Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The New York Times Reporters Do Not Understand How Marginal Tax Rates Work
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What an embarrassment for the Newspaper of Record!
How The Conservative Media Lost The Election
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But I think conservative media will continue to thrive for the remainder of the Obama Era, and beyond.
'Unskewed Polls' Founder Dean Chambers Launches Voter Fraud Website | TPM LiveWire
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They just won't let it go . . . I noticed that Romney would have had to win ALL four of these states to win the election. Pennsylvania . . . no way!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Emails: RNC members lauding Reince Priebus, despite losses | The Daily Caller
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This is yet another sign that the GOP has absolutely no intention of making major changes. Their chair oversees a disastrous meltdown of its get out the vote effort and the party suffers stunning electoral losses, but he looks poised to keep his job!
Big Banks vs. Elizabeth Warren: It's On (Again!) | Mother Jones
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I would think that Wall Street and the Big Banks did not win "political capital" in the last election. They will have to live with whatever they get.
Papa John’s raising prices for Obamacare: Denny’s, Applebee’s, and the pizza chain are angry about health care costs. - Slate Magazine
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This does not appear to be a wise PR move for these guys and their businesses. I, like many others, will be voting with my checkbook (or credit card) when selecting my dining options!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Romney Blames Loss on Obama's 'Gifts' to Minorities and Young Voters - NYTimes.com
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Maybe they just weren't that into you, Mitt. So much for a classy exit from the political stage.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Rachel Maddow - Time for the right to leave the bubble - YouTube
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It has been a week since the election and so it is worth watching Rachel Maddow's commentary the day after the election. She sums it up better than anyone else.
Gov. Perry doesn't want Texas to secede
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America breathes a collective sigh of relief . . .
Monday, November 12, 2012
5 House races still uncalled - Alex Isenstadt - POLITICO.com
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If the final results are as the tallies now stand, Democrats will have gained 8 seats and the Republicans will maintain control of the House with a smaller margin of 234 to 201 and Democrats would need to gain 17 seats to take control in 2014.
A Petraeus Puzzle: Were Politics Involved? : The New Yorker
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It seems like there must have been political considerations involved in the timing of Petraeus' resignation, but exactly how this played out remains unclear.
Language in Puerto Rico: Hablen inglés ... por favor? | The Economist
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With all of the presidential election hoopla, Puerto Rico's vote to pursue statehood did not get much attention. However, statehood would likely result in another "blue state," and would likely face fierce GOP resistance.
Latin American states seek 'drug war' review - Americas - Al Jazeera English
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The legalization votes in Colorado and Washington are reverberating in the neighboring nations most impacted by America's war on drugs. It will be interesting to see how the federal government responds.
The GOP's media cocoon - Jonathan Martin - POLITICO.com
The GOP is suffering from Pauline Kaelism.
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People on both sides of the political spectrum need to beware of becoming trapped in the "political bubble," but the phenomenon seems to explain the surprising conservative reaction of surprise and shock at the election outcome despite weeks of polling showing a modest but persistent Obama lead.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
High anxiety on fed response to new pot laws - Byron Tau - POLITICO.com
High anxiety on fed response to new pot laws - Byron Tau - POLITICO.coms
The Obama Administration's decision on how to respond to the marijuana legalization referendums in Colorado and Washington will likely determine the future course of the War on Drugs.
Spokesman: House majority leader knew of Petraeus matter in October - CNN.com
Spokesman: House majority leader knew of Petraeus matter in October - CNN.com
Another conspiracy theory bites the dust . . .
Frank Rich on the GOP’s Denial -- New York Magazine
Frank Rich on the GOP’s Denial -- New York Magazine
A harsh but spot on post-mortem of the GOP's debacle in 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Texas GOPer Peter Morrison Wants State To Leave U.S. Over Obama Win | TPMMuckraker
Texas GOPer Peter Morrison Wants State To Leave U.S. Over Obama Win | TPMMuckraker
Don't let the doorknob hit you on the ass on the way out the door!
Florida to Address Delays as It Confirms Obama Victory - NYTimes.com
Florida to Address Delays as It Confirms Obama Victory - NYTimes.com
Ok . . . Isn't it fair to call it a landslide now?
After Obama reelection, Murray Energy CEO reads prayer, announces layoffs - The Washington Post
Have we really come to this? Angry industrialists laying off their employees in a series of hissy fits over the election outcome. Sad.
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