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The Legend of Newt, Continued

[Don't get it? First look here, then look here.] …But no simple court conspiracy could subdue the lion-hearted Gingrich. Treacherous Rick Tyler and his fellow traitors lay unmanned, broken and bloodied on the ground. Tweets yet oozed from Tyler’s brow, now spilling noiselessly onto the dusty ground. “Yea,” declared the political lion, “Forsooth, I stand … Continue reading »

Reinhold Niebuhr and the Troops in Afghanistan

If you’re eagerly anticipating Obama’s speech tomorrow on troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, here’s something to guide your reflections. Sojourner’s Jim Wallis looks at the troop numbers and pulls no punches: So let’s be clear. It’s time for Obama to stop listening to his generals. Whatever the specific announcement will be, if it falls within the … Continue reading »

A Thought on “the Cranks” at Netroots

Adam Serwer compares CPAC’s and Netroots Nation 2011′s treatment of their radicals: At CPAC, groups like the John Birch Society and the white supremacist endorsed Youth for Western Civilization had booths…At Netroots, you’re going to see a lot of unions and environmental groups with booths, but it’s not like the Communist Party USA is going to be … Continue reading »

Mental Health Break: Todo es Cuautitlán

Another beautiful set of photos from México.

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