Category Archives: Politics

A Big Thanks to Glenn Beck!

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Marion

Until he resigned from a White House job, I didn’t really know who Van Jones was. I think I had him confused with a 60s actor named Van Johnson (Yeah, I know. I’m old, okay?) I certainly didn’t know he’d … Continue reading →

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Youth Leading Industry

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Marion

You should read the whole article posted here at firedoglake.com, but here are some facts about workers under 35: –One-third live at home with parents because with student loans and an uncertain economy, they can’t afford housing on their own. … Continue reading →

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Fun Health Insurance Facts

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Marion

Some fun facts about health insurance companies, courtesy of The Rachel Maddow Show. In 2000, the profit for health insurers was $2.4 billion annually. In 2007, it was $12.7 billion annually. Between 2000 and 2007, the number of uninsured Americans … Continue reading →

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Definition of Emergency

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Marion

From firedoglake, I think: “While extolling the virtues of a balanced budget during a PAYGO debate on the floor of the House, Rep. Marsha Blackburn exclaimed: Let’s agree that we’re going to have PAYGO enforcement. That we’re not going to … Continue reading →

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The Alaska Daily News Story

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Marion

Go to this link and read this story. This is a thing that will be overlooked by many/most unless they are Sarah Palin watchers (of either stripe)or they are somehow involved with providing care to the elderly and/or disabled. This … Continue reading →

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What Are You Guys So Scared Of?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Marion

We’ve all seen/heard/read the “wise Latina” remark made by Judge Sonia Sotomayor in a 2001 speech given at the UC Berkeley School of Law. Here’s the actual sentence the Republicans have been hopping up and down about: “[Second], I would … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Marion

“So far the recently verbose Mr. Cheney isn’t talking.” –Rachel Maddow, commenting on the program that the CIA hid from Congress. The Rachel Maddow Show

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Quote(s) of the Week

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Marion

Oh, like you don’t know who it’s going to be about: “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” –Hunter S Thompson courtesy of Paul Begala on HuffiingtonPost (regarding Sarah Palin) “Fair or unfair—and I do think that it’s … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin Quits

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Marion

The Sig-O told me. I came out of the computer room to get a glass of water and he said, “It’s on Fox; Sarah Palin is stepping down as Governor.” (Yes, he watches Fox. I know, I know.) Apparently she … Continue reading →

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Push, Pull, or Get Out of the Way

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Marion

On January 21, 2009, President Barack Obama signed executive orders that promised the closing of Guantanamo, outlined policy options for the treatment of detainees, and guaranteed that the United States would stop torturing prisoners of war and would abide by … Continue reading →

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