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America's soul is lost, collapse inevitable
Seeded on Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:02 PM EDT (MarketWatch.com)
Has capitalism lost its soul? Guys like Bogle and Faber sense it. Read more about the soul in physicist Gary Zukav's "The Seat of the Soul," Thomas Moore's "Care of the Soul" and sacred texts. But for Wall Street and American capitalism, use your gut.
Gallup: Obama personal popularity at new low; Hillary more popular
Seeded on Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:04 PM EDT ()
Gallup points out that in this latest survey, Hillary Clinton is now more popular than Obama. Sixty-two percent say they have a favorable impression of the Secretary of State, versus 34 percent who have an unfavorable impression.
Geithner aides made millions on Wall Street
Seeded on Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:11 PM EDT (FT.com)
Obama administration officials now working on fixing and regulating the financial system were beneficiaries of several million dollars in pay from Wall Street and private equity companies, it has been revealed.
Rage at Government for Doing Too Much and Not Enough - WSJ.com
Seeded on Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:16 PM EDT (Wall Street Journal)
Americans have historically swung between anger at big business and anger at Washington. This year their rage has targeted business and government with equal fury.
What's with all the @#%! language?
Seeded on Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:45 AM EDT (Politico)
Those who pay attention to political rhetoric say an unusual amount of profanity has emanated from this White House – even without counting famously colorful White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
Senator Reid: 50% Unfavorable in Own State
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:34 PM EDT (ReviewJournal.com - News)
For months the perception of Reid among voters has been fixed, with near 100 percent name recognition and a high number of voters viewing him unfavorably. In the latest poll, 38 percent of voters viewed Reid favorably compared to 50 percent with an unfavorable view.
A Nobel for a Good Two Weeks?
Seeded on Fri Oct 9, 2009 7:14 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
This is ridiculous -- embarrassing, even. I admire President Obama. I like President Obama. I voted for President Obama. But the peace prize? This is supposed to be for doing, not being -- and it's no disrespect to the president to suggest he hasn't done much yet.
What will Obama do with his Nobel Peace Prize?
Seeded on Fri Oct 9, 2009 9:27 AM EDT (Slate)
While we're talking about how the Nobel committee has jumped the shark some people might like that a president who they elected in part, to improve America's image in the world, has been rewarded for it.
The GOP Is Winning the Health-Care Debate
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT (Wall Street Journal)
Among college graduates, opposition to health-care reform is now 50%, while only 33% support it, according to Gallup's Sept. 24 poll. College graduates are slightly more than a quarter of the off-year electorate.
Is Obama Becoming a Joke?
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 11:23 PM EDT (RealClearPolitics)
Political satire matters when it is larger than the joke. The growing rap on Obama is that he is a man both ineffective and meek; a man who is loved by all and feared by none.
The president's rocky fortnight: Down in the valley
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT (The Economist)
BARACK OBAMA ran an impressively disciplined presidential campaign. He has presided over a notably cohesive White House. But in the past fortnight things have started to go wrong.
How long can Democrats stand by Charlie Rangel?
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT (Politico)
The House ethics committee expanded a sprawling investigation into Rangel Thursday, digging into allegations stemming from an August restatement of his personal finances, in which he under reported hundreds of thousands of dollars in assets.
Breaking: Cross-Dressing Escort Registered by ACORN Imprisoned for Voter Fraud, ACORN Probe Continues in Ohio
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 2:41 PM EDT ()
The activist group, which has long worked with criminals as it preys on the weak and the troubled, is on the verge of yet another public relations catastrophe.
CBO: Senate 'Obamacare' Concept Costs $829 Billion
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:39 PM EDT ()
Yesterday, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the Obamacare bill still being drafted by the Senate Finance Committee will cost a whopping $829 billion dollars while leaving over 25 million people still uninsured by 2019.
Pelosi: Democrats consider windfall tax on insurance
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:34 PM EDT (Reuters)
Democrats are looking at the possibility of a windfall profits tax on insurance companies as part of healthcare reform, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday.
GOP Fails in Third Try to Remove Rangel
Seeded on Thu Oct 8, 2009 9:20 AM EDT (NewsMax)
The House voted 246-153 along mostly partisan lines to refer a GOP resolution to remove Rangel to the House ethics committee.
The Forest, the Trees and ACORN
Seeded on Wed Oct 7, 2009 4:05 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
In creativity, the ACORN boss's denials were matched only by her assignments of blame. She blamed her predecessor: "I don't think it's fair to judge me, as I'm cleaning up a previous administration."
ACORN Threw Out Republican Voter Registrations
Seeded on Wed Oct 7, 2009 9:47 AM EDT (Atlas Shrugs)
In February of 2008, Fathiyyah Muhammad of Jacksonville, Florida, heard that ACORN was paying three dollars for each vote you could register.
Bill Ayers: "I wrote Dreams From My Father"
Seeded on Tue Oct 6, 2009 9:32 PM EDT (Chicago Daily Observer)
Then, unprompted he said–I wrote Dreams From My Father. I said, oh, so you admit it. He said–Michelle asked me to. I looked at him. He seemed eager. He's about my height, short. He went on to say–and if you can prove it, we can split the royalties.
Tracking Your Taxes: Medicare Waste Goes Unchecked
Seeded on Tue Oct 6, 2009 9:58 AM EDT (FOXNews.com)
From wheelchairs and walkers to orthopedic shoes and needles, Medicare buys tens of thousands of products every day for elderly Americans. And as the single largest buyer of medical products, you'd think it would at leastget a volume discount.
Obama Doesn't Seem Ready to Lead
Seeded on Tue Oct 6, 2009 9:53 AM EDT (RealClearPolitics)
Barack Obama's trip to Copenhagen to pitch Chicago for the Olympics would have been a dumb move whatever the outcome.
Goldman Sachs ups large U.S. banks to attractive
Seeded on Mon Oct 5, 2009 8:11 PM EDT (MarketWatch.com)
Analysts at Goldman Sachs got more optimistic about large U.S. banks Monday, raising their coverage view on the sector to attractive from neutral.
ACORN embezzlement was $5 million, La. attorney general says
Seeded on Mon Oct 5, 2009 6:40 PM EDT (NOLA.com)
An internal review by the board of directors of the community organization ACORN determined that the amount allegedly embezzled from the community organization was $5 million, well more than the previously reported amount of nearly $1 million, according to a new subpoena in an in …
Voters Seeing Red Over ACLU Attack
Seeded on Mon Oct 5, 2009 6:15 PM EDT (townhall)
The object at the center of the case is a small, unadorned cross sitting in a remote part of the Mojave Desert Preserve in Southeast California. A veterans' group erected this memorial cross on private land in 1934 to honor the dead of all wars.
Dems Discussing Plan To Have Embattled Harlem Congressman Resign So Gov. Paterson Can Run For His Seat
Seeded on Mon Oct 5, 2009 6:03 PM EDT (WCBSTV.com)
And here's a new twist. Highly placed Democratic sources told CBS 2 HD they have discussed the possibility of using one damaged New York politician to get rid of another.
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Top Jedi,
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— Ilyanep
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Except for the fact that we'd be battling each other :D
— Ilyanep
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You rock, TJ!
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— kevinb66
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— Djehuty
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Always illuminating, TopJedi, and sometimes completely stunning!
— Djehuty
Indeed. The Force is strong with this one.
Thank you for your kind comment.
I love your writing style and I think that your articles are very well researched and presented. I hope you keep on writing those great articles (and maybe one day I can get to writing some of my own :P).
— Ilyanep
Jedi, your kung fu is very good!
Fair, balanced, and unafraid!
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