A key passage in LOOKING BACKWARD, Edward Bellamy's Gilded Age surprise hit about socialism, has been on my mind a lot lately; its relevance to where we sit today will be obvious upon reading it. It's most famous for what it says about the laboring masses, but is no less insightful about middle class "wealth," precariousness, and the fear that fuels reactionary politics. ...
WE'RE
ALL
STARS
NOW
(Cardinal in weird androgynous bodysuit turns to look directly at camera)
IN THE POPE SHOW ...
Trump really is a generational political talent. He might single-handedly resurrect moribund center-left parties around the world if he keeps making "endorsements." Mark Carney has the charisma and energy of the Treasurer of the second-biggest professional association of funeral home directors in Indiana and Donald Trump singlehandedly made him look like Che.
No one else in the history of politics could come close to pulling that off. We are witnessing a legend in his decrepit prime. ...
Can someone who is good at Economy tell me if this is good. It seems really good. I bet it's good. ...
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Kulkuri says:
After the last few years, those that have a 401K or IRA have only got pocket change left in their accounts. But the Palin supporters don't want to be confused by the facts.
comrade x says:
I hope she gets nominated. After she loses in a landslide it will would be interesting to see which lies the reactionaries come up with to keep their delusions alive.
comrade x says:
I hope she gets nominated. After she loses in a landslide it will would be interesting to see which lies the reactionaries come up with to keep their delusions alive.
Daniel says:
This isn't fair. You obviously pasted this out of Mad Magazine.
OliverWendellHolmslice says:
Delusions of grandeur sold seperately
qmmayer says:
Here's an indication of her political mindset these days:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=138×2927
Some say her AG pick is a right wing extremist. Others say he's just incompetent. Smart money is on both.
grendelkhan says:
Are people still driving "gas-guzzlin' SUV[s]" out of spite nowadays? I know gas prices came back down, but you'd think that people would remember that "but it pisses off liberals!" isn't a very good method for planning your life, at least for a little while.