“Last night the House of Representatives failed that most basic test of public service, and they did so with callous indifference to the suffering of the people of my state,” said Christie. “Sixty-six days and counting — shame on you. Shame on Congress. Despite my anger and d[...]
Archive for January 2nd, 2013
January 2nd, 2013 - 12:26 pm § in Misc.
Chavez Near The End?
Venezuela’s Chavez ‘conscious’ says VP Nicolas Maduro Mr Maduro said Mr Chavez had gripped his hand ‘with gigantic force’ as they spoke Continue reading the main story Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a “delicate and complex situation[...]
CHINA: Mao Muted except in Nanjiecun Noodle Commune
China cancelled plans for Mao’s 120th But his tradition continues in the Nanjiecun Noodle Commune, a joint enterprise wih Japan (from the Guardian) The day begins at 6.15am, as The East Is Red blasts through the speakers and echoes down the wide, empty streets, past the blazingly white statue [...]
January 2nd, 2013 - 4:30 am § in Misc.
How to defeat a Reprican
UPDATE OK .. by Wednesday we will know which WA state Republicans are Republicans, in the old sense of being rational, conservative and patriotic, and which have become part of the irrational party I call the Repricans. Since I respect Republicans, and believe most WA state voters are rational, an[...]