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Naomi Klein Debunks Bush's Offshore Drilling Plan (VIDEO)

I'm sure all 10 people who watched this live were outraged at Naomi Klein. posted 07/18/2008 at 11:39:45

McCain: Obama Socialist? "I Don't Know"

40 years of framing the argument by the right-wingers. posted 07/18/2008 at 11:38:13

It is The Shock Doctrine.

"There's money to be made when blood runs in the streets". --Andrew Carnegie posted 07/18/2008 at 11:37:11

GOP Senate Candidate Fesses Up To Pursuing Oil Deal Over U.S. Objections

There is no irony in your answer, tbone.. posted 07/18/2008 at 01:20:16

Jay Leno: "I Am Definitely Done Next Year -- With NBC," "I Have Always Banked My Tonight Show Money And Lived Off The Stand-Up"

Maybe he and the Governator can do a 'Road' movie together, like Smokey and the Bandit. posted 07/17/2008 at 13:36:37

Rachel Maddow, Host Apparent: Analyst "At The Top" Of "Very Short List" For Next MSNBC Opening

She might actually ask a politician a question that isn't a pre-screened softball.
But, you're right. If she was doing MTP no one would go on. Unless she puts on a good barbeque and forgets to ask follow up questions.

Anyway, do you really think a multinational corporation would put a liberal on Meet the Press? posted 07/17/2008 at 13:33:22

Pollsters Say McCain Yoked To Legacy Of President Bush

Saw a snip of video from his rolling press conference.
All I can say is deer in the headlights. He's not sure from one question to the next of what to answer.
This is going to be a long hot summer.
No amount of coffee is going to help this guy. posted 07/16/2008 at 20:57:29

Clinton Distances Herself From Anti-Obama Hillraiser

Any relation to the other Lieberman? posted 07/16/2008 at 18:30:22

Mars Pictures From European Spacecraft Are Incredible (PHOTOS)

Note to Zelf: don't forget to take ur medz. posted 07/16/2008 at 18:27:51

Bush Claims Executive Privilege In Valerie Plame Leak

Wait until there is a President Obama---you'll see the fastest reassertion of the "Rule of Law" by the Party Formerly Known as Republicans this side of Antonin Scalia! posted 07/16/2008 at 15:59:36

Energy Crisis Looming, Warn Powell, Kissinger, And Others

Kissinger warns the President of a Doomsday Shroud, and to not be caught flat-footed over our mineshaft gap.

Dimitri! Dimitri! posted 07/16/2008 at 21:08:10

Oil Prices Experience Sharpest Fall In 17 Years

Gentlemen, Gentlemen. Let's not get too greedy. Let's just take an arm. That leaves 3 extremites for the Obama Administration. posted 07/15/2008 at 20:13:09

Super Rich Tax Cheats Outed by Bank Clerk

Is his middle name Schadenfreude? posted 07/15/2008 at 20:13:02

Bush Makes Joke About Lowering Gas Prices (VIDEO)

I agree, but must say that a 9% approval rate doesn't state WHY people are dissatisfied with Congress.
A right-winger may not like them because we haven't halted abortion or done away with the Dept. of Education.
As a liberal, I think the Democrats in Congress misled the people who put them there--to end the occupation of Iraq, hold the Bush Administration accountable (high crimes), and to try to right the ship of state--instead of positioning themselves for perpetual re-election.
But we're both unhappy with Congress. Meh. posted 07/15/2008 at 20:02:17

Al Franken Edges Out Sen. Coleman In New Poll

The post-Ventura Bump? posted 07/16/2008 at 01:41:08

Euro Higher Than Ever Against Dollar

Take what's left from IndyMac, buy a Big Mac. posted 07/15/2008 at 20:16:14

Jesse Ventura Tells Larry King That He Is Not Running For Senate In Minnesota (VIDEO)

Hey Ma!!!! Can you bring me some betwixt?? I'm out of cheetohs!!! posted 07/15/2008 at 01:14:40

AP's Ron Fournier To Karl Rove: "Keep Up The Fight"

AP is providing more and more content to newspapers across the country. It's cheaper than actually paying someone to report the news. AP is providing a product to fit the corporate-conglomerate-owned industry. Someone's got to pay for the mergers and downsizing, to keep the bottom line from looking too bad.

AP's Product is one-size-fits-all for the corporate papers. Have you read some of the bland pro administration slant drivel from them lately. When I come across an AP byline now, I just skip the article!

This guy Fournier seems a perfect fit. A liason between the corporations and the White House. Come on, drop the pretense! posted 07/14/2008 at 22:07:01

McCain Defends Czechoslovakia, A Non-Existent Country -- Again

Ronnie Redux. posted 07/15/2008 at 20:03:40

Any mainstream media comment about these gaffes would be regarded as ageist against McBush. They will give him a pass just like they gave a pass to Ronnie Reagan. posted 07/14/2008 at 20:27:43

Big Bailouts: Freddie Mac And Fannie Mae, Offshore Drilling, 150 Banks Could Fail

Sorry, he's (supposedly) a dry drunk. Near Beer, near broke. posted 07/14/2008 at 13:24:11

Privatize Profit
Socialize Risk posted 07/14/2008 at 13:21:06

Global Warming Sends Russian Researchers Fleeing

And so it floes.

apologies to Vonnegut posted 07/14/2008 at 09:12:40

John Cusack's War, Inc: Defying Expectations And The Corporate Media

Five years ago perhaps Mr. Carr or another 'professional' at the Times was writing about how well the war was going. Or perhaps was walking amongst the Aspens with someone from the administration, getting that exclusive tip about WMD.

Will we have to wait until the debacle is ten or twenty years in our rear view mirror before we can call attention to the utter bankruptcy of Military/Industrial/Congressional complex?

How long is long enough? When the statute of limitations is up on fraud?? posted 07/13/2008 at 21:40:39

New Iranian Oil Field Discovered: Report

Any connection between the test of missles in Iran and the addtional oil?
It's in both sides interest to keep the threat of conflict hot, so as to keep the price of oil UP UP UP!

An actual invasion is not in either side's interest; it raises the cost of production. Why have a war, when you can just keep up the rumors of war with the same benefit to the market?? posted 07/13/2008 at 21:47:54

Mark Sanford Draws A Blank On McCain/Bush Economics

McBush is running out of prospects that aren't too far out (Jindal, exocist), or totally stepped on a flaming bag of poop (Fiorina). Another one bites the dust. posted 07/13/2008 at 19:15:14

Times Editorial: Another Heck Of A Job

Grover, you can't have my bathtub. posted 07/13/2008 at 18:58:14

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Bailout Would Cost Taxpayers Dearly

Neocon mantra: Socialize risk, Privatize profit.

Ommmmm. Ommmmm. posted 07/13/2008 at 19:09:58

Sticking A Wrench In The Gearbox

So how exactly is the RNC funneling money to them? posted 07/12/2008 at 20:26:59

McCain Campaign Had Protestor Holding "Bush=McCain" Sign Removed From Event

We found a rule of law that is important to enforce! Hooray! posted 07/12/2008 at 11:05:24

Phil Gramm Says He Was Misquoted -- But Won't Retract Comments

Never, ever Apologize, even when confronted with a direct quote.
Impugn the character of the accuser.
Cover your tracks by changing the subject.
Then it becomes strength of character and resolve to the authoritarians and their followers. posted 07/12/2008 at 10:26:13

Oil sets new trading record above $147 a barrel

SWEET!.....................yet crude. posted 07/11/2008 at 11:43:12

Fox News Needs A Geography Lesson (VIDEO)

Even Jethro Bodine couldn't watch it. posted 07/11/2008 at 09:14:18

McCain Losing His Bearings

The mainstream media is giving him a pass when quoting his remarks, just like they gave Reagan a pass when he lost his bearings in the middle of a statement. They don't want to give up any of the proverbial "barbeque" if they're too hard on him..Mc Bush would WHINE about ageism. posted 07/13/2008 at 21:44:22

Reporting On The Rich: Helicopter Snooping Perfectly Legal

Look, but please, don't touch.
It's so unseemly. posted 07/10/2008 at 20:04:14

1% Of Voters Think Obama Is Jewish

Also, 1% of those polled believe Joe Lieberman is a democrat. posted 07/11/2008 at 11:45:00

Chuck Todd: Electoral Map Shifting To Obama

I saw a McCain bumper sticker today. That means SOMEBODY is going to vote for him. posted 07/10/2008 at 20:01:47

Elected? posted 07/10/2008 at 20:01:26

Giuliani: Obama's Support Of Bilingualism Reinforces Anti-Americanism

What's funny is that the pundit class still looks at these guys straight in the face and take them seriously. A few years ago this topic might get legs....but look how pathetic guys like Rudy look now.

Do you think the single delegate Rudy got still looks in awe and says "Right ON, my thoughts exactly?" posted 07/11/2008 at 09:23:56

Did McCain Plagiarize His New Campaign Slogan?

If they did there wouldn't be a horse race. Ratings and revenue are down enough already. They have to make it look closer than it is. posted 07/10/2008 at 09:38:39

Senate Passes FISA Bill, Gives Telecoms Immunity

The point was allowing the lawsuits to proceed to find out the facts. Of course Bush wouldn't let the law stop him. He has a pathological aversion to obey law, or accept responsibility. It has been this way always. posted 07/09/2008 at 19:06:36

Sun Valley Photos: Media, Business Elite Converge On Annual Allen & Co Retreat

theyrule.net posted 07/09/2008 at 21:32:06

Killing Iranian Civilians Isn't Hilarious, Senator McCain

President Bush, to the Iranian People: "Keep shopping." posted 07/10/2008 at 11:31:01

Nissan Building Electric Car Market Now, With Others Focused On Hybrids

Oil, Coal, Gas Lobbies run the energy show. Just ask anyone in DC. Unless and until we the people hold our representatives feet to the fire, the lobbyist will continue to hold sway. They are the cheapest and most effective way to guarantee profitability to ANY (Energy, defense, drug, prison, tobacco, etc..) business willing to commit.
The automakers lobbied the Bush Administration effectively, delaying any move to improve fuel economy. SUV's were very profitable for many years. Look for a bailout soon for Chrysler.
The alternative is to let the usual suspects figure out a way to continue to be profitable, eventually being forced into less polluting sources, but still running the show.

Remember the Neocons motto:

Socialize Risk--Privatize Profit posted 07/09/2008 at 19:23:19

Mark Penn, Karen Hughes Team Up On Corporate Crisis Group

In Washington, recycling takes on a new meaning. posted 07/09/2008 at 09:34:24

Chris Matthews Hammers Vets For Freedom Rep Over Iraq Withdrawal

Chalmers Johnson's The Sorrows of Empire explains the results of empire building and it's eventual end..Problem is the perpetrators will have cashed in and moved on. posted 07/09/2008 at 09:37:29

Fed Sees Economic Woes Spilling Into 2009

Add another Friedman unit or two... posted 07/09/2008 at 01:02:14

Anti-Lieberman Group Delivering 43,000 Signatures To Senate

Try contacting one directly...... posted 07/09/2008 at 01:00:38

The Old Men Of Media Moguldom

Go Hef! The man's got a reason to get up in the morning, if you know what I mean. posted 07/09/2008 at 01:00:44

Bill O'Reilly Takes On New York Times, Cries Foul

Their network is a caricature. posted 07/08/2008 at 17:07:20

Two Florida Republican Reps In Danger

Paging Ms. Harris, Paging Ms. Harris. I need caging lists, and I need them NOW!! posted 07/08/2008 at 15:49:07

Scooter Mileage Picks Up With Latest Gas And Electric Scooters

Life is full of risks.
Stay home and look at the computer instead. posted 07/07/2008 at 19:52:04

Ex-Prosecutor Accuses Bush Of Murder In Book

As an avid podcaster, Bugliosi did make the rounds with the progressive media, such as it is. But the corporate press won't touch it.

Democracy Now! is a daily essential listen for me. posted 07/07/2008 at 14:10:27

Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Atlantic

...until the sand washes out to sea. posted 07/03/2008 at 17:24:56

Rove Wonders 'Can Barack Buy The Presidency' Amid No Trace Of Irony

I just finished watching "The Smartest Guys in the Room". Perhaps Karl could watch it again to see how his career will turn out in the end. posted 07/04/2008 at 02:00:24

White House Deputy Chief Of Staff Quitting

I'm sure the part of the 'private sector' he's going to involves the 'public trough'. posted 07/03/2008 at 11:01:06

Monica Crowley Caught Plagiarizing From a Single Mom And Her Baby

The Republicans don't get enough credit. They actually recycle alot. posted 07/03/2008 at 00:09:53

Joe Lieberman Gives Terrorist Fist Jab (VIDEO)

Nice blower on the 'vette though. posted 07/03/2008 at 00:28:45

Every time they're exposed, they have to go to the well again for some other agitprop stunt.

I do believe they are running out, though.

Expose an organism to the same stimulus over and over; eventually the organism stops responding.

I see a Greenwald film in Lindsey Graham's future. posted 07/03/2008 at 00:27:03

Dow Enters Bear Market, Oil Hits New Record

They need a new narrative to focus on, to keep the Birchers happy until the next time they get a crack at it (ever again?). posted 07/03/2008 at 00:23:31

The fork is stuck already. I don't think they can hold it together until November. posted 07/03/2008 at 00:21:46

Get used to the new American paradigm: Uncle Sam with Hat In Hand.
Brother can you spare a ruble? posted 07/03/2008 at 00:16:10

The World's 10 Happiest and Most Miserable Countries

All those Canadians just wish they were 16th on the list, so they'd have to pay for their healthcare, like us yankees. posted 07/03/2008 at 00:32:00

Bush's Other Legacy: Deepening Cycle of Job Loss

How are the terms of the McCains 8 or so homes? How about the condo she failed to pay property taxes on for the last 4 years, where McCain's elderly Aunt lives? Have her people call your people to clarify.
I know it's tough to keep track of all that money. Maybe she should hire a different banker to do it for her. posted 07/02/2008 at 12:02:06

Please note this term's Historic number of 'filibusters' in the Senate. It only takes 40 Republicans to stop any meaningful legislation that might actually counter the last 14 years of Republican control of the legislature.

So as the future minority party for the forseeable future, the Republicans can only hope to hang on to 40 seats in the next election. And 40 seats is not assured, "my friend".

The last year and a half are the fruits of the last 14 years of policies promoted by the lobbyist- and business-driven Gingrich-o-rama. Duh. posted 07/02/2008 at 11:57:58

What I love the most is how the word 'liberal' has been absorbed into the psyche of conservatives to mean ANYTHING that is bad. It really is true that if you repeat a lie often enough people will tend to believe it after a while.
Also, it's easier to type Democrat party than Democ unts. It just doesn't roll off the keyboard teh same way. Is it the cheetohs again? posted 07/02/2008 at 11:48:48

Webb: McCain Should "Calm Down" on Military Service

As our country falls farther into militarism, everyone wants a general, not a President.

Instead we got an AWOL drunk who sealed/lost his military record.

Now a man who wants to be his successor won't reveal his military record in full either.

Why is that, oh great unassailable military bloggers?

No one doubts McCain's fortitude in the face of captivity, but how does THAT specifically immunize him from anyone else questioning his qualifications? No fair turning the question on Obama:

What is it in McCain's military record (that we know about) that qualifies him to be President? posted 07/01/2008 at 15:45:59

For McCain A Candidate's Military Pedigree Hasn't Always Mattered

Someone had to take this frame head-on. Clark has the guts to take the bluster from the right. posted 07/01/2008 at 16:31:10

Stephen Baldwin On Fox News: If Obama Wins, I'll Leave The Country

He looks like Chevy Chase in 'Fletch", with the buck teeth.
Heyuck, Heyuck.

Hey, listen to me. I'm an actor because it says I'm one on the Chiron. posted 07/01/2008 at 15:32:33

Poll: Joe Lieberman Sinking At Home As He Campaigns For McCain

He won't run again. He's not up for election until 2012, then he can retire and earn a lovely cushy job at AEI or AIPAC... posted 07/01/2008 at 15:28:18

Republicans elected him. A deft move that keeps democrats awake at night. Think of how the Senate would be if Ned Lamont was elected. Filibuster would remain, but at least we wouldn't have this blatant, in your face betrayal. posted 07/01/2008 at 15:25:23

Sirius, XM Will Struggle To Pay Stern And Other Talent After Merger

I choose which channels to listen to. Does your radio have a mind of it's own? Last I checked Stern only plays when you select his channels. posted 07/01/2008 at 10:45:31

How The Media Completely Distorted Wesley Clark

Doesn't fit the maverick narrative.

I think Clark did it to attempt to blow up the McCain narrative and open up some space to force an examination of the McCain mythology. His base (media) is a mile wide and an inch deep. Bloggers and people who get their info from non-corporate sources know about McCain.

Obama keeps apologizing to keep the low info moderates in his sights, I guess. posted 06/30/2008 at 19:36:26

It's all about the horserace. Corporate media needs all the ad buys it can get in a diminishing market. If a Republican wins, so much the better. If Obama wins, all the disaffected Repubs will continue their feigned outrage; they love to be the pissed off minority. It's how they got elected in the first place!! posted 06/30/2008 at 19:31:07

McCain Uses Swift Boat Vet Bud Day To Rebut Wesley Clark

How much does McCain pay per post these days? posted 06/30/2008 at 19:17:26

Good soldiers sometimes draw fire when necessary, to put the enemy in a vulnerable position.

McCaine's Mutiny, avast! posted 06/30/2008 at 19:16:03

Clark: McCain A Hero, But Lacks Command Experience

How long will McCain's base (the press) find his military record sacrosanct?

As long as he keeps the dry rubbed ribs coming!!
No one in the corporate press dares to call McCain out on much of anything. They politely ignored Reagan's numerous gaffes, and will continue to do so for McCain to keep access. It's what their paymasters want, and that's what we'll get.

Real story is that the corporate media wants a horse-race for ratings. Highlighting the mediocrity of McCain from the past or the present won't fit that narrative. posted 06/30/2008 at 13:36:06

That's rich! A bunch of chickenhawks criticizing a retired combat-experienced General. Break out the purple band-aids!! posted 06/30/2008 at 13:30:36

US Sends Tons Of Food Aid To North Korea

NAZI APPEASERS!!!!!! posted 06/30/2008 at 11:22:08

The McCain/Bush Effect on Red States

Actually they knew enough to borrow valuable dollars, and pay back in cheap dollars.
And we're the ones left holding the bag. posted 07/01/2008 at 17:06:39

Anti-Obama Vandalism: City Vehicles Spray Painted With Racial Attacks

I hope no Brooks Brothers suits were harmed in the false-flag incident. posted 06/29/2008 at 14:38:00

McCain: "Obama's Word Cannot Be Trusted"

Rovian tactic: Attack your opponent's strength, throw sand in the umpire's face, cloud the waters. Keep the attacks personal. Avoid discussing the issues at all costs, because the opponent wins on the issues.

Rove is all over this campaign! posted 06/29/2008 at 10:48:33

McCains Defaulted On Home Taxes For Last Four Years, Newsweek Reports

Some relevant questions:

Do the McCains have barbeque parties for their base (the press) in all their homes, say on a rotating basis (forgive the pun)?

Is a trustee given the responsibility to have working barbeque grills in each of their homes? If so, are they qualified for that important position? Are they always kept in good working condition, free of liens?

Another important question: Is John McCain's dry rub recipe his own, or did he have someone else come up with that as well? Inquiring minds want to know! posted 06/29/2008 at 02:01:47

Keith Olbermann, Glenn Greenwald Feud Over FISA

If Olbermann's wrong on this one, sadly, it's a black mark for this country. He also would be the first to admit it. posted 06/27/2008 at 19:03:23

David Letterman Posts Worst Ratings Since 1993

Did you see their audience shares? 1.3 and 0.9? Bwaahhaaahhhaaaaahhhaaaaa.

5 year old CSI shows would probably pull better ratings. Let's face it folks, it ain't the good old days. posted 06/27/2008 at 19:10:28

House GOP Tries To Show More "Empathy"

Fake Tan? posted 06/27/2008 at 10:41:57

Proud Republican Brand Bites the Dust Under Bush

Strategy: Lay low, try to act like an independent (or try to attach yourself to Obama in the case of Gordon Smith).
My congressman (Bilbray, ex-lobbyist,CA 50) has been nearly invisible in the media, no ads yet, trying to sort of glom onto the immigration issue to get the base out enough to hang on to what has been a safe republican seat.
Local paper (San Diego anti-Union Tribune) in the bag for the local republican machine. Gerrymandered districts (3R, 2D) not likely to flip.
Margin of victory was smaller last year, but local election equipment and officials safely in republican hands. posted 06/27/2008 at 09:55:43

Fox News Back On Top, Wins Second Quarter Ratings After Q1 Loss To CNN

Commanding the lead in airport lobbies, fitness centers, and waiting rooms everywhere---everywhere that no one pays any attention.

I think that is their target audience. posted 06/27/2008 at 10:45:23

Dog Vomits On Mika Brzezinski During "Morning Joe" (VIDEO)

Morning Joe? Who watches any of it?? posted 06/26/2008 at 15:38:41

Kansas GOPers Beg McCain: Don't Move Gitmo Here

Maybe Glenn Beck can do a live remote from Leavenworth. Just think of the opportunities for the right to go "Waco" on Kansas. posted 06/26/2008 at 15:41:21

Supreme Court Upholds Right To Own Guns For Self-Defense

Interesting that Scalia found historical narrative in the Second Amendment, but none in the Fourth. Talk about "strict constructionist". More like Strict Idealogue.

We should all just get over it, I guess. posted 06/26/2008 at 11:02:29

Obama Leads McCain In Four Battleground States

Read about the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision on gun rights, then at least take heart that Mr. Obama is going to be the next President. Decisions come and go, but improving and rejuvenating the composition of the Court is the MOST important thing that will happen if Obama is elected. (I'd love to see Hillary sitting betweeen Thomas and Scalia!)

No candidate is perfect, we all have our criticisms, but just imagine who McCain's handlers would nominate. Let's hope the polling continues in Obama's favor! posted 06/26/2008 at 11:09:04

Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist

Party Down with Mr. Kim!! posted 06/26/2008 at 09:44:32

The 15 Dems Who Tried To Block Telecom Immunity

If so, there wouldn't be a quorum in Washington. posted 06/26/2008 at 11:14:30

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Complains About Saggy Boobs: "Mine Are, Like, Origamically Folded Into My Bra"

HELP!! posted 06/26/2008 at 11:18:53

Super-Conservative Rep. Ousted In Primary

Winnowing out the chaff of reason. posted 06/25/2008 at 11:53:42

Serenity Lost: Obama And The Netroots

Religious rite? Or Pagan rite? posted 06/25/2008 at 16:31:55

Bush To Filipino President: "I Am Reminded Of The Great Talent Of The -- Of Our Philippine-Americans When I Eat Dinner At The White House"

Bush has a tin ear and what's left of his intellect is fading as fast as his approval ratings. posted 06/25/2008 at 10:44:16

Not elected. posted 06/25/2008 at 10:43:01

Justice Department Looked For Liberal "Buzz Words" On Resumes

Tell it to the judge...OOps, they control something like 75% of the judicial posts as well. But of course they're strict constructionists, so they're blind to party, right? "RIGHT". posted 06/24/2008 at 18:49:35