Monthly Archives: March 2009

by | March 31, 2009

Los Presos Españoles

From ABC News: In what may turn out to be a landmark case, a Spanish court has started a criminal investigation into allegations that six former officials in the Bush administration violated international law by creating the legal justification for … Continue reading →

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by | March 30, 2009

Insanity Is Her Currency

From Think Progress: Earlier this week, right-wing fanatic Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) started peddling false conspiracy theories that the world was moving toward a unified global currency — and that the U.S. might join in as early as next week’s … Continue reading →

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by | March 29, 2009

Fuss-budgets

From The Huffington Post: House Republican leaders called a press conference Thursday to unveil their “alternative budget.” While it was thin on specifics, it does include one major policy proposal: a huge tax cut for the wealthy. …snip… “Two nights … Continue reading →

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by | March 28, 2009

Darrell Issa issa Moron

From Politico: House Republicans are pressing for a change in federal law that could force Michelle Obama and future first ladies to do more of their policy work in public. But Democrats warn President Obama may take the attempt personally … Continue reading →

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by | March 27, 2009

When life hands you a Lemon, make an ass out of yourself on TV!

From Talking Points Memo: Michael Steele just doesn’t know how to stop. Steele appeared on CNN this afternoon, and was asked by host Don Lemon whether he’s ever considered running for president, and right off the bat he managed to … Continue reading →

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by | March 26, 2009

Michele-in-a-Handbasket

I’m a foreign correspondent on enemy lines and I try to let everyone back here in Minnesota know exactly the nefarious activities that are taking place in Washington. From University of Minnesota’s Smart Politics blog: During a Saturday afternoon interview … Continue reading →

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by | March 25, 2009

In Order to Form a More Perfect Union…or Not

From The Washington Post: As business and labor gird for battle over legislation that would make it easier for workers to organize, the debate could be transformed by a “third way” proposed by three companies that like to project a … Continue reading →

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by | March 24, 2009

Building Bridges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The governor of America’s largest state and the mayor of its largest city called on the federal government on Sunday to dramatically boost its spending on bridges, sewers, high-speed rail and other infrastructure. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger … Continue reading →

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