One thing that has always frustrated me about discussions about economics by liberals is that the discussion rarely progresses past the topic of taxes. As if simply raising taxes on the rich would cure society's ills.
The majority of Americans oppose laws that would force transgender people to use bathrooms based on the gender listed on their birth certificates according to new polling from the Public Religion Research Institute.
Fifty-three percent of respondents oppose such laws, 39% favor them, and nearly 10% have no opinion.
I've just finished reading an intense article by Andre Vltchek about the impact of Obama's 'Good War' on the people of Afghanistan that has profoundly affected me.
I have no words....
Starting this week and lasting into the summer there will be a series of elections/events that could totally redefine the political and financial system of Europe.
Mike Lofgren is a former congressional staff member who served on both the House and Senate budget committees. His book about Congress, The Party is Over: How Republicans Went Crazy, Democrats Became Useless, and the Middle Class Got Shafted, appeared in paperback on August 27, 2013.
http://billmoyers.com/2014/02/21/anatomy-of-the-deep-state/ I like that book title!
Hey, it's songday. I pick a song that I believe warrants it and publish an assortment of the covers of that song by various persons and or groups. Pick a few that are new to you and have a listen. It is also, of course, an open thread to talk about anything you feel like. Hey its Saturday, so kick back,...
Today's song is: Ain't (or Tain't) Nobody's Business
Originally by Anna Meyers and Original Memphis Five, but I can't find a recording
First a word from our sponsor, Oscar:
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Thank you Oscar. Now, having had a sore throat for a couple of days, and not wanting to go outside into the cold unless I have to, here are a couple of shots of the great indoors.
If you want to experience a disagreement with your fellow progressive that has enough nitroglycerin in it to explode in your face, have a discussion about education.
I happened to spot this on the rec'd list of TOP.
Naturally, the diary is written as if the GOS put him in his place. Which only proves that there is no brain trust over there, because even a casual reading of the exchange shows just how one-sided it was.
