Unhappy Meals for Iceland
Is the withdrawl of Iceland's only McDonald's restaurants the final hatchet in their economy's coffin? More room for hot dogs! via Nick Orichula.
Whose Money is it Anyway?
John Gilmore muses on the continued attempts to give the Fed more authority over our dwindling financial system.
Popular American Opinions
Snowy compares the views of many Americans with their economic privelege...and finds some interesting overlap.
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Declaring War on...FOX?
Is it propaganda? Who has the truth? jebuff takes the gloves off and calls out FOX as the opponents they seem to wish to be.
Journalistic Sylizzle
Unsure how to format your yellow journalism? Amy H tracked down this Fake Associated Press Stylebook for your editing pleasure.
Two Years Without Riverbend
Snowy calls attention to the absence of Riverbend, an Iraqui woman whose daring blog opened a window to another world.
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Whose Soverignty is it Anyway?
Some tough questions about the UK's role in the European Union, and a warning from Alfred the Ordinary.
They're Only Passing Through
Jim Baxter reminds elected officials who they really serve...and where they really stand.
Is Mississippi a Third World Country?
And can you answer that question by turning on the water faucet? Chris makes a good point.
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Avast Ye Voxers!
Had any run-ins with pirates lately? Maybe your luck is better than you knew, suggests Katherine.
Go Ahead and Sue
Don't like what someone's saying about you on the interwebs? DelusionalAngel reminds you you can always go all Courtney Love or Jack Thompson or whatever and sue the pants off 'em!
It Could Always Be Worse
News from Egypt, where it's okay to be in a prostitution ring...so long as you're not gay. Via ChiTown Travis.
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Her Name is Rio
AngryYoungDem on the decision to hand the Olympics to Brazil, out of all the noble choices.
Who Benefits?
Possible changes to the Australian electoral system concern David Horton. Should we be more suspicious?
Putting it in Perspective
Jack Yan comments on the recent tsunami in Samoa, and the scale of destruction.
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Are You on the List?
容易なトラ checks out the list of countries currently deeemed unsafe for UK citizens to visit. It's a reality check.
You Know You Watch Too Much C-SPAN When...
randomrambling is outed as a true politics nerd...but at least a well-informed politics nerd!
Hey Mr. Carter
Should Jimmy Carter be weighing in on the Joe Wilson story? The Cold Hard Facts suggests otherwise...
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The Healthcare Crisis, Firsthand
A jarring video shared by Kelly, featuring two personal friends who are hit hard by the lack of affordable US healthcare.
On Corruption
Sumit discusses a critical problem in Indian culture today: political corruption.
How Bout We Ban Divorce, Too?
Taking marriage protection to the next level is California's John Marcotte...who suggests the banning of...divorce? Via WannabeTesla.
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George Lucas on the long-term effects of democracy, dug up by Michael Joseph Kitchin.
Media Meltdown
Tom Leung forwards along a painful Betsy McCaughey interview about the death panel on The Daily Show.
What Do Liberals Mean When They Talk About Equality?
...do they really mean coercion? Kevin explores what society wants, and what it offers in return.
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To Be Chinese in Singapore
Through the lens of popular culture, ed looks at the racism in Singapore that many find it easier to overlook.
The Answer?
A rallying cry from Snowy...with a twist!
Recorded History
vtpanther reviews For the Record: A Documentary History of America, an exhaustive anthology of the narratives of our times.
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Is Marriage a Right?
For anybody? rigg419 didn't think things were over in California's Proposition 8 saga...and boy aren't they.
Thoughts on Ted
theway2k remembers Ted Kennedy...from a conservative's viewpoint.
Your Homework Assignment
...is to watch Glenn Beck, and take notes! Prove him right or wrong. Do it for SuperSparky!
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