November 6, 2018 archive

Election Night 2018

I’m a great believer in positive thinking. Everything works for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds. Sigh, Candide. Published in 1759 by François-Marie Arouet its subtitle is “The Optimist” but it might as well be “The Leibnizian Optimist” since the character Dr. Pangloss with his motto of “Everything works for the …

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Why We Fight

State of the Union, January 6, 1941 (Four Freedoms) In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression–everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own …

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Pondering the Pundits

Pondering the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from> around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …

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Full Frontal- GOTV Special

Now with Bonus Features! Everybody Dance! #This Is Not A Game Multiple Choice Warmup (Choose Your Own Adventure!) Puppies! Kitties! Soothing Vistas! Soothing Dessert! Soothing Cheese! Vote Dummies! Local Races Ice Cream Money Jerry Mander? Was he on Leave It To Beaver?

Late Night

Seth Meyers A Losing Message A Closer Look Stephen Colbert Statistics Triumph

The Breakfast Club (Vote!)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:00am (ET) (or …

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