What Busby's loss means
Yesterday's election sent some strong signals. But I'm not getting the same signals others on this board appear to be. I see Busby's loss in CA-50 as a sign that Democrats still have some work to do to...
View ArticleAmerica's Global Reputation Destroying US Tourism Industry (poll!)
In yet another failed attempt at competence by the Republicans running the United States, our reputation with the world is so tarnished that we can no longer attract tourists to visit. So says the...
View ArticleWhen will we be wise enough for self rule?
"Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others." - Edward Abbey I'm an idealist when it comes to philosophy,...
View Article*our* civil war
What do you say to people who say, "well we're there now. So what would you have us do? Leave and abandon our mess or stay and try a surge to clean it up?" Here's my attempt.While I know we should...
View ArticleIf Al Gore won't run... (with poll)
What happens when Al Gore sticks to his guns and stays out of campaign politics? He won't run for President as he's making a world of difference as a private citizen and doesn't want that to stop if he...
View ArticleGoodbye and good riddance to Karl Rove
Goodbye, good riddanceThree simple words from John Edwards sums up what millions of Americans are feeling right now. "Goodbye, good riddance" is the sum total of John Edwards statement regarding the...
View ArticleGeorge Bush is a Pirate King. Don't give him your Stimulus Check
Jon Nadleberg has a great analogy that directly links the actions of George Bush with those of the very real Pirate Captains Walt Disney based his famous attraction on.Not too many people are aware of...
View ArticleA path to recovery for America (with poll)
There is talk about all the speculators in the housing market. Investors buying a house or condo with the intention to flip it and turn a profit when as the market continued to rise. One investor...
View ArticleRules Committee, Please don't dis-enfranchise me (again)
I have a slightly different take on this whole Florida Primary delegate seating issue than what I've been hearing in the news and in the forums. I was not happy when I found out Florida's January...
View ArticleIt's a Hostage Situation, how to react to Bailout
America has got a gun pointed at its head and we don't even know for sure who is pulling the trigger. We shouldn't be talking about a bailout (a Swedish style buyout maybe) because that's a misread of...
View ArticleFL-08: Central Florida moves from Red to Blue
Democrat Alan Grayson is showing real strength in the Central Florida House District 08. His opponent has served 8 years as a Bush lackie and is paying the price in the polls. The Orlando Sentinel...
View ArticleAn Apology from Icelanders (with Poll)
As was diaried earlier, Iceland has asked for help from the IMF. All of their banks of gone bankrupt and now a few members of the island nation have issued an apology on the nations behalf.We, members...
View ArticleIt's Time for a New Equal Rights Amendment
I am rejoicing today. A mandate for change has come to the United States of America. But at my core I am sorrowful for the hate and prejudice shown across America when we institutionalized...
View ArticleThe Right Wing and the Price of Liberty
In reading Charlie Stross' great post on transhumanism and the dangers of fascist influence, he linked to this Umberto Eco essay from 1995 warning of the rise of modern day fascism. I see a lot of...
View ArticleA Christmas Wish (what to do with bank bonuses)
The spirit of Christmas is different this year. So I wrote a poem that sums up how I think many of us are feeling. I'm not exactly William bleepin' Shakespeare, but I hope you like it.
View ArticlePernicious Anti-Intellectualism
Ben Carson's beliefs about the Pyramids are just the tip of the iceberg and I'm not sure we're giving it enough attention. Like a ship in icy waters, if the United States doesn't steer away soon, it...
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