Monthly Archives: February 2011

Unions And Debts

Tweet Do unions drive state budgets into Debt?  Check out the dueling graphs presented by John Sides and try to draw your own conclusions.  

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The Muslim Brotherhood Disguised As Wisconsin Unions

Tweet So, the practice of protest isn’t American after all?  I’m confused.  And slightly offended: So we’re asking ourselves, “Will the Muslim Brotherhood take over Egypt?” and in America we’re asking, “Will the Education Brotherhood take over Wisconsin?”  Check the … Continue reading

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Who’s Really Serious About Taming The Budget In Wisconsin?

Tweet I haven’t written anything on what’s taking place in Wisconsin yet.  Rather than go off half-cocked, I’d much prefer giving a more enlightened opinion, without resorting to my own pre-determined feelings on the issue.  This issue is rather timely … Continue reading

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The Twisted Obsession With Michael Vick

Tweet Ta-Nehisi shows and proves: It’s getting really hard to believe that there is no racial element in the shots this dude is taking. People literally calling for his death on national TV. Others hoping he’s injured on the field. Still … Continue reading

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Revolution And Death

Tweet This is quickly becoming a massacre. It’s already a massacre. According to  Nicholas Kristoff, reporters are not able to get visas so the coverage is spotty at best.

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The Egyptian Revolution Twitter Style

Tweet This is awesome. A visualized Twitter hash cloud, chronicling the Egyptian uprising.  It illustrates the power and triumph of the human spirit in the age of social media. H/T: Daily Dish

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When Will Someone Do The Really Hard Work?

Tweet Alan Simpson is on point.  When will someone be the adult in the room?  If you’re actively trying to rein in deficit spending, then this budget proposal makes no sense. I don’t see anything concrete getting to the crux … Continue reading

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When Facts Are Proven Wrong, And You’re Always Right

Tweet One of the most unsettling things about writing and blogging, is the notion that facts normally recognized as– well, factual–can be casually dismissed by someone with an uneven agenda.  I’m not pointing fingers at anyone in particular, but the … Continue reading

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New Bill Escalates The War On Women’s Rights To Dangerous Heights

Tweet In keeping with the tradition of hypocrisy and doublespeak, pro-life conservatives in congress have upped the ante in their quest to destroy the rights of women–and to deny them the very breath they breath. A conservative lawmaker has introduced … Continue reading

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The Tax Myth Exposed

Tweet But I thought the taxes were too damn high? WASHINGTON – Taxes too high? Actually, as a share of the nation’s economy, Uncle Sam’s take this year will be the lowest since 1950, when the Korean War was just … Continue reading

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