Liberal Condescension : ' the claim that effectively all conservatives at all times operate on the basis of flawed thinking about how the world works'

"My point is that many liberals have developed entire theories that question that validity of what conservatives have to say, and those theories are voiced by media personalities, magazines, serious book writers, academics, and not just one or two but many politicians, up to and  …

Ageism Rears It's Ugly Head In Criticism Of The Who's Halftime Show

I am so glad someone at the Super Bowl has enough sense or whatever it is that motivates them to put classic rockers on as the hafltime show of the Superbowl instead of the Britney Spears or Kanye Wests or Taylor Swifts of the world.

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America's Demand For Gasoline Peaked in 2007 And Will Probably Never Grow Again

The United States used more gasoline than ever in 2007 and far more than any other country. It seemed as if America's growing appetite for gas would go on forever. Well, it won't — and things may never be the same.

How About This For A TV Show Recommendation - "You'll laugh, ( at Sarah Silverman) but you might not like yourself for it."

There came a point, as Silverman was singing a ballad about a detached baby penis, that I wondered if maybe she had crossed the line into "offensive." But you have to admire the comedian's fearlessness.

Would You Like To Spend $ 22 To Watch Garrison Keillor's Radio Show On A Movie Screen ?

for one night only, "A Prairie Home Companion" will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday (Chicago time) in almost 500 movie theaters across the United States and Canada. (Cost at Chicago area theaters - $ 22)

Bill Gates' Scholarship Fund - Whites Need Not Apply

Bill and Melinda Gates have set up a billion dollar scholarship to help lower income youths with college, but if you're a white teenager, don't bother applying.

Top Ten Ways al-Qaeda Causes Carbon Emissions and Climate Change (Hint - "Boom")

1 . Bin Laden wants to take over Saudi Arabia and pump its oil for himself and his movement. Use of petroleum and natural gas puts more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and is a major source of climate change....

Maureen Dowd's Surprisingly Fair Take On Obama's Showdown With Republicans In Baltimore

In the end, the Republicans may well go back to being inflexibly inflexible with this president, but for a moment in time, each side realized that the other side had something to say.

Obama's Message Going Nowhere

President Obama's State of the Union address soared — right over a familiar cliff.

Chicago Police Release 2009 Murder Data - Black Men Killed At Rate Many Times Over Their % Of Population

In 2009, Chicago recorded 460 homicides, about 10 percent fewer deaths compared to 2008. Despite this decrease, homicide and murder were top of mind, in the wake of a few high-profile deaths that grabbed local and national attention.

What The Harris Movie Star Poll Tells Us About America

Clint Eastwood , the 79 year old actor/director who has not appeared in a film in two years was named in a recent Harris poll as America's favorite movie star for 2009. Here is the list

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Interesting Chart Contrasts Ideals, Intentions, and Themes of Political 'Left' and 'Right'

This chart is from Britain I believe, so perhaps it pertains a bit more to the way they see things over there, but I think Americans will find it pretty interesting also. For example Liberal - Equality Conservative - Equity

Survey Says - Fox News Most Trusted TV News Outlet, By A Big Margin

Americans do not trust the major tv news operations in the country- except for Fox News.

Is It Racist To Say America Should Have One Flag And One Language?

At the rally, Santa Clarita Calif. Councilman Bob Kellar first referred to a statement from President Theodore Roosevelt that says the United States only has room for one flag and one language. He said he had quoted it at a past City Council meeting.

Conservatives' Conclusion : "punishing the human desire to acquire will not make us healthy, wealthy and wise."

As I do every 10 days or so, I listened today to a few podcasts of conservative pundits whose columns are available as mp3.'s through Out Loud Opinion.

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Lineup Of Superstar Music Acts Ready For Haiti Telethon

The telethon will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J.

Obama Today : Jobs Must Be Priority # 1

Obama and his top aides huddled with each other and Capitol Hill allies throughout Wednesday to plot how to rescue the health care legislation and to start mapping a way forward leading into this fall's midterm congressional elections.

Obama Retreats, Reported Willing To Scrap Much Of Dem's Health Care Plans

One day after losing their filibuster-proof Senate majority in a Massachusetts special election, exhausted Senate Democrats looked downtrodden as they filed into their weekly lunch in a second-floor room at the Capitol. "People are hysterical right now," said one Senate aide.

CNN, WSJ : Medical Aid Group In Haiti Says As Many As 20,000 Earthquake Survivors Are Dying Each Day For Lack Of Medical Attention

Partners in Health warned on its Web site Tuesday that as many as 20,000 people in Haiti might be dying every day from infections such as gangrene and sepsis, raising the possibility that as many people could die in the days and weeks after the quake as died in the actual 7.0 tem …

According To Cynthia McKinney, US Militarizing Haitian Relief Operations To Protect Off Shore Oil Interests -High Ranking American Blacks Capable Of Betraying Haiti

Haitians know, all too well, that high-ranking Blacks in the United States are capable of helping them and of betraying them.

The Democratic Reaction To Losing Kennedy's Seat Will Be To Do Exactly What The Voters Were Punishing Them For

In 2010 Democrats will be slaughtered, absolutely slaughtered, because Obama and the senior Democratic leadership does not learn.

"Who Elected Massachusetts To Decide For The Rest Of The Country Whether We Move Forward On A Health Care Bill?"

Is this a wake-up call for President Obama? Yes. Does he need to show that he is listening more? Sure. But should this election kill health care? Don't be ridiculous.

Keith Olbermann Reacts To Dems Loss In Mass. With More Lame 'Teabagging' Attacks

Olbermann : "The tea baggers have elected their first guy tonight, and, thus, they will expecting legislation by tomorrow making it a death penalty offense to call them "tea baggers."

The worst stereotypes of liberalism, as big spenders, were affirmed with the stimulus. The best stereotypes, fighting for the middle class, were undercut with the focus on health care over jobs.

Enduring majorities depend on courting and marrying the least ideological voters. Yet these same voters care more about spending, more about jobs and are more skeptical of big government than the public at large. And they also despise partisanship.

Obama Should Embrace, Not Defuse, Populist Anger Sweeping The Country

In a sense, Obama may be lucky in comparison to Clinton 16 years ago. The Republican revolution led by Newt Gingrich in 1994 snuck up on the Clinton administration. The Republican revolution symbolised by Scott Brown, on the other hand, is an early-warning signal.

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