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Ten-Point Program for Systemic Economic Transformation

TEN-POINT PROGRAM FOR SYSTEMIC ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

1. Nonviolent secession of North American bioregions from the American empire, breaking the power of its criminal federal government that has seceded from the American people, and is actively violating human and natural rights throughout the planet. read more »

Foreign Disservice

Two items this weekend reminded me of the Foreign Service Exam. To be considered for the U.S. diplomatic corps, applicants have to pass a test which includes a challenging section on English usage. An English professor of mine once said he'd known college deans who couldn't pass it. Too bad passing it isn’t a requirement for American heads of state. read more »

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E. coli conservatism headline of the year

Tiny bit of melamine in food is OK, experts say/ But U.S. officials emphasize they won't tolerate deliberate additions read more »

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Aesthetic Affirmative Action

The reviews are in: American Carol, the conservative "comedy" about the liberal plot to ban the Fourth of July, is the worst film in the history of celluloid.

But according to our conservative friends, you've no less than a duty to see it anyway, because we've got a culture war to win, dammit! read more »

Is Bailout Constitutional?

According to our Constitution, all appropriation bills must start in the House of Reps. So, here is my question and thought. Is the bailout bill that started in the Senate Constitutional? read more »

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Postcard from Wasilla

Jonathan Raban, writing in the London Review of Books, gives us a keen insight into what happens when you let conservatives build cities: read more »

Biden: 1, Nanobot: 0. My debate response in brief.

Okay, I never took a formal debate class in high school, but I'm pretty sure that a key component of a victorious debate is the ability to effectively convey a somewhat nuanced and in-depth knowledge of the issue at hand. By that criterion, Sarah Palin failed epically. read more »

Today's Jobs Report: We're Poorly Prepared For the Storm Ahead

Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report shows jobs losses worsened sharply in September. Hours worked fell even more sharply than jobs suggest losses in October could be quite severe. Because the number of paid hours worked per week was reduced sharply in September, weekly wages also fell even before adjusting for inflation. This is an ominous sign for households that already face unprecedented financial pressures with little or no current savings. read more »

Retooling a Developed Economy’s Energy Base: Germany

Its happening. Breaking step with big oil is much harder in the US and catching up is vital. Support for Big Oil is retarding US development

"...Germany is at the forefront of this wave of change. Energy consumption in Germany dropped 5.6% - the equivalent of 18.5..." (MILLION) "... tons of oil - in 2007 as its economy grew 2.5%..."

Source
http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/37553
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This Bailout Is Still A Bad Deal

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bad bailout bill last night. Nothing to kick-start the real economy, except tax breaks for business. No help for homeowners.. No mandate for taxpayers to get shares in the banks that are bailed out. Virtual unchecked discretion for the Treasury Secretary to dispense $700 billion. read more »

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E. coli conservatism headline of the year

Tiny bit of melamine in food is OK, experts say/ But U.S. officials emphasize they won't tolerate deliberate additions read more »