Author: Stable Genius

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Is Healthcare Worth Jail Time?

Damien Calvert, who was recently released from an Ohio prison for a drug-related murder he committed when he was 18 (he’s now a straight-A student at Cleveland State University, studying nonprofit management), said that part of the reason recidivism rates are so high is due to the lack of access to health care on the… Continue reading Is Healthcare Worth Jail Time?

My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant

Over the past 14 years, I’ve graduated from high school and college and built a career as a journalist, interviewing some of the most famous people in the country. On the surface, I’ve created a good life. I’ve lived the American dream. But I am still an undocumented immigrant. And that means living a different… Continue reading My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant

Get Back To Reality!

Both parties, in fact, are moving to anti-Keynesian policy orientations, which deny additional stimulus and make rather awkward and unsubstantiated claims that if you balance the budget, “they will come.” It is envisioned that corporations or investors will somehow overnight be attracted to the revived competitiveness of the U.S. labor market: Politicians feel that fiscal… Continue reading Get Back To Reality!

Van Jones Calls End Of Glenn Beck’s Fox Show A ‘Triumph Of American Capitalism’

As Beck leaves Fox under fire from his bosses at the network and upset sponsors, Jones praised the free market system for ridding the airwaves of Beck. “Good American businesses make a decision about who they want to associate their brands with,” he said. “And if you violate the principles of good discourse and fair… Continue reading Van Jones Calls End Of Glenn Beck’s Fox Show A ‘Triumph Of American Capitalism’

The Anti-Freedom, Anti-Privacy and Anti-Choice pledge signed by Ron Paul

The Susan B. Anthony List’s 2012 Pro-life Presidential Leadership Pledge asks declared presidential candidates to commit to key pro-life goals if elected to the presidency in 2012. While this is by no means a complete list of all pro-life objectives, having a President that actively supports these pro-life aims will keep up the momentum to… Continue reading The Anti-Freedom, Anti-Privacy and Anti-Choice pledge signed by Ron Paul

Justice Clarence Thomas Should Resign For His Egregious Conflicts of Interest and Unethical Behavior

Leading conservative donor Harlan Crow, whose company often litigates in federal court, donated $500,000 to allow Thomas’s wife to start a Tea Party group and he once gave Thomas a $19,000 Bible that belonged to Frederick Douglass. The American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank which frequently files briefs in Thomas’ Court, also gave Thomas… Continue reading Justice Clarence Thomas Should Resign For His Egregious Conflicts of Interest and Unethical Behavior

A Hamiltonian Solution For Europe

It would start with the recognition that Greece is insolvent. It can’t pay the money it owes. One or two or maybe three other countries also may be insolvent. And the existence of solvency problems in some states is creating liquidity problems for other larger states. So there’s some insolvency, and even though the insolvency… Continue reading A Hamiltonian Solution For Europe

Larry Flynt: My Job Offer for Anthony Weiner

Mr. Weiner: After having learned of your sudden and compelled resignation from your Congressional post, I would like to make you an offer of employment at Flynt Management Group, LLC in our Internet group. From Larry Flynt: My Job Offer for Anthony Weiner Larry Flynt offers job to Anthony Weiner