Liberalism is, I think, resurgent. One reason is that more and more people are so painfully aware of the alternative. - John Kenneth Galbraith

Rick Santorum | Unemployment Down Because Of Republicans

Surging Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum downplayed President Obama‘s role in the good news that the unemployment rate fell to 8.5% in December, the lowest level in three years.According to a tweet by Politico‘s Dave Catane …

Pay To Be Arrested! - Aurora IL charging $50 arrest fee - Guilty or Not

The price of getting arrested in Aurora just went up $50. The city council Tuesday night unanimously approved a $50 administrative fee to be charged to anyone processed by Aurora police after turning themselves in on a warrant or being arrested for a criminal offense or city o …

Mitch McConnell Against Turtle Tunnels

"The first stimulus is a national punch line," McConnell remarked. "Turtle tunnels, sidewalks to nowhere."

Right Away - Do It Now!.... Right Away - Do It Now!

This is call to our Congress from Obama. This is the call to our citizens. We need to back our President to pass the jobs bill. Stop pissing away arguing. Obama gave a good speech, has good ideas and every American should support the agenda he is proposing.

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Let's rename Labor Day 'Capital Day'

Let’s get it over with and rename the holiday “Capital Day.” We may still celebrate Labor Day, but our culture has given up on honoring workers as the real creators of wealth and their honest toil — the phrase itself seems antique — as worthy of genu …

Bruised Up Barbie is The Fashion Industry's Latest Fetish

Aw, look at the cute little man loving the attention while he claims this isn’t about domestic violence, it’s just about bruised-up Barbie! You know, Barbie? The role model for young girls in a certain patriarchal culture and a fetish among the Southern Baptists I kno …

Labor Day - A day to honor those "Who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.

How Long Can You Make Your Green Tomatoes Last?

Do you have tricks up your sleeve for storing tomatoes into the fall and winter? What's the longest you've been able to keep your summer tomatoes around? If you've got any tips and ideas for storing tomatoes, please share them by posting a comment below.Read more: http: …

S&P Downgrades US Credit Rating From AAA - ABC News

WASHINGTON — Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's says it has downgraded the United States' credit rating for the first time in the history of the ratings.

Should We Fight About Politics on the 4th of July? - Poll

Happy 4th of July everyone! We have some pretty intense political debates here on Newsvine.

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Top GOP fundraiser: 'There's not too much money in politics'

Is politics awash with too much money? Mike Duncan, chairman of American Crossroads, doesn't think so.

Perry's Office Says Fischer's Bigotry Has Nothing To Do With His Prayer Rally

Bryan Fischer was getting angry that people were linking his unrelenting bigotry to Gov.

How Corrupt is Your Nation? - The global coalition against corruption

With governments committing huge sums to tackle the world's most pressing problems, from the instability of financial markets to climate change and poverty, corruption remains an obstacle to achieving much needed progress.

Is there a liberal assault on capitalism? or Your Teacher Said What? (Video)

I saw this video live this morning on the Morning Joe program. My jaw dropped. This smuck from CNBC is using his daughter to bash anyone that does not think Capitalism is the answer to everything. Daughter Blake actually makes Joe Kernan look like a buffoon in the video.

Welfare drug test bill heads to Fla. Gov. Scott

Applying for welfare benefits in Florida? Soon you’ll need to get drug tested. A measure requiring the tests passed the Senate on Thursday and is headed to Gov.

You Must Make $75,000 to $105,000 to Qualify for Affordable Housing

Under the plan, a family of four must make a gross yearly income between $75,000 and $105,000 to be eligible for an affordable owner-occupied unit. Eligibility for rentals would require a family to earn an income of about $45,000 to $75,000.

Tea Partiers Rallying In DC Praise Donald Trump's Birther Stance (VIDEO)

Elizabeth Johnson, a resident of Virginia said that "Donald Duck would be better" than "this joker in the White House" and that "Donald Trump would be fine." She appreciated Trump speaking out about the birther issue.

Abercrombie criticized for selling push-up tops to little girls

Push up bikinis for 7 year olds? What will they think of next! Every 5 year old is a broad in training. Yeeesh!

Global Warming Caused Japan Earthquake: Fact

I know headlines like that might just make most folks roll their eyes at this point — I mean, what doesn't climate change cause these days, am I right? And I realize that people are skeptical of news-cycle tie-ins, like this very story appears to be.

Yes, Climate Change May Cause More Tsunamis. No, That's Not Alarmism

Geologists believe that global warming may already be causing more earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

Unusual Campaign Headquarters - Rapper Rhymefest in runoff race for Chicago alderman in 20th Ward - Video

Grammy winner Che "Rhymefest" wins enough votes to cause a runoff in Chicago's 20th ward. I wish Mr. Rhymefest much luck. However, I have to wonder about this campaign headquarters. An empty old warehouse does not really seem to do this candidate justice.

Would You Be a SCAB to Get a Job? - Poll

There is a lot of news about unions lately. Some folks believe individuals, companies and even political parties want to eliminate unions. Currently about 7% of private and 36% of public sector workers belong to unions.

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US challenges Chinese wind power subsidies at WTO

Just weeks before President Hu Jintao's January visit to the United States, the US government said Wednesday it had asked the World Trade Organization to deal with allegedly illegal subsidies that favor Chinese manufacturing firms.

Did the Democrats Give Up Tax Hikes on the Rich to Make a REALLY BIG F---ING DEAL With the Republicans? --Poll

Just wondering…. For moths/years, legislation to overturn DADT, benefits for 9/11 responders, and START have gone nowhere.

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A Political Christmas Carol

“Please sir, can we count on you for a small bit of good will for the poor this Christmas? Just your vote to extend unemployment benefits will do. The majority of Americans support it. Just some fairness for the less fortunate.”

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