Month: November 2014

UN Torture Committee Speaks

My country and yours, the United States of America, is becoming a pariah to the rest of the world. It’s not just our continued wars in the Middle East, or that our government sanctioned committed torture (and for all we...

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The Glass Ain’t That Half Full

Somehow, Brian Beutler has convinced himself that there are some substantial upsides to having the Republican Party in total control of Congress. I’m not arguing that a fully Republican Congress will produce better policy...

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Senator Schumer is Tone Deaf

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York’s recent efforts to make himself look good by making the administration look bad hasn’t been universally well-received. Former Obama aides dismissed Schumer’s comments as...

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Natalie, Cake, and Americans

It remains a stretch for all Americans to “get along,” but maybe we should all just eat cake because there does seem to be agreement on supporting Natalie Dubose and her bakery.  Natalie’s Cakes and More...

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Thanksgiving Open Thread

Happy Thanksgiving, Tribbers! If you’re anywhere near a computer today, why not post some thankful tunes, recipes, what you’re up to, etc. And while you’re at it, give this a read and be thankful you’re...

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