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    links for 2007-08-26

    Daily Kos: The Rich Get Richer. The Poor? Maybe Homeless (tags: dKos richer poorer housing bubble homeless) Daily Kos: Our “Outdoor Bamboo Shower” Water Conservation Project. Updated. (tags: dKos Bamboo Shower) Daily Kos: The War War Room (tags: dKos BushLiedTheyDied Iraq)

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Drums Along The Shatt Al Arab

    One Utah » Blog Archive » Bush League War Drums Beating Louder on Iran In short, it seems possible that Rove, who is no one’s dummy and would not want to be required to “spin” an unnecessary war on Iran, may have lost the battle with Cheney over the merits of a military strike on Iran, and only then decided – or was urged – to spend more time with his family. As for administration spokesperson Tony Snow, it seems equally possible that, before deciding he had to leave the White House to make more money, he concluded that his…

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Paul Krugman: The GOP’s 5 Little Words

    Economist’s View: Paul Krugman: Seeking Willie Horton And if you look at the political successes of the G.O.P. since it was taken over by movement conservatives, they had very little to do with public opposition to taxes, moral values, perceived strength on national security, or any of the other explanations usually offered. To an almost embarrassing extent, they all come down to just five words: southern whites starting voting Republican. … This blog covers economics news, something I know nothing about, but it also gathers articles of general interest in politics and current events. And it’s written by a Duck,…

  • Funnies - Politics, Schmolitics - Radio

    How NPR Improves Political Discourse

    The back-and-forth between people of different political views in this country could stand some improvement, as currently it’s on the level of ad hominem “yer a wingnut/yer a moonbat” attacks. NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me!” news quiz consistently brings the funny LOLs when discussing political figures – sometimes with those actual politcal figures’ participation! Today’s show included a short segment to follow up on an important fact that came up in the wake of Karl Rove’s departure this week – Barney, the White House Scottish terrier, is not terribly well liked by staffers, who characterized him recently as “aloof…

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Palatine sign

    I was running an errand today in a nearby suburb and spotted this sign. It looked like it would turn out to be one of those “Want to meet exciting singles??” ads, but it turned out to be a little more provocative even than that. Wonder where I could get me one? Why, from here. Via: Flickr Title: Palatine sign By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 25 Aug ’07, 10.13am CDT PST