Small ISPs use "malicious" DNS servers to watch Web searches, earn cash
Moving companies' insurance = scam and hijacking
U.S. Adds 117,000 Jobs In July. Is It Good News?
New NASA moon rocket could cost $38 billion
I remember the Greeks complaining that the ratings agencies are economic terrorists
The Atlantic: Report: S&P Preparing to Downgrade the U.S.—But Why?
The Atlantic: Report: S&P Preparing to Downgrade the U.S.—But Why?
From July: GREECE: Suddenly There's A Fear That Ratings Agencies Will Wreck The Bailout
Anyone have a streaming link for MSNBC? Or Current? Hell, I'll even take CNBC!
Jerry Lewis out at MD telethon
Jerry Lewis out at MD telethon
Barry Levinson is delivering the Rewrite on Lawrence
Barry Levinson is delivering the Rewrite on Lawrence
Congratulations President Obama,Speaker Bonner,Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi....
From July: Ratings agencies criticised by European Commission
Mutual funds and ETFs had better follow their rules on percentage rules on grade of debt held
From April: Credit Rating Agencies Triggered Financial Crisis, U.S. Congressional Report Finds
US deserved to have Credit Rating downgraded
You know . . . . this shitstorm has been raging since 2007.
"Nobody I know has been wrong more often than them"
Barney Frank on Rachel Maddow, slashing S&P's rep with a razor
it's time to put Americans back to work.
How often we are referred to lists of Obama's Sucesses
I blame Bu$h for all of this mess.
I blame Bu$h for all of this mess.
If the "Grand Bargain" passed, the downgrade wouldn't have happened.
We have booked rooms for December in Galveston
So, how does President Obama most effectively rebut blame for S&P rating downgrade ?
Was this really political chess?
S&P Downgrades US Debt Rating to AA+ For First Time in History; Mostly Blames Teapublicans
S&P Downgrades US Debt Rating to AA+ For First Time in History; Mostly Blames Teapublicans
So Charles Barkley visits the White House for the birthday party of his good friend Obama and
"reflects our view that the effectiveness, stability, and predictability of American policymaking"
This US downgrade, it seems to me, has the potential to be a huge political advanatge if one . . .
Obama to supporters: Don't get 'bogged down' (on details of) war, taxes
Rachel will be on MTP on Sunday.
US government loses triple-A credit rating
S&P projection was 2 trillion dollars off, U.S. Treasury pointed out the mistake
Sarah Palin blames Geithner. Goldberg says Garafalo should be running S&P
Is The U.S. Economy Grinding To A Halt?
End the wars. Tax the rich. Raise the cap.
He's not dead yet, but I think it is now safe to judge him.
A spokesman for Rep. Eric Cantor, the House GOP majority leader, declined to comment Friday night.
10-year treasuries are at 2.58% right now.
Is AA plus sorta like double secret probation?
All other things aside, the WH has two options they must achieve in the next 48 hours:
All For Nothing - America loses AAA credit rating
Video: One of the better panel discussions you'll see in a long time
Video: One of the better panel discussions you'll see in a long time
Downgraded after 70 years, what do you think? *AAA->AA*
Something to remember: Standard & Poor’s Triple A Ratings Collapse Again
Tom DeLay, 2005 - "Victory" over budget fat
Is Dodd-Frank Overdue or Overkill? 2 Dueling Views
They are pissed because of veterans' back door stimulus. They are trying to make up for it with
Confrontation With ALEC Security Turns Violent: VIDEO (ThinkProgress)
S&P - it’s the fault of the “Republicans”
S&P downgrade is a non-event people
time to call the relatives for help...
Does the wording of the S&P downgrade give Democrats leverage to end the Bush tax cuts?
Credit Rating Agencies Spend $1.76 Million Lobbying Over Regulations
Email from Barney Frank re: debt debacle
If the Bush tax cuts were never extended, the US would have never been downgraded
QE3 "unofficially" begins Monday AM.
S&P: Republicans suck, this is mostly their fault
I'm downgrading S & P because they made a 2 TRILLION dollar error
Much of our anger at Obama is due to Teafreak bearing of false witness.
Hiroshima's thoughts turn to Fukushima
S&P downgrade is part of "drowning USA in a bathtub" - I am listerning to
Having a AA rating doesn't sound so bad
Oh Yeah... Hope And Change... Phfffttt...
As usual the Repubs are out front first releasing their BS statements to influence opinion
So the ratings guys come back...I thought the bailouts were so important
Prime Minister Naoto Kan commits to reducing reliance on nuclear power at Hiroshima memorial
Who the fuck are the people that hide behind S & P?
Senator Kirk (R) IL Is Blaming The President For The S&P Downgrade....
So S(hit) and P(iss) have made themselves S(tupid) and P(ointless)
John Boehner "I got 98% of what I wanted."
Off To Vegas Next Week To Put What's Left Of My Investments On Black
Nice summary by Chomsky on the current domestic situation
Mandatory Friday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! TGIF & a new Kitty gif
Barney Frank says Standard and Poor is the same people who sold junk bonds.
So; understand S&P made a 2 trillion accounting error in their analysis of the downgrade. True?
'Brinksmanship'. 'Political bargaining chips' FULL S&P downgrade rationale statement at LINK
McCartney: I’m Going To Police Over Hacking Claim
Nate Silver tweets: "France has ~3x the default risk of United States. But S&P rates them AAA."
Nate Silver tweets: "France has ~3x the default risk of United States. But S&P rates them AAA."
Geez...I didn't know Lucille Ball died. Rest in piece Funny and nice Lady.
The American people will reward the Republicans for this....
Hey Cantor how 'bout you stop being a hypocrite...
I'll repeat again tonight in light of S&P's downgrade.
S&P issues downgrade to WH prior to release, WH finds 2 TRILLION DOLLAR ERROR by S&P (LINK)
Not one motherfucker is getting one more penny of fucking interest out of me over this. I will take
IMPOSSIBLE to pay down Debt w/o raising taxes on
I'm curious...what games are the oligarchy playing now exactly?
States can't opt out of Secure Communities program
An R political strategist, just now on CNN
Salon: Why the Tea Party-friendly Republicans of the U.S. House own this epic humiliation
REPUBLICANS have ruined our credit rating
WaMu Bank Probe Concludes Without Charges
WaMu Bank Probe Concludes Without Charges
S&P Chair: "Downgrade could have been avoided if debt ceiling was raised in a timely manner"
George W. Bush** is a war criminal - and history will judge him as such. n/t
So how do we get a middle class back?
Kevin Drum, Mother Jones: Why S&P is Wrong
BREAKING: S & P Downgrades U.S. Credit For First Time In History, Repeatedly Cites GOP Intransigence
Who deserves the most blame for the S&P downgrade? It all depends on how you spin it!
China Rating Agency Downgrades US Debt
Is it wrong for me to wonder if McCain would have ended up left of Obama?
Why do we need another trade agreement??
Scandal-hit Polish politician Andrzej Lepper dead
Another cool jobs idea. Includes a win-win for St Ronnie worshipers. Heh
Maybe a few executives at S&P being perp walked might help
The S&P "Math Error" myth is teabaggery in its finest form that would make Hannity blush.
Where are all the Freedom Loving pistol-packing Amurkans? We're being invaded!
Breaking per MSNBC, Standards and Poor has downgraded
With election season coming, make the effort to keep your money from going to Koch Industries
With election season coming, make the effort to keep your money from going to Koch Industries
Elisabeth Murdoch will not join News Corporation board
And Now... Joe Biden's Son Beau, Deleware AG, Joins BofA Lawsuit
And Now... Joe Biden's Son Beau, Deleware AG, Joins BofA Lawsuit
Somalia's al-Shabab rebels leave Mogadishu
Somalia's al-Shabab rebels leave Mogadishu
Aetna latest out of Ind. individual health market - Why? Not *enough* profit
the U.S. Credit Rating a Victim of GOP Sabotage?
the U.S. Credit Rating a Victim of GOP Sabotage?
TSA Apologizes For Confiscating Pregnant Woman's Insulin, Ice Packs
Gay Republican presidential candidate: I qualify for Ames debate; Fox News says no
Would NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Be A Credible Candidate For President?
One way we're losing the PR war: People don't understand that the GOP is evil, not misguided.
One way we're losing the PR war: People don't understand that the GOP is evil, not misguided.
Amazon gathering anti-tax-law signatures outside retail stores
With the stock market plunge AND the credit downgrade--What happens on Monday?
With the stock market plunge AND the credit downgrade--What happens on Monday?
Don't fall for the downgrade. Just a little shock doctrine to disorient you.
Downgraded US Credit Rating: What comes of Coddling the Super-Rich
How much money does Eric Cantor make on this downgrade?
WaMu Bank Probe Concludes Without Charges
Weeding Out The Crap From The National Dialogue
Chris Hedges, Derrick Jensen, and Prof. Michael Truscello discuss anti-capitalist resistance (mp3)
Margaret and Helen: Peace and Quiet for Michele Bachmann
Fox News site calls Obama party a 'Hip-Hop BBQ
Michelle Bachmann is really stupid
Some of us look at things macro economically to look at the big picture
The People's March on Brussels
6 Creepy New Weapons the Police and Military Use To Subdue Unarmed People
Sarah Palin would have had a "mental breakdown" if she were elected president
Der Spiegel: Precipitous Market Declines Shake European Leaders
Answers to the Friday Afternoon Challenge and the Challenge goes on vacation.!
Shared Sacrifice - My Ass......
This Is The Result Of Republicans Getting 98% Of What They Want
S&P downgrade and mindless knee-jerk reactions
1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing..killed 241..lead to withdrawal..
Campaign for America’s Future Urges Policymakers to Enact Bold Jobs Initiatives
GOP Downgrade: Let Them Own It
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Statement on the July Employment Report
31 US Troops Killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
People here are acting as if S & P have done something to them. They issued
People here are acting as if S & P have done something to them. They issued
The Free State Project...sound familiar?
nytimes: Fox News site calls Obama party a 'Hip-Hop BBQ'
Where is the clip of the Repub worshippers cheering on, I believe, Santorum,
Remember these Mitch McConnell quotes and use them.
Assange "hunted" by pushy Eastern European women, says landlord
We are in debt to the republican party
Wisconsin: we marched in winter
Notice: They're blaming the masses for the Dems fascist direction
Notice: They're blaming the masses for the Dems fascist direction
Christina Roemer says we are "pretty darn Fucked' on Maher
Time: Standard & Poor’s Downgrades Itself
A guy tells you the wind is blowing east, the weather vane points west, who do you believe?
Democrats need to ask these questions?
Don't Call President Obama's Economic Proposals a Jobs Agenda
Almost 3 hours ago, 66 yrs ago.
Mainstream Media Ignores S&P Attack On Republicans
Rethugs should be sued for desecrating their oath to Constitution.
Robert Reich: Why S&P Has No Business Downgrading the U.S.
President Romney/Bachmann's Secret Stimulus Policy - A Major War With Iran!
Christine Lagarde who replaced Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the IMF
On the Downgrade and POLITICS...
Anyone heard from Mitch McConnell? Joe Walsh? Eric Cantor?
I respect and admire Pres. Obama, but would will still be in the mess if
Would it be news worthy if the CEO of S&P's parent co was a Romney supporter?
Who bet a billion on the downgrade?
US woman 'died after thieves stole air-conditioner' (BBC)
Google Logo! Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday - Watch Scenes from "I Love Lucy'
Google Logo! Lucille Ball's 100th Birthday - Watch Scenes from "I Love Lucy'
Hightower: Why are we letting corporate Supremists steal our democracy from us?
Walker says he has faith in voters ahead of recalls
Wanna know what the '70's was really like?
Senator John Kerry on "Morning Joe"...let's get Sovereign Wealth Funds to Fund "Infrastructure Bank.
Now you too can play the future of the American economy
Pondering 2012 and the 12th Amendment.
Winger cure for debt problem: Just end most Gov agencies.
China tells U.S. "good old days" of borrowing are over
China tells U.S. "good old days" of borrowing are over
Fact Sheet: Gov. Rick Perry’s Extremist Allies
Dedicated to President Obama...
Fannie Mae does the "Oliver Twist"... ("Please, sir, I'd like some more...$5.1 billion more.")
PELOSI: on Repubs: "Dismantling The Public Sphere Is Their Endgame"
We must keep the GOP and Tea Party tethered together for '12 election
Is it true that the Bush Tax Cuts expiration is tied to Unemployment Benefits Extentions?
Henry Bloch (H&R Block) says Tax the Rich
Epic Fail of a hand-made bumper sticker
Does your local school district have any "mandatory" fees that they try to charge?
"In 1982 all the Fed had to do was loosen the reins, now somebody has to persuade someone to spend"
British Lib Dems to Call for Drug Decriminalization
Immagine how strong this country would be with 1/10th of its current military
Wake up GOP: Smashing system doesn't fix itBy David Frum, CNN Contributor
Rick Perry's college life revealed...wow, just like Shrub's!
If I were President of the United States today
If I were President of the United States today
Xinhua: After historic downgrade, U.S. must address its chronic debt problems
Seven channels of FUNNY! Check out Google today!
6 year IRAQ WAR PROTEST @ CAMP CASEY anniversary this month. Check in if you were there.
We Pay MORE $ In Taxes To Keep An Inmate In Prison-Than It Would Cost To Send Prisoner To Harvard
Navy SEALS among the dead on Nato Chopper.
Romney's Mystery Donor Revealed (Bain Capital)
South America Unites Against "Irresponsible Debtors" in the North
South America Unites Against "Irresponsible Debtors" in the North
Thousands expected to protest Perry prayer rally
We are all Wisconsinites.. Last week-end to contribute your services and/or money to the recall
We are all Wisconsinites.. Last week-end to contribute your services and/or money to the recall
Now that we are ruining our credit rating....
How would you like to see this prick's mug shot on the FBI's most wanted list?
How would you like to see this prick's mug shot on the FBI's most wanted list?
There really are vampires; no REALLY!
China says US must lose addiction to debt
31 Die In Helicopter Shot Down In Afghanistan.....25 Navy Seals.
The roof is leaking and the foundation is crumbling...
Is the media getting serious about talking about infrastructure?
NORML To Mayor Bloomberg: Stop Arresting So Many Minorities For Marijuana!
Bachmann opens her mouth, stupidity falls out (statement on S&P)
Here's Why S&P Downgraded U.S credit rating: a $1 Billion Bet
66th anniversary of A-bombing (Japan)
US Postal Service warns it could default.
Article from last Sept: "It’s time to talk honestly about collapse–no matter how others may respond"
Article from last Sept: "It’s time to talk honestly about collapse–no matter how others may respond"
Poverty, Food Stamp Use Hits Record High
Officers guilty over shootings that shamed New Orleans
Officers guilty over shootings that shamed New Orleans
When we shockdoctrined other countries, we looked the other way.
Kucinich calls for national day of mourning to remember US troops killed in helicopter crash
The Future, if we don't stop it
Reduce military spending to just what's needed to defend us. Raise taxes on the wealthiest.
Obama must struggle to sell lousy deal
The hackles of Greta Von Xenu's body thetans are raised over that big bad meanie, Sen. John Kerry.
Can I ask a purely selfish question of our finance experts?
The fact that RW'ers are all giddy...
He Folded like a Newspaper and THEY'RE GIVING IT TO HIM ANYWAY.
The reason why you shouldn't cut the social safety net in a down economy
Alperovitz: On the Sixty-Sixth Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima
Follow-up to Playinghardball's post: The Most Widely Known Secret People Are Writing On $1 Bills
Krugman: The Arithmetic of Near-Term Deficits and Debt
Why is the bear attack getting more coverage than the NOLA bridge slaughter verdict
Watched "12 Angry Men" Today For The First Time
VIDEO Christina Romer (fmr Obama Econ Advisor chair) on Real Time: "We're pretty darn fucked"
Complete this sentence: "These days, our belts are so tight . . ."
Complete this sentence: "These days, our belts are so tight . . ."
Complete this sentence: "These days, our belts are so tight . . ."
cnn headline on rick perry rally....'tens of thousands of empty seats'
cnn headline on rick perry rally....'tens of thousands of empty seats'
Tumblr meme on Republicans/trickle-down economics
Perry's A&M Transcript Revealed - not very impressive.
Perry's A&M Transcript Revealed - not very impressive.
My momentary, new heroes: Levi's sister and MURDOCH's Page Six
My momentary, new heroes: Levi's sister and MURDOCH's Page Six
The situation America is in reminds me of an airplane crash: A confluence of noncritical failures.
5 missing phone book distributors found in Mexico
Catered Lunch at Gov. Perry's Shindig, Y'all, by:
Howard Dean on tomorrow's "Face the Nation"
IRS: 235,413 million-dollar earners
Looks like the sobered Boenher up long enough to hit the 'submit' button (Statement on S&P)
New Rules was brilliant tonight!
I just figured out that I'm a single-issue voter.
Guy in front of me today had a gun strapped to his belt.....
Stiglitz urges U.S. to move on hiking bank capital
How the US media marginalizes dissent
From Bad To Far,Far Worse-Germany - Italy's Too Big For EFSF To Save,Refuses To Carry Bailout Burden
O.K. can someone give me a Medicare clarification here?
3 things will fix this. Taxes. Tariffs. Troops.
Predatory "payday loans" not just for hand-to-mouth workers anymore
Interesting point in the S&P press release: -ve outlook if top tax cuts extended, stable if lapse
Cut Spending...Cut Spending (blah blah blah), "Can you be more specific, or...
CONNECT To The INTERNET Through A LIGHTBULB
It's the tenth anniversary of this (dial-up warning)
Why the S&P downgrade was delayed
Why the S&P downgrade was delayed
Snakes get lobbyists in Washington (insert joke here)
S&P Does Not Believe The Bush Tax Cuts Will Get Lifted In 2012
The Navy Seal team that was killed today is not the same team that killed Bin Laden.
Rick Perry Pushes ALEC-Backed Education Policies To Turn Texas Universities Into Businesses
Journalist Kicked out of ALEC Conference, Threatened With Arrest (2nd incident)
Time to post the future as seen from November 2010.
Physicians Group: Debt Deal Threatens Health of Seniors and Disabled
My local library bans the Mike Malloy website.
Former GOP state Sen. Nancy Argenziano to run for Congress as a Democrat
Robert Reich: Why S&P Has No Business Downgrading the U.S.
Federal probes of mortgage lenders fizzle: report
Federal probes of mortgage lenders fizzle: report
"I got 98% of what I wanted. I'm pretty happy"
Nobody is going to acknowledge GOP culpability to any reasonable degree
the first Republican candidate to REALLY call out the tea party the way Christie...
What will happen next in the budget fight (sacrificing the safety net for war)
Nobody is worth $200 for 10 minutes of their time.
In honor of Rick Perry's revival meetin', you are invited to attend a Day of Blasphemy and Gluttony
Who said teabaggers can't spell!?!?!
Who said teabaggers can't spell!?!?!
I'm exhausted from a decade of continuous middle-class depression
T-Party XPress Rolls into WI: Tens Of People Show Up
Fox News Compares Helping Battered Women To Getting a Manicure
BP funds push for more offshore drilling in oil-soaked Louisiana
Economic Terrorism, Take Two...On July 25th, someone placed a ONE BILLION dollar bet..
Rick Santorum: Still frothy!!! Denounces "super-right" of "sexual liberty"
Putting to rest an oft-repeated (and false) narrative about the 2010 midterms
S&P helped cause this horrendous recession by providing AAA ratings to worthless sub-prime mortgage
China Scolds The U.S. over Debt
call it what it is: the "Tea Party Downgrade"
call it what it is: the "Tea Party Downgrade"
'Jaw-dropping' $31M spent on Wisconsin Senate recall races
"A voucher system that caters to wealthy parents–and religious schools"
My husband say Osama bin Laden has won
Wow, Rick Perry and his Prayer meeting. Isn't it obvious prayer does not work too well!
Wow, Rick Perry and his Prayer meeting. Isn't it obvious prayer does not work too well!
If a Republican President cut FICA taxes to give a tax break to workers?
Mystery million dollar Romney donor revealed
Somebody knew. He knew it in 1999 when it happened.
I hate to be crass, but could someone blame the Republicans?
Sign from Homs , Syria today : " Arrest me , Beat me , kill me ; I will never give up my freedom"
Tim Howard will be in goal for the US on Aug. 10th.
Ten common myths about teaching
Governor Perry Prayed for rain in April. God brought him drought.
"Will Rick Perry’s Prayerpalooza Backfire?"
nytimes: Perry Leads Prayer Rally for ‘Nation in Crisis'
Dean Baker on downgrade: newsworthy primarily as another failure by a credit rating agency
The United States of America is adrift, heading for a sea of icebergs, without effective leadership
Do we need mail delivery 6 days/week?... USPS bleeding $$$, possible default
Independent UK: We are witnessing the terrifying second stage of the credit crunch
Nuke furnaces, big wanks, black holios, neutron stars, red shifts
Yeah, China, we don't have entire cities empty*
The beauty of GOP messaging and the dangers of the third way
bond market to s&p: you're stupid.
NATIONAL JOURNAL: ‘IT’S HARD TO READ THE S&P ANALYSIS AS ANYTHING OTHER THAN A BLAST AT REPUBLICANS’
Unfortunately, DU's GD Forum provides a welcome opportunity for far, far too many of these folks,
Panic begins to set in........
Asia, Europe to Standard and Poor's: What-ever
Greek Athletes Seek Jobs as Olympics Funding Dries Up
Eric Cantor: The Grinch Who Stole Americans' Unemployment Insurance
GOP: Debt-limit fight stops Obama from more stimulus
US has 'snatch-and-grab' plan for Pak's nuclear weapons
This time next year, the Republicans will be running from the Tea Party.
30 Years Ago Today: The Day the Middle Class Died ...a letter from Michael Moore
An older article explaining what might be happening to Obama
Notice how our recovery tanked once the Right Wing took over the House?
Is it time yet to open a federal criminal investigation into the senior executives at S&P,
People are out to ruin this country
Republicans fit the profile of a classic abuser
this has been posted before -- but maybe it's time to look at it again:
Did they figure out why we were pointing and laughing at their bus yesterday? Look at September.
Suddenly, Tax And Spend sounds much, much better than Borrow And Spend
There's bad neighbors, and then there's BAD NEIGHBORS
Hacker group AntiSec declares ‘war’ on U.S. police
Timeline of the downgrade - corporate news promotes corporate funded "grassroots" movement
Timeline of the downgrade - corporate news promotes corporate funded "grassroots" movement
There really is only ONE thing to do President Obama
Whistle-blower in Afghan probe pleads guilty
Who in the World would trust Standard and Poor's?
Who in the World would trust Standard and Poor's?
It’s About a President Who Will Now Be Relentlessly Tagged w/Responsibility For A Rating
Just watched NBC Nightly News "explain" the downgrade
Changing Avatar to FDR for a Push to Left
Letter to my Senators and Representative Opinions wanted.
Wisconsin: GOP Anti fetal tissue bill will have a chilling effect on biomedical research
The 3 U.S. Policy Mistakes Most Responsible for S&P Downgrade
What does FIXEDnewsCORP have that MSNBC & CurrentTV doN'T?
What does FIXEDnewsCORP have that MSNBC & CurrentTV doN'T?
Obama - Among The Most Economically Progressive Presidents In History
Happy centennial birthday, Lucy, and not just on the Lounge. Your favorite episode?
Happy centennial birthday, Lucy, and not just on the Lounge. Your favorite episode?
Hey, Something to Vote Up that's Not a Poll: My definition of 'Freeper';
Judo master makes 10th degree black belt
"Governor Rick Perry is like a king on this earth..."
An interesting observation at local TARGET
Obama's weakness is party to blame for the downgrade.
On the USPS possible default and why...
On the USPS possible default and why...
I don't believe the Bush Tax cuts are going away
Iowa police set up "drug checkpoint"
Texas Gov. Rick Perry doesn't disappoint crowd of 25,000-plus
August 6, 2001: Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US
Obama’s Veterans to Work initiative is a bad deal for progressives
Are Liberals having ‘buyer’s remorse’ about Obama?
She thought the two F-16 fighter jets were there to admire the cuteness of her plane
Groupon's Enron-style accounting
Groupon's Enron-style accounting
I Define "Winning" In Politics To Be...
Kucinich Downgrades Rating of Standard & Poor’s - April 19, 2011
Street Protests Strengthen Israeli Left
Toy Truck Saves Lives of 6 U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan
New :facepalm: .jpg's... Apparently, We're Gonna Need Them... Feel Free To Add Your Faves...
Update on the helicopter crash that killed 22 Navy Seals
We need a fundamental, worldwide shift of priorities
We need a fundamental, worldwide shift of priorities
OMFG! I just heard on Fox News that Obama plans to violate liberal positions #3 and 8!
Sunday Talk Shows:John Kerry, Howard Dean, Rachel Maddow,David Axelrod, Gov. Brown
CHINA: "America Needs To Accept The Painful Fact That The Good Old Days Are Over"
New opinion poll shows 'unfavorable' view of Tea Party
So how screwed are we as progressives?
wall street is blatantly stealing the dishes and silverware on their way out the door overseas
wall street is blatantly stealing the dishes and silverware on their way out the door overseas
Pay Roll Tax Holiday Is One Of The LAST WAYS Our Fed Govt. Has To Help Economy
Pay Roll Tax Holiday Is One Of The LAST WAYS Our Fed Govt. Has To Help Economy
Republican Congresswoman talks to 6-year-olds about abortion, principal apologizes to parents
Tottenham in flames as protesters riot
The US needs a federal flat tax on property and assets
How to Take Our Country Back From the Money Men Who Fund the Tea Party (June Carbone, Truthout)
Shocker! - Rick Perry Proposes National Public Health Care Program!
Girl saves woodpecker, but her mom fined $535
Dow falls 500 points then S&P downgrades U.S. credit. Insider trading?
The Tea Party wants to return America to the Fifties.
The Tea Party wants to return America to the Fifties.
Where is the Democratic Leadership?
Where is the Democratic Leadership?
I think we're screwed until enough people wise up to the big picture
20 guys from SEAL TEAM 6 - OBL's capturers, were killed in todays planecrash.
Dirty Tricks in WI Worse Than Previously Reported
The Reagan Dems were neocons not liberals
Jane Hampsher was right: S&P's pol agenda: influence the election & slash Soc Sec & Medicare
Jane Hampsher was right: S&P's pol agenda: influence the election & slash Soc Sec & Medicare
China's official news agency says there should be international supervision on US printing money
White House photo of President Obama learning about the helicopter crash
Democrats should be calling on Boehner to resign as speaker
JPMorgan Takes over Finances for Kentucky State Government
Third Way - STATEMENT: On Standard & Poor's Downgrading U.S. Credit to AA+
How to Think About Standard and Poor's Downgrade - Dean Baker/HuffPo
the rich just have to damn much money, and it's killing our economy
GOP Public Support Drops Like The Stock Market
Warren Buffett: "In fact, if there were a quadruple-A rating, I’d give the U.S. that.”
Some here say he "caved". Some say his options were extremely limited.
What happened here (enrichment of the mega-rich at the expense of the rest) is what brings Communism
What happened here (enrichment of the mega-rich at the expense of the rest) is what brings Communism
What does an extension of the payroll tax holiday mean?
What does an extension of the payroll tax holiday mean?
The Republican Party and the Tea Party have humiliated the US
Bank of America Battles for Title of Meanest Bank in the Nation
'We're being played for chumps'
Five Scriptures You Won't Hear at Rick Perry's Pray Event.
why isnt the Koch bros. superpac being charged with election fraud?
Republicans' 'Achilles heel', how Bill Clinton exploited it BRILLIANTLY, and how President Obama can
Evidence of an American Plutocracy: The Larry Summers Story
Jesusfuckingkriist they made a MATH error? Seriously? Does S&P have ANY credibility?
What do raw milk and marijuana have in common?
Thank You Again, President Lincoln !!!
Does anyone here actually believe that Obama would lose to a Primary challenger?
WOW! Yahoo News: "America's credit rating-intentionally sabotaged by Congressional Republicans"
Judo master makes 10th degree Black Belt
His job is in the bag(s) (for sale hand made the old way in the USA!)
"Standard & Poor is run by McGraw-Hill Co. Harold McGraw III is CEO. He supports Romney. This is
Here's the S&P Report Page 4 Last Paragraph blames Republicons
Inside President Obama's 50th B-Day Party--Good Fun & Food!
There is only one person that can fix this mess.
I went to the post office today to look for clues as to why they are having so much trouble making $
Walker shouted down at State Fair Wisconsin! Delicious!
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Is the SS Trust Fund a Real Pot of Gold?
Simply put the REPUBLICANS/TEABAGGERS just raised TAXES on EVERYBODY not just the top 2%
How will we ever fix the damage that is being done to our society?
OMG! That Rick Perry thing is just something right out of a bad dream...
Noam Chomsky: America in Decline
Obama' "job' proposals - lololololol
Why Obama has Taken Re-Taxing Rich Off the Table (and how it killed our credit)
S&P Blames Republicans, MSM Fails to Report It
Repubs are asking for the resignation of Tim Geithner...
Parent’s fury at 10-year-old ‘supermodel’
Parent’s fury at 10-year-old ‘supermodel’
Protest S&P's Role in the Financial Meltdown & Latest Hypocrisy: Petition here:
"Buy American?" : Buyer Beware! Buy American Campaigns Ineffective, Divisive
"Buy American?" : Buyer Beware! Buy American Campaigns Ineffective, Divisive
The Hill: Shock doctrine and the debt limit
And to think that so many of you were against Dennis Kucinich in 2008.
Take a minute and laugh...we all need it. This was seen in a local parking lot.
Take a minute and laugh...we all need it. This was seen in a local parking lot.
This is what happens when you allow criminals to stay free and be rewarded.
This is what happens when you allow criminals to stay free and be rewarded.
From a political viewpoint, the colors do go well.
I donwanna talk ( am looking for an ABBA song)
How could I have not known of the genius that is Townes Van Zandt????
Dark Rum, Sugar Pepsi, Limeade, Limes and Strong Small Shot of Coca Tea
Tequila, Limes, Sugar, Couintreau, OJ and Salt
My icons are moved around. Did one of you guys move my icons around?
Townes Van Zandt's "Dead Flowers" - your thoughts?
Has the thread that never dies died?
I just made the most awesome hot wings...
Could seven hummingbirds beat a narwhal?
While in Rehab MFM passed his eye test with flying colors
Skittles has never been comfortable in the role of "Princess".
Ok the British version of TSA beats ours... I had to eat baby food and drink formula
Check out the Google Doodle celebrating Lucille Ball!
Screech and Mr. Belding are trapped in the school supply room. What ensues?
Scotch drinkers: They do NOT fuck around.
MFM remembers fondly his brief career as a mentor on a dairy farm.
DU should adopt the Standard & Poor's rating system.
Watched "Be Here to Love Me" last night....wow...
Tammy Wynette..medley of the greatest female singer ever
Todd Rundgren's Hiroshima on this anniversary.
won me a harmon Kardon hk3500 reciever for 7.28 on ebay
won me a harmon Kardon hk3500 reciever for 7.28 on ebay
My Little Ponies changed their writers...
Started my day with a flying roach landing on my arm!...
Why do scary blockbuster ape movies come out during bad recession/depressions?
Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me!
Maybe I missed a post/thread, but didn't DU's favorite sweethearts see Bob Dylan last night?
Everything I touch this morning has broken*
Magdalena Kožená is wonderful here
What is this about being Standard and Poor?
Always a non-conformist, Kali STILL rides with the same unique style she learned as a child,
MFM remembers his brief modeling career fondly, though he IS in a distinct minority of one.
I am SICK of COMCAST.Can Someone Recommend a Decent Alternative?
Since the world is going to hell in a handbasket....
Seven Spanish Angels (Ray Charles and Willie Nelson)
Bodega Cats (a parody of PBS's show Nature)
Has there been any discussion of Jason Jones' testicles?
Have you heard the song KMAG YOYO? (military acronym for Kiss My Ass Guys, You're On Your Own)
I really really really miss my Blondie Puppeh Girl.
Unfortunately, DU's GD Forum provides a welcome opportunity for far, far too many of these folks,
is any one else watching Battlestar Galactica reruns
Mob Week!!!! How much do I miss Jersey? Let me count the ways..
Some very unspectacular photos from a very spectacular place
HIt the jackpot at a garage sale...
I figured out why George Washington's dad was so pissed off about the cherry
I have no alcohol, and I must get drunk
Football is back. Do you give a shit?
anyone but me seen a squabbit?
in what part of the garden does a gnome properly belong?
Saturday, August 6th. The Weekend Edition of William Shakespeare's Thought For The Day:
So how much "I Love Lucy" can you stand to watch?
List your top ten music recordings
US AAA credit rating downgraded
Breaking: S&P Cuts US Credit Rating down to AA+
US man charged over (27 million) Facebook spam (messages) turns himself in
Investigation requested into Uribe family's alleged paramilitary ties (Colombian former Pres.)
Nader: 100% Chance Obama will be challenged in primary
Syria Places ‘Severe’ Constraints on Diplomats: US (U.S. Citizens Urged to Depart Syria Immediately)
Breaking: Math Error Fuels Fight Over Rating (S&P vs Whitehouse)
NASA's Juno spacecraft launches on journey to Jupiter(Unprecedented exploration of our solar system)
US has 'snatch-and-grab' plan for Pak's nuclear weapons
Dinh's Ties to Murdoch Under Fire as Board's Point Man on Hacking Scandal
Ex-SC Gov. Mark Sanford talks about his life since he left office in January
Qatari plane supplies ammunition to Libya rebels
Reno TV station KTVN Channel 2 pulls Republican ad attacking Nevada's Kate Marshall
S&P Blames Republicans, MSM Fails to Report It
Murdoch-Owned Wireless Generation's Contract Should Be Scratched, Teachers' Union Leaders Write
Greece's healthcare system is on the brink of catastrophe
Elisabeth Murdoch opts not to join board of News Corporation
Niger Delta villagers go to the Hague to fight against oil giant Shell
Iraqi Civilians Die in Raid, Complicating Pullout Talks
Iraqi Civilians Die in Raid, Complicating Pullout Talks
USPS posts $3.1 billion loss in Q3, warns of default
Colombian senate president accused of more paramilitary ties . (narcotrafficking death squads)
Organizers Uribe's reelection referendum taken to court (Colombian former President)
U.S. berry farms fined for hiring 6-year-olds as workers
Militants retreat from Mogadishu (& the Somali government claims victory)
Columbia County (Wisc.) GOP chair resigns after drunken crash with her children in the car
Ethics Panel Takes Action in 3 Cases (Reps. Jean Schmidt, John Lewis, Luis Gutierrez)
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes homeless protection bill
(Anonymous) Group hacks US law enforcement sites, steals data
Gingrich Blasts Obama's Planned Bus Tour on Jobs
US Postal Service warns it could default
Video rentals top sales for first time since 2000 (people are pinching pennies in this economy)
After S&P downgrade, WH says 'we must do better'
Intelligence executive sentenced to 8 years for illegal wiretapping
Mystery Mitt Romney donor comes forward
Polar bear kills young British adventurer in Norway
Libyan Rebels Push Towards Tripoli
Jackie Hudson, nun who believed in nuclear disarmament, dies at age 76
F-16s intercept pilot, 75, in wood-and-fabric plane called Winston
U.S. Will Roll Out QE3 After S&P Rating Cut, Li Daokui Says
Police Cars Attacked After Tottenham Shooting
Dozens Killed as NATO Helicopter Shot Down in Afghanistan
Polygamist leader walks out of sentencing hearing
Hiroshima memorial: PM Naoto Kan makes nuclear pledge
AAARRRGGGGGGGHHHHH...bond rating lowered
The Lost Decade: 07/01-131.9m, 07/11-131.2m Non Farm Jobs
Andrew Sullivan = a successful Democrat.
"I got 98 percent of what I wanted"...Boehner’s Folly Leads To S&P Downgrade of US Debt
How come the White house is attacking S&P instead of the republicans?
Boehner said he got 98% of what he wanted = S&P Downgrade!
The S&P downgrade might be a good thing...
could Wall Street have tried any harder to make Obama's debt deal look like Neville Chaberlain
The wingnut pro-Rick-Perry-president emails are starting up. They are at least
Bloomberg News Analysts (Roubini, Ritholtz, Truglia, etc.) Liveblog re: S&P Downgrade
A big shout-out for extortion economics
"S&P prepared an analysis to justify a specific conclusion"
If the downgrade is "an embarassment for President Obama" can we link W's failure to 9/11?
S&P Downgrade May Cloud Obama Re-Election Bid Even as It Damages Congress
Steve Benen: What hath the GOP wrought
Fox News: Obama simultaniously more AND less popular than the Tea Party
Who Do You Blame For Destroying America's Credit Rating?
I'd like to thank the Obama voters who stayed home last November.
Obama’s Glamour Can’t Fix Charisma Deficit:
GOP Downgrade: Let Them Own It
"It’s hard to read the S&P analysis as anything other than blast at Republicans." (National Journal)
CNN Breaking: S&P downgrades U.S. credit rating to AA+ from its top rank of AAA. (updated)
Dirty dealings, an unknown person makes a billion dollar bet that the US will be downgraded (xpost)
S&P's $2 trillion math error : silly mistake or deliberate sabotage?
Rick Perry is a George W. clone........
People are talking about the lost decade. Nuts.
S&P and the USA -- "In short, S&P is just making stuff up" (Krugman)
Boehner asked how much time he had to screw around before doing serious, lasting damage to the U.S.
Make no mistake: we need more free trade deals
Obama's 'thoughts and prayers' with families of lost troops
What in the fuck has Obama done so far?
What the fuck has Obama done so far?
Politicususa: Democrats, It’s Time To Stop Bashing President Obama
An observation about differing senses of political entitlement
It's getting downright toxic around here.
President Obama's WEEKLY ADDRESS: Creating Jobs and Getting All Americans Back to Work
White House Statement on Downgrade
NYT editorial: Race to the Right
Crash Adds to Growing Doubts About Afghan War
Healthcare law has saved seniors $460M on drugs, HHS says
Would Hillary have made a better president?
Solar Storms Could Debilitate Earth this Decade: NOAA
S&P’s Enron Ratings Chronology From October 15, 2001 To December 3, 2001
Young Turks: Birth Control Will Wipe Out Civilization!
Rawesome Foods Raided... Again!
TYT: Super Committee - Which Dems Will Be On It?
Capitalism Is The Crisis teaser 3 Max Haiven financialization and imagination CapitalismCrisis
Capitalism Is The Crisis teaser 1 Richard Day
Capitalism Is The Crisis teaser 2 The G20 Summit in Toronto and Austerity Measures
Capitalism Is The Crisis teaser 4 UK tuition hikes student protests
French gendarmes patrol Afghan capital's district
TYT: Wigger Day - High School Sued
TYT: Romney Super-PAC Scandal?
Libyan rebels inch toward the capital
Story of Corporate Personhood - MoveToAmend.org
The Amazing Atheist on Super Congress, his take on how to fix deficit
Weekly Address: Getting the Economy Growing Faster
Deaths reported during Syria Friday protests
THE SOLUTION how over 100 communities are protecting fundamental human rights 1/3
THE SOLUTION how over 100 communities are protecting fundamental human rights 3/3
THE SOLUTION how over 100 communities are protecting fundamental human rights 2/3
The Response: Praying to End Abortion (PSYCHO!!!)
Noam Chomsky on Corporate Personhood
Why Many Liberals Own Firearms - Sword vs. Pistol
Tim Geithner BrainFart: ' NO RISK ' of AAA Downgrade!
a beautiful speech by an American soldier (veteran)
She's Alive... Beautiful... Finite... Hurting... Worth Dying for.
From Greece to New York - What can stop austerity?
The Tea Party has a new theme song (WARNING: May cause permanent damage to ears)
Olbermann: Tortured American Sues Rumsfeld, Who Was 'Intimately Involved in Our Torture Programs'
US government loses triple-A credit rating
China Tells US 'Good Old Days' of Borrowing Are Over
Hedge fund operator got state to take over schools
Competing Narratives in Syria: Between Tired Slogans and a Looming Dawn (Ramzy Baroud)
Treasury Dept.: Downgrade flawed by $2-Trillion error
Downgrade: America Thanks Tea Party? (A DC Douglas Tweak)
Alter: Lobbyist Brawl May (Really) Fix Taxes
Jim Hightower: Corporatist Supreme Ct Cabal Joined Forces w/ Right Wing to Sell our democracy
Obama Celebrates 50th, By Going To 'Fantasy Land'
The Tent Protest: Israel's Social-Democratic Movement
Gingrich Falsely Claims Obama's a Food Stamp President And a Leftist
CNN Op-Ed: "Of course, Bush was wrong, as ample evidence later proved."
Time for a U.S. infrastructure bank
Friday Talking Points (176) -- More Tea, Anyone?
Alperovitz: On the Sixty-Sixth Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima
Guest Lineups For Sunday News Shows
Tax Flight Is a Myth Higher State Taxes Bring More Revenue, Not More Migration
Paul Krugman And Ron Paul Agree: Debt Ceiling Deal Sucks
Deaf professor proves skeptics wrong
Romney mystery milllion dollar donor comes forward
‘Optimism index’ suggests recession is here
Don't Get Yer Skivvies In A Twist. This Is Precisely What You Voted For!
Standard & Poor’s has been wrong before
The dysfunction that lies at the very heart of American politics
"We don't have a budget crisis. We have a jobs and growth crisis."
Wisconsin HQ of the campaign to recall Republican senators was burned down ..email from Alan Grayson
Obama should be more like.... Dick Nixon??? NYT "The Madman Theory"
"Once Upon a Time in the West"
Here's Why S&P Downgraded U.S credit rating: a $1 Billion Bet
Phone-hacking whistleblower Steven Nott went unheard (BBC)
Do We Need a Militant Movement to Save the Planet (and Ourselves)?
Who is more to blame for the US credit downgrade, congress or Obama?
"In 1982 all the Fed had to do was loosen the reins, now somebody has to persuade someone to spend"
Xpost from Editorials: Do We Need a Militant Movement to Save the Planet (and Ourselves)?
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