December 2015 archive

You know, this actually happened.

I can’t get the video the WaPo is referencing to post, you can find it here. In heartbreaking video, Sandy Hook teachers recall 2012 massacre: ‘I’ll never be the same’ By Sarah Larimer, Washington Post December 14 at 3:50 PM One woman thought she was hearing fireworks. Another recognized the noises she heard as gunshots, …

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Climate Change Accord: Wrong Track?

While world leaders pat themselves on the back for approving, what is being called, a historic climate agreement, some climate scientists and activists believe it fall far short of what is needed to stop global warming. It’s astonishing how matter-of-fact most of the world is about paragraphs like this one https://t.co/mB1c7X35nP pic.twitter.com/vjDj10pRuS — Glenn Greenwald …

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Punting the Pundits

“Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …

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The Breakfast Club (Standing Rock)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Six In The Morning Tuesday December 15

UN accused of ‘shocking’ lack of action over murder and rape in South Sudan Peacekeeping mission has failed to stop systematic atrocities, MSF says, as civil war enters third year Sam Jones @swajones Tuesday 15 December 2015 00.05 GMT The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has been accused of a “complete and utter failure” to …

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The Daily Late Nightly Show (Reality TV)

Well, it’s not all that real. The New Guy Fun With Guns Michael Strahan Extended and Exclusive Andy Cohen is the executive producer of Real Housewives and host of Watch What Happens: Live. He also happens to be gay which does not redeem him from the crap he puts on the air. Tuesday 12/15: Pusha …

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Can’t Buy Me Love

The Kochs’ war on poverty By Kenneth P. Vogel, Politico 12/14/15 05:13 AM EST The political operation created by the billionaire conservative mega-donors Charles and David Koch is quietly investing millions of dollars in programs to win over an unlikely demographic target for their brand of small-government conservatism ― poor people. The outreach includes everything …

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Economics 101

Folks, this is not rocket science, in fact it operates on it’s own tiny way on these very sites. Sure I’d like you to think that there is something noble and brilliant about our lack of advertising, but the sad truth is I’d love to have it, if only to show activity. And… that’s all …

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Punting the Pundits

“Punting the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …

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The Breakfast Club (War and Peace)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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