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OhMyGod the dude actually used the phrase “Final Solution”

guess from context who ‘the dude’is… He doesn’t seem to have a sense or any curiosity about and of History. And this was said just before he invited himself to a mass funeral in Pittsburgh for another massacre committed by … Continue reading

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Double Standard Oil

So some political hacks in the U.S. Government have sounded the alarm that Russian investors have gained the largest block of shares in Citgo oil. So, why the whining? These are the same outfit who demanded for generations that Russians … Continue reading

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So called “patriots day” 911

 Means I get to pick up your lost or blew-off-your-antenna because-you-don’t-know flag-etiquette-and-put-a-87-cent-walmart-flag-on your-motor-vehicle and you’re about as smart as you are a “real” patriot. Get a grip. If you expect people to stand up for your national anthem (not required) … Continue reading

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Every god but Allah for Muhammad Ali?

When the fuck did Muhammad Ali become Unitarian? He was Muslim. Why all the other God/G*d freaks crashing his funeral? I understand friends wanting to speak. This being a culture of celebrity worship, I can even understand a policy of … Continue reading

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The El Paso Police News & other scams

OK I thought at first this was a scam. (it is) Like the El Paso Police News, which was similar.   The target was us. We got, in the mail, a “sweepstakes” entry form. To Support The Police. The U.S. … Continue reading

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Harriet Tubman to be on the $20

YESSSSSSSSS!!! Although some loudmouth right wing hate freaks disagree. Maybe Trump’s stupid mouth is going to spout something about his fellow land-thief Jackson will be kicked off the currency. Me likey very muchly!   And not just because he was … Continue reading

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Protect and Serve …Who?

When the police show up at your door dressed like this, I assumed the ‘Protect” means for them not you. They have done a great job of selling America the “Protect and Serve” but do you really need it? In … Continue reading

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Another criminal sociopath evades the hangman. Maggie Thatcher goes to hell

Was Margaret Thatcher religious? We might take solace that her final breaths were complicated by abject horror of the fate she knew awaited her. She might have been iron willed and resolute, are we going to pretend she was clueless? … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Hero Soldier Thomas Borge. You tried when others didn’t give a shit

Here was one soldier that was a real hero to me Tomas Borge Martinez, 81, co-founder of Nicaraguan Sandinistas because he wasn’t one of those stupid trailer trash boys and girls who sign up mainly to get the GI benefits … Continue reading

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Repulsive liberal ‘progressive’ hypocrisy on US warmaking

‘Beyond that, Obama has used drones to kill Muslim children and innocent adults by the hundreds. He has refused to disclose his legal arguments for why he can do this or to justify the attacks in any way. He has … Continue reading

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Ye Aulde Memoir

Another old piece. These stories are distorted by romanticized memory, at times, and others likely remember them differently. I by no means intend to insult any of the real persons that lived through this stuff with a cavalier treatment of … Continue reading

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Occupy Denver recognizes Colo. AIM, mixes metaphor to Unoccupy America!

This weekend the General Assembly of Occupy Denver recognized that its intended occupation was actually a re-occupation, of lands to which original inhabitants lay claim. On Sunday the GA consensus voiced its solidarity with the American Indian Movement of Colorado … Continue reading

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Frank Bator and Princess Lisa Czeladtko

I went to his memorial service at Marian House 6 years ago. He had died in his trailer home, alone, and the body not discovered for about a week. There were a few people attending, some of the staff at … Continue reading

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If you have to ask for whom the fat lady sings, it is not for Tahrir Square.

–And to really mix my malaprops, she sings for them that bought her. If there was one variable which got away from the underdogs of Egypt’s Jan25 Revolution, it was who would referee the endgame. While Hosni Mubarak’s stunning defiance … Continue reading

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Our Phine Phreaky Phriend Pastor Phred Phelps Praises AZ shooting

Just when you thought that ALL the roaches had crawled out of their cracks in the wall on this…   Now, what do you suppose would happen if another group, say a more left-leaning group, wanted to give the American … Continue reading

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A thuggish murder of Queen’s English

Christine O’Donnell is being audited on her campaign spending, as well she should. She made a devil’s deal, sold the remaining fragments of her soul on a bet that she could become a Congress-critter. The Korporate Kampaign-fund Kartel fronted her … Continue reading

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How many dead US soldiers does it take to screw in a light bulb?

It’s hard not to get excited when the Afghans are able to fell nine US soldiers with one stone. But am I glad about the US deaths? I am not. For one, the latest helicopter crash means “2010 is deadliest … Continue reading

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Muslim Mommas never cry and other heinous lies

What got me started on this offering was a TV show on at midnight, only lasted (from my perspective, because the channel got changed quickly) for about two minutes. The show was about 9/11 survivors. One of them said “That’s … Continue reading

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BP spends Billion Pounds advertising how much good they’re doing.

I saw the commercial once today already. Just that one instance on every for-profit network in America must have cost a pretty Billion. I didn’t time it, perhaps if I looked it up on youtube or BBC? But there’s not … Continue reading

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Very structure of Militarism to blame for Soldiers offing themselves

Militarism as preached to the recruits is that the Army (navy air force marines same difference) is your new god. And that soldiers have no value as individuals. Throwing their lives and service training away on Corporate Wars like Afghanistan … Continue reading

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Our McSick McCulture McStrikes again.

So the commercial starts, lady saying “I’ve got a picky eater on my hands…. but when her nutrition started to affect her development our pediatrician recommended Pediasure…” Now Wait A Damned Minute Here… Sure the kid is cute, has an … Continue reading

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Labadee: Royal Caribbean’s Neo Haiti

Former President Bill Clinton is heading to Haiti, again. As UN special envoy to Haiti, he paid a visit last year as a guest of the Royal Caribbean cruise ship line to promote their tourist facility at La’Badie. Said CEO … Continue reading

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US health industry tells Vic to snuff it

Vic Chesnutt took his own life on Christmas Day. By coincidence, he’d just given an upbeat interview to NPR’s Fresh Air in spite of an ongoing battle with his health care providers. The segment seemed to pierce the celebrity veil … Continue reading

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Tabloid trash: entire royal family dying

Hyperbole mine. Actually, a couple of not-widely-divergent Tabloids have, in the past three weeks, published headlines, one that “Dying Charles names Prince Harry as heir” and then “Dying Queen names Prince William” to the throne. Since this is my day … Continue reading

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DC Sniper John Allen Muhammad was early post-911 Muslim Avenger

What morbid fortuity that as President Obama heads to Fort Hood to commemorate the victims of renegade Nidal Malik Hasan, preparations are being made for the execution of another Islamic avenger, the Beltway sniper. As Americans satiate their blood lust … Continue reading

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