Escalation of horror
Submitted by bunsk on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 12:48am(This leaves aside the fact that our national gov’t, as well as that of plenty of states, is run by assholes who think everybody should have guns and carry them everywhere…)
So I've been asked to share this ...
Submitted by Shiz on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 11:29pm... because I posted a shortish rant to my Facebook page and shit then promptly blew up, lol. I guess I might be outing myself here, but truly, a lot people already know my real name and stuff.
I'm bound to piss off someone with this, but I hope most of you can dig it:
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Imma rant now, and rant hard:
Most favorable Clinton exit poll for Early-voters in Cali still off by 23 percent
Submitted by Steven D on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 10:08pmUPDATE: I quoted a report by Capitol Weekly that stated that the Capitol Weekly / Open California Exit Poll was weighted thusly:
Janna's village in Palestine files Suit Against Adelson, Saban et al
Submitted by Alex Ocana on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 9:50pmAmerican Palestinians sue settlement supporters in federal court OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)--
A group of American Palestinians from the West Bank have filed a lawsuit in a Washington court against a string of US-based tycoons, companies and organizations supporting settlement construction on Palestinian land. The suit was filed in the Federal District Court of Washington DC last Monday, June 6, 2016, according to Israeli newspapers.
A Fable of the Fish and the Shoehorn
Submitted by Alligator Ed on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 7:28pmOnce upon a time, in a land now beneath the sea [due to…] there was a mighty Prince named Boo Hoo. This prince had accumulated worldly goods, including shiny objects [such as the Nobel Peace Prize]. The Prince knew that soon he would have to leave his wonderful White Castle, even if it were only to a somewhat smaller, but still grand domicile. So at this time in moments of retroflection, Boo began to think about his legacy.
Obama Could Close the Carried Interest Loophole Today
Submitted by Meteor Man on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 7:05pmIf he wanted to. Explained at Down With Tyranny:
Hedge fund "managers also receive 20 percent of gains that their funds generate over time, known as carried interest. These profits are taxed at the lower capital gains rate, thanks to a 1993 ruling by the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service.
Who are a few of the beneficiaries?
Clinton Cowardice: Breaks With Obama, Accepts Trump Framing of Orlando as "Radical Islamism"
Submitted by greywolfe359 on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 6:52pmTo be fair, the former Secretary of State had a pretty nice speech in Cleveland, though I take issue with some of it. More on that in a bit.
Meanwhile back in reality...
Submitted by gjohnsit on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:52pmDonald Trump's reaction to the horrible Orlando massacre was predictable.
Understanding Radical Islam is Necessary to Defeat it
Submitted by Shockwave on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:33pmThe Orlando massacre was carried by someone with a mental disease who latched on, late in his existence, to radical Islam. This lone wolf stochastic terrorist, with easy access to assault rifles and ammo, channeled his hate of LGBTQ people through a framework of radical Islam. His ex-wife is a clear data point.
Caucus Critters: Moondae Moppets: We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends
Submitted by elenacarlena on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 4:20pm
The country has been anything but peaceable lately, so we thought we would turn things around a little here. Warning: A little sad might creep in.
But first, The Recommendations:
