March 13, 2010
Something Is Brewing Across America Today: The Coffee Party is Percolating
I attended the first organizing event of the nascent Coffee Party at an ungodly hour of a rainy morning in the welcoming Busboys & Poets coffeeshop in downtown Washington, DC. I had persuaded my friend Mary Panke to go with me, believing in her ability to think positive thoughts and to see creative solutions in every issue. I attended mostly out of curiousity and the cynical fear that the Coffee Party was attempting to copy the Tea Party's tactics.
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Why I Filed to Run for U.S. Senate
I have no special beef with the incumbent, Senator Boxer. She is a state-of-the-art Democrat. But to be "state-of-the-art" in our party is not such a good thing anymore.
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St. Patrick’s Day Chicago 2010: Parade, Events, Specials And Parties To Celebrate Irish Holiday
Check out a few of our favorite events, shows and deals around town. For more events, consult the Sun-Times, NBC Chicago, and TimeOut Chicago lists.
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March 12, 2010
Defending “Terrorists”: What Would the Founders Do?
And what was the "Boston Massacre," class?
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Gut Check Time for GOP on Immigration
The conflict is over how the Party will position itself with respect to the question of immigration reform - and just as importantly - the fastest-growing demographic group in country: Hispanic Americans.
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March 11, 2010
Sarah Jessica Parker Parties With The Real Housewives (PHOTOS)
Bethenny Frankel showed off her baby bump and Kandi Burruss showed off her body.
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Glenn Beck and Michael Moore Agree: 10 Reminders for the Ruling Parties
But since that's not likely, I would like to offer ten reminders to each party, to help them avoid some of the failings of their past and present.
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March 10, 2010
You And What Armey?
The spokesman contrasted the failed candidacy of the (very) culturally conservative gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell in Ohio in 2006 to the surging (by his account) campaign of the (very, like eliminate the state income tax) fiscally conservative John Kasich. The implication is that Tea Party candidates will succeed if they can focus attention on so-called pocketbook issues, such as cap-and-trade, the stimulus package, and earmarks. But if attention turns to divisive cultural issues, of which immigration is presumed to be one, the Tea Party will shatter like so many delicate teacups.
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Frack You: The Self-Aggrandizing Dishonesty of Eric “The Groper” Massa
Well, Massa went to Glennbeckistan last night and admitted to having "groped" and "tickled" a male staffer at his 50th birthday party:
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How To Use Google Profiles — Shelly Palmer
Sony is coming late to the 3DTV party, but they think the new technology will account for 10% of their television business. This is a big gamble, since, at the moment, there is no consumer demand. However, Sony does have a secret 3D weapon. They are planning to modify their PS3 video game consoles to work with their new 3DTV sets. Gamers could easily drive 10% of future TV sales.
Facebook is hoping on the location sharing bandwagon. The social network announced that it intends to introduce a new location sharing tool in April. While users may worry about their privacy on FB, the company insists that it has been testing the service for over a year and that the location-based apps will not alarm privacy advocates. We'll see!
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