Month: December 2014

So, Tonight Should be Interesting

Wish me luck. I’m heading down to the protest/die in to take place immediate after the Eagles/Seahawks game in Philly. What could possibly go wrong? Afterwards, providing everything goes well, I’ll be at...

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My Health Insurance Goes Down – Again

I live in New York State, as many of you know. Last year the cost of my health insurance declined in the first year the exchanges became operative by $200 a month. In year two of the exchanges, my premium have gone down again by...

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Your Government for Sale

The New York Times broke a big story today with their front-page article on how Republican Attorneys General have sold themselves out to the energy industry. This seems to be just one more prong in a larger strategy that...

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NE Libyan Town of Darna Joins Islamic State

Libyan city is first outside Syria, Iraq to join ISIS | Haaretz | On a chilly night, bearded militants gathered at a stage strung with colorful lights in Darna, a Mediterranean coastal city long notorious as Libya’s centre...

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This is Still Bugging Me

Not that anyone asked, but I never held and/or enjoyed any office or position of honor, trust or profit at The New Republic, whether under the regime of racist Marty Peretz or otherwise. Therefore, I do not have to say that I am...

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