American Madness

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Palestinian “Humanitarian” Organizers Induce Predictable Response

And the world falls into line just as their cynical behavior called for.
The humanitarian aid flotilla, while attempting to “bring aid” to the poor Palestinians in Gaza, engaged in live fire action with the Israeli military. Early reports are saying at least 10 people were killed.
According to the NY Times, some of the activists opened [...]

You said it, sista

Re: Obama Is From Mars, Wall Street Is From Venus
Heilrmann writes a great political piece here, but he betrays the general ignorance on the cause of the financial crisis that infects the media. Wall Street did not cause this problem. It may have exacerbated it, but this mess started in Washington and got accelerated on [...]

Food Labels for Morons

Cross posted at Mostly Movies.
File this one under “More Unnecessary Government Regulation”:
According to a New York Times article, the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to require labels on foods that are choking hazards for small children.
I realize that I’m going to come across looking like I’m not interested in protecting kids because [...]

Telling you so…

We’re within a few months of the U.S. economy reeling back into recession/depression because all the current great feeling has been driven by a government debt-fueled reflation. Prepare for the worst.

W Magazine does up Lisa Falcone

On a snowy day in February, Lisa Maria, whose olive green cargo pants and cardigan are neatly color coordinated with a hefty heart-shaped emerald ring, is nuzzling her pet pig, Wilbur, while a cat purrs in the corner and a veritable flock of tiny dogs yaps away behind a baby gate.
A must read.

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