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Archives: January 12, 2014

GOP: All Politics, No Governance. Exhibits A, B : Christie and Cruz

phone footage shows teen girls 'beating their 16-year-old friend before holding her down to be raped

New Term for any possible cc email link to the gov in Bridgegazi investigation

Will Serena Williams' reign end?

Follow the timeline, "Traffic Study", Fifth Amendment Baroni manufactured a "traffic study" outcome!

US House passed bill ravaging toxic-waste law - on same day as W. Virginia chemical spill

Amazing German Designed Cat Climbing Furniture

The Troll under the Bridge

The events in WV take me back to Chris Hedges' "Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt" .......

The GOPs F**k-it List

Egypt's General Sisi signals may run for president

You can learn a lot about a neighborhood from WiFi.

The diiference.

Christie scandal to top Sunday talk shows

The NFC Championship Game will be in Seattle this year.

EU: Freedom of movement applies to all countries in the EU, including the UK.

Looking for Lessons in Iceland's Recovery

Anyone else here with hypertension?

4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol

Dollar Stores Are Getting Too Expensive For Many Americans

Silver: No state aid for groups that boycott Israel

Please consider whether you find this locked post to be flamebait or newsworthy information

nuclear plants near water systems and/or on or near fault lines

CNN: State Assemblyman John Wisniewski: "I do think laws have been broken."

Lieberman eyes Netanyahu's seat, keeping all options on the table

How does an OP get to be on his own jury?

The El Rey Network - Anyone getting this?

If Palestinians don't mourn Ariel Sharon, we have no moral right to condemn them for it.

Au Energy Market Operator: All New Generation in Australia Will Be Renewables Through 2020

Tap water fix in West Virginia still days away, official says

Nuclear Calendar -- Jan. 12, 2014 | FCNL

Malcolm Gladwell: How I Rediscovered Faith

Freedom Industries was never inspected by OSHA until Friday

The Wolf of Wall Street question

Been on a green smoothie diet for a week. My body has been reset. I cheated last night

A country reeling from right wing intimidation finally fights back......yes this one!

How Congress Used Bridgegate to Sneak Through TPP Fast Track

"Zucker: GOP being run from Fox News headquarters"

The $17 Trillion Delusion: The Absurdity of Cutting Social Security to Reduce the Federal Debt

Why The Republican’s Old Divide-and-Conquer Strategy—Setting Working Class Against the Poor—Is Backf

ATTENTION ALOE BLACC: Elton John called -- he wants his song back

I broke down and had chicken

On the "White Male Privilege" question...one brief thought

Water is the Enemy, Gatorade Mobile Game Tells Youth

EFF: Stopping Fast-Track is One Way We Can Block TPP

The last 4 days have been shit for me.

Now this guy is dangerous and weird...get this fool.

Lookout for the checklist

Lancet: 70% of Rice in Southern China contaminated with cadmium...

Hills of West Virginia-Phil Ochs (in solidarity with the victims of the water contamination)

Indian Govt Spend Money Digging for Gold based on Some Guy's Dream

GWB scandal: New round of subpoenas likely to go out next week

Sanctity of Life

Corbett: Will Veto Any Medical Marijuna Bill; Still Planning on Having Christie Campaign for Him

Obama And The Democrats:

Jerry Seinfeld and Patton Oswalt discuss the odd career path of former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann ,

Inspired by Fire Mitch McConnell 2014,

"Green Bitumen?!" Nuclear reactors in the tar sands

Tel Aviv unveils first memorial to gay Holocaust victims

Time to break DU. Dio or Ozzy era Sabbath what says everyone

Rep. Frank Underwood on Christie: "Friends make the worse enemies"

Horns of Hell

All Dogs May Go to Heaven. These Days, Some Go to Hospice.

Chris Hedges: The Last Gasp of American Democracy

Oregon #1 in nation for inbound moving rate.

After 20 Years, NAFTA Leaves Mexico’s Economy in Ruins

LOL......Colorado alters 420 mile marker sign to thwart thieves

"Would YOU drink it, sir?" Primary component is of unknown toxicity: 4-methylcyclohexane methanol

Katie Wright on Autism Speaks' Science Department: A Year in Review

US government forced to burn $3 billion in faulty banknotes

Anyone here had a pacemaker put in or have a relative who did?

Exclusive: More well-known U.S. retailers victims of cyberattacks - sources

Ok.....any one watching the olympic trials in figure skating???

David Cassidy arrested for DUI. His 3rd since 2010.

Well if I am not employed by then I might attend this

20 Years on, Mexico is NAFTA's Biggest Lie

By Pushing the TPP, Obama is Repeating the Mistakes of NAFTA

Freedom Industry

self-delete -- sorry.

NYT: Defying Japan, Rancher Saves Fukushima’s Radioactive Cows

Next.

"A National Strategy Funds State Political Monopolies"

SNL live ought to be good tonight

Portland pimp sues Nike for $100 million for lack of warning label after beating victim with Jordans

Anybody else have the flu?

#ChrisChristie #Bridgegate Laws governing recall in New Jersey

Keiser Report: UK's Economics of Extinction

Black Rhino Hunting Permit Auctioned for $350,000

Those living "Up Nort'" will like this...

What You Missed in We the Geeks: “Weather is Your Mood and Climate is Your Personality”

how does atheism/materialism account for

Chris Christie Scandal Is An 'Impeachable Offense' If He Knew, Dem Lawmaker Leading Probe Says

"NJ Democrat lawmaker on traffic scandal: 'I do think laws have been broken'"

The one thing we have learned from this Christie scandal is...

NJ Lawmakers Asked For Info About The Promotion Of Port Authority Cop

Fox: Christie scandal is really about Benghazi

Phyllo dough should be a regulated drug. Discuss.

BridgeGate: Republicans once again "doing the good work of Jesus".

Suggestion that parents not force their kids to smooch relatives on the cheek leads to "outcry"

SNL is a repeat. No Christie sketch until the 18th. nt

High court case: abortion clinic protest-free zone

Sharon destroyed entire cities and presided over the killing of countless civilians.

Record wind power levels trigger energy price fall across Europe

Peep Show: The Surveillance State

Will Russell Crowe play the lead in "The Rowdy Roddy Piper Story"?

New GOP Meme: the War On Poverty Failed

Idaho exchange: Enrollees blossom to 20,000

Vets groups slam Obama administration's proposed VA disability filing rule

Anyone seen Dallas Buyer's Club?

When Did The War On Poverty Morph Into The War On The Impoverished....nt

Fort Lee Emergency Responders Were Forced to Move on Foot

spill much larger than originally stated (7,500 gallons, not 5,000)

Our stray cat.

Mmm, tasty snack. Mashed sweet potatoes, ginger and butter.

"I am waaaayyy over due for a pedicure"

"prolonged exposure may result in death, but not known to be fatal"??? am I missing something?

You SIMPLY MUST look at Freedom Industries website

Dancing time machine

A Time To Say Thank You

Cyber-era gives it and takes it away. Productivity gives the use of less people and more profit. But

Snowden: the case for prosecution (The Economist | Jan 10th 2014)

Massachusetts IHOP owner fined $100K for forcing staff to pay when patrons walked out on the check

Schoolgirl Hitchikers - on Netflix

Question about my responsibility regarding related a related teenager

How Ariel Sharon shaped Israel's destiny(from The Nation)

iPad or Android?

Quadrantid meteor shower over the Great Wall of China

Team Shaming ...

Can anyone here read Chinese?

For those of you who want to know what it is like to stand on top of the world

Some lefty memes, toons, quotes, and shit...

I've been thinking about the West Virginia incident all day . . .

The Time You Have

Caspar Brötzmann Massaker - Schlaf

Where is Kennesaw Mountain Landis when you need him?

"State of Emergency" page on WV state government site

Scrabble Tile Cookies

What's for Dinner ~ Sunday ~ January 12th

More mayors in New Jersey say they're starting to consider foul play

Gov. Chris Christie's History of BULLYING & Political Retribution

Does anyone know anything about false positives for strokes?

My flu shot was covered by my insurance today for the first time.

POLL: Chris Christie will leave office...

Bike Theft Experiment (For Those Who Haven't Already Viewed This)

'Sometimes I had to be brave...' - Sam Berns 17yo With Aging Disease Dies - His TED Talk Inspires

Separation anxiety blows goats. Jeez do I need to be talked down sometimes.

Playwright, poet and activist Amiri Baraka dies at 79

TPP...for it? Against it? Never heard of it?

Maureen Dowd Unleashes On Chris Christie

Imperial Measurements With Matt Parker

TEPCO to sell electricity across Japan under new brand name to boost profits

In policy shift, decommissioning unit to join Fukushima compensation fund

When a person like Ariel Sharon dies, there is always a tragic aspect to it.

Old PJ live clips of Even Flow and Spin the Black Circle...

So Christie is heading to Florida for a Rick Scott fundraising

CNN head Jeff Zucker: Fox News is Republican Party ‘masquerading as a news channel’

Massachusetts IHOP owner fined $100K for forcing staff to pay when patrons walked out on the check

# of times the word "bridge" was said in Christie's press conference: 0.

Supreme Court to rule on anti-choice group’s right to lie in ads

New Congressional Sanctions on Iran Will Backfire . . . on Congress

Down memory lane with Chris Christie - Must read

Omar Khayyam (497): “You’re beast and demon, angel, human being”

Anyone playing Rocksmith 2014?

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Puma Pants Edition

Neiman Marcus is latest victim of security breach

Entrepreneur: Boost Calif. wages to $12-an-hour

Scenes From a Post-Racial America

The Post’s View: Ariel Sharon’s vision for Israel remains unfulfilled

Some lab fees soon will be billed to Tricare patients

Are labor negotiations a thing of the past?

Robert Downdey Jr Sings with Sting and kill it

Navy, Army, Air Force link resources with Puget Sound health care network

Top 5 Instances of Chris Christie Being a Bully

US biological weapons reportedly tested in Japan's Okinawa in 1960s

Frustration grows as shelves empty and businesses shut following W. Va. chemical spill

Kerry, 10 other top envoys raise pressure on Syria

Obama’s Half-Hearted War

9 Right-Wingers Who Said and Did Colossally Stupid Things This Week

Watchdog Report: The holes in the SAFE Act

How a Spate of Blunders by the Private Sector Screwed Over Consumers Last Month

Some Folks Say It's the Beginning of the End for the Christian Right -- Dream On,

Air Force drug probe grows to 10 officers

Air Force has most sex assault reports among service academies

Report: Sexism part of military academies' culture

Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water, 7 Year Old Drummer, Jonah Rocks

Flooding in Britain: Anatomy of a storm

Soldier pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor (on a US military base)

US Supreme Court to hear Argentina case

A $13,750,000,000 (billion dollar) KaChing

The Second grade kids returned to class after the long weekend.......

entrepreneur: boost calif. wages to $12. an hour

Veterans upset over proposed disability filing changes

GAY 'PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE' DIES IN CAMEROON

Kornacki has new reporting on Christie this morning

Proposed Medicare drug change stirs access worries

The Myth of the Anti-Government Constitution

I saw "Philomena" yesterday. I'm still angry.

We all need this, really...

Why Are the Poor and Minorities Less Likely to Vote?

If you’re going to wage a vendetta, at least make it a well-thought-out one.

How much the F-35 Really Cost?

Who are these people?

Does the U.S. Economy Need Bubbles to Live?

'New Hampshire Rebellion' Kicks Off Fight Against Money in Politics

Toll of U.S. Sailors Devastated by Fukushima Radiation Continues to Climb

A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation

How Regulators Protect Big Bankers from Jail

Did MFM start something?

Do Tell ...

Green spaces have lasting positive effect on well-being

2013 was another hostile year for abortion access.

Big Pharma Pimps Alcoholics--With Government Help

NJ.com: "The smart money says he survives the onslaught"

Should people outside of WV begin hoarding bottled water

Tipping Point? Vermont governor confronts deadly heroin crisis as public health problem

I didn't know the republicans had strong candidates for 2016

1850s San Francisco rallied to free a slave

Gonin' on a Mouse Hunt!

High School Military Testing Data Now Available

Thanks to George Bush, Talks With Iran Make Sense

suggestion

New Jersey Sunday Star-Ledger...front page: The Crisis Widens

1850s San Francisco rallied to free a slave

Three Hearings, Nine Hours, and One Accurate Statement: Why Congress Must Begin a Full Investigation

Car bombings kill 13 civilians in Iraqi capital

Sunday's Doonesbury- Guess Who's Back?

If Right Wingers could fly, they would only spin in a counter-clockwise direction

Ha Ha! Greg Abbott forced to Pay Wendy Davis' Legal Fees

West Virginia's Capital Is A 'Ghost Town' After Chemical Spill

TCM Schedule for Tuesday, January 14: 50th SAG Lifetime Achievement Awards

Comparing real wages,economic values from 1977 to

Another new life

How your dog or cat can protect you before you're born

Christie, who says he wants the truth out, has nothing to hide says:

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, January 15: The Long Arm of the Law

A New Fed Study Destroys One Of The Central Tenets Of Monetary Policy

A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation

Just F.U. David Gregory.

US House passed bill ravaging toxic-waste law - on same day as W. Virginia chemical spill

I hit the top of the greatest page!

NYC: Taxpayers fleeced big-time by pro sports, again.......

Christie Fails to Muscle Gas Pipeline Through NJ's Protected Forests

Obama WH: Pro-Sanctions Senators Should Admit They Want War With Iran

GOP tactics in congress are the same as the ones Christie

Big Bill Hell's Cars = Guaranteed !! OMG + LOL

Pope Names 19 New Cardinals, Focusing On The Poor

London congestion charge expected to rise by at least 15%

Sorry Mellissa Christie is no Bill Clinton

S.F. to charge operators of tech commuter buses

Let's hear some dumb Pollock jokes

Let's hear some dumb polish jokes

A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation

Karl Rove: Bridge scandal proves Christie is ‘what we want’ in a president

Mounting evidence that privatizing public services costs us more money

The Richest And Poorest Members Of America's Millionaire Congress [HEATMAP] Read more: http://www.b

Man stabs girlfriend for bringing home pizza instead of chicken sandwich

Christie bridge controversy exposes a GOP rising star to new scrutiny

As if clowns weren't creepy enough (warning: read a few graphs before watching video)

Researchers show possibility of cloning quantum information from the past

WV: Freedom Industries Has Ties to Koch Brothers

100 Years Is Enough: Time to Make the Fed a Public Utility

Find something to be happy about today (Sunday, Januarty 12th, 2014)

McCain: Christie 'Can Move On' From Bridge Closures

Black Saturday: The Triangle Totally Humiliated

TYT: Dead Guy Endorses Senate Candidate - Or Did He?

Yo. Bully. F--- You. Yes, you, Governor. And you, too, Governor.

TYT: Republican Knows What Democrats Need And It's Illegal

CBS: Documents show Christie's inner circle well informed aout traffic jams

Success! SpaceShipTwo hits new heights during rocket test

One-Party Rule: A National Strategy Funds State Political Monopolies

For those following the news about the WV chemical spill

IRS won't be able to help you much this year

The author of the unauthorized AILES book is being interviewed on Reliable Sources

My wife is pissed her new smart phone won't allow her to create ringtones for each individual

Deep Paranoia-Obamacare and Beheading

Ariel Sharon, Lion of Israel

Deregulation, Privatization, and Cheap Labor, Obama's Corporate Plantations

Girls & Boys, according to Google.

2014 Republican Platform

Steve Kornacki's theory on the Christie scandal

Cross post -- Big Pharma Pimps Alcoholics--With Government Help

The water Ain't rising

Construction of Monsanto plant in north Argentina halted on environmental grounds

Every time Rudy Guiliani compares the Christie bridge incident to Obama and the IRS

A concise reframing of the birth control issue...

For Christ's sake, Ted, make up your mind

Cool gardens

HORNS OF HELL!!

If that's how you're going to be, then here are some dumb jokes about poles:

EU committee of Civil Liberties: Detention of David Miranda, violation of EU Human Rights Convention

Australian couple killed by Syrian rebels: family says

In honor of MFM

Living Obituary for the US expat / diaspora population. USA’s #FATCA #Euthanasia Program for those

Sen. John McCain Censured by Maricopa GOP ('overwhelming' vote of no confidence)

NJ rep.: ‘Unbelievable’ Christie wasn’t told of George Washington Bridge lane closures

CARTOONS

ATTN: EVERY BLACK MAN IN MORGANTOWN, WV! Don’t be suspicious, because we are onto your shit.

Turdblossom: Forget Chris Christie, let's talk about Benghazi

Police brag about a pot bust on facebook, EPIC backfire follows....

Buying Made in America

Do you want to help animal rescues desperately short of water in West VA? Here's how:

Iraq's Maliki threatens to cut funds if Kurds pipe oil to Turkey

Nobody should be Told to have an abortion, but we should be

Insight: War turns Syria into major amphetamines producer, consumer

32 Powerful And Brutally Honest Tweets From #LifeOfAMuslimFeminist

Breaking - Obama has fugged up the neo-cons

(Sweden: Story update) Protests planned after 'sex game' rape ruling

"You don't want government meddling in corporate business?"

Do you want to help animal rescues desperately short of water in West VA? Here's how:

This Blogger Smoked Out Traditional Media Manufactured Obamacare Lies

Gadflies walk fine line between being pests to officials and civic assets

21 Wonderful Behind-The-Scenes Photos Of “I Love Lucy”

Noam Chomsky: Kicking Away The Ladder (TPP)

French first lady hospitalized after affair report

In 2013, Christie diverted $2 million in Sandy Relief to promote himself on TV.

Non-believers of color

Marijuana case filings plummet in Colorado following legalization

Goodwill Industries has become a complete scam

On Daily Kos: David Gregory provides cover for Christie's staff

dad troll

What Christie Woke Up to Sunday Morning..

Colorado DOT Replaces MILE 420 Sign With MILE 419.99 To Deter Theft

The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink

One on one soldier tug of war: Canada vs. USA.

BBC plans Easter spectacle for the non-religious

Dolphins, Spy in the Pod

A Very Good Day.

Students winning as Eastside Catholic twists gay marriage logic

Va. Gov. McAuliffe Sworn In, Signs Nondiscrimination Order

the school librarian told this to my 13 year old granddaughter

Gay "Prisoner of Conscience" Dies in Cameroon

Sling brought in to help horse found frozen to ground WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Giuliani Compares Bridge Scandal To Benghazi, IRS Controversies

It's been too quiet in the Lounge.

Obama Will Veto Iran Sanctions During Nuclear Negotiations

Pope Francis announces names of new cardinals

Freedom Industries, West Virginia chemical spill company was exempt from EPA inspections.

Violence-wracked Venezuela targets police corruption

Jackpine Mine will destroy wetlands and wildlife, First Nations say

Cubans stuck at Bogota airport after refusal to return home

Principal fired for refusing to humiliate children who had no lunch money.

Campaign Finance Reforms

Yesterday I was having an elixir with the fellas, and heard some strange rumors about bush

sounds like the reTHUGS are rallying around the governor...the party of no ethics or moral code

The Confederate States of the Gun

Colombia eradicates “river blindness,” paving way for hemisphere and Africa

Some welcome personal news for a change...

Has anyone read The Circle?

There MUST be a law against donning bumper stickers so offensive, no, I don't have pix!

Helix on SyFy is surprisingly good!

Frisco

NJ Rep.: 'Unbelievable' That Nobody Told Christie...

is there a way to adjust my account

Is Mama going to be okay?

Steve Kornacki: Chris Christie claims that others previously "lied to him" (ie. Bret Schuldler).

How two cities brought fiber to the home when the carriers couldn't

Group linked to al Qaeda regains ground in northeast Syria

This Story of a Prof Who Fails His Entire Class to Illustrate Obama's Socialism Has the Left Furious

Pope Names 19 New Cardinals, Focusing On The Poor

Just saw in today's Sheboygan Press, EAA volunteers restoring a B-29

John McCain seeks congressional investigation into 'broken' NSA

John Connolly's Charlie Parker series - any readers/fans here?

Metaphor and mockery.

Wonder how this is going to be spun by the NRA

FUNNY: Chris Christie's TOP 5 Marginally Believable ALIBIS for BRIDGEGATE! Absurdity Today, Ep. 48

Argentina 'will seek to punish' firms that drill for Falklands oil

BP loses bid over Gulf oil payouts

My hand is better. Thanks for everyone that was worried :)

we have only heard one voice speak on the bridge scandal.

Host calls out Reince Priebus for ‘deflection’ after Benghazi rant over Christie scandal

Martin O’Malley shreds Rubio: You can’t ‘multiply the bread and fishes’ by starving kids

Fox’s Brit Hume shocks female panelist: ‘Feminized atmosphere’ made Christie a ‘bully’

Christie could be telling the truth that no one told him about the bridge closure

Out of my 3 favorite Rock Groups from the 1970's

Apparently a photo of a child stripper will get you in jail, but an actual child stripper merits a

The real problem with the Chris Christie scandal?

So that explains it

Yukon has died!

Meth

"He was a staunch proponent of nuclear power generation while he was prime minister"

Do you get this much Spam?

GWB probe targets Christie's office; renewal of subpoena power expected

San Jose once again has an Olympic figure skater

Karl Rove: Bridge scandal proves Christie is ‘what we want’ in a president

Meet Lucas - a new neighbor

Opinions: Can I "bad mouth" some "big non-profits" who annoy me?

Fox’s Brit Hume shocks female panelist: ‘Feminized atmosphere’ made Christie a ‘bully’

So let me get this straight. A micromanagers like christie, didn't know on day, 1 or 2 or 3 or 4...

So in West Virginia

Death threats for researcher who demonstrated college athletes read below a third-grade level

Josh Marshall: Following the Money on Bridgegate

Gates Says Biden, Clinton Would Make Good Presidents

NJ Rep.: 'Unbelievable' That Nobody Told Christie

Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

Today is the Feast of The Baptism of the Lord.

Marshawn Lynch causes another Beast Quake in Seahawks’ win over Saints

The interest we pay on the national debt is for Value

LOL!

For all my beloved DUers, in honor of NYC_SKP's thread about MiddleFingerMom

Organic Mega Flow Battery Promises Breakthrough for Renewable Energy

New Mexico Clerk Who Launched Marriage Equality Donates Leftover Funds

St. Petersburg lawmaker seeks major changes to Florida energy policy

If you were going to declare a band's fans a gang would it be ICP's?

After 46 Years Together, Grandfathers Tie the Knot

So . . . McCauliffe is in and McDonnell is out. Will McDonnell be prosecuted?

The greatest American to ever walk our streets

Democracy Now: TPP (Public Citizen vs. Cato Institute)

The Weapons of the Poor

Who will crack the first Christie joke at the Golden Globes tonight? n/t

The Space Station’s new lease on life

Senator Warren doubts whether Fischer should be vice chairman of Fed

Does anyone else like mozzarella di bufala on their pizza instead of regular mozzarella

Modern Language Association Votes on Resolution Criticizing Israel

The Banana Bandit ...

NY Daily News Op-Ed - Albany: Where NYC dreams go to die

Just saw American Hustle. I don't know how a movie could be more fun. Wow!

NY Daily News Op-Ed - Albany: Where NYC dreams go to die

West Virginia Authorities Knew Hazardous Chemicals Were Stored at Pollution Site

****WCGreen Update -- Sunday January 12, 2014****

In honor of Seabeyond, Trumad, and Intaglio

No data available that supports the idea there is a need for high capacity magazines

a lol for bronco fans

Iran to get first $550 million of blocked $4.2 billion on February 1

A National Strategy (GOP) Funds State Political Monopolies - Notes from the totalitarian Underworld?

I was talking to a lady, just a few days ago

caption...?

Seahawks open up as three-point favorite at home over 49ers

For Sen. Warren, a focus on kitchen table finances

The Pasta Theory of Memory & Your Personal Beginning of Time

It's the Eleventh Annual Rocktivity/DU "You Call This NEWS?" Awards!

Scientist claims that your cat thinks you’re an overgrown, clumsy idiot of a cat

Freedom Industries Containment Wall Needed $1M in Repairs

I saw the movie Inside Llewyn Davis today.

72,000 a week

Why "go out and get a job" backfires

Is a Billion Dollar Development Project at the Heart of Bridgegate?

Compare and contrast

Factose intolerance amongst the restrictionistas

No, we don’t spend $1 trillion on welfare each year - WaPo, Konczal

Christie taps into something dark in the American political soul –

IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched

"Avedon's Sideshow" has some interesting Commentary/Posts/Links and Listens up:

Keiser Report: UK's Economics of Extinction

FYI - David Wildstein's family owns Apache Mills, "the leading floor mat manufacturer worldwide"

Agree or disagree - Religious Tolerance is an worthwhile individual value

Once upon a time, a LONG time ago,...

Sam Seder: Why the Tea Party Should Care About the TPP

Why no EPA inspections at Freedom Industries? They didn't need any!

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Monday, 13 January 2014

LOL. Why would a right-leaning city, which reports low crime accept $84,000 Homeland security money?

Obama’s Use Of Executive Power Faces Reckoning At Supreme Court

The NFL is okay with this?

State ignored plan for tougher chemical oversight

Israel's Media Salute Controversial Hero Sharon

G. K. Chesterton.

ESPN Quick Take: 49ers at Seahawks

Wow. All of this stuff is already 20 years old. Yikes !!!!

Kerry Lauds Deal To Freeze Iran's Nuclear Program

Activists: Nearly 700 Dead In Syrian Rebel Clashes

#1 this week from 1964-1972, courtesy WKNR, Detroit

Maybe, if you could just slow down. A msg from NZ.

N.J. Bridge Scandal: Assembly Could Impeach Christie If More Evidence Comes Out

Neil Young blasts oilsands expansion, launches fundraising tour

Chris Hedges on capitalism's "sacrifice zones," including West Virginia. ... Thank You Bill Moyers !

Well...she's Laid it Straight Out!

Are there some deep pockets in the background here:

Revealed: How freemasons are used to corrupt justice system

Maine: LePage Signs Bill to Label Genetically Modified Food

Seahawks block NFC Title Game ticket sales to California and 43 other states

Why Does Netanyahu Want To Sabotage The Iran Nuclear Deal?

Michigan GOPer: Russian anti-gay propaganda law is 'common sense'

A Beautiful New Energy-Saving Light Bulb

New MFM Lounge Feature.

Any one have a roster of the new shows starting up this week?

Tour a Secret Art Show Inside a Condemned NYC Apartment Building

Why I Defend Randi by Diane Ravitch

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