Archive for March 4th, 2011

How to get moderate Republicans to behave rationally

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If this is true, and four Wisconsin Republicans break with Scott Walker, the country will owe Wisconsin protesters and state senators a huge debt.

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Chris Christie (Hearts) Jack Markell

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Everyone knows that in GOP speak, “voice of common sense” means “sharing the pain” with the people most acquainted with feeling pain.

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How to Make Work/Life Balance Work

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This is a Ted talk by Nigel Marsh (runs about 10 minutes). He is the author of a couple of books, but this is the first time I’ve seen him. This talk is funny and very, very wise — something for all of us to think about over the weekend:

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Obese “Heart Attack Grill” Spokesman Dead at 29

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=homGgvPaiPA&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] He died of the flu. Takeaways:  1) Arizona is populated by moronic a-holes.  What else could explain that ad?   2) The wingnut practice of scoffing at medical science has consequences.

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Friday Open Thread

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The Friday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Just Another Day in the Gun Nut Paradise That is Alabama

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Dad shoots himself in the leg. Kid picks up gun and shoots Mom in neck.

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Perhaps Huckabee Should Stop Talking?

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Mike Huckabee chides Natalie Portman for setting a bad example with her out-of-wedlock pregnancy.

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Over The Cliff

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A new poll shows that the Republican deficit solutions are very unpopular with the American public. The most popular solutions are raising taxes on millionaires, ending earmarks and cutting unnecessary defense programs. Cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are the least popular solutions, supported by 25% or less of the public.

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