PUBs aren’t so progressive, are they?
It is frightening to me how many "progressives" are patting themselves on the back for...
Tag: professional left
The Inherent Danger of Distraction by the Shiny Keys
This country has to stop the contentious bickering that constantly occurs in our politics. We...
10 to go: “Putting aside the Democratic Party” is why we lose
I've been inundated with tons of stories extolling the virtues of Bernie Sanders as a...
12 to go: The odious Professional Left, Part 2
As I said in Part One, I am a proud Obamabot. He's done a hell...
13 to go: The odious Professional Left, Part 1
Hey! Did you know I’m apparently an “Obamabot”? It's supposed to be an insult; the label...
17 to go: Flashback: A Wakeup Call for Progressive Thinkers
I first posted this on May 12, 2004 on my original blog, The Daily Weasel....
29 to go: In praise of elites
When it comes to the next election, we have to encourage voters to raise standards, rather...
30 to go: Politicians are usually smarter than the pundits who complain about them
Most liberal pundits bore me. Worse, they bore the general public, and offer nothing useful...
33 to go: Want to be considered part of the “Democratic base”? Sorry, but you have to earn it.
This are a lot of people out there who think that merely being "liberal" or "progressive" automatically...
Why are so many “progressive” blogs working against progressive issues & people?
It's really kind of amazing, when you think about it… Over the last few weeks,...
Good Political Strategy Requires a Healthy Skepticism
I'm fairly certain this will make some folks' heads spin 360 degrees (send video of...
Cutting the Crap on Net Neutrality Scare Tactics
Look, I don't know whether are people are actually ignorant of what net neutrality is...
If You Think Both Parties Are the Same, You’re Nuts
Those of you who have read this blog for a while know that it's not...
The End of Progressive Defeatism
I had to run an errand last night. I had Norman Goldman on the radio....
If the Republicans are So Awesome, Why Do They Always Have to Cheat?
You know, if you were to listen to the right wing cranks who inhabit the...
A Progressive Like Kos Should Know Better
Markos Moulitsas’ recent look at the past ten years in progressive politics on his “Daily...
Greenwald’s New Venture: Same Crap, Different Site
If the first article on Glenn Greenwald's “The Intercept” page at the “First Look” website...
Pro Lefty Michael Moore: Obamacare is “Awful”
What is wrong with Michael Moore, really? For that matter, what is it about so...
Of Course Obama’s Progressive! Give Him More Democrats, See What Happens
I am continuously amazed by the sheer number of self-described liberals who constantly describe Barack...
Why Do We Allow So Many Ex-GOP to be “Authorities” on “Real Progressives”
Look, folks; I peg my progressive roots to the age of 14, when I worked...
Snowden’s No Hero, Greenwald’s No Journalist
I have been writing and rewriting an article about Edward Snowden for several days, in...
Once More, With “Chained CPI” Madness, Some Liberals Caught in “Sky is Falling” Mode
I said it before, and I guess I have to say it again; folks on...
Pro Lefty Uses Bovine Fecal Foundation to Manufacture Outrage Against… Obama?
One of the problems with the concept of "manufacturing outrage" is that many of its...
Pro Lefties’ and Advanced ODS (Obama Derangement Syndrome): Case Study: Robert Scheer
I woke up this morning preparing to finish a post on capitalism and the right...
Pro Left Insult Obama Every Chance They Get: Case Study #2: Huffington, Michael Moore
If you want to quibble with President Obama’s State of the Union address last night,...