July 2012
Robert Reich: Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age →
robertreich:
The election of 2012 raises two perplexing questions. The first is how the GOP could put up someone for president who so brazenly epitomizes the excesses of casino capitalism that have nearly destroyed the economy and overwhelmed our democracy. The second is why the Democrats have failed to point…
and another thing ...: Mitt Romney and the New... →
robertreich:
The election of 2012 raises two perplexing questions. The first is how the GOP could put up someone for president who so brazenly epitomizes the excesses of casino capitalism that have nearly destroyed the economy and overwhelmed our democracy. The second is why the Democrats…
June 2012
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“There’s a jerk inside all of us: we roll our eyes when someone in line has a...”
– The Snarky Voice in Your Head Is Killing Your Productivity; Here’s How to Stop It (via wilwheaton)
To be fair, it’s natural to be a bit of a jerk in your own head. Unfortunately, every day we see examples of snark and rudeness as the natural response to even the most innocuous irritants. Over...
theblackhood:
You guys are sweet. Almost brings warmth to this old barnacle’s cold heart.
No I think you are sweet, you never use your powers for petty trolling only for good. I wish more people were like you on tumblr.
Cynical Idealism: The story of a lupus patient who... →
cynicalidealism:
“To those who think Obama’s coverage for pre-existing conditions provides some kind of solution, I offer you my personal experience. Because the pre-existing condition coverage can now be enforced for all working people, Arizona and other states have completely eliminated any health benefit for…
Your family is probably losing $155K from 401(k)... →
The Demos study, released last month, is just the latest in a long string of research showing 401(k) plans are a better deal for Wall Street than for you. Many show that people lose about one-third of their retirement money to fees that they don’t even know they’re paying. The actual lifetime impact of fees is a matter of widespread debate, but it shouldn’t be. In one dramatic example, John...
Ex-Militia Blogger Who Spawned Fast And... →
thepoliticalfreakshow:
tinfoilandtea:
In the excerpts Vanderboegh posted on his blog “which deal with the decision today,” he says of a then-potential decision upholding the health care law, “You may call tyranny a mandate or you may call it a tax, but it still is tyranny and invites the same response.” He further predicts the response of his ilk: “If we refuse to obey, we will be fined. If...
