This morning, the #OccupyOakland encampment is being shut down. Oakland police have arrested about 25 protesters at the sprawling Occupy Oakland encampment outside City Hall while hundreds of law-enforcement officers square off against demonstrators downtown in the second such raid of the tent city. Law-enforcement officers from numerous Bay Area [...]
The long-term implications of shattered young lives, lost jobs, and lost opportunities for so many people cannot be measured. As we find out more details of the story, the circle of victims grows wider.
This weekend’s music thread is a tribute to all of our wonderful and loving pets and all other animals we live together with on this planet. Send your pet a little love or play a little music to soothe the savage beasts.
AdLib : Well, looks like it’s time to wrap this edition of Vox Populi. Since we started early, I think this may have set the record for our longest edition! Thanks to all for a great evening, have a great weekend all and hope to see you here next week! [...]
THANK ALL THOSE WHO SERVED In tough economic times about the only way I could think of to show my appreciation for vets is to post discounts for vets so they can have a great day. Links to discounts for veterans.
“They are crazy!” We say that all the time. But what exactly does it mean to be literally crazy, and vote?
And now for something completely different…a GOP candidate debate tonight on CNBC at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm EST.
It also helps that The White House has finally been succeeding in honing in on a strong economic message. Obama has had to figure out how to get past the obstructionist Congress to deliver his message directly to the American people. He’s had to deliver his own message while also allowing Americans to realize who his Republican opponents really are.
There is such a sad feeling in this country now that our government seems to have completely failed us. The Occupy Movement is the 99 Percenters Response to that failure.
There will be no Daily Planet for a few days. Please check back later in the week!
This Sunday, we set our clocks back to Standard time to put more daylight in our days and with all that’s been going on, it’s not a bad time at all to start lightening up with this weekend’s music thread.
AdLib : Righty-O! You take care of yourself! choicelady : AdLib – I totally agree. I know the Oxy takes the “burn” away and that’s a lot of help. In these circumstances, “Just say Yes!” G’night dear friend. Talk with you soon. AdLib : Night Choicelady, sending my healing thoughts [...]
News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, November 4, 2011
“Slower than a short bus with flat tires! More dishonest than petroleum and natural gas PR commercials! Able to trip over low thresholds of morality in a single step! Look, up in the polls, it’s absurd , it’s a’ lame, it’s SupeHerman!”
A late update from the 2011 Irish Presidential Elections.
News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, November 3, 2011
An interview with author, Linda Weber on her book exploring the spiritual essence of abortion, the historical context for it, and how it leads people to live with more awareness.
News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, November 1, 2011
foodchainThat underware thing is creepyIs Mitt Romney a Sociopath?
KillgoreTroutManson Lamps!Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?
bitoKrugman: Romney’s Business Career is Fair Game Krugman says, in spite of his protestations, Romney’s...Time Out for O/TKillgoreTroutIn keeping with his character, it would have to be a “blunt,” object!Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?KillgoreTroutAdLib, actually, there is healthy form of narcissism, and then there is the unhealthy...Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?bitoIs it a legitimate question to ask Mitt if he agrees with the Iowa GOP’s platform? This reads like a...Time Out for O/T
AlphaBitchPatsy: Aside from his laser vision and magic underwear?Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?bitoBreaking: Ford and Ford Credit Upgraded By Moody’s To Investment Grade Read more:...Time Out for O/TbitoDoonesbury- Mitt Romney to reporters: “Still blanking! You say he was homosexual?”...Time Out for O/TbitoNow I can go back to bed, I learned something new. 
This article, Big Pharma’s Sinking Business Model,...Time Out for O/T
PatsyTWhoa! That is one creepy image! Looks like he has been cast to play the Suburban Slasher Dad!...Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?bitoIs this in the category of good news,unchallenged R lies or keeping the horse...Ten Things You Will Never Hear on the News
AdLibHaving a childlike mind, Romney has got to love pushing buttons so indeed, keeping him out of...Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?AdLibAB, often wealth places children in a bubble which resists maturity, so many wealthy people...Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?AdLibKT, you have hammered another nail into the Romney candidacy, he does seem fully described by...Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?AlphaBitchWhich will hopefully keep HIM from pulling any levers he might find around the WH! (Or...Is Mitt Romney a Sociopath?
