten lead, and when the presses of morning and evening newspapers rolled it was like printing money. Today newsrooms are like vegetarian … [Read more...] about Newspapers I: On The Brink of Extinction?
Newspapers II: The Decline & Fall of MoDo
When the history of the New York Times' long slide from grace and profitability is written, there should be a chapter for op-ed columnist Maureen Dowd, who has gone from being a must-read to an obnoxious crank. Don't get me wrong. There are far too many op-ed political columnists who are as dull as dishwater (Broder and Collins come to mind), but agree with their opinions or … [Read more...] about Newspapers II: The Decline & Fall of MoDo
Stimulus And Iraq: A Matter Of Equity
The government is sending out a one-time $130 billion gift to American taxpayers in hopes this will reanimate the U.S. economy. It's a nice gesture but not an especially fair one. Washington should be gifting us to the tune of $150 billion a month. Every month. Consider. We're spending $12 billion a month supporting Iraq and its people. That country's population being 24 … [Read more...] about Stimulus And Iraq: A Matter Of Equity
Stimulus Checks
Mike Lester, The Rome News-Tribune … [Read more...] about Stimulus Checks
Hillary Clinton and the Negative Mother Complex
There has been much commentary in media about whether Hillary Clinton has been hit with more unbalanced attacks as a result of her gender. It seems a significant amount of what is repeatedly written or said about her negatively, is not an effort to evaluate or weigh, but rather carries a tone of diatribe ... as though the speaker/ writer feels they have been harmed by her … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton and the Negative Mother Complex
The Trouble With NAFTA: It’s Far Too Feeble …
Now as President Bush prepares to leave office and the 'Three Amigos' have said their last goodbyes, Mexican columnists have begun to weigh in on the success of their final NAFTA Summit. While NAFTA has become increasingly unpopular in the United States, the same can be said in Mexico - but for far different reasons. There, the dissatisfaction stems from the feebleness … [Read more...] about The Trouble With NAFTA: It’s Far Too Feeble …
Games for Change in NYC, June 2-4
It's been kind of a geeky day for me so I thought it appropriate that I close it out with this one... You really can design serious games for positive social change. And there's a non-profit that's all about helping folks do that. It's Games for Change. Cory Doctorow quotes Eleanor on G4C: Games for Change, the non-profit devoted to promoting, well, games for change, … [Read more...] about Games for Change in NYC, June 2-4
Does McCain Need a Sister Souljah Moment?
CNN reports that President Bush is the least popular president in modern history. A liberal acquaintance is gleeful believing that this proves the president is the worst ever. My belief is that while the President won't be in my top ten, I think one might want to allow the historians to determine this and not the fleeting opinions of moment. That said, this President won't … [Read more...] about Does McCain Need a Sister Souljah Moment?
A Martian Speaks on What Some Call “Whoredom”
A small reprise, given Shaun Mullen bringing news of the possibly suspicious suicide of Deborah Jeane Palfrey, 52, recently found guilty of racketeering, money laundering and other charges for running an escort service that drew many customers including one well known government official, Louisiana Senator David Vitter (R). The small piece of real estate at the V of the … [Read more...] about A Martian Speaks on What Some Call “Whoredom”
Gimme Some Of That Faux News!
The only good thing to be said about Faux . . . er, Fox News is that their ratings ain't lookin' so hot these days. Neither are the ratings for other cable news channels, but at least you wouldn't expect them to make a whopper of a mistake in promoting a Clinton-Obama debate based on the legendary Douglas-Lincoln debates and being so impaired as to believe that the Douglas … [Read more...] about Gimme Some Of That Faux News!
Poll: Bush Most Unpopular President In Modern History
A new poll provides PROOF that in the end President George Bush has proven to be a uniter, not a divider -- a President who has left his memorable mark on history: A new poll suggests that George W. Bush is the most unpopular president in modern American history. This also suggests that a new national sport in coming months will be keeping track of Republican … [Read more...] about Poll: Bush Most Unpopular President In Modern History
Gallup Daily: Clinton Leads Obama By Four Points
The latest Gallup Daily tracking poll continues more bad-news trending for Senator Barack Obama in his epic battle with Senator Hillary Clinton for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination: Clinton has widened her lead over him and is now ahead by four points: Hillary Clinton has edged ahead of Barack Obama, 49% to 45%, in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking … [Read more...] about Gallup Daily: Clinton Leads Obama By Four Points
Death of ‘D.C. Madam’ A Suicide?
A woman who police believe to be Deborah Jeane Palfrey, known as the "D.C. Madam," was found dead today, Tarpon Springs, Florida, police said. The body has not been positively identified. "Detectives are investigating an apparent suicide of a (white female) that appears to be in her early 50s," police said in a news release. Suicide notes were found near the body in a … [Read more...] about Death of ‘D.C. Madam’ A Suicide?
(Update II) When Good Feminists Do Bad Things: WVWV’s Record of Voter Supression
By most accounts, the Washington-based advocacy group Women's Voices Women's Vote is a stand-up organization, but in its lust to help Hillary Clinton it has run afoul of the law in a most foul way in yet another state. WVWV stands accused of waging a high-tech voter suppression campaign in predominantly black, Barack Obama-leaning districts in North Carolina where residents … [Read more...] about (Update II) When Good Feminists Do Bad Things: WVWV’s Record of Voter Supression
Wanted: A Better Caption For This Photo
On the 5th anniversary of President Bush's declaration that major combat operations in Iraq were over, the Pentagon reported that American combat deaths were again on the upswing and in April were the highest in seven months. … [Read more...] about Wanted: A Better Caption For This Photo