The Fount of Useless Information
Your place for useless information that just might possibly be interesting.
What Part of ‘Austerity Isn’t Working’ Don’t People Get?
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/national-affairs/what-part-of-austerity-isnt-working-dont-people-get-20120617
This ties back well with my post on “Why the rich don’t care about a robust economy“, the people most clamoring for austerity are the people least likely …
Bipartisanship and Iran
The most liberal and conservative senators join together to demand a harder line, and more threats, against Iran
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/18/bipartisanship_and_iran/
I am not sure what to add to this. It is very important, so I encourage you to …
As America grows more polarized, conservatives increasingly reject science and rational thought
The Tea Party has intensified social pressure on conservative-leaning Americans to shun science and academia
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/18/as_america_grows_more_polarized_conservatives_increasingly_reject_science_and_rational_thought/
I had no idea it was this bad. I knew our country …
We’ve been brainwashed
It’s no accident that Americans widely underestimate inequality. The rich prefer it that way
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/14/weve_been_brainwashed/
Flippant title aside, this is an interesting article and I will slide in some quotes to try to motivate you to read …
Al Qaeda’s best friend
An amazing Op-Ed in the NYT by a 23-year-old Yemeni explains that U.S. attacks are strengthening the Terrorists
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/14/al_qaedas_best_friend/
I like Glenn a lot and he is a reliable voice in the wilderness. I hope he …
Will conservatism bankrupt America?
The right’s privatizing alternative to the welfare state will leave us broke
http://www.salon.com/2012/06/12/will_conservatism_bankrupt_america/
I think this is an important article to read, hence my posting here for my reader(s). I am not able to organize my …
It is sad that our country has got to this point, and somehow I doubt this petition will do a damn bit of good, but please read this article and then consider signing the petition:
Please don’t kill me, Obama…
Why We Lie
We like to believe that a few bad apples spoil the virtuous bunch. But research shows that everyone cheats a little—right up to the point where they lose their sense of integrity.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304840904577422090013997320.html
This is a really …
SEC: Taking on Big Firms is ‘Tempting,’ But We Prefer Whaling on Little Guys
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/sec-taking-on-big-firms-is-tempting-but-we-prefer-whaling-on-little-guys-20120530
Matt is a great guy and I love his articles, but in this case I think he just doesn’t get it. Probably because he wants …
Our Imbecilic Constitution
http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/our-imbecilic-constitution/
There are problems with our government implementation, but I am pretty sure that this is not the best solution. While I agree that our Constitution was meant to be a living document and I think that …