The Putin Two-Step
Ukrania knew Vlad Putin would be at the big dance Ukrania had been waiting for her turn to go to the big dance. It was a huge gala … Read more
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Finding Populism Today
Populism: what is it and where can it be found? Mass movements don’t just appear out of the fog, fully grown, structured and mobilized. They emerge in fits … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 3/17/14
Ripping the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is for. And, … Read more
50 Shades of Cool: The Many Faces of President Obama
President Obama as Shapeshifter It was more amusing than piano-playing kittens to see Barack Obama plug the Affordable Care Act on Zach Galifianakis’ internet comedy show. Not late … Read more
Them That Has, and Them That Don’t: Rich vs Poor – An Exclusive HT Cartoon News Report!
It’s Rich vs Poor, but the downtrodden wealthy are finally getting some help! [This page is an excerpt from the Humor Times magazine. The monthly publication is available … Read more
A Financial Transaction Tax on High Frequency Trading
High Frequency Trading (HFT) would be a very progressive tax. Have you heard about High Frequency Trading? Get ready to be dazzled! High frequency trades are sweeping, purely … Read more
It’s Not the Hate, It’s the Stupidity
Doing the right thing for all the wrong reasons, WTG, Arizona! Alright. Woo-hoo. We’re partying now. With the kind of enthusiasm normally reserved for sorting Phillips head screws … Read more
Don’t Close Our Post Offices — Put Them to Work!
“Staple-izing” the Post Office won’t work You know what America needs? More jobs, that’s what. Not Wal-Mart-style jobettes, but real jobs — stable ones with good salary and … Read more
2014 Political Animal Awards
Best of the year’s political animals! For all those who have spent the last couple of months shoveling out a car, you should know we’re at the tail … Read more
The Fight Against Breast Cancer: Turning into a Circus?
Breast cancer awareness: Going a bit nuts over pink Ok, I’ve officially seen it all. Well, that may be an exaggeration. I’m sure there are plenty more “save … Read more
