The British cosmetics and hair care firm Rowdydow has a useful page on their website listing upcoming dates for the end of the world from October 21 this year through 2436, and you can even sign up to get advance … Continue reading
Kurt Andersen wrote an interesting New York Times op-ed piece on Friday that offered an interesting metaphor for crazed political attacks seen lately on imaginary threats (such as non-existent health reform "death panels") and long-standing parts of our national government. … Continue reading
The Japanese comedy duo Gomarjobat on the British television show Comedy Rocks (ITV1). Quite funny and inventive combination of many classic gags into one smoothly done routine. Well worth a few minutes of your time: … Continue reading
I don't normally have reason to praise this right-wing group headed by Donald Wildmon that has, among other things, long government promotion of religion, especially in school. But they've lately released a statement distancing themselves from one of the extreme … Continue reading
I recently mentioned a few examples of errors made by Michele Bachmann in various speeches -- urging people to wish Elvis Presley "happy birthday" on what was actually the anniversary of his death, blaming Democrats for the 1930 Smoot-Hawley (or … Continue reading
Former Utah governor and current Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman has lately begun distancing himself from his leading GOP rivals but presenting himself as more electable that they because, basically, he's willing to accept what scientific evidence says about nature … Continue reading
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains the consequences should S&P continue to reduce the credit rating of the U.S. Treasury. Among the likely consequences: Bonefish Grills would become Red Lobsters. … Continue reading
Here's another excellent, brief piece from Comedy Central's The Daily Show: The Daily Show - World of Class Warfare - The Poor's Free Ride Is OverGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook … Continue reading
I've been paying more attention lately to Rick Perry, the latest announced candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. A few things worth mentioning: Governor Perry recently suggested that if Federal Reserve head Ben Bernanke increases the money supply in an … Continue reading
As I don't have to tell you, the U.S. economy is less than healthy, and the immediate reason for this is a lack of demand. Our corporations are collectively sitting on more available cash than at any time in history, … Continue reading