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Here’s a Plan : Nationalize General Motors
‘The United States government should buy 51% of the GM stock and put a green Board of Directors in place.’By Terry J. DuBose / The Rag Blog / December 8, 2008 See ‘Here’s a plan: Buy GM’ and ‘Nationalize GM’ … Continue reading
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Tagged Automobile Bailout, Automobile Industry, Economic Crisis, General Motors, Nationalization, Socialism
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Russell Weiner : This Rockstar Hits Sour Notes
‘He is a “chip off the old block” and donates significantly (using his Rockstar profits) to many many many far right causes.’By Thomas Cleaver / The Rag Blog / December 7, 2008 It’s always amazing what you can discover, reading … Continue reading
‘Socialized Medicine’ : It Works for Others
‘Sweden and other European countries have some of the best health care in the world and provide it at a cost far less than in America.’By Hosea W. McAdoo M.D. / The Rag Blog / December 7, 2008 [President-elect Barack … Continue reading
Richard Rodriquez : Why Churches Fear Gay Marriage
Author Richard Rodriguez is Mexican-American, gay and a practicing Catholic. Photo by Christine Alicino / salon.com. As the American family fractures and the majority of women choose to live without men, churches are losing their grip on power and scapegoating … Continue reading
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Tagged Authors, Catholic Church, Gay Marriage, Gay Movement, Hispanic, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Proposition 8, Religion
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The Real Bill Ayers Stands Up
I was cast in the ‘unrepentant terrorist’ role; I felt at times like the enemy projected onto a large screen in the ‘Two Minutes Hate’ scene from George Orwell’s ‘1984,’ when the faithful gathered in a frenzy of fear and … Continue reading
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Tagged Colleges, Obama Campaign, Obama Smear Campaign, Peace Movement, SDS, Sixties, Vietnam, Weather Underground, William Ayers
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Sorry Hillary : Obama Boys Behaving Badly
Jon Favreau, left, and unidentified friend with Sen. Hillary Clinton cutout. From the “44” Blog / Washington Post. ‘Asked about the photos, Favreau, who was recently appointed director of speechwriting for the White House, declined comment. A transition official said … Continue reading
Academic Study : Hot Sounds, Cool Stock Market
Dan Burrows: ‘Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” beat variance is as smooth as, well, a baby’s bottom. Maybe that’s why there was mad volatility on the market’s dance floor.’ ‘When the stock market endures periods of high volatility — such … Continue reading
Supremes Take Case Challenging President’s Right to Indefinite Detention of Suspects
Supreme Court to decide if the president can order the indefinite military detention of people living in the United States?By Adam Liptak / December 5, 2008 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the most fundamental question … Continue reading
Texas : Mental Health Care a Disgrace
Farhat Chishty, right, spends time with her mentally retarded son Haseeb Chishty at Denton State School in Denton, Texas, Jan. 16, 2008. In 2002 Haseeb nearly died after a beating by a care worker and is now confined to a … Continue reading
Producer Marc Shaiman on Prop 8 – the Musical (With Video!)
The musical itself is the brainchild of Marc Shaiman, the composer of the film and stage musical “Hairspray,” as well as some of the filthier songs in “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.” By Dave Itzkoff / December 4, 2008 … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Gay Marriage, Gay Movement, Homophobia, Political Satire, Proposition 8, Theater, Video
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