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May 29, 2008
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Posted by doctormatt at 6:20 PM
George Orwell
"To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle"
Posted by doctormatt at 6:16 PM
New Poll: A majority of Californians support same-sex marriage.
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/05/victory-within.html
Posted by doctormatt at 6:14 PM
Bush mounted dishonest campaign to sell Iraq invasion, says ex-White House spokesman
A former senior aide to President Bush claims that the White House deliberately mounted a dishonest propaganda campaign to sell the Iraq invasion to the US public, in the most damning insider account of the presidency so far.
(No, REALLY! Tell me it isn't TRUE!)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/may/29/georgebush.iraq
Posted by doctormatt at 5:40 PM
May 21, 2008
Behind the Rise in Prices: A Plan to Torpedo the Dollar
“The financial crisis that we now face was created by design. It is intended to destroy the labor movement, crush the middle class, quash Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, reduce our foreign debt by 50 or 60%, force a restructuring of America’s debt, privatize all public assets and resources, and create a new regime of austerity measures which will divert more wealth to the banking and corporate establishment.”
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/05/19/9047/
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Posted by doctormatt at 9:55 PM | Comments (0)
The Sexy Path to Good Health
There's been wide coverage of a study showing that man-masturbation prevents prostate cancer. But before you take your hotdog in hand (if you happen to be of the schlong persuasion), let's expand the conversation and declare: hot sex is good for humans.
http://www.alternet.org/story/84895
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Posted by doctormatt at 9:50 PM | Comments (0)
How Pot Became Demonized: the Fine Line Between Good Medicine and 'Dangerous Drugs'
The following is an excerpt from "Dying to Get High" by Wendy Chapkis and Richard J. Webb (NYU Press, 2008). (c) 2008 NYU Press. Reproduced by permission of the publisher.
For many modern critics, the concept of "medical marijuana" is a contradiction in terms. Medicine is standardized, synthetic, and pure; marijuana involves the unrefined and promiscuous coupling of more than four hundred components rooted in the dirt. Medicine -- in its most powerful and privileged forms -- rests in the hands of men, while the most potent form of marijuana is found in the female flowering plant. Medicine engages in heroic battles against death. Marijuana claims only to enhance the quality of life.
http://www.alternet.org/story/85205/
Posted by doctormatt at 9:18 PM | Comments (0)
May 20, 2008
Zach Wamp's recent votes
Recent House Votes
Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (239-188, 6 Not Voting)
The House voted to provide $15 billion to states and municipalities for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed homes.
Rep. Zach Wamp voted NO.
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Amendment to American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed (266-154, 13 Not Voting)
The House passed a comprehensive housing-stimulus bill through three separate votes, including this measure authorizing the Federal Housing Administration to help refinance as much as $300 billion of subprime loans.
Rep. Zach Wamp voted NO.
Posted by doctormatt at 10:52 PM | Comments (0)
May 4, 2008
Bush - McCain challenge - Can you tell the difference between them?
http://www.bush-mccainchallenge.com
Posted by doctormatt at 1:05 AM | Comments (0)
Video - How to create an angry American
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XKyCpCrH3cY
Posted by doctormatt at 12:04 AM | Comments (0)
May 2, 2008
QUOTE OF THE DAY
I wouldn't call it fascism exactly, but [an American] political system nominally controlled by an irresponsible, dumbed down electorate who are manipulated by dishonest, cynical, controlled mass media that dispense the propaganda of a corrupt political establishment can hardly be described as democracy either.
Edward Zehr
Posted by doctormatt at 4:54 AM
Ohio House OK's 28% cap on payday loans
Could it happen here?
http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1209630837298850.xml&coll=2
Posted by doctormatt at 4:32 AM