Archive for May, 2011

Wide Support Of Israeli-Palestinian Agreement Based On 1967 Borders

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Majority of Palestinians and plurality of Israelis support Obama peace plan

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Alan May 23, 2011 • 42 Comments »

On Monday’s Radio Show…

More Grief for Gingrich: Alan analyzes the latest developments in the former House Speaker’s struggling campaign.

• Does the Republican presidential race’s biggest “outsider” lack the knowledge to lead our country? Alan weighs in.

“Big Deal”? Alan examines Harold Camping’s response to his own failed doomsday predictions.…

Read more » Posted in Radio Show by Joel May 23, 2011 • 11 Comments »

Harold Camping To International Business Times: “Give Me A Day”

IBT knocks on Camping’s door, doomsayer needs more time to figure out answer

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When Pro-Life Isn’t

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by Gabe Berman

I saw this bumper sticker in a parking lot in Miami. I’d bet anything the owner of this car only votes for candidates who are in favor of the death penalty. And if I’m wrong about that, double-or-nothing this person would rather see funding cuts to social programs before cuts to military spending.

Could I be wrong?…

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Gabe Berman May 23, 2011 • 9 Comments »

Harold Camping: “I’m Looking For Answers”

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Family Radio’s Harold Camping, pusher of the apocalypse, is flabbergasted. He tells the SF Chronicle, “It has been a really tough weekend.”

“I’m looking for answers,” Camping said, adding that meant frequent prayer and consultations with friends.

“But now I have nothing else to say,” he said, closing the door to his home. “I’ll be back to work Monday and will say more then.”

Funny how the group’s website, which had a countdown to doomsday, looks as though the prediction never happened. But Camping wasn’t too happy with a caller to his radio show wanting to know if, …

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Alan May 23, 2011 • 3 Comments »

Baltimore Ravens’ Ray Lewis: “Take Away Our Game” And “Watch How Much Crime Picks Up”

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by Stuart Shapiro

The upcoming National Football League season is in danger because of a labor dispute between the owners and the players.  Famed social scientist (not!) and linebacker Ray Lewis puts forward an interesting argument for ending the lockout.

…if the NFL lockout results in a lost season, crime rates will increase. “Watch how much crime picks up if you take away our game,” Lewis told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio. Pressed to explain why, Lewis replied, “There’s nothing else to do Sal.”

Matthew Phillips points out that we may have more to worry about from the idle players than their …

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Stuart Shapiro May 23, 2011 • 12 Comments »

Recall Election Ordered For GOP Wisconsin Senators

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It’s not nice to bust unions

Sens. Dan Kapanke of La Crosse, Randy Hopper of Fond du Lac and Luther Olsen of Ripon could be first to go

21,000 signatures gathered

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Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Alan May 23, 2011 • Comments Off

Pioneer Press Runs Pawlenty Campaign Announcement On Obituary Page

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This can’t be good for business

Next time, don’t compete with a tornado

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Alan May 23, 2011 • 5 Comments »

Schwarzenegger’s Behavior Could Cost Him $200 Million

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Was it worth it?

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Senator Scott Brown Says “No” To Paul Ryan’s Medicare Plan

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Reform must protect elderly who depend on Medicare

Another key principle is that seniors should not have to bear a disproportionate burden. But that doesn’t mean we do nothing. If Medicare is to survive for current beneficiaries and future generations, we must act. The sooner Congress addresses this, the less painful it is likely to be — but more difficult adjustments will be required if we delay.

We should start by making improvements to the traditional Medicare plan.…

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Alan May 23, 2011 • 6 Comments »

Biden In 2016?

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Tells donors: keep me in mind

Read more » Posted in Liberaland by Alan May 23, 2011 • 4 Comments »