Category Archives: Blogging Derangement Syndrome

Jonathan Chait Puts Bag Over Head, HuffPo Lights It On Fire

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Jonathan Chait Puts Bag Over Head, HuffPo Lights It On Fire”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail Jonathan Chait is not normally given to hyperbole. But it is telling that his New York Magazine essay a few weeks ago on the sources of … Continue reading →

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NDAA: Wheeler vs. the War Machine

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “NDAA: Wheeler vs. the War Machine”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail It’s really all in the story you tell. This photo of the first openly-gay coming-home kiss depicts two characters. One is a sailor who expects to be paid on time — … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Derangement Syndrome, guantanamo, overreactions to 9/11, patriot act | Tagged marcy wheeler | 6 Comments

Cold Coffee at the White House?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Emilia1956

Share the post “Cold Coffee at the White House?”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail By Emilia 1956 Our President is a class act. Yesterday, he hosted a group of liberal media to coffee in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. I’ll let good ol’ … Continue reading →

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Jane Hamsher Wants to Segregate Goats From Sheep

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Jane Hamsher Wants to Segregate Goats From Sheep”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered … Continue reading →

Posted in 11-Dimensional Chess, Blog Action, Blogging Derangement Syndrome, Blue Dogs, firebaggers | 6 Comments

Populism and Presidents

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Populism and Presidents”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI recently described why the antiwar position is a loser in a primary or general election against Obama. Another argument that won’t work against him is the populist one, and to illustrate that the firebagging … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Deja Vu All Over Again”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailThe smog rules flap is reminiscent of earlier “cave-ins” and progressive disappointments. Remember, Obama and Democrats failed to pass a public option because they didn’t want it enough. Right? Wrong, and that’s where … Continue reading →

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Will Greens Freak Out For Jobs?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Will Greens Freak Out For Jobs?”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI said yesterday: Friday’s progressive freakout over nixed EPA smog rules is not really about fighting smog, but the myopia of issue focus in the blogosphere and the inflated currency of online … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Derangement Syndrome, Civilization, Energy, Jobs Bills, Obama's Speeches, political framing, Transportation | Tagged efficiency, oil, tar sands | 31 Comments

On Criticizing the President

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “On Criticizing the President”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailby vdaze There is a myth being perpetuated by some that those who consistently and vocally support the President do not accept criticism of him in any form. Rubbish. The “beef” that I, and … Continue reading →

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EPA Smog Rules Freakout is Ridiculous

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “EPA Smog Rules Freakout is Ridiculous”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail First of all, let’s stop with the stupid sports metaphors. Really. If you need an analogy, smog regulations are a low card in a high stakes game, and Lisa Jackson is … Continue reading →

Posted in 11-Dimensional Chess, Blogging Derangement Syndrome, Civilization, Green Jobs, Green Revolution, Obama's Speeches, Transportation | Tagged infrastructure | 46 Comments

Worst Blogger

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Worst Blogger”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI was tired from an extremely long day, and should have explained at the beginning of a comment that I would only shoot Ayn Rand in the head because if I met her, she’d be a … Continue reading →