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Cult of Ignorance
If only he were alive today…
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Famous Republican Ike Eisenhower on the Social Safety Net
Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are H. L. Hunt (you possibly know his…
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Everything Is a Remix Part 4
Part Four of this fantastic series is now up. It’s well worth the time to watch, both for the content and the production quality. via everythingisaremix.info
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Some Commentary on the GOP Primary from Cuba
Fidel Castro, the former president of Cuba, wrote an opinion piece on a Cuban Web site, following a Republican Party presidential candidates’ debate in Florida, in which he argued that the “selection of a Republican candidate for the presidency of this globalized and expansive empire is — and I mean this seriously — the greatest…
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Reports of Content’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Excellent infographic from Techdirt on how all of our favorite mediums are continuing to grow in our brave new technological era, despite the caterwauling of those who insist on being left behind.
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An Updated Analysis: Why SOPA & PIPA Are A Bad Idea, Dangerous & Unnecessary | Techdirt
If you want to understand why we’re all so upset about these bills, read this. The concerns are not hyperbole. https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120117/23002717445/updated-analysis-why-sopa-pipa-are-bad-idea-dangerous-unnecessary.shtml
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Excellent Poster Featuring Lamar Smith and SOPA
This is great—note how everybody on every side opposes it, making you wonder who exactly ol’ Lamar is representing.
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Rick Perry Describes the 2012 Presidential Ballot
If you haven’t already, check out AmericansElect. We are going to have a third candidate next fall, and regardless of who I end up voting for, that is going to be amazing.