In a recent press briefing, a US State Department spokesman was asked whether the State Department considered WikiLeaks to be a media organization: Q: Do you know if the State Department regards WikiLeaks as a media organization? A: No. We do not. Q: And why not? A: WikiLeaks is not a media organization. That is […]
“It looks like the Bush-era tax cuts for the rich will continue, due to a strong Republican leader, Barack Obama. Today Obama changed his slogan from ‘Yes we can’ to ‘Yes, we caved.’ It’s so bad for him, now Democrats want to see his birth certificate.” – Jay Leno “President Obama has reached a deal […]
According to Beck, if you hate the American government you are a terrorist, and especially if you stir up hatred against the American government you are a terrorist. He was talking about Muslims of course, but what does that make Glenn Beck?
War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength. UPDATE: An interesting article in The Guardian makes the case that this is “the first really sustained confrontation between the established order and the culture of the internet. … Our rulers have a choice to make: either they learn to live in a WikiLeakable world, with […]
I’ve got confirmed today that I am capable of supporting Al-Qaeda, Ku Klux Klan, buy weapons, drugs and all sorts of pornography with a VISA card. But that’s not being investigated. Instead I can not support a humanitarian organisation fighting for the freedom of speech. This quote from the founder of Datacell, the Icelandic company […]
© Ruben Bolling I know these characters are supposed to be dogs (hounds actually) but they look like pigs to me!
華人民共和國國 務院總理 中央人民政 府政务院总理 华中公务员人民 共和国 [reprinted from Bullseye Rooster. Does anyone know what this means in English?]
“President Obama’s pledge to have the most transparent administration in history has come true. Thanks to WikiLeaks.” – Jay Leno “WikiLeaks head Julian Assange says that if arrested, he will release secret documents, including information on UFOs. Arrest him, I want to see those documents.” – Jimmy Kimmel “WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he’s going […]
[reprinted from the blog of Scott Adams (the creator of Dilbert)] Here’s a list of three things that you are unlikely to do, at least in this order: 1. Watch a Swedish movie called The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 2. Read about the Swedish sex charges against Julian Assange 3. Book a vacation to […]
In a move straight out of Orwell’s novel 1984, the US State Department has announced that it is hosting UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day event. From the announcement: The theme for next year’s commemoration will be 21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers. The United States places technology and innovation at the forefront of its […]
© Rob Rogers The rich are getting richer, and giving them tax cuts didn’t help the economy, but it is the only thing the Republicans insist on — more tax cuts for the rich. And investors already pay less in taxes on their earnings that people who work do. Not to mention that payroll taxes […]
© Clay Bennett WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange surrendered to authorities in London, but will fight extradition to Sweden on charges that he had unprotected sex with two women. Meanwhile, Assange printed a thoughtful letter in an Australian newspaper.
“Legislation was enacted in 1993 designed to allow gay people to serve in the military as long as they told their colleagues that the ripped, topless and be-jean shorted fireman that they had in their foot locker was cousin Rico.” – Jon Stewart “President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan. Nobody knew he was […]
© Don Wright Obama agreed to extend all the Bush tax cuts for two years in exchange for an extension of unemployment benefits. Our government is definitely broken.
Felix Salmon on Reuters points out that Federal taxes (all taxes, not just income) haven’t been this low in 60 years. Also interesting is that while individual income taxes have remained about the same, corporate taxes have gone down significantly, and employment taxes (Social Security and related taxes) have gone way up. Excise taxes have […]
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