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Thomas Paine

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Twitter - What's Happening ?

ThinkProgress
Multi-millionaire Congressman: "I don't want to raise my taxes... don't ask me" to pay more
 
Big Think
Forget Alien Invasions - Space Junk is the Real Menace from Space! - Dr. Kaku's Universe -
 
Jamison Foser
by drgrist
The Speaker of the House thinks your Medicare & Veterans benefits are just like a junkie's cocaine.
 
Franke Wilmer
by downwithtyranny
Check out my guest post on ! >>>
 
Howie Klein
@
- I didn't know much about Ramsay MacDonald, let alone that he has reincarnated as Barack Obama!
Firedoglake
The Super Congress And Its Unnamed Donors
 
Opinion Journal
China's European Trade Fumble
 
Eric Boehlert
For News Corp. it was ok Emmy's was filled w/ topical humor; just not ok to do phone-hacking joke cus that's WAY out of bounds;
Ali Gharib
NYT Claims ‘Tougher Punishments’ Are ‘The Only Chance Of Getting Tehran’s Attention’
 
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Al Jazeera English
NTC fighters capture parts of 's Sabha
 
Ali Gharib
Military Begins Accepting Applications From Openly Gay Servicemembers
 
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digby
Doomed then and now
 
Josh Marshall
This should be a delightful trainwreck. Gov. Perry to hold "pro-Israel" rally in NYC tomorrow
 
Big Think
The Spiritual Path to Becoming a Superstar at Work
 
Howie Klein
If Barbara Ehrenreich Were To Run For Congress, She'd Be Franke Wilmer In Montana
 
HuffPost Politics
Obama: USPS should be allowed to reduce mail delivery to 5-days-a-week to cut losses.
 
What do you think?
Josh Marshall
Did Netflix Screw the Pooch w/decision to split into 2 businesses? One of top media disrupters is hitting hard times
 
Howie Klein
If you think all Montana Democrats are something like Max Baucus, let me introduce you to state Rep. Franke Wilmer:
 
Bernie Sanders
Must Read: Behind the poverty numbers: real lives, real pain -
 
ThinkProgress
SC Gov. Nikki Haley admits she made up story about unemployed failing 50% of drug tests (actually, its 1%)
 
Greg Sargent
., master of the disarming retweet
Emily Lodish
by GlobalPost
: when terror hits home. 's war with the touched a new audience today.
 
Howie Klein
@
- the teabaggers and far right extremists in the Republican Party don't care for Hanna that much anyway
Klout
Get the latest Klout updates by liking us on Facebook!
 
Ali Gharib
Serious question: Does anyone out there think that the Emergency Committee for Israel is running an honest ad campaign?
Michael Moore
Microsoft employees asked me 2 come speak 2 them. So I did. Met the guy who started the Google bomb "miserable failure" -GW Bush.
MotherNatureNetwork
Heroic pet rabbit wakes owners, saves them from house fire
 
Kate Sheppard
Solyndra vs. Military Boondoggles, courtesy of
 
LiveScience
Why Obese People's Brains Cave to Cravings
 
Al Jazeera English
World Bank: Gender equality boosts economy
 
David Roberts
"Man accused of having sex with pool raft had also violated inflatable pumpkin"
 
Love that mug shot.
Glenn Greenwald
. has an excellent post on Cheney; read the last paragraph, where he shows what a liar Mary Matalin is:
 
Taylor Marsh
What a cretin. - DOJ: Rick Perry's Texas Congressional Redistricting Map Violates Voting Rights Act
 
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David Roberts
Jimmy Carter talks about what it was like to be right about energy when the American people were wrong:
 
ThinkProgress
GOP freshman open to "Buffett rule"
 
Josh Marshall
Charlie Rangel Crashes Secret Rick Perry Event In New York City
 
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Firedoglake
U.S. Sen Kay Hagan Issues Tepid Response to NC Marriage Amendment
 
David Roberts
3rd: no conf calls. RT : Great 1st rule. 2nd rule, no speaker phones RT : 1st rule of conf call etiquette: MUTE YOUR LINE
David Roberts
You know we live in a Tea Party world when I receive an official email from EPA saying, "EPA Never Said Hay is a Pollutant." Oy.
e! Science News
Shark compound proves potential as drug to treat human viruses, says GUMC researcher
 
e! Science News
Biodiversity helps dilute infectious disease, reduce its severity
 
e! Science News
Penn researchers develop new technique for filling gaps in fossil record
 
Opinion Journal
Duncan and Hastings: A Digital Promise to Our Nation's Children: Technology will revolutionize education. Wi...
 
Al Jazeera English
Programmes: A girl with a dream
 
Howie Klein
If Barbara Ehrenreich Were To Run For Congress, She'd Be Franke Wilmer In Montana
 
David Roberts
Who is the voter who was uncertain who to vote for but broke for Obama based on his deficit plan?
Taylor Marsh
Ok, I give. The White House has made Ron Suskind's book news. The quotes are wild
 
Suskind is on "Morning Joe" tomorrow
Greg Sargent
. damn, hadn't thought of that. even though I said 2004 sox versus yanks greatest comeback of all time?
Ezra Klein
Happy "Ask, Tell" Day!
 
Greg Sargent
. Perhaps the greatest comeback of all time, particularly since it was answer to Yanks' stunning 2003 game seven comeback
ThinkProgress
While lobbying for massive tax giveaway, corporations hoard cash instead of hiring
 
Bernie Sanders
Bank of America received a $1.9 billion tax refund from the IRS last year, even though it made $4.4 billion in profits.
Howie Klein
@
- do Romney & Perry promise to repeal the repeal if the Republican governors manage to steal the election?
Al Jazeera English
How many product workers live in a 3 bedroom apartment? Find out 20/9 on new Al Jazeera series
David Roberts
Scientists: Mortality Is Real, Even For You.
ThinkProgress
Karl Rove on Fox explaining why its bad politics to advance policies that overwhelming, bipartisan majorities of Americans support
Howie Klein
@
- I wonder if they could use the money to fix those 2 collapsing bridges between Ohio & Kentucky instead. What's more important?
Eric Boehlert
ha. here's why Mitch Daniels can't fit into today's radical GOP....Republican Calls for a More Honest Debate;
 
David Roberts
Happy to hear future US efforts to quell unrest in climate-disrupted areas of the world will involve openly gay soldiers.
Josh Rogin
RT : I call upon the Palestinian president to meet with me in NY to resume immediately direct negotiations for peace. // So do I!
David Roberts
Scientists: Everything You Do Will Lead To Your Eventual Demise.
Josh Rogin
Obama’s busy foreign policy week in New York
 
e! Science News
Saltwater boosts microbial electrolysis cells to cleanly produce hydrogen
 
e! Science News
NIH scientists find earliest known evidence of 1918 influenza pandemic
 
TeaParty TruthSquad
by downwithtyranny
Fan of ? Win a personally autographed platinum award for Ingénue!
 
Josh Marshall
Maker Faire: A Science Fair For The DIY Movement
 
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Blue Girl
Republicans: This Is What Happens When Some People Forget To Take Their Medication: Although it's tempting, I'll...
 
David Roberts
If only I could blog WHILE walking my puppy.
David Roberts
Hmm, might give this "science" thing a second look! RT : You haven't seen this?
 
Talking Points Memo
by joshtpm
Linda McMahon coming back for more, will launch 2012 Senate campaign on Tuesday.
 
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Ali Gharib
Israeli Amb To U.S. Falsely Claims ‘The Palestinians Didn’t Come To The Table’ During Settlement Freeze
 
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David Roberts
LALALA can't hear you! RT : Uh, about that bread pudding... ; )
David Roberts
Scientists pushing Exercise Theory are clearly angling for big research grants.
Josh Marshall
James Webb Space Telescope Funding Plan Wins Backing of American Astronomical Society
 
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ThinkProgress
"We have had 30 years of class warfare, in which the wealthy strip-mined the middle class." -- Joe Kline, 10/16/08
New Scientist
Times Atlas grossly exagerates Greenland ice loss
 
HuffPost Politics
Obama's deficit reduction plan calls for raising fees on corporate jets and airline passengers:
 
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David Roberts
Seriously at least 50% of the reason I got one.RT : Fortunately, taking your puppy for a walk counts as exercise.
Eric Martin
"watched"
AlterNet
Inside the Trillion-Dollar Underground Economy Keeping Many Americans (Barely) Afloat in Desperate Times
 
Eric Martin
Mariano Rivera is the best closer in history. Period. There isn't even the faintest glimmer of a counterargument. #602
Big Think
Never Mind Celebrity Endorsements: Even People We Look Down On Can Make Us Buy Stuff
 
David Roberts
Scientists seem determined to leave me no option but exercising. Clearly the Enlightenment was a mistake.
Ezra Klein
In 2009, Obama said you shouldn't raise taxes during a recession. he's right. And his plan doesn't violate that:
 
David Roberts
NOOOOOOO! RT : "We all know that sitting will kill you, but the sad news is that standing will kill you, too"
 
David Roberts
For those who asked, here's the recipe for savory bread pudding:
 
We used better bread & cheese. Mmmm...
David Roberts
Dear journos/pundits: 2/1 spending cuts to tax increases & a mild tax on millionaires does not qualify as "populism" in a sane world.
Al Jazeera English
Video: UK traveller camp wins temporary reprieve
 
Fast Green News
by MotherNatureNet
RT SeaWorld fights safety charges in killer whale trainer death
 
Kate Sheppard
Hard to emphasize how much I love this piece on Jake Gyllenhaal's height:
 
David Roberts
Look, green jobs:
 
HuffPost Politics
Obama's new deficit plan would fix a $14B glitch in his health care law.
 
Josh Marshall
Mass Dems using "Buffett Rule" to hit Scott Brown ||
 
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David Roberts
Obama Vows Veto if Deficit Plan Has No Tax Increases
 
Bets on whether they'll follow through on this?
Greg Sargent
It's over: U.S. Army sends a formal notice to servicemembers, announcing that don't ask don't tell is "repealed":
 
beliefnet
Is Your relationship Spiritual? Take the quiz and find out!
 
David Roberts
When done w/ first draft: a) cut out at least 1/3 the words, including b) 2/3 of the adjectives & adverbs & c) 3/3 the 1st person pronouns.
Center on Budget
New Blog Post: Underfunding ?
 
ThinkProgress
"It's class warfare, my class is winning, but they shouldn't be." -- Warren Buffett, 5/25/05
Atrios
can I be the jobs act rasputin?
Glenn Greenwald
U.S. to build massive new prison in Bagram, Afghanistan:
 
Firedoglake
Obama’s Deficit Plan is a Plan for Re-Election, Not the Opening Position for a Negotiation
 
David Roberts
New research shows biodiversity helps dilute infectious disease, reduce its severity
 
Al Jazeera English
Video: UK surgeons separate conjoined Sudanese twins
 
Big Think
A Bloody Anniversary in Yemen
 
David Roberts
Fukushima: The myth of safety, the reality of geoscience:
 
David Roberts
Welcome to, uh, humanity. RT : I only WISH it were 50% about facts. More like 10%. It's still mostly tribal theater.
David Roberts
Did Walmart buy urban agriculture group’s silence?
 
Blue Girl
My record stands. Yet again, within a month of entering a new program, a dept. head has invited me to a reception.
ThinkProgress
NEW STUDY: Women represent 40% of the world’s labor force but hold just 1% of the world’s wealth.
 
David Roberts
Peak oil debate a miniature version of larger "There Are Limits" vs "Man Will Overcome" debate. Abt temperament/intuitions as much as facts.
HuffPost Politics
Jon Huntsman: Rick Perry's views on evolution and climate change are 'out of the mainstream'.
 
digby
The Politics of the President's Plan
 
Talking Points Memo
by joshtpm
RT : vet tells me Texas redistricting filing shows decisions back in hands of career staffers
 
Ezra Klein
. on who Romney/Perry might appoint to economic positions if they won the WH.
 
I'd add John Taylor at Fed.
Talking Points Memo
by Dahlialithwick
DOJ: Rick Perry's congressional redistricting map violates Voting Rights Act
 
Josh Marshall
Now that Trump has dined w/Perry & will meet w/Romney, he owes it to us to build a Reality Show around them, have them compete for endorse
David Roberts
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has a special issue out on Fukushima; all articles also available in Japanese:
 
Blue Girl
@
My kid's a chef, & she made individual souffle dishes of for Thxgvng instead of stuffing last yr.
Glenn Hurowitz
Real story starting to be told... RT : Environmental, industry groups push back on Gibson Guitar case
 
David Roberts
I didn't know there was such thing as "savory bread pudding" until my wife made it a few days ago. Now it's my favorite thing EVAR.
Paul K. Adler
by kate_sheppard
"Don't hate the player, hate the game" is the best explanation of agency vs. structure ever.
ThinkProgress
PIE CHART: How, exactly, Obama's plan cuts the deficit
 
MotherNatureNetwork
Siemens closes nuclear division
 
Abby Martin
by MediaRootsNews
Be the change you wish to see in this world.
Imani ABL
by BGinKC
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA RT : I'm still waiting for someone to call West & Smiley "Blackman & Robbin"
HuffPost Politics
Rush Limbaugh tears into Warren Buffett for having his name attached to proposed millionaire tax:
 
David Roberts
Worldchanging has been acquired by Architecture for Humanity. Great things likely to ensue.
 
Blue Girl
@
Maybe he's counting on Arizona getting the whole shebang overturned,+ pissing off DOJ prolly a feature, not a bug in GOP primaries.
Al Jazeera English
Programmes: 'I sewed my lips so that others might talk'
 
Josh Rogin
RT : Washington D.C. says hello to a new gossip columnist.
 
Yahoo Canada News
B.C. Ferries rescues guests from hotel that lost moorings
 
Bernie Sanders
Hedge fund managers who made a billion dollars last year now pay a lower effective tax rate than many firefighters.
e! Science News
Common genetic variations linked to both schizophrenia and bipolar risk
 
Josh Marshall
BIG NEWS ||| DOJ: Rick Perry's Texas Congressional Redistricting Map Violates Voting Rights Act
 
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Josh Rogin
RT : Michele Bachmann wants 2B the pro-Mubarak candidate. She thinks she's running for president of Israel
 
Josh Rogin
RT : House Republicans introduce resolution supporting Israel's right to annex the West Bank.
 
Chris Lehmann
by ezraklein
It speaks volumes that a so-called populist bid to increase marginal tax rates for millionaires has to be named for a billionaire.
ThinkProgress
Radical sheriff Joe Arpaio, courted by GOP prez candidates, investigating Obama's birth certificate
 
Josh Rogin
Amid tensions, U.S. and Turkey move forward on missile defense
 
Josh Marshall
Bill O'Reilly: 'I Have More Power Than Anybody Other Than The President'
 
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TreeHugger.com
6 ways to save money with wind energy at home
 
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Firedoglake
Greece’s Two Paths: Massive Austerity or Eurozone Exit
 
Josh Marshall
Republicans Make Hay Over Solyndra, But Have Supported Clean Tech Loan Guarantees Themselves
 
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Big Think
Modest Palestinian Hopes for Statehood Bid
 
Blue Girl
Suskind Book Calls Out Obama to Show Greater Leadership: By Ron Suskind was the guy whose early writin...
 
Klout
Check out the Top Influencers on Pirates for Talk like a Pirate Day! (for those with topic page access)
 
Council PWR
What One Palestinian Learned From Gandhi: A Palestinian Christian describes learning the practice of nonviolence...
 
Opinion Journal
Eamonn Butler: The Moral Case Against Soaking the Rich
 
Opinion Journal
Takis Michas: The Reality of Greece's 'Reforms'
 
Opinion Journal
Philippe Marini: Euro Bonds Won't Save the Euro
 
TreeHugger.com
Love these hand-painted bike helmets, on display at in this weekend: bit.ly/nLtW08 via
Dave Jamieson
by HuffPostPol
Obama's deficit plan includes a cost-cutting blueprint for the troubled U.S. Postal Service
 
Naomi Klein
I like how cranky Herman Daly is in this interview
 
corey robin
. Shitstorming the Bastille
 
WSJ Tech News
Are Daily Deals Sites Losing Their Punch?
 
WSJ Tech News
Associated Press Launches 'iCirculars' for Phones
 
Martin Longman
Too Much Mind-Reading
 
David Roberts
Solyndra will hurt gov't support for clean energy. A gigantic oil spill didn't dent gov't support for Big Oil. Why do you suppose that is?
Enas
by MJayRosenberg
Talking to my friend in Palestine.She says she's a bit fretful of tomorrow's armed anti-Arab disgusting fascist settlers.They know no limit.
Taylor Marsh
OMG. This is just too much: Rick Perry’s newbie mistake on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -
 
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Alan Pyke
by MJayRosenberg
"No way can those SEAL snipers hit us from a mile away across these choppy seas! Silly Ameri--"
Atrios
especially self-righteous luddites pontificating on al gore's internet
Joe Cirincione
by MJayRosenberg
Joe Sestak: cost of war with far outweighs any benefits.
ThinkProgress
Multi-Millionaire Congressman says he can’t afford tax hike because he only has $400K left after "feeding my family"
 
Blue Girl
Yes!!! THIS!!!--->>>RT : One of Begala's Laws of Politics: if Republicans accuse you of "class warfare", you're winning.
Atrios
technology ain't everything, but man are self-righteous luddites annoying
Andrew Exum
by MJayRosenberg
For the record, I too support Israel's right to annex the West Bank ... if Israel gives the people living there full rights and citizenship.
Paul Begala
by drgrist
One of Begala's Laws of Politics: if Republicans accuse you of "class warfare", you're winning.
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MotherNatureNetwork
Classes & gyms can be pricey — try these fitness freebies
 
(Your budget is no longer an excuse — get fit for free!)
Al Jazeera English
On Western 's revolution and the issue in |
 
e! Science News
Despite proven benefits, few brain aneurysm patients receive specialized care
 
e! Science News
Black hole, star collisions may illuminate universe's dark side
 
Glenn Greenwald
It's so out of character for David Vitter to righteously condemn exactly that which he does:
 

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