Question for economist-types: What happens when dark money overwhelms economies?
As I read more and more about the extent of money-laundering going on throughout the world, I wonder how it affects economies in general. How does the “dismal science” view this new factor in...
View ArticleEclipse eye safety - FAKE NEWSS!!
Every news outlet in America has warned against looking at the eclipse. What more can be said...
View ArticleThoughts on Trump speech...
He sounds very out of breathHe bleated endlessly about getting out of Afghanistan during his campaign. Now, not so much.9/11, 9/11, 9/11Terrorists, terrorists, terroristsStock futures moving up on moar...
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Hurricanes and Houston's Petrochemical Complex: Why we need effective government
Houston is home to one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the nation. The complex is at risk from catastrophic flooding , making it, potentially, one of the largest environmental disasters in US...
View ArticleHurricane Hate making landfall
I was searching for local Houston news to track Harvey developments — all my family still live there. I ran across a livestream from Peacock Communications of the Houston Fox affiliate. They feature a...
View ArticlePut pressure on Republicans to spell out the REAL reasons for destroying the ACA
Republicans have enumerated a number of “reasons” they want to abolish ACA:To strengthen or preserve the ACAWe cannot afford healthcare for all Americans – only for the wealthy ones.The states can...
View ArticlePlease fight amongst yourselves while we GUT GUT GUT with the GOP tax plan
We don’t have time to have pie fights over Donna Brazile while this hideous tax plan is under consideration, including repeal of the Johnson provision prohibiting religionists from engaging in...
View ArticleDeepest Gratitude to Alabama's African-American voters!
I am so deeply grateful to all of the African-Americans who voted today in Alabama. Your votes made the difference, and give us all the inspiration to keep fighting the appalling mess being perpetrated...
View ArticleHakeem Jeffries is a shining star
Just listening to Mr. Jeffries question Mick Mulvaney about the disastrous 2019 budget proposal. He quotes Mulvaney’s speeches on budget deficits during the Obama era, then contrasts with his...
View ArticleHakeem Jeffries: Master at messaging
Let’s try this again — prior post got off message. We often hear people complain about Democrats being weak on messaging. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is a master at it. I highly recommend checking...
View ArticleWe need "Civility Marches" outside Trump rallies
Over the next few months, Trump will be in full campaign mode, holding hateful rallies across the US. His hate speeches will be amplified by media coverage. The more vicious he gets, the more press...
View ArticleGowdy is making an ass of himself
Strozk, Swalwell, Nadler, etc are heroes.This is a fight against fascism. Godspeed.
View ArticleCampaign fundraising cannot be just another "arms race"
The closer the election, the louder the screeching for money. There has to be another way. I am on Beto’s mailing list, even though I no longer live in Texas. I really, REALLY want him to win. He is...
View ArticleRosenstein story - deflection from Kreepy Kavanaugh hearing
They assume we can be distracted from Kreepy Kavanaugh by the Rosenstein story. We have to walk and chew gum at the same time. I am preparing for my local protest demonstration.
View ArticleChannel your angst: Volunteer for "The Last Weekend"
Groups such as Swing Left, MoveOn, Indivisible, and many more are organizing an all-out push the last four days before the election.You can sign up to volunteer here. thelastweekend.org/…More...
View Article"Friend of the Fetus"
Someone posted an uplifting rally song this morning, “Ain’t Nobody Gonna Turn Me around”. Here’s another good one.xxYouTube Video
View ArticleHow To Protect Yourself From False Rape Allegations (Danielle Muscato)
Can’t remember if this was posted before, but it’s worth republishing. Brilliant.How To Protect Yourself From False Rape Allegations-- (credit to @DanielleMuscato on Twitter/insta/patreon and...
View ArticleCATO Institute propaganda sneaks into Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).
Last nite, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) showed a one-hour propaganda program called “Sweden: Lessons for America?” Produced by the Cato Institute, the program extolls Sweden’s move away from...
View ArticleHave you been to Mexico for dental work?
Just read another diary on Democratic Underground about American “caravans” going to Mexico for affordable dental work. Have any DKrs done this? What was your experience? Recommendations? Thanks.
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