45 years ago today, in Washington, DC — I have a dream
for Bayard Rustin — and all the rest of us who remain “Brother -and Sister- Outsiders” — who still don’t have the opportunities, equality, and rights that others have — and that we all deserve.
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Department of They Got Mirrors Where You're From?"I Have a Dream"Submitted by amberglow on Thu, 2008-08-28 16:13.45 years ago today, in Washington, DC — I have a dream for Bayard Rustin — and all the rest of us who remain “Brother -and Sister- Outsiders” — who still don’t have the opportunities, equality, and rights that others have — and that we all deserve. Untargeted complaintsSubmitted by vastleft on Thu, 2008-08-28 11:25.Am I the only one who’s a little frustrated by posts and comments that complain about some other unspecified posts or comments somewhere? You know, like this post? Feeling all rightSubmitted by Mandos on Wed, 2008-08-27 11:29.Some of you know that I am an, er, critic of Israel, but I am a big fan of parts of its English media, especially the newspaper Ha’aretz, and not just on its Mideast coverage. Here’s an intriguing column by Bradley Burston on the US election. He’s basically written Obama off.
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No, actuallySubmitted by vastleft on Tue, 2008-08-26 19:16.NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd: Beginning Tuesday night and extending at least midway through Wednesday, you’ll have to forgive those of us in the media if you hear us humming the song “You’re So Vain.” The Clintons will probably think this convention’s about them. The fuck I will forgive you. Without commentSubmitted by vastleft on Sat, 2008-08-02 14:48.msnbc.com headline: “Obama says McCain running ’cynical’ campaign” Cancel my fucking accountSubmitted by admin2 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-07-24 03:13.It is with deep regret and after much contemplation (an interesting variant spelling of “cowardice”) that I hereby resign from Correntewire.com blog and request that my name be removed from the masthead. This is no longer a site I wish to be associated with. Do what you want with my previous writings; they belong to the blog and you can’t un-write history. A lot—indeed, as best I can recall, nearly all—of what I wrote here I am entirely proud of. But my business, interest and passion is getting Democrats elected to public office, including Barak Obama as the next President of the United States. That does not seem to be a popular attitude around here any more and so I think it is best that I depart. Read more The New Yorker CoverSubmitted by DCblogger on Mon, 2008-07-14 16:31.The New Yorker and Hipster Racism, (what a great phrase, hipster racism, I will have to remember that). Truly, it is really an offensive cover. It only thinks it is satirical. It reinforces serious lies and does great damage to our public discourse. On Internetular Friends and CompatriotsSubmitted by chicago dyke on Sat, 2008-07-05 14:34.We don’t really have what I’d call “power” here in the blogosphere, not yet at least. But and still: it’s fascinating to read Open Left of late. If anyone can be said to be ’connected’ and ’in touch’ with the Village establishment, it’s these folks. And Dayum! Can you say, “not happy with Mr. Hope?” It’s funny. Since I took my Pledge not to say anything negative about him until after November, it seems I can’t find anything but that in the progressive blogosphere. The feeling I have isn’t quite schadenfreude, nor bitterness, or even ’I told you so-ism,’ but the hope (heh) that it’s finally beginning, and we’re coming together to see that ’third way’ centrist DLC crap is just that. Crap. When ’mainstream’ blogs are getting it, I can’t help but smile. Read more Today's single payer post: Virtual Health Care CommunitySubmitted by DCblogger on Thu, 2008-07-03 15:28.I suppose this is the logical conclusion of the American Health Neglect System: CIGNA Creating a Virtual Health Care Community
Today's single payer post: Susan BayhSubmitted by DCblogger on Sun, 2008-06-22 01:08.
Susan Bayh, wife of Senator Evan Bayh, sits on the board of directors of Wellpoint, a huge health insurance company. poputonian has an excellent run down of the history of Wellpoint. Read more Thanks TPM, we appreciate your courageous work.Submitted by herb the verb on Tue, 2008-06-17 12:44.Like alot of folks, I don’t often visit WKJM That’s how I found Greg Sargent’s helpful compilation entitled “Was The Media Unfair To Hillary? Here’s Our Rundown”, arriving, “just in time to not make a difference” as the man says. But with the difference not made, this is now merely the koolest invitation to pull up a comfy chair and have some popcorn that we’ve had in some time. Read more Is Olbermann Turning Into O'Reilly?Submitted by DCblogger on Mon, 2008-06-16 10:53.Via The Sideshow, limerick: Gentrification, this is not a parodySubmitted by DCblogger on Thu, 2008-06-12 19:03.
Yeah, it is about slip covers, sheets, and towels, but sheesh. Today's single payer post: the Dean of PayolaSubmitted by DCblogger on Thu, 2008-06-12 15:08.David Broder’s Moonlighting: Post columnist benefits from corporate speaking deals
AfterSubmitted by chicago dyke on Sun, 2008-05-25 23:50.[Slightly updated below] Kidz, I’m here to give you some harsh news. I was part of this blog before the horserace, I expect to be part of it long afterwards. Lambert is my Brother, and no matter what he says or does, he has my love, and knows that. Same with the rest of the MCB Sr. Fellows, past or present. But I’ve been on the phone, a lot, lately with higher ups and people in the know, and it’s no more or less than I’ve been saying: it’s not up to “us” anymore, and the people in whose hands it is…well, they won’t “let her win.” As the Princess, the ahead of the curve evil bitch, the sad, sick Edwards supporter of old, and Deaniac before that, I’m telling you. Nah. Gunna. Happen. It’s time to deal. This is the best blog you’ll ever read, and not because of me. But because even as I expect some to jump all over my ass for this post, I’m fairly sure that my “different” opinion will be welcomed, and stimulate some minds. Because you all are the best, all of you, even those I think are wrong and clouded and uncritical and the rest. Unlike the rabble, I know you Listen. At this point, for a long time now, I haven’t cared which one is picked. I still don’t. And: I could be wrong, very, very and publically wrong. I’ve tried, for all these long months, to “believe” something different could happen. I no longer believe it can. I won’t bore you with why, except to say that smarter and more in the know people in my life are telling me so. I’m going out on a small limb and trusting them, and as much as I don’t like it for feminist reasons (you will never convince me she got a fair shake, even as I know for a fact how she fucked it up herself in some ways too), I’m asking you all to Sober Up, Let Go, and Be Real. It’s time. Go Ahead with the remaining WWTSBQ I’d like my balanced blog back, I’m tired of reading about the horserace. Soon, none of what you’ve put so much effort into will matter. I tried to say this in a “nice” way, months ago, and got ignored. Well, you won’t be ignoring me soon. It’s over. The moderate, UChicago econ advisor-having, throw the progressive under the bus, guy is going to win. It’s not your fault. Don’t feel guilty, or sad. As a Deaniac, I’m telling you: I’ve been there and you can get over it. But, more importantly: you and I both know why it’s going to be very rough this fall for BHO. So. It will soon be time to put your $ where your mouth is, and stand up for Kerry, I mean BHO and make a difference. Are you ready? It’s time for you to get ready. I’m tellin ya true. In love, and with compassion. Trust me, we’ve been here before, and this time, I’m really Hoping (heh) we can do better. But without you, we won’t. Are you willing? Or is being Bitter and Right more important to you? Flame away, I can hack it. Read more Time to Let GoSubmitted by corinne on Fri, 2008-05-09 12:30.This morning, The Big Boss (TBB) and I had a conversation about firing someone who works for us on contract. Ever since the guy came on board, he’d seen a mean streak in his work that he just didn’t like and we’ve heard from others who don’t like it either. The guy has his fans but it was clear things weren’t going to work out. TBB told me about a particularly nasty e-mail from the guy that he wasn’t going to answer but decided to just go ahead and fire him, because it was better than stewing about it over the weekend. Read more Today's single payer post, Cigna editionSubmitted by DCblogger on Sat, 2008-04-26 16:53.
Just one of many examples of the sleazy behavior of our health neglect system. I am trying to document as many as I can. Another Reverend SpeaksSubmitted by MJS on Sat, 2008-04-19 23:57.Via Crooks and Liars comes this YouTube of Reverend Michael Pfleger giving a FAWKS interviewer a brief tutorial on what is what and why what is what is what it is. ++++ Laws are for the little peopleSubmitted by DCblogger on Tue, 2008-04-08 11:35.Coal Boss: If You Take Photos, ’You’re Liable to Get Shot’
Irony is dead reduxSubmitted by DCblogger on Wed, 2008-03-26 11:40.Via the indispensable Avedon Carol. Sean Wilentz and white resentmentSubmitted by rootless on Tue, 2008-03-25 10:20.This bit of white entitlement has been widely cited as evidence of the horrible opportunism of the Obama campaign, but actually it shows something rather sad about some of the opposition to Obama. First, let’s note that the publisher of the Wilentz piece is notorious for its use as a “liberal” place to attack the left left and here for its hyping of Bush’s war and so on. Read more Words of wisdom from dayvoeSubmitted by DCblogger on Mon, 2008-03-17 13:04.On the Chanting Obama Protesters…
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Chew on This, Lukasiak (Meow)Submitted by chicago dyke on Fri, 2008-03-07 09:47.The punchline, poop-eater? Scrap the Yap, Meowz r Now! (full text here for no subscription) The best theory we can come up with is that … cat ownership leads to reduced stress levels which, in turn, lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease” he suggested. Brrrring it on, testes-felchers. I guess slobbering and knee-humping isn’t as theraputic as it’s cracked up to be. swish, swish. Your turn, Fido. On BisexualitySubmitted by chicago dyke on Fri, 2008-02-29 07:38.This is such a good piece I’m going to reprint the whole thing, and then go think about a proper response. Good on S’ville for giving this author a voice, and for starting a much-needed discussion. Bisexuals have it worse than mulatto Deep Space Nine fans; only trannies and Native American boxers can really understand the Pain. by Sarah in Chicago More GOSsy Goodness: McCain's Nuts in a NutshellSubmitted by chicago dyke on Sun, 2008-02-24 18:25.That title is probably too clever by half, and I’m sure LB will yell at me for it, but he’s busy elsewhere today so don’t tell him, k? I submit this in full for those who’ve been too busy bashing Dems to notice the Republican frontrunner exploding in the room. It’s been suggested to me that McCain running out of matching funds money practically guarantees Mittster as Veep, I’m not sure if I’m convinced but we’ll see. Meanwhile, does the above play into the McCain/Iseman fun and games? Gotta love the Brit snark, “another pencil-thin blonde.” Heh. Anyway, pass this one on to your Republican friends bitching about the “lying, librul JooYork Times.” This is what blogs do best, and GOS is still a nice place to go for that. Remember, it’s “what he did for her afterwards, not what he did to/under/with her in their as-yet undefined private time before.” Read more |
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