January 2012
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For What It's Worth: The 5 Best Films of 2011
1. Into the Abyss - Werner Herzog Far from the typical political documentary ranting about the injustices of our legal system, Herzog’s film focuses on a delusional man who is clearly guilty of murder. It examines the lives of the murderer and his friends and family. In doing so, Herzog reveals the vicious cycle of poverty, lack of education, and psychological and physical abuse which so...
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December 2011
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Dec 31st
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“They pick corn in Iowa, they actually pick Presidents here in New Hampshire.”
– Jon Huntsman 
Dec 31st
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Dec 31st
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New Year's Eve is the worst night of the entire... →
Why is it so bad? Besides the rip off “All You Can Drink” VIP parties overrun with winter breaking college kids, lack of cabs below 42nd Street, wild packs of tourists making a mess of our streets, and every other scourge, the night has become big business for a handful of entrepreneurs who prey on the feeble who think that New Year’s Eve in New York is actually swell. 
Dec 31st
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Gary Johnson Endorses Ron Paul →
“The cause of individual liberty and freedom is bigger and more important than any candidate or campaign,” Johnson said Saturday. “I am hopeful that in urging my supporters in Iowa to vote for Ron Paul in the coming caucuses, a victory for the principles we share can be won.”
Dec 31st
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Dec 30th
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“We need a president who will not be in the pocket of Wall Street.”
– — Jon Huntsman (via jonhuntsmanjr)
Dec 30th
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“He’s a fine guy but he is not electable.”
– — Jon Huntsman on Ron Paul (via jonhuntsmanjr)
Dec 30th
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Apple has plans to use hydrogen in batteries... →
Dec 27th
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Dec 27th
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Statement from former Ron Paul staffer: "He wishes... →
Wow. This is a bombshell article. [Ron Paul] is however, most certainly Anti-Israel, and Anti-Israeli in general. He wishes the Israeli state did not exist at all. He expressed this to me numerous times in our private conversations. His view is that Israel is more trouble than it is worth, specifically to the America taxpayer. He sides with the Palestinians, and supports their calls for the...
Dec 27th
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Gallup: Obama job approval surges →
The latest Gallup survey shows that 47 percent of Americans now say they approve of the way that President Obama is handling his job. This is a 5 percent improvement since the Dec. 16-18 Gallup survey and marks the first time the president’s numbers have been in positive territory since July. It’s too soon to draw sweeping conclusions, but it seems that the standoff with House...
Dec 27th
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4 Things Both Atheists and Believers Need to Stop... →
metamorphoseandbodhi: by Gladstone For a moment, take a step back and forget all the ideas that come to mind when you hear the word “God.” Forget about organized religion and everything that flows from it. No Jesus or Buddha. No corrupt religious figures abusing their positions to raise money or shelter sin. No… Hitchens’ book mostly tears apart the abuses of organized religion,...
Dec 25th
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Happy Holidays to Occupy Protesters Everywhere
Today in a small town in the Northeast, I saw an Occupy protester marching alone, holding up a “we are the 99%” sign in the freezing weather. I can’t imagine the dedication required to do such a thing.  All politics aside, there are many of us who strongly support what you are doing for us and for our country.  Happy holidays, guys. Stay strong. 
Dec 24th
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Dec 24th
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News Bulletin: Ron Paul Is (NOT) a Huge Racist →
anothertheletter: dionthesocialist: prettayprettaygood: dionthesocialist: prettayprettaygood: Long story short, Ron Paul oversaw (in some sort of unclarified capacity) a newsletter which sometimes printed racist, homophobic, and paranoid articles. Paul has repeatedly denied that he wrote any of the offending articles and that he never approved any of them for publication.  I find it...
Dec 24th
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News Bulletin: Ron Paul Is (NOT) a Huge Racist →
dionthesocialist: prettayprettaygood: dionthesocialist: prettayprettaygood: Long story short, Ron Paul oversaw (in some sort of unclarified capacity) a newsletter which sometimes printed racist, homophobic, and paranoid articles. Paul has repeatedly denied that he wrote any of the offending articles and that he never approved any of them for publication.  I find it bizarre that anyone...
Dec 24th
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News Bulletin: Ron Paul Is (NOT) a Huge Racist →
dionthesocialist: prettayprettaygood: Long story short, Ron Paul oversaw (in some sort of unclarified capacity) a newsletter which sometimes printed racist, homophobic, and paranoid articles. Paul has repeatedly denied that he wrote any of the offending articles and that he never approved any of them for publication.  I find it bizarre that anyone could believe Paul to be so duplicitous as to...
Dec 24th
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News Bulletin: Ron Paul Is (NOT) a Huge Racist →
notyourkinddear: dionthesocialist: prettayprettaygood: Long story short, Ron Paul oversaw (in some sort of unclarified capacity) a newsletter which sometimes printed racist, homophobic, and paranoid articles. Paul has repeatedly denied that he wrote any of the offending articles and that he never approved any of them for publication.  I find it bizarre that anyone could believe Paul to be...
Dec 24th
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Dec 23rd
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For What It's Worth: An Official Endorsement of...
I frequently write about my man crush on Jon Huntsman and tonight I hope to cure my obsession by flat out endorsing his candidacy. Does my endorsement mean anything? No, but it’s 1am and I’m awake with nothing better to do. Why then is Huntsman worthy of your vote? Allow me to summarize: - He supports creating a Glass-Steagall Act for the 21st century. In other words, he wants new,...
Dec 22nd
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foreverliberal23-deactivated201 asked: Obama and Hilary are not opposed to gay marriage. And Clinton was trying to pass more pro-gay legislation, but he had a Republican Congress, so he couldn't and had to settle with Don't Ask, Don't Tell and similar legislation. At least he got something through.
Dec 20th
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Martin Amis Goes on the GOP Campaign Trail →
The narrative on the absent Jon Huntsman is “absent.” So apart from the two likely finalists, chameleonic Romney and avaricious Gingrich, we were left with Rick Santorum (“work in progress”), Ron Paul (“shame he’s so elderly”), the gorgeous corpse of Rick Perry (“can only count up to two”), and the equally decorative, and equally discredited, Michele Bachmann (“very creepy husband”).
Dec 20th
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Dec 19th
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“Unlike previous racist dictatorships, the North Korean one has actually...”
– Christopher Hitchens
Dec 19th
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Christopher Hitchens on Kim Jong-il and North... →
…we should instead regard the Kim Jong-il system as a phenomenon of the very extreme and pathological right. It is based on totalitarian “military first” mobilization, is maintained by slave labor, and instills an ideology of the most unapologetic racism and xenophobia. These conclusions…carry the worrisome implication that the propaganda of the regime may actually mean...
Dec 19th
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Who Is Kim Jong Un? Who Really Knows? →
Dec 19th
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Dec 19th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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Video: The Immortal Rejoinders of Christopher... →
In our video homage, the late, great journalist and cultural critic, a longtime contributing editor to Vanity Fair, says that “one wouldn’t be doing one’s job if one didn’t itch to prick.” View a mere sampling of his brilliant ripostes.
Dec 16th
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Dec 16th
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News Bulletin: Ron Paul Is a Huge Racist →
Long story short, Ron Paul oversaw (in some sort of unclarified capacity) a newsletter which sometimes printed racist, homophobic, and paranoid articles. Paul has repeatedly denied that he wrote any of the offending articles and that he never approved any of them for publication.  I find it bizarre that anyone could believe Paul to be so duplicitous as to say terribly racist things in print but...
Dec 16th
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Christopher Hitchens' Final Memoir, 'Mortality' To... →
Dec 16th
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“[Christopher Hitchens] especially liked gallows humor. When the nurses asked...”
–  David Frum 
Dec 16th
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Dec 15th
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New data said to narrow hunt for 'God' particle →
This is exciting news but must we refer to it as the “God particle”? It’s not as if all of science’s questions will be answered if the particle exists, and of course it has nothing whatsoever to do with any kind of “god.”
Dec 13th
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“To say that the secularists injure the Christmas spirit is much like the claim...”
– Torie Bosch
Dec 13th
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Republicans have been attacking the President’s foreign policy, calling it a strategy of “appeasement.” When confronted by reporters with these attacks, President Obama responded with: Source
Dec 8th
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“Anyone who is in the hip pocket of Wall Street because of all the donations they...”
– Jon Huntsman 
Dec 5th
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Lou Reed, Philip Glass Speak At Occupy Wall Street... →
“I was born in Brooklyn, and I’ve never been more ashamed than to see the barricades tonight. The police are our army. I want to be friends with them. And I wanna occupy Wall Street. I support it.” - Lou Reed
Dec 3rd
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Ron Paul camp: Donald Trump debate 'beneath the... →
“The selection of a reality television personality to host a presidential debate that voters nationwide will be watching is beneath the office of the Presidency and flies in the face of that office’s history and dignity. Mr. Trump’s participation as moderator will distract from questions and answers concerning important issues such as the national economy, crushing federal government debt, the...
Dec 3rd
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Christine Todd Whitman to Jon Huntsman: Run third... →
The Americans Elect organization is interesting, even potentially exciting, but I know little about it. I certainly support Huntsman running as an independent, if for no other reason than I believe the Republican Party that Huntsman supports no longer exists. The Eisenhowers of the world died out a long time ago and were replaced by Evangelicals and businessmen who are a lot like Daniel Plainview...
Dec 2nd
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Jon Huntsman accepts Lincoln-Douglas style debate... →
Although I don’t like Newt Gingrich, I would group him, along with Huntsman and Romney, as one of the three candidates with a realistic chance of winning a general election. He is also smart and experienced enough to be taken seriously. A Gingrich-Huntsman debate, therefore, could be terrific and thought-provoking. Another great piece of news is that Huntsman will not participate in the...
Dec 2nd
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“All macro questions are questions that confront society rather than the...”
– Christopher Hitchens
Dec 2nd
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Panel Subpoenas Corzine in MF Global Scandal →
With bipartisan support, the House Agriculture Committee moved Friday to subpoena former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Jon Corzine to testify regarding the collapse of MF Global and the loss of customer funds belonging to farmers who relied on the futures broker. While at least two other congressional committees are also seeking an appearance by Corzine, MF Global’s former CEO, the House panel’s...
Dec 2nd
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Oh, America...
Dec 2nd
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