Propaganda from Within the Mind
Our critical inner voices function to keep us feeling bad about ourselves by diminishing our self-confidence.
Election 2008
Grand Theft Election VIII
Lee Stranahan | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics
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I've spent all night playing the new Grand Theft Election VIII and it's the most exciting First Political Shooter since the original Grand Theft Election: Bush v. Gore.
Vying For The Coveted Demographic: Mobilizing America's Youth and Changing the Face of American Politics
Julian Chryssavgis | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics
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As our generation contemplates the future after two decades of spectacular but poorly-distributed economic growth, we refuse to accept that anybody who wants a say on America's future must make a fortune first.
I'm Mad At Everybody - Except My Dogs
Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics
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You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time -- and that's good enough to start a war or make some money.
Disappointed Bloggers Redo ABC Debate And Obama Responds
Christine Escobar | Posted 04.30.2008 | Home
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The Democratic debate in Philadelphia was a farce. So Democratic bloggers at MOMocrats asked Obama to answer a series of real questions online. And he did.
A Little Love for Big Oil
Robert L. Borosage | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics
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There's only one small problem with Hillary and McCain's "gas tax holiday": the oil companies are likely to pocket most of it.
Crabby Putin-esca
Kate Clinton | Posted 04.28.2008 | Media
Well, I don't care what Democrat wins the presidency; I just want he/her to appoint me as Media Czar. And I mean "czar" like the crabby old Russian czars. Like Putin.
Backyard Democracy
Tad Daley | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics
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The caucus itself was an amazing experience. More than 700 citizens, cornering each other, lobbying each other, hectoring each other, working the room.
Red The Book: The Interracial Generation
Amy Goldwasser | Posted 04.24.2008 | Living
If we want to help this country, we must realize that the new generation of Americans comes in different flavors, sizes, has different sexual preferences and religions.
Hillary Wins PA by Triple Digits!
Evan Eisenberg | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics
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Based on the AP's almost-final vote count (which hasn't budged since Wednesday afternoon), Clinton has blasted her rival out of the water with a triple-digit margin of victory: 9.31%.
Help for Political Junkies
Carlotta Cooper | Posted 04.24.2008 | Home
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The long primary is not all bad. There is record voter turnout; tremendous numbers of new voters; large numbers of independents voting Democratic. These are all major pluses. Take a breath, people.
Election Systems Upgrade: Money's Gone To Iraq
James Freedman | Posted 04.24.2008 | Home
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Our election machinery is flawed and vulnerable. It's a telling comparison-- the amount of money we spend on fair elections versus the amounts we spend on campaigns or on bringing democracy to Iraq.
The Clintons Campaign the Way Bush Governs
Jerry and Joe Long | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics
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If the Clintons have proved one thing during their public life, it is that they are absolutely impossible to embarrass. They are genetically incapable of shame.
The New York Times' Political Suicide Pact
Glenn Hurowitz | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics
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The Times editorial board's attitude ignores the evidence that negative, fear-inducing advertising actually has far better civic effects than positive, enthusiastic ads.
A Big Win in Pennsylvania, But Not Nearly Big Enough To Change The Math
M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.23.2008 | Home
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Americans love both winners and quixotic heroes who do great things in a losing cause. Last night in Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton was both: she won and so continues on in her sad adventure.
A Paroxysm of Voterly Rage
Jeff Dorchen | Posted 04.22.2008 | Politics
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I apologize for the following. It was written in anger brought on by listening to All Things Considered for three whole minutes, a mistake I shall no...
Clinton's Philadelphia Primary-Eve Rally
Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home
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"She's a smart woman... Hillary is the one to lead us to gain the respect we have lost in the world. If Obama gets the nomination, I'm voting Republican." Problem she said was that Obama's an elitist.
Obama: Stick It In and Twist It!
Leonce Gaiter | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home
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Al Gore thought more of the health of the Republic than he did of winning the election and the cost has been enormous. Come August, I suggest Obama invest in chain mail and a blade.
Letter from Penny in Pennsylvania: Forget You, Barack
Heather Robinson | Posted 04.21.2008 | Politics
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Since you have got bigger and better> things to do than speak with me in person, I'm writin' this letter. I will always love you Barack, but I WILL NOT be there on Tuesday.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
Simon Woods | Posted 04.21.2008 | Politics
If you want to know what Hillary Clinton believes in, what she stands for, and what's in her heart, then look at what she's been fighting for her whole life: she's been fighting for people who need help.
Obama and "I'm Just Like You" Politics
Deepak Chopra | Posted 04.21.2008 | Politics
Obama has failed to pass the "I'm just like you" test. Example of a politician who passed with flying colors: George W. Bush.
No More Spin: Clinton, Pennsylvania And The Party
M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.21.2008 | Home
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The results of Pennsylvania's primary should be evaluated with the best interests of the party in mind. Let's determine if Clinton should stay in the race and tell the spinmeisters to take a hike.
Open Letter To PA Democrats: Vote For The Party And The Nation
Tom Douglas | Posted 04.20.2008 | Home
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I know Pennsylvanians and they don't tolerate B.S. It's time for Hillary to quit, before she fracks things up for all of us. PA voters should send her a clear signal with a resounding defeat tomorrow.
Obama Out of Touch With Pennsylvania? Every Major Paper There Backs Him
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.19.2008 | Politics
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While Beltway pundits and others in the national press have alleged that Barack Obama is clearly and obviously out of touch with most not-so-bitter Pennsylvanians, leading newspapers in the state, who ought to know better, seem to disagree.
On the Road: Pittsburgh Steelworkers On Strike
Laura J. Mansfield | Posted 04.19.2008 | Home
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In Pittsburgh, Steelworkers Local 5032 has been on strike for seven weeks. They want a pension plan and health care and fair trade. The economy worked better, they say, under Bill Clinton.
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