1. 15 Apr



    TANO - APRIL 15

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    One. A huge, drooling Turner and Hooch-looking dog walked into the elevator while I was eating an apple and did this…

    Two. How’s this for thinking the unthinkable – what if North Korea is pushing a war trip harder than ever right now because the regime is really close to economic collapse? The unknown and scary parts about that idea are the events that will happen before the collapse.

    Three. Surprised that Jay-Z exposed his thin-skinned hand by reacting to critics of his Cuba trip through a song? You shouldn’t be…

    Four. Why is President Obama pushing for austerity in America while telling Europe to do the opposite?

    Five. Rest in Love, Vincent Montana, Jr. You’ve meant so much to music over the years. We all love you…

     

  2. 12 Jan



    WALL STREET THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, TIM GEITHNER.

    Oh snap. Read…

     

  3. 6 Dec


    In other words, Congress can pass bills to cut taxes and create deficits – like the Bush Tax Cuts or Medicare Part D as examples – then stop President Obama from raising the debt ceiling to pay for what Congress voted to spend. And we voted for such striking brilliance while hoping we can avert the so-called Fiscal Cliff… song currently stuck in my head: “the right track” – billy butler

    In other words, Congress can pass bills to cut taxes and create deficits – like the Bush Tax Cuts or Medicare Part D as examples – then stop President Obama from raising the debt ceiling to pay for what Congress voted to spend.

    And we voted for such striking brilliance while hoping we can avert the so-called Fiscal Cliff…

    song currently stuck in my head: “the right track” – billy butler

     

  4. 6 Nov


    More about the “magical” voting machine that turns every vote for President Obama into one for Romney on MSNBC….

     

  5. 23 Oct


    This is America, so whether you vote for President Obama or Governor Romney this November 6 is ultimately your right, but why do some of you act as if the country has banned free education for the past 50 years? More about Leakey, Texas’ Pastor Ray Miller of Church in the Valley and his “Vote for the Mormon, Not the Muslim” sign from San Antonio’s KENS 5 News…

    This is America, so whether you vote for President Obama or Governor Romney this November 6 is ultimately your right, but why do some of you act as if the country has banned free education for the past 50 years?

    More about Leakey, Texas’ Pastor Ray Miller of Church in the Valley and his “Vote for the Mormon, Not the Muslim” sign from San Antonio’s KENS 5 News…

     

  6. 3 Oct



    White House Widening Covert War in North Africa

    Via Detroit Free Press…

     

  7. 7 Sep


    Of course the minds of US policymakers are racing wildly over this photo. To date, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has visited Saudi Arabia—a country still smarting over the perception that the US threw longtime buddy and former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak under the bus during the so-called Arab Spring; received a warm welcome in China along with assurances of investment loot; stopped by the Non-Aligned summit to raise a few eyebrows; but still hasn’t set a firm date to visit the US despite an invitation by President Obama. Okay, it’s close to American Election Day… I can think of many different ways the next chain of events can play out based on the Land of the Pharaoh’s options, and all of them look ugly. Egypt can choose to be ho’d out by China and be considered a geopolitical (i.e. military) concern to the US and Israel, get back in bed with America – an idea that more than 80% of Egyptians may not be completely down with – or try its hand at Egyptian self-love with a US$ 25 billion national deficit, 40% of its people living at or below the poverty line,  and a population that looks ripe for another round of civil unrest. That’s not to say a happy ending is impossible for Egypt, but the road to to bliss going to be gruesome. This story is far from over… song currently stuck in my head “epistrophy” - richard davis

    Of course the minds of US policymakers are racing wildly over this photo.

    To date, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has visited Saudi Arabia—a country still smarting over the perception that the US threw longtime buddy and former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak under the bus during the so-called Arab Spring; received a warm welcome in China along with assurances of investment loot; stopped by the Non-Aligned summit to raise a few eyebrows; but still hasn’t set a firm date to visit the US despite an invitation by President Obama. Okay, it’s close to American Election Day…

    I can think of many different ways the next chain of events can play out based on the Land of the Pharaoh’s options, and all of them look ugly. Egypt can choose to be ho’d out by China and be considered a geopolitical (i.e. military) concern to the US and Israel, get back in bed with America – an idea that more than 80% of Egyptians may not be completely down with – or try its hand at Egyptian self-love with a US$ 25 billion national deficit, 40% of its people living at or below the poverty line,  and a population that looks ripe for another round of civil unrest. That’s not to say a happy ending is impossible for Egypt, but the road to to bliss going to be gruesome.

    This story is far from over…

    song currently stuck in my head “epistrophy” - richard davis

     

  8. 7 Sep



    You Birthers Need to be Hooked on Phonics…and History

     

  9. 6 Sep


    Ha, You can see the ‘thanks’ in Obama’s hug…

    Ha, You can see the ‘thanks’ in Obama’s hug…

    (Source: tatianaorlov)

     

  10. 31 Jul


    I may not be the world’s foremost communications expert, but I say the Obama campaign is in big trouble if they can’t simplify this message…

    I may not be the world’s foremost communications expert, but I say the Obama campaign is in big trouble if they can’t simplify this message…

     

  11. 8 Jul


    It was during the Republican primary campaign season where Ann Romney kept her mouth shut as Newt Gingrich accused her Presidential candidate husband, Mitt Romney, of forcing Holocaust survivors to eat non-kohser meals in nursing homes. Now, President Obama talks about how Mitt made his Bain Capital loot and Ann can’t seem to stop talking. Draw your own conclusions… song currently stuck in my head: “ow!” blue mitchell quintet

    It was during the Republican primary campaign season where Ann Romney kept her mouth shut as Newt Gingrich accused her Presidential candidate husband, Mitt Romney, of forcing Holocaust survivors to eat non-kohser meals in nursing homes.


    Now, President Obama talks about how Mitt made his Bain Capital loot and Ann can’t seem to stop talking. Draw your own conclusions…


    song currently stuck in my head: “ow!” blue mitchell quintet

     

  12. 6 Jul



    ROMNEY'S MIDDLE-CLASS GOOF ON HEALTHCARE AND TAXES

    Presidential candidate Mitt Romney changes mind about Obama healthcare mandate and considers it a tax to align with conservatives Baye Kambui Tumblr Mental Unrest

    I was going to only shake my head and mutter “stupid” in response to Mitt Romney’s Presidential campaign blabber that Obamacare’s individual mandate represents a tax on the middle class, but I changed my mind—I won’t let him get away with it.

    Deconstructing Romney’s lie—or ignorant outburst—means you have to remember that:

    • If you already have an insurance plan from your employer, you can keep that plan. Therefore, no tax for you.
    • If you already receive government sponsored healthcare through programs like Medicare and Medicaid, No additional taxes apply to you either.
    • The remaining 20% of taxpayers without health insurance will receive a ridiculous amount of subsidy loot to buy insurance. Does that sound like a tax?

    This Kaiser Family Foundation analysis shows you would have a hard time finding a member of the middle class who will get taxed because of Obamacare.

    While we’re at it, this KFF guide will help demystify what the new health law means for you and your tribe—costs, tax credits and all.

    Romney’s latest foot-in-mouth episode not only reaffirms his Play-Doh personality, but it also sounds like the beginnings of pressurized whimpers. September will be fun… 

    song currently stuck in my head: “autumn changes” – donna summer

     

  13. 26 Jun



    Small Talk About Who Loses Big in Supreme Court Immigration Ruling

    NY Daily News Photo of Supporters of immigration bill SB1070 Supreme Court Strikes Down all but one provision of Arizona's statute Baye Kambui Tumblr Mental Unrest

    I’m not sure how the Left and the Right can claim victory after the Supreme Court’s ruling on Arizona’s immigration law since the one state provision left intact by the High Court still pulls the country back to the days of those nasty state laws passed during Reconstruction to control newly-freed black slaves. Forgot about those? Here’s a reminder.

    This is bigger than a Latino issue. Hell, ask the South Asians. Plus the earlier Department of Homeland Security fears about Chechen terrorists walking among us tell me that any white person can be profiled.

    In other words, every part of Arizona’s law is anti-American in every sense or shade of the word…

    song currently stuck in my head: “up to the sky (original mix)” – kiki navarro feat concha buika

     

  14. 16 Jun



    In Wisconsin, we faced one of the biggest budget deficits ever when I first took office last year. During the three years prior to my tenure, my state lost more than 100,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate was above 9 percent.

    Today, Wisconsin has a budget surplus. For the first time in history, we’re able to put money into our state’s rainy-day fund for two years in a row. Since taking office, Wisconsin has gained more than 41,000 private sector jobs and the unemployment rate — well, it’s below 7 percent for the first time since 2008. My state used to be ranked in the bottom ten of the best and worst states to do business in. Now, we’re in the top 20 … and climbing.

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    Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Republican Response to President Obama’s June 16 Weekly Address.

    Of course any progress Wisconsin made had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the $21 billion it received, thanks in part to the $787 billion stimulus bill, making the Cheese State one of the country’s biggest Federal teet chasers.

    How’s that for government dependency?

    song currently stuck in my head: “cousin mary” - archie shepp

     

  15. 7 Jun



    Robert Reich: The Big-Lie Coup d'Etat

    Via robertreich:JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, BP, Chevron, WalMart, and billionaires Charles and David Koch are launching a multi-million dollar TV ad buy Tuesday blasting President Obama over the national debt.

    Actually, I don’t know who’s behind this ad because there’s no way to know. And that’s a big…