December 2016 archive

The Sanders Book Tour

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday Bernie Sanders was on tour promoting his new book (and political organization) Our Revolution. Frankly, I can’t remember if I drew it to your attention at the time though I think it unlikely given when it appeared. Fortunately Amy Goodman and Democracy Now have chosen to highlight it again this week …

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In Memoriam: Carrie Fisher (1956 -2016)

Actress, author and screenwriter Carrie Fisher died this morning in Los Angeles, California after a cardiac event she suffered on a flight from London, December 23. Best known for her role of Princess Leia Organa in the 1977 film “Star Wars,” Ms. Fisher also wrote seven books, the best known was “Postcards from the Edge” …

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Cartnoon

The Breakfast Club (Sundown of 2016)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Hessians

A reprint from 2007 but as true today as it ever was. As U.S. troops return to Iraq, more private contractors follow By Warren Strobel and Phil Stewart, Reuters WASHINGTON Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:17am EST The U.S. government is preparing to boost the number of private contractors in Iraq as part of President Barack …

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Boxing Day

Boxing Day. On the day after Christmas… In feudal times the lord of the manor would give boxes of practical goods such as cloth, grains, and tools to the serfs who lived on his land. Many years ago on the day after Christmas servants would carry boxes to their employers when they arrived for their …

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Mon accent Parisien est parfait!

The Breakfast Club (Boxing Day)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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More Movies!

Because, like, who has time for content? A Muppet Family Christmas Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Frosty the Snowman

Worst Christmas Special Ever!

Let There Be Peace On Earth

Iron Santa

I am Santa Claus! Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho! Flying through the snow Can you hear him “Ho, ho, ho?” He’s so full of cheer Only has to work one day a year Children in their beds Visions of sugar plums fill their heads So many kids out there Santa must be a …

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