Monthly Archives: October 2011

The End of an Error

From Steve Kornacki at Salon: The White House campaign ruse ends. If only the myth would too There are, believe it or not, a few people who seem genuinely surprised by Sarah Palin’s announcement last night that she won’t run … Continue reading

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Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow

From THINK PROGRESS ECONOMY: A new Stop Snitchin campaign to deter would-be informants, in this case against people speaking up against crimes on Wall Street, is quietly taking shape, this time far from the media’s eye. Financial experts and academics … Continue reading

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Chris-less

From political ticker at CNN: With characteristic brio, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie informed the world Tuesday that he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination. “New Jersey, whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with me,” Christie said … Continue reading

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Frack You!

From THINK PROGRESS GREEN: On the campaign trail, Rick Santorum says his career since the Senate has been a paid commentary role at Fox News and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. But a mandatory disclosure … Continue reading

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News of News of The World

Anyone else notice that all the people involved in the News of the World/News Corporation scandal have names that sound like Alfred Hitchcock villains? From The New York Times: LONDON — A reporter who is among the 16 people arrested … Continue reading

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West Whirled

From New Times: It seems like it’s been a while, but Rep. Allen West is back on the media circuit, this time declaring President Obama a “Marxist” and saying he’d “need a bucket” when Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s name was … Continue reading

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Hello?

From The State: Gov. Nikki Haley wants state workers to answer their phones, saying, “It’s a great day in South Carolina. How can I help you?” Tuesday, Haley instructed the directors of Cabinet agencies, which report to her, to change … Continue reading

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