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That about says it all…
or why I hate US elections and am happy that I have somewhat insulated myself from them:
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General thoughts
I thought I would cross post this from my blog: I found it interesting that former Australian Rupert Murdoch was being grilled on ANZAC day by the Leveson Committee. Even more interesting was his comment along the lines that “Citizens … Continue reading
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Counterproductive politics
There is an interesting interview on today’s Newshour about the rise of the religious right in the US. One of the interviewees points out that the number of evangelical Christians in the US is declining due to its involvement in … Continue reading
Why I believe seppo is allowed to post here…
He’s a strawman in the tradition of the scarecrow from the Wizzard of Oz
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I just learned why Seppo likes Herman Cain so much
http://video.aol.com/aolvideo/aol-television/anti-reading-on-the-daily-show-060911-tv-replay/986086261001 Hey, He’s another person who doesn’t like to read or think! He also offers real answers to fictional issues. Perfect for Seppo!
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How’s that socialism working?
The only REAL socialist in US Politics: Funny, but he knows what he’s talking about and makes sense. Unlike seppo the clown.
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Political Typology
The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press has come out with a new report Beyond Red vs. Blue: Political Typology where ithey identify 9 types of political typologies in the US. The report found that many political … Continue reading
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Interesting Pieces of Trivia
Kenya’s constitution prohibits dual citizenship in adulthood. Chapter VI, Section 87 of the Kenyan Constitution specifies that: 1. Every person who, having been born in Kenya, is on 11th December, 1963 a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or … Continue reading
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How Political Money Drives Deadlock
There’s an interesting post at New Deal 2.0 on this topic. Of course, anything that agrees with what UTF and I have been saying aout the rightward shift in US politics is going to catch my eye. This post goes … Continue reading
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