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POPSThe marketing machine... Good read -- how we've become the consumer culture. There was a time in America when thrift and economy were virtues. Now, keeping up with the Jone's -- even if that means buying a Hummer -- is the rage. Where will it all leave us?
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POPSInvestment in OUR country... Nice for a change... we build roads and infrastructure in Iraq, and the conservatives don't bitch ... but when we do it here: well, I'm sure we'll hear about it!
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POPSEqual protection.. Jefferson spoke eloquently of the "rights of the minority in the face of the tyranny of the majority" ... apparently, we've forgotten that lesson. The idea that 50+% of the people can decide to take away ANY particular groups rights is a scary one...
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POPSSotomayor From what I've ready, she sounds very qualified. And I like the idea of having a woman with her background/life experience on the court. The court should better reflect the country ... and a super-majority of white males hardly represents the US
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POPSThe silliness of trying to legislate love... Sure -- there are some concepts that we (mostly) all agree on; like waiting until children are "of age" before they are allowed to marry ... and the concept of "consensual" relationships. Beyond that, what we've done is allow religious non-sense to get in the way of interpersonal relationships.
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POPSA little over reacting? I know people are sensitized -- but "terrified" to the point of investigations, and resignations? Come'on people -- how can you live your life in fear.
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POPSThe real threat to marriage ... But many of the religious folks would have you believe two guys living together in Iowa is the real threat to marriage ... while somehow a single, teen mother is now the poster child for abstinence education (which obviously didn't work). Am I missing something here, or is this just really stupid.
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POPSFreedom without order... Some interesting thoughts... that I tend to agree with. Republicanism seems to rejoice in the abstract: they value "ideas" above their practical implication. While idealism is fine: it must be leavened with pragmatism.
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POPSHomophobia -- this is all you go? If this is the best the right wing-nuts can muster, I'd say the batter is nearing the end (unfortunately, it isn't - and there are a few people who actually believe this crap) ... Tell me again how gay's marrying effects str8 people -- in ANY way?
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POPSThe Believers... Christians carry a cross in Jerusalem ... a symbol of their god. ... but also a symbol of the 10's -- if not 100's of thousands that died brutal, cruel deaths at Roman hands.
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POPSBe pissed.. be very very pissed This is the best article I've found that explains how we got into this financial mess... and confirms what I have been saying: gov is about and for BIG BUSINESS... plain and simple. It's a long article, but give it a read...
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POPSPut him to bed... The analogy between Truman and Bush stops at their approval rating when they left office.
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POPSThe gap to come... But anytime a government official tries to do something about it -- he's labeled a socialist. Everyone thinks they are gonna be rich someday -- they don't realize the game is rigged. The good 'ole boy network is working for the haves... not the have-nots.
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POPSSlaves to the market... While Hedges article is over the top... he does make a few good points. Somehow, people have been duped into the idea that "serving a market economy" is a goal in and of itself... that good will flow from that activity. The truth is, we create markets and financial systems to serve the common good... and without keeping that underlying premise in mind we are bound to repeat these mistakes.
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POPSTED - Ideas worth spreading... If you haven't checked out this site I strongly suggest you do... I can't believe I haven't clipped it before! The site covers everything from culture and entertainment to scientific accomplishments and wonder... It is packed with videos by some of the best scientists, entertainers and thinkers of today.
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