Tag Archives: America

The American Prospect: Robert Kuttner: ‘The Libertarian Delusion’

Source:The American Prospect Just to start off about the so-called free market and if we’re going to talk about the free market we might as well talk about Santa Clause since neither one of them exists. As much as Libertarians … Continue reading

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Roll Call: Bridget Bowman: House Republicans Investigating Washington D.C. Marijuana Legalization

“One day before the District of Columbia is set to legalize marijuana, members of Congress are launching an investigation into D.C.’s decision to do so, and warning that implementing legalization would break the law. “If you decide to move forward … Continue reading

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Slate Magazine: Beth Ethier: Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Promotes Industrial Hemp

Source:Slate Magazine This might be the only bipartisan bill short of a federal budget and the appropriations bills that Congress may pass this year. At least in the Senate where I think Leader Mitch McConnell will have Democratic support including … Continue reading

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AEI: Frederick M. Hess- ‘The Right Way to Start Fixing No Child Left Behind’

Source:American Enterprise Institute– with a look at the 2001 education reform law known as No Child Left Behind. “The Student Success Act rolls back regulations while reflecting the need for a principled, limited federal role in schools. On Friday, the … Continue reading

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The Hill: Kevin Cirilli: ‘New Democrats Looking to Strike Against The Warren Wing’

Source:The Hill– U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat, Massachusetts) “Centrist Democrats are gathering their forces to fight back against the “Elizabeth Warren wing” of their party, fearing a sharp turn to the left could prove disastrous in the 2016 elections. For … Continue reading

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The Merv Griffin Show: Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda & Michael Douglas: China Syndrome (1979)

“Merv hosted a special show with all of the principal players from “The China Syndrome” a few weeks before its worldwide release in February of 1979. Jack Lemmon and Jane Fonda discuss their acting styles and generally fawn all over … Continue reading

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The Tonight Show With Jay Leno: Bill Maher (2012)

“Bill Maher on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – Must watch this!” Source:Celebrity Universe Going back three years here so I have to dig deep into my memory bank and see what is still there. Oh wait 2012 was … Continue reading

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Daniel J.B. Mitchell: ‘Ronald Reagan Campaigns For Harry Truman in 1948’

Source:Daniel J.B. Mitchell– Ronald W. Reagan, campaigning for President Harry S. Truman, in 1948. “Ronald Reagan – then a liberal Democrat – campaigns on the radio for President Truman in 1948. He also supports Hubert Humphrey for Senator from Minnesota … Continue reading

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Safvio: Bill Clinton- His Life

Source:Safvio– from a DVD about President William J. Clinton (Democrat, Arkansas) 42nd President of the United States. “His Life” follows Bill Clinton through his college days as a war protester, his years of purported womanizing as governor of Arkansas, his … Continue reading

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The McLaughlin Group: The Best and Worst of 2014

Source:The McLaughlin Group– The father of The McLaughlin Group, John McLaughlin. You can also see this post at The Daily Times, on Blogger. “Special Encore Presentation of Year End Awards 2014, Part One” Source:The McLaughlin Group I hate to say this … Continue reading

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