Archive for December 2010
MW: Did Bill Clinton Really Endorse Tax Cuts for the Rich?
Posted by: madamab on: December 13, 2010
- In: Class Warfare | Democratic Values | Economy | Feminism | Government | Hillary Clinton | Human Rights | Morning Widdershins | Obama | Open Thread | Women
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The reports of Bill Clinton’s endorsement of Barack Obama’s deal to extend the Bush tax cuts for the rich have inflamed the Clinton-supporting blogosphere. I have been absolutely flummoxed by what he allegedly said, since Bill’s actions while in office were in complete opposition to his support for Obama’s deal. Taxing the wealthy and creating [...]
Lazy Sunday: Film Noir
Posted by: chatblu on: December 12, 2010
- In: movies | Open Thread | Uncategorized
- 56 Comments
Ah, film noir! That gritty genre laden with crime, sexuality and ambivalence. The 1940′s and 1950′s were replete with these movies, and some have attained classic status. They are black and white with very low key lighting, lots of cops, ex-cops, boxers, and private investigators. H/T to DYB for this suggestion Here are my fav five, [...]
A Feminist Friday Rant: Elizabeth Edwards and the Religious Right
Posted by: madamab on: December 10, 2010
- In: Feminism | Gay Rights | Human Rights | misogyny | Morning Widdershins | Open Thread | Patriarchy | Propaganda
- 82 Comments
Most of us around the blogosphere have been remembering Elizabeth Edwards fondly. The 2008 elections did not bring out the best in her, but considering the situation she was in, dealing with her failing health and her cheating husband at the same time, many of us have been inclined to forgive and forget. Her work [...]
MW: I Beg Your Pardon
Posted by: chatblu on: December 9, 2010
The President of the United States has powers to commute sentences and/or pardon petitioners of their convictions. This is a broad power, and most Presidents use it judiciously. The petitioner must write a “convincing” letter pleading for clemency and stating clearly how they have atoned for their crime and led useful productive lives in the [...]
Activist Wednesday: Banks, Jobs and WWTSSOBQ?
Posted by: madamab on: December 8, 2010
It’s another Activist Wednesday. Let’s see what’s going on out there! Yesterday’s European bank withdrawal protest, inspired by former “footballer” Eric Cantona, seems not to have succeeded, at least in his home country of France. I wasn’t sure what effect it would have had long-term, so I was hesitant about the idea. Apparently I was [...]
MW: Welcome to the Banana Republic
Posted by: chatblu on: December 7, 2010
Banana Republics in general refer to nations dependent on limited products and ruled by a leadership that tends to be self-elected and generally corrupt. The term was coined by O. Henry in his book Of Cabbages and Kings, which was written while he lived in Honduras. The relationship between Standard Fruit (later to become Dole) [...]
Lazy Sunday: The Weepers
Posted by: chatblu on: December 5, 2010
- In: movies | Open Thread | You Tube
- 35 Comments
Oh, it has been a tough week. There’s never been a better time to get this out of our systems. Grab several clean hankies or a box of Kleenex, and let’s talk about The Weepers. This wonderful genre of tear jerkers has been with us for awhile, and there’s a vast selection. Here are my top five: [...]
MW: Que Sera, Sarah
Posted by: chatblu on: December 4, 2010
- In: Democratic Values | Open Thread | Patriarchy | Politics | You Tube
- 39 Comments
Joe Scarborough has written an op-ed post for Politico in which he urges the Republican Party to “man up” (uncertain if pun is intended)and get rid of Sarah Palin. Interesting to say the least. For the past two years the Republican Party regulars have chortled and rubbed their hands together while Sarah scooted around the [...]
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