Denialism

Category: Politics

  • Lobbying by Lenders Worsened Subprime Mess

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    Glenn Simpson reports in today’s Journal on how lenders lobbied against state anti-predatory lending laws, with the result of worsening the subprime crisis. While the federal government was asleep at the wheel, or worse, worshiping the “miracle of instant credit,” states were trying to protect their residents from being harangued by jackals promoting risky or…

  • Values Voters and Neo Nazis

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    I see that I’m in good company in my curiosity about why Ron Paul enjoys so much crank magnetism. And his crank magnetism and appeal to racist groups can’t be denied. Here for instance, is Ron Paul posing with Don Black, culled from the neo-nazi Stormfront website: Now, I think its unlikely Ron Paul knew…

  • Good News: The New York Times Hires Bill Kristol!

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    Bill Kristol will soon have a weekly column in the New York Times. I have to admit, I’m really excited. You see, Bill Kristol, or as we like to call him Krissandra has a nearly supernatural ability to be wrong. While some might think that the NYT has lost all credibility by hiring someone as…

  • Can someone explain to me why the neo-nazis love Ron Paul

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    I’m so confused. I’ve got Ed telling us that the neo-nazis are claiming them as one of his own, which I would usually dismiss since they’re usually just lying about everything. But then I see Ron Paul supporters blame a Jewish Cabal for the allegations? That, and David Duke coming to his defense? I prefer…

  • It Is Time For A Presidential Debate On Science – Part II

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    Reiterating our previous call for this debate, I’d like to point out two articles that have come out in the past day, that may address some of the negative commentary here. The first is Chris Mooney and Lawrence Krauss at LA Times. The second, by Sheril Kirshenbaum and Matthew Chapman at HuffPo. Note, I consider…

  • It Is Time For A Presidential Debate On Science

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    We must adapt to the fact that over the last few decades it has become critical that our politicians and policymakers understand science and implement policy that is consistent with scientific facts. And it is past time that we made science enough of a priority to merit a presidential debate on science. The need is…

  • O’Donnell on Mormonism

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    All, Mark has been busy becoming a Dr. and I’ve been busy doing end-of-semester stuff at UC-B. So, sorry for the absenteeism. Maybe when Mark recovers from his hangover we’ll have more good content here. But until then, check out Lawrence O’Donnell (who is on HBO’s

  • I’m Jealous of Minnesota

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    MarkH
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    You guys are so damn lucky. I want Al Franken to run in my state. That race is going to be a total blast. Not to say a showdown in Virginia between Mark Warner and one of the incompetent former Republican governors that bankrupted the state in the last decade won’t be entertaining, but a…

  • Ugly Teeth and consumer protection

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    Another sign the monkeys are running the zoo is the news that the head of consumer protection doesn’t want consumer protection. The top official for consumer product safety has asked Congress in recent days to reject legislation that would strengthen the agency that polices thousands of consumer goods, from toys to tools. On the eve…

  • A new low for FEMA – installing claques in press conferences

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    MarkH
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    It’s the big news, at a FEMA press briefing FEMA employees threw softball questions to give the appearance of answering questions from the press. . No one asked about trailers with formaldehyde for those made homeless by the fires. And the media seemed to be giving Johnson all day to wax on and on about…