Nico Pitney: 'Thrown Away Flags' Story False, Dem Convention

This story (originating from Faux Noise, are you surprised?) is already being used as a right wing talking point. Get the word out ASAP that it's not true!

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Arresting Journalists an Official Policy at the RNC

St. Paul police chief John Harrington outlined his policy towards reporters covering demonstrations in a September 3 press conference. Arrest first, ask questions later: Harrington told Amy Goodman that the police can't possibly be expected to differentiate between protesters and credentialed journalists covering protests.

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McCain - Palin. Thoughts on a Bad Start.

If Republicans have to lie, spin, and cover up the Truths that expose Sarah Palin's divergence from so many of the Republican Party's stated values--family first, abstinence as birth control, no earmarks, getting rid of corruption--what does the future hold with these two in power? It seems to me a very bad way to start the next four years.

If Republicans have already made multiple allowances for his-and-her previous bouts of corruption, what would the future be like with these two in power?

Haven't we just gone through the last 8 years, making allowances for that guy you thought you'd like to party with?

The Republicans have already lost. This year, they've lost their core. And even if they lie, cheat and steal their way to victory (which is also allowed under the Republican code of ethics, apparently), they won't be getting the kind of leadership that they want. The right has already forgiven too many fundamental flaws in their presidential team, and this at a time when they should have maintained the highest standards for their choice of leaders.

For a candidacy that claims they put the country first, it sure smells like they put their party uber alles.

The Trail-- More Rep Lies by Their Best New Liar Candidate

One of the most compelling anecdotes in Sarah Palin's repertoire is that she auctioned off the Alaska governor's jet on eBay after taking office -- a swift move made by a reformer hoping to clean up the excesses of her predecessor.

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Sarah Palin ‘affair’: big media stays quiet as ‘lover’ named

While America's respectable media focus on John McCain's acceptance speech to the Republican faithful, blogs and gossip sites continue to lead the feeding frenzy surrounding the National Enquirer's allegation, reported here yesterday, that McCain's running mate Sarah Palin had an affair with her husband's business partner.

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Amy Goodman Arrested at RNC

Democracy Now's Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar were arrested by the Minneapolis Police Department. Charged with conspiracy to riot. Footage from Rick Rowley and Brandon Jourdan.

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Amy Goodman Arrested at RNC

Democracy Now's Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddous and Nicole Salazar were arrested by the Minneapolis Police Department. Charged with conspiracy to riot. Footage from Rick Rowley and Brandon Jourdan.

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MOVIE: The American Ruling Class

You must see "The American Ruling Class," a documentary that is running on The Sundance Channel.

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"Money to get power.

Power to protect money."

 

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Helen Thomas Is My Hero

Helen Thomas, the Grande Dame of the White House Press Corps

Palin Almost Recalled As Mayor

Firing public officials for personal reasons seems to be a recurring theme for Sarah Palin. Vetting Palin is getting to be more interesting.

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