Link Roundup
26 January 2009 | 1 Comment
News that’s fit to print…elsewhere.
Taking it Haarde: Iceland’s Prime Minister Geir Haarde- subject of intense public disapproval since the country’s economy began its down slide- has announced that he will resign.There will be a special election held on May 9th to decide his successor. Haarde, recently diagnosed with cancer, had not planned on running for [...]
Tagged in BBC, Bill Kristol, camera phone, Gaza, Geir Haarde, Iceland, Sky News, Timothy Geithner, Treasury Secretary, video phone
Bush Admin, Politics
26 January 2009 | 0 Comments
I’m not brimming with hope that those associated with the Bush administration (and its related atrocities) will have to pay the piper. But attempts are being made and that’s certainly better than nothing.
John Conyers, the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has delivered a subpoena to Karl Rove. Rove is expected to appear in [...]
Tagged in george bush, John Conyers, Karl Rove, President Obama
Economy, News
26 January 2009 | 0 Comments
Which phrase? “Econ 101.” Do a quick Google News search and you’ll quickly discover that any random birdcage lining is likely to include the phrase at least a half-dozen times, and in these days of BS Republican talking points opposing the stimulus package, usage has picked up considerably.
Of course, referring to the intro-level college course [...]
Tagged in clichés, Econ 101, economics, Republican foolishness, Schoolhouse Rock, stimulus plan
General Politics, Politics
26 January 2009 | 3 Comments
Having already placed hubris under the downfall category, Blago has decided to aim for the batshit crazy bullseye. The not-for-much-longer Governor of Illinois began a press tour last week rather than attend and participate in his impeachment trial before the state Senate (probably not a coincidence of timing, his lead defense attorny resigned on Friday). [...]
Tagged in Blago, Oprah Winfrey, Rod Blagojevich
Indie Retailers, Paper Goods
26 January 2009 | 0 Comments
The paper goods at the brilliantly named Rock Scissor Paper have a retro tinge that steers the products away from the overly precious and toward the knowingly kitsch. Best yet, the shop is offering 20% off on select cards until February 2nd.
Tagged in indie cards, indie shopping, indie stationary, Rock Scissor Paper
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