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Conservatism is the theoretical voice of this animus against the agency of the subordinate classes. It provides the most consistent and profound argument as to why the lower orders should not be allowed to exercise their independent will, why they should not be allowed to govern themselves or the polity. --Corey Robin

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No Guns, But A Lawyer and Plenty of Money: The Increasingly Strange Saga of Michelle Rhee

A think piece for a winter weekend day. - promoted by Bob_Neer


Obama Takes a Stand, a Real Stand, on Gun Safety



Open Season on Law Enforcement? Indiana Republicans Expand Stand Your Ground to Public Servants

Complete insanity. The NRA - and "moderate" Republicans like Mitch Daniels - are now taking sides squarely against law enforcement, and in favor of armed-to-the-teeth vigilantes, who now have legal cover in some circumstances to shoot cops in Indiana. This has to end. - promoted by david


Why the Right Still Fights: The NRA Vision for America [UPDATED]



Nice Work If You Can Get It: Educational Entrepreneurs Serving the .1%



The Progressive Tax Plan You Should Know About

Well worth further discussion. - promoted by david


Twinkies and the Private Welfare State

A thoughtful post, reflecting a nuanced analysis almost entirely, and unsurprisingly, absent from the corporate media. - promoted by Bob_Neer


The Hammer, the Anvil, and the GOP



Been Such a Long Time: Conservatives Always Wanted to Suppress the Vote



The Incredible Whiteness of Brown (and the GOP)

WaPo: “The demographics race we’re losing badly,” said Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (S.C.). “We’re not generating enough angry white guys to stay in business for the long term.” More commentary here from dKos. - promoted by Bob_Neer