Conspiracy Theory of the Day
Aliens have deactivated British and US nuclear missiles, say US military pilots That would be space aliens, not folks sneaking across the border
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Month September 2010
Pacifica descends into Stalinism and purges
Pacifica National Board members demand purge of dissenting KPFA staff This is just more of the endless stupidity and continuing destruction, which at times seems deliberate, of what once was a genuinely progressive and proudly left-wing radio network, which includes…
Democrats’ squandering their majority could open door for third parties
What is it with the Democrats? They control both chambers of Congress, as well as the presidency; yet, they seem allergic to confrontation, often shying away from showdown votes. Obama swept into power with huge expectations and a mandate for…
The Valkyrie of financial analysts slams California as the worst
Meredith Whitney says the appalling fiscal condition of many states is a systemic risk to the country, with California being the worst. The similarity between the states and the banks is clear; off balance sheet coverage, over-leveraging, borrowing against future…
The new Hoover Dam bridge
The Hoover Dam Bypass is nearly completed. The central portion is the Colorado River Bridge, which is over 2,000 feet long and up to 900 feet above the Colorado River. See that itty bitty crane on the bridge? It’s over…