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Walter Russell Mead Declares Peak Obama

Peak Left? Playing off the idea of peak oil, Walter Russell Mead, in The American Interest, declares this moment in Obama’s presidency to be “Peak Left” for the United States. The tide is going out for liberalism, says Mead, and we’re … Continue reading

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Contemporary Liberalism Defined

I think of myself as a liberal, but what does that mean, exactly, to call oneself a liberal? In thinking about this, I’ve come to some tentative answers (liberals are always at least a bit tentative). First, being a contemporary liberal … Continue reading

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Bill Maher on How Mitt Romney Got His Money

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“Mitt Romney, a Hero in My Mind”: A Mitt Romney Base Voter Makes a Song for Mitt Romney

In the below video, a Christian conservative who thinks he’s living in the End Times makes a song supporting Mitt Romney for President. I’m pretty sure it’s sincere–not a joke. __________ UPDATE: I’ve just learned that the singer’s name is … Continue reading

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Trouble for President Obama’s Odds for Reelection

Nicely summed up by Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport of Gallup:

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Mitt Romney’s “America the Beautiful” vs. Garrison Keillor’s

This ad nicely punctures Mitt Romney’s faux and cynical display of “patriotism”: _____ Last night, I saw, with my wife and kids and some friends, Garrison Keillor sing “America the Beautiful” at the Hollywood Bowl. It was so nice to … Continue reading

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The Combative Christopher Hitchens

Deeelushious.  

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Is JPK (Joseph P. Kennedy III) an Emerging JFK?

31-year-old Joseph P. Kennedy III, grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, served in the Peace Corps, has a Harvard law degree, and is running in Massachusetts for the congressional seat that is being vacated by the retiring Barney Frank. And he … Continue reading

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Keith Olbermann is Back! Al Gore Attracts Keith Olbermann to A Current TV Nightly Gig

And the new show starts tonight. Dude, where’s my pony?

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Weiner Burn: Congressman Anthony Weiner’s Whodunnit Charade

Last week, I turned on Rachel Maddow’s program and watched a segment in which Anthony Weiner let her speculate, for about ten minutes, on how photos of his genitalia might have found their way onto the Internet. Was it a … Continue reading

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Debating the Future of Islam in Egypt

The birth pangs of a new Egypt: a Hitler-like religious fanatic (living in London!) argues with an Enlightenment influenced liberal over the future of Egypt: Hat tip: Concerned Christian.

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Deconstructing Barack Obama (the Brand) and America (the Plutocracy)

Lifting the Veil is an unusually well done compilation documentary. Though long, I ended up watching the whole thing at YouTube, and found it so compelling I’m posting it here. You might find yourself unable to stop watching it as well. I can’t … Continue reading

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A Wonderful Arugula Rant

This guy’s arugula rant never went viral back in 2008, but it should have. It has only gotten about 1600 hits at YouTube, but it’s absolutely worth seeing: And here’s some arugula I found being sold at “elite” Walmart:

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Liberals are Stupid and Unironic Too

The below video is just a little reminder to myself as a liberal that a lot of liberals are stupid and unironic too. It was actually made by some liberals at New Left Media (who usually bring their straight and sober … Continue reading

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A Stomp is Not an Argument: Rand Paul Supporters Tear a Wig off a Woman, Drag Her to the Ground, Then One of The Crowd Stomps on Her Head

Rand Paul supporters show their respect for Western liberal democracy, freedom of expression, and a woman’s right to approach Rand Paul: Message: Total message control. Don’t ever, ever approach Rand Paul. Ever. ——————- UPDATE: Here’s the unedited AP clip of the … Continue reading

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History Made? Yes, We Did: Election Night, November 4, 2008 (in 10 Minutes)

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Last Minute Appeal to Republicans and Undecideds: A Closing Argument for Barack Obama

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Not Abbey Road, But Obama Road: Image of Obama in Hawaii After Visiting His Grandma

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See The Three Best Campaign Ads of 2008: “Vote 4 Hope”, “The Vet Who Didn’t Vet” and “Wassup 08”

Vote 4 Hope: The Vet Who Didn’t Vet: Wassup 08:

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A Break from the Election Drama: Keeping Life in Perspective

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