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Category Archives: politics
U of Iowa Socialists and their First World Problems
This headline definitely rubbed me the wrong way. I’m all for small-’s’ socialism where appropriate — health care, education, social security, appropriately modest defense — but I’m having a hard time imagining many people who would receive a University-wide e-mail … Continue reading
The Cost Of Truth Telling
Assistant secretary of State P.J. Crowley resigned yesterday because he said of Bradley Manning’s mistreatment in military custody “is ridiculous and counterproductive and stupid” Ron Schiller resigns in disgrace for saying “The Tea Party is fanatically involved in people’s personal … Continue reading
George Bush: Liar, Sociopath, War Criminal
So this guy started two wars on the most doubtful of premises, and is responsible for tens of thousands of unnecessary deaths, tens of thousands of maimings, traumatic brain injuries, and cases of PTSD. And he sleeps like a baby. … Continue reading
Congratulations Republicans!
I’m not going to stay up and find out in real time about this election. There’s a few close ones but I have no appetite for the ever-increasingly-fine slicing of the baloney on TV. Congratulations Republicans and ‘Independents.’ You got … Continue reading
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The Republican Party: Party of Death
The Republican Party, and the conservative political philosophy centered around it, is, contrary to their loud chest-beating about Freedom and the ‘sanctity of Life,’ centered around death. Why do I say this? Consider their positions: Wants to fight a multi-front … Continue reading
Vote Republican? Yeah that will work.
I keep hearing on TV that the ‘Generic Republican’ has a 10% lead over the ‘Generic Democrat’ in polls. Apparently, because the President and the Democratic Congress haven’t found the magic wand to cure all the problems our country faces, … Continue reading
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The Awl: The Phantom Tollbooth, or The Democratizing Principle of Literature
Maria Bustillos nails it on the Awl Blog “…I cannot help but think that it is flat wrong to teach anyone that he or she should not read, or love, or identify with, any book he or she pleases.” George … Continue reading
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Tagged Burning Spear, Ferron, Malcolm X, Maria Bustillos, Norton Juster, Omar Souleyman, The Awl, The Phantom Tollbooth
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And another thing: The Islamic Center near Ground Zero.
Should I be surprised that the same people who are scared to death that black folks might get over on them, feel that an Islamic Center a couple of blocks from the WTC site in New York is, as Sarah … Continue reading
MNML POLITICS: IRAN
People want to intervene militarily in Iran? Really? What are they basing that on — how well that has gone in Iraq and Afghanistan? I’ve had co-workers, college room-mates and friends from Iran. Iran is a highly educated, literate, and … Continue reading
Chuck Grassley Gets His Guns From God
Elena Kagan’s expression in reaction to Chuck Grassley’s Crazy Old Man act is priceless. For the record I first saw Chuck Grassley speak in public 40 years ago and my instinctive reaction is “that man is brain damaged.” Nothing he’s … Continue reading
Malawi Got You Down? Come To Iowa!
Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza, who were jailed for being openly gay in Malawi. News reports say they’ve considered leaving Malawi. I say, “come to Iowa!” You can get married here! People are nice! I’ll put up $100 to help … Continue reading
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Tagged malawi, steven monjeza, tiwonge chimbalanga
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Anti-Health Care Reform Protesters — Photo-essay
Posted this morning to the Little Village Blog My favorite sign — inexpertly enhanced in The Gimp: I spoke to them briefly — apparently the man knew me but for the life of me I couldn’t remember who he was … Continue reading
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Elon James White’s “13 Black Truths”
I’ve been accused of stating the obvious like it’s my own personal revelation. But it’s hard to know sometimes when the blindingly obvious is just blindingly obvious, and when it still needs saying. Elon James White is like Professor Frink: … Continue reading
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“Copyright Criminals” debuts on Independent Lens tomorrow night
Produced by my man Kembrew Mcleod who is a fellow contributer to Little Village and University of Iowa Associate Professor, and Benjamin Franzen, U of I graduate. Check the PBS for your local viewing time here. And here’s the trailer:
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A Song In His Heart, A Plow In His Rear: The State Seal Of Iowa
A state representative wants to rewrite the legal description of Iowa’s state seal so that it no longer includes a reference of a citizen soldier “with a plow in his rear.”
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Marine Corps Public Affairs Director Upset by Avatar? Please!
Marine Corps Director of Public Affairs Upset about portrayal of Marines I’m sure the USMC has their better moments, and attracts some truly dedicated, courageous young people to the profession of protecting our country. On the other hand they also … Continue reading
The Republican Party’s War On America, and the Quisling Who Wants To Become One
Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama leaves the Democratic Party. To whom I say “good riddance, fucknuts!” I honestly don’t know what the Republican Party is for, for either meaning of ‘for.’ Its only purpose is obstruction of the will of … Continue reading
Obama Justice Dept. Should Proscecute the Shit Out Of the Bush Administration
When Obama was inaugurated, there was a general consensus both in his administration and with the country at large, that it would be, at best, a distraction to investigate and possibly proscecute the previous administration. A lot of people just … Continue reading
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