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Recession Is Over! (If You Want It)

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph A. Palermo

The National Bureau of Economic Research tells us the Great Recession is "over." The only thing this announcement reveals is how out of touch those who view human society through the lens of quantitative measurements can be.

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Does PBS Know That "The Washington Institute" Was Founded By AIPAC?

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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MJ Rosenberg

The Washington Institute, often featured on news outlets as an independent source, is an American Israel Public Affairs Committee cutout. How do I know? I was in the room when AIPAC decided to establish WINEP.

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Don't Get Fooled Again: How To Spot An Internet Hoax

Diane Tucker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Diane Tucker

Today we know there's no such person as Martin Eisenstadt. He was nothing but a hoax. The truth was established way back in June, thanks to good sleuthing by a blogger.

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