One of the greatest threats we face is, simply put, bullshit. We are drowning in it. We are drowning in partisan rhetoric that is just true enough not to be a lie; in industry-sponsored research; in social media’s imitation of human connection; in legalese and corporate double-speak. It infects every facet of public life, corrupting our discourse, wrecking our trust in major institutions, lowering our standards for the truth, making it harder to achieve anything…..
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A Great Speech from a 30 year graduate about Yourself and the General Bull Shit factor these days…
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on May 25, 2013
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9 interesting facts about the past 36 years of presidential elections…Prez16
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on May 25, 2013
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1. Mitt Romney did worse with Democrats than any other GOP nominee since exit polling began…..
Share on FacebookGov. Heineman Won’t Seek Nebraska open Senate Seat….
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on May 25, 2013
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“After careful consideration of all of the issues involved in a race for the United States Senate, I have decided to keep my focus on being the best Governor that I can for the citizens of Nebraska,”
Share on FacebookThe Middle East countries arming the Syrian Rebel’s….and Their Problems….
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on May 24, 2013
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In early 2012, the two Gulf powerhouses [Qatar and Saudia Arabia ], which are frequently political rivals, were instrumental in setting up a secretive group that operated something like a command center in Istanbul, with representatives from across Syria tasked with funneling free and vital military supplies through Turkey (with the help of Turkish intelligence and Western backing) and across the border into Syria
Share on FacebookThe Senate ‘Ganag of 8′ are still looking for Immigration Votes for the Bill’s passage….
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on May 24, 2013
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New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez tells Univision that the “gang of eight” senators working on an immigration overhaul don’t yet have 60 votes.
“We don’t currently have 60 votes identified in the Senate,” Menendez said, according toUnivision’s translation of the interview, which will air Sunday.
Share on FacebookAbout those Bush Tax cuts?
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on May 24, 2013
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“It is hard to find even a reputable conservative economist willing to say anything good these days about President Bush’s tax and economic policies.”
Share on FacebookThe Government sequester cuts are NOW the largest since the Clinton era…..
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on May 24, 2013
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The agencies’ employees will not be paid. It is the largest closing of government offices since the government shutdowns of the 1990s.
The IRS will also close on June 14, July 5, July 22, and Aug. 30 due to the cuts.
Share on FacebookPolitical Roundup for May 24, 2013…Weiner has the wrong bridge, So what?…Red Racing Horses
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on May 24, 2013
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NYC Mayor….Anthony Weiner is still having issues with photography and technology. His campaign website was erected with a photo of the Pittsburgh skyline instead of a photo of the New York skyline. The misplaced photograph failed to excite New Yorkers and caused a limp reaction.
Share on FacebookDaily Kos Elections Morning Digest 5/24/13: Welcome back, Tom Tancredo!
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on May 24, 2013
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CO-Gov: Aww yeah! Ex-Rep. Tom Tancredo, whose maximally anti-immigrant zealotry makes him exactly who the Colorado GOP does not want as their standard-bearer, just declared that he’s going to make a second run for governor
Share on FacebookDana Milbank on why Penny Pritzker didn’t get a hard time in the Senate hearing…..
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on May 24, 2013
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This is not to question the qualifications of Penny Pritzker, the Hyatt hotels heiress and Democratic mega-donor Obama nominated. I suspect she’ll be a fine commerce secretary when she is confirmed, as she surely will be.
But her confirmation hearing was a reminder of how wealth is power in Washington.
Share on FacebookE.W. Jackson in Virginia GOP campaign…The GOP at its worst….
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on May 24, 2013
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“The Republicans I’m talking to are saying, ‘What the hell are they doing in Virginia?’ ”
Share on FacebookIRS Update Friday 5/24/13…..
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GOP lawmakers wary of need for special prosecutor in IRS scandal…..
Democrats defend IRS official’s Constitutional rights to stay mum…..
Americans…We’ll take Obama over the Republicans…Charlie Cook….
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on May 24, 2013
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….even with all of the controversies engulfing the Obama administration these days, the president doesn’t appear to be hurt at all, at least as measured by job-approval ratings.
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