Good Cop . . . Bad Cop
Submitted by PriceRip on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 1:20pmSome of us have been working with various authorities to foster the notion of Community (AKA 21st Century) Policing. Then along comes stupid:
April 17, 2017 Open Thread; Malbec World Day
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 5:00am
April 17 is the 107th day of the year. There are 258 days left.
Today's number is 17
The Duopoly - Watch What They Do In Power, Not Without It
Submitted by LaFeminista on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 3:10amIn my opinion it is never worthwhile judging what either party does or says when out of power.
In congress
Mirowski on neo-liberalism v. neo-classical economics v. libertarians
Submitted by Tony Wikrent on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 11:33pmI listened to this earlier today, and thought so highly of it that, voila: here it is for you to consider giving it a hearing yourself. It is two years old, but, believe me, this is one of those interviews that will remain timeless, unfortunately, for many, many years.
Pay especially close attention as Mirowski explains how social media today is pushing people into developing a neoliberal personae without any class identity.
The Rise of the Anti-Trump and left-wing populism
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 10:45pmUnder questioning from Senator McCain, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly decided to give his opinion about Mexican presidential candidate, Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Is a Trumpian foreign policy beginning to emerge?
Submitted by Alligator Ed on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 9:56pmEven the most ardent Trump-haters have to admit that DJT has his work cut out for him, in part thanks to the die-hard Trump-haters. One of his campaign promises was to wipe-out ISIS. Many campaign promises were made but two of the most important were to end ISIS and start no more new wars--perhaps ending old one's inspired by Obama-Klinton-Soros.
Varner fired
Submitted by Robyn on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 2:36pmAgain, not really my cuppa, but it's dominating the transgender community news.
It turns out that being tossed off the island on Survivor wasn't enough.
Jeff Varner returned home to Greensboro, NC after his public outing of transgender man Zeke Smith during Survivor Tribal Council which was aired this past week. But his life has not returned to normal.
Are the neoliberals beginning to lose their grip on the Democratic Party?
Submitted by gjohnsit on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 1:54pmRemember this moment?
How about this moment?
My Easter gift - something to feel good about.
Submitted by Amanda Matthews on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 1:26pmNot all wealthy people are a plague on humanity. Some do understand that society does have an obligation to protect and defend the least among us.
Rick Steves: 'I just gave away a $4M apartment complex'
Travel guru Rick Steves has donated a 24-unit apartment property in Lynnwood to YWCA Seattle King Snohomish to house homeless women and their families.
War de Rothschild, or Abolish the Federal Reserve System, Quick
Submitted by Big Al on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 9:38am
Just wanted to share this bit about an old man blowing off steam, not like anyone is going to listen to a -
R O T H S C H I L D!!
