Author: Stable Genius

I am the very model of a Stable Genius Liberal.

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I like this. rt @maxberger We should call the “fiscal cliff” the “austerity bomb.” — Mike Konczal (@rortybomb) November 12, 2012

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Recent events have also demonstrated clearly what was already apparent to careful observers: the deficit-scold movement was never really about the deficit. Instead, it was about using deficit fears to shred the social safety net. And letting that happen wouldn’t just be bad policy; it would be a betrayal of the Americans who just re-elected… Continue reading Untitled

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If conservative billionaires are looking for something else to be mad about, I’d recommend the Romney campaign’s apparent habit of paying about 50 percent more for TV spots than the Obama campaign. That helped line the pockets of the consultants who both recommended the buys and got the commissions for placing the spots, but it… Continue reading Untitled

Egyptian Vigilantes Crack Down on Abuse of Women

Egyptian Vigilantes Crack Down on Abuse of Women

The young activists lingered on the streets around Tahrir Square, scrutinizing the crowds of holiday revelers. Suddenly, they charged, pushing people aside and chasing down a young man. As the captive thrashed to get away, the activists pounded his shoulders, flipped him around and spray-painted a message on his back: “I’m a harasser.”

Mixed feelings on this. I normally do not support vigilante justice. But in this case, where the police are not doing their job, this might be justified.