Archive for December 1st, 2010
John Shadegg Shouldn’t Drink and Talk
I saw Rep. John Shadegg(R-AZ) on Morning Joe on Tuesday morning. He made a complete fool of himself. First, he says (and then doubles down), on his belief that unemployed people save their money, rather than spending it. Then he can’t get the gumption to criticize Sarah Palin as he evades a direct question over […]
Happy Chanukah
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, so for all of my Jewish and non-Jewish friends, i regale you with some Chanukah music. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrd9p47MPHg[/youtube]
The Real War On Christmas
Via Think Progress: Today, “thousands of Americans are set to begin losing unemployment benefits” after conservatives in Congress successfully prevented an extension from being passed. 8,400 Americans will lose their benefits by the end of this week, and the Labor Department estimates that “by the end of the third week of December, aid to 1.36 […]
Can’t Help It, I Love This Stuff
I’m sure some people won’t consider this post serious or important enough, but I think it is. Look at the faces of the people in any flash mob video. Surprise turns into smiles into amazement and ends in gratitude. It’s a lovely gift that unites everyone in the room. And, if you’re like me (and […]
There Are No More Excuses
The Pentagon’s DADT repeal report was released yesterday. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates came out strongly in favor of repeal and urged Senators to repeal the policy this year.
He Said What?
Rep. Steve King gives his reasons for opposing the USDA settlement to African-American farmers.
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