Category Archives: Regulation

The sequester: Blame the Republicans

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

The sequester — brought about by a Republican Party unwilling to raise taxes on the rich and willing to demand drastic cuts in social services — is officially underway. Government services are being cut, government workers are facing furloughs and … Continue reading →

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A gun at the supermarket

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

A gun nut walked into a Kroger supermarket in Charlottesville, Va., recently, holding a loaded AR-15. People were terrified. He wasn’t arrested, because he didn’t break any law (from WVIR-TV): Charlottesville police say the man who showed up at a … Continue reading →

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Stupid is as stupid does: McConnell filibusters his own bill

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Don’t dare someone to do something they’re willing to do. Just a suggestion: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced legislation to raise the debt ceiling on Thursday, apparently with the intent of showing that even Democrats would not support … Continue reading →

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I can read your mind. (Everybody can)

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

A mind reader was working his magic in Brussels, and people were asked if they wanted to be on his television show. He then proceeded to tell them some of the most intimate secrets of their lives. Yeah, that’s right. … Continue reading →

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Guns don’t kill people, they just go off accidentally

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

From the Rude Pundit: Zombie Darwin must be chortling his bearded bony ass at this 18-year old in Port St. Lucie, Florida, just across the state from Tampa, who was “cleaning his .357 Magnum revolver when he ‘somehow accidentally shot … Continue reading →

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Romney’s retroactive retirement

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Mitt Romney is in hot water about when he “retired” from Bain Capital. As part of his current campaign, he says he retired in 1999. But Securities and Exchange Commission filings show he was signing official documents as Bain’s chairman, … Continue reading →

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Freedom of speech … if you can afford it

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

There’s a fascinating post at the site Understanding Society that examine the polarization of the political process in America and comes up with a surprising conclusion. The political rhetoric becomes more agitated and angry when the rich feel threatened. Political … Continue reading →

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Tea Bagger doctrine up in smoke

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

There’s a huge wildfire consuming the area around Colorado Springs. Anti-tax, anti-government Tea Bagging conservatives in the area — the ones who have voted to cut government services including police and fire protection — are now trying to blame President … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo for austerity

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

So what’s happening in world economics? Steepest drop in German private sector output for three years. Euro crisis leads to survey-record monthly fall in service providers’ business outlook. Of course, an economist could explain this better, but let’s see: Germany … Continue reading →

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Preparing ourselves for the Kanamits

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

There’s something to be said for encouraging people to eat healthy. But this is irrational: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been on a years-long crusade against obesity, or at least against the cultural and commercial forces that promote it. … Continue reading →

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