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Some wealth-redistribution lies

Once again, I think it’s prudent to point out that the concern I have about US politics is not one of a difference of opinion, but one related to untruth. It’s not that I dismiss rational, logical Conservative political opinion out of hand, but that the Right in the US seems to start so [...] [...]

Lies and Illusions: not just for movies

We reported last week that Glenn Beck was embracing absurd lies on his show in an attempt to boost ratings. Then yesterday, he said “I think we have an honesty shortage in America.” I never thought I’d agree with Glenn Beck, but oddly, I do. I’m reminded of a joke with a [...] [...]

Disapprove more? Well, if you’re a Teabagger

According to some radical right-wing spinners, The POTUS’ approval rating has “suddenly plummeted.” Which is not borne out by the actual numbers. So what do the numbers actually say? Obama’s approval rating has actually dropped from 48% to 46% over last month, easily within the poll’s stated margin of error (±4, 95% confidence). [...] [...]