From the monthly archives: November 2010

Seen in the horror section of Wal-Mart’s book aisle:

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Here’s one quick and easy way to solve Social Security’s solvency issues:
By fighting to restore and improve Social Security, we kill three birds with one stone–solidifying Social Security’s funding, improving life for retirees, and helping open up jobs for younger workers.

How to perform this triple miracle?

Easy. Just eliminate the cap [...]

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Black Friday open thread

On November 26, 2010 By

I’m exhausted from Black Friday shopping. Here’s your chance to share what’s on your mind.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

On November 25, 2010 By

Today I’m thankful for my family, my friends, and my freedom. What are you thankful for?

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The Top 30

On November 24, 2010 By

Salon.com recently ran a series ranking the top 30 political hacks. A quick list without explanation is:

The Hack Thirty

1. Richard Cohen

2. Mark Halperin

3. Thomas Friedman

4. David Broder

5. Marty Peretz

6. Marc Thiessen

7. Jonah Goldberg

8. Maureen Dowd

9. Laura Ingraham

10. Peggy Noonan

11. George [...]

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Earlier today a Texas jury convicted former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay on charges DeLay illegally funneled corporate money to seven Texas House candidates in 2002.
Jurors deliberated for 19 hours before returning guilty verdicts against DeLay on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He faces up to [...]

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Hammer time

On November 24, 2010 By

In the state pen! Tom \" the hammer\" Delay was convicted today and it could not of happened to a nicer guy!!!!

AUSTIN, Texas — Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay — once one of the most powerful and feared Republicans in Congress — was convicted Wednesday on charges he [...]

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Turkey of the Year!

On November 24, 2010 By

Instead of waiting for the year end lists, I thought I would name my Turkey of the year. There is lots of competition but the one I have decided on is Rebecca Kleefisch!

Ms. Kleefisch ran in a fairly crowded field for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin on the republican ticket. By all accounts. she [...]

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Corporate profits hit record rate

On November 24, 2010 By

But wait….I thought President Obama was the most anti-business president ever…
U.S. companies hauled in profits at a record annual rate of $1.66 trillion dollars in the third quarter, according to a report by the Department of Commerce Tuesday containing a number of economic indicators.

Corporate America is making a strong comeback this [...]

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On November 30, the Strengthen Social Security coalition is organizing a National Call Congress Day to call Senators across the nation to demand they oppose any proposed cuts to Social Security, such as the cuts proposed by Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, the co-chairs of President Obama’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. [...]

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