Category Archives: Politics

Libertarians, meet Somalia

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Marion

Libertarians state that they are about personal, civil liberties (at least for some).  Their philosophy is that government should play a small, limited role in society and should not intrude on most day-to-day social and commercial interactions.  Human responsibility and … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Marion

” Bottled water often comes from the same source as tap water, where that is available (often at a hundredth of the price), although it at least should be clean.  It is often undistinguishable from tap water.  In rich countries, … Continue reading →

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Bank Reform Bingo Update!

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Marion

If you are playing Bank Reform Bingo, we can already mark  the “Exempt some institutions” square!  Thanks to Thinkprogress.org.

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Roasting Arizona

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Marion

Navajo, Hopi and Apache tribal police in Arizona staged a pre-dawn raid today and arrested nearly half of the population of Tucson.  The action came after the tribes agreed to abide by the state’s new immigration law, Senate Bill 1070, … Continue reading →

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Bank Reform Bingo

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Marion

Here’s a new game we can all play!  Whitehouse.gov has a blog posting with the 10 changes to Wall Street Reform that the lobbyists want.  Let’s take them, and their key phrases, and create bingo cards.  Then as we’re watching … Continue reading →

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Medicare and Health Insurance Reform

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Marion

This link has good information about the changes the new health insurance reform bill.  If you’re sixty-five or you know someone who is and is worried or has questions, this is a good starting point. Linda Bergthold.

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And the Games Continue

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Marion

“This whole campaign challenging the constitutionality of health care reform is just the latest chapter in a long pageant of conservative right-wing scare tactics designed to frighten people into thinking health care reform is a horrific change for America,” said … Continue reading →

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I Heart Elizabeth Warren, Part II

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Marion

Elizabeth Warren continues to fight for Americans. Continue reading →

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Facebook’s New Senator Angers Citizens

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Marion

Facebook, USA —The state of Facebook reacted angrily this week when its newly elected senator GOP Senator Scott Brown voted against party lines and supported a Dem-sponsored tiny little jobs bill.  Facebook’s other senator, a pickle that has more fans … Continue reading →

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A Big Ole Thank You to Sarah Palin

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Marion

This behavior displays arrogant, out-of-control government at its best, and Palin gets the credit because she trained these obstructionist types. Continue reading →

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