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Friday, October 16, 2009

The Problem With Glenn Beck Is That America Is Stupid

The problem with Beck, then, is not his narrative, which is entertainingly foolish to anyone who actually knows anything about anything. The problem is the size of the audience in the United States that actually knows nothing about nothing. This mass (my guess, about 12 percent of the electorate) is easily moved, the past summer and its continuing silly rhetoric on all kinds of issues indicate. They wear know-nothingness like a badge.”

Charles M. Madigan, presidential writer in residence at Roosevelt University, opining on the real reason behind Glenn Beck’s surging popularity.

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Twelve percent is a bit high I think, but the small percentage of small minds are hugely stupid.

Fossil Proof!

An archeological team, digging in Washington DC,
has uncovered 10,000 year old fossil remains
of what is believed to be the first Republican.

Via: BartCop

Cop News

Go, Go Mozilla

Free file hosting provider MediaFire wants to squish a Mozilla browser add-on that lets legal downloaders skip tedious ads.
Mozilla has taken the appropriate stance, and will continue offering the add-on.

Having a hard time of it

The repugicans are having a hard time finding someone to run against Congressman Alan Grayson (Democrat-Florida).

The moral of the story is, it's good to be a Democrat who speaks clearly and acts like a man.

More proof of their ignorance

In a California court, Judge Vaughn Walker asked the question - what damage is done to straight married couples when gay couples marry.
The gay-haters' lawyer answered the Judge, "My answer is, I don't know. I don't know".

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They don't know a lot of things ... that is obvious.

Costly loophole in health care bill

Costly loophole in health care bill

Some workers may be driven from their plans because of wellness incentives.

Crucial things to know about housing

10 crucial things to know about housing

Has the real estate market bottomed out? What are the next cities to take a plunge?

First 'black hole' created on Earth

First 'black hole' created on Earth

A laboratory fabrication of the space phenomenon isn't just for the fun of it.

300-calorie dinner recipes

300-calorie dinner recipes

Try these easy-to-make, low-calorie meals to help you stay trim while eating well.

Bank's public relations nightmare

Bank's public relations nightmare

Goldman Sachs plans to pay each of its employees close to $700,000 this year.

Wal-Mart, Amazon race to slash prices

Wal-Mart, Amazon race to slash prices

An online book special erupts into a full-fledged price war between the retail giants.

Good pay without a four-year degree

Good pay without a four-year degree

These 10 high-paying careers don't require you to spend four years in college first.

'Wild Things' not be for kids

'Wild Things' movie may not be for kids

Critics are gaga for the film version of Maurice Sendak's classic book, but parents may not be.

'A wake-up call for Wall Street'

About Time!

'A wake-up call for Wall Street'

One of the richest men in America is charged with insider trading.

Cars that lose their value the fastest

Cars that lose their value the fastest

Most new autos lose about 65% of their value after five years — but these models do even worse.

Bottom five
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Outrage over interracial marriage scandal

Outrage over interracial marriage scandal

Officials call for the removal of the Louisiana man who refused to marry an interracial couple.

World's most expensive cruise ship

World's most expensive cruise ship

The $1.4 billion liner features an aqua theater and a park with 12,000 plants and trees.

NC property owned by Mollohan going to auction

North Carolina beachfront property owned by West Virginia congressman Alan Mollohan and a former aide is going to a courthouse auction.

NC property owned by Mollohan going to auction

Distracted driver smashes van into singer's Hendersonville home

Although he had his alarm set to wake him Thursday morning, musician Jimmie Van Zant got an even earlier wake-up call when his neighbor's minivan crashed into his home in the Mansker Farms subdivision.

Distracted driver smashes van into singer's Hendersonville home

Rare Crusades-Era Murals Depict Heaven & Hell

Two crusader-era murals have been discovered by archaeologists in Syria, located in a medieval church near the coastline.

Rare Crusades-Era Murals Depict Heaven & Hell

FDA probes negative effects of Lasik

FDA probes negative effects of Lasik

Millions have undergone laser eye surgery, but the long-term safety is still unknown.

Make your home energy-efficient for winter

Make your home energy-efficient for winter

These easy tips will keep your house — and wallet — buttoned up for the cold weather.

Placebo effect caught in the act in spinal nerves

People were given a fake painkiller but didn't feel pain – and for the first time, an fMRI scanner saw their pain-related nerves stay quiet.

Early season snow dusts parts of the East

From the "Oh, Joy" Department:

Wintry weather has arrived a little early in some eastern states.

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Seven habits that can cost you big

Seven habits that can cost you big

Small changes to these everyday routines can make a big difference in your finances.

Unusual Holidays and Celebrations

Today is Dictionary Day.

Daily Almanac

Today is Friday, Oct. 16th, the 289th day of 2009.

There are 76 days left in the year.

Today In History October 16

Our Readers

Some of our readers today have been in:

Manila, Manila, Philippines
Albstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Midland, Ontario, Canada
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
London, England, United Kingdom
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
New Delhi, Delhi, India

as well as Scotland, Serbia, and the United States

Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

Do you think that the people who are in positions of authority over your life are not interested in what you have to say right now?
Nothing could be further from the truth -- they are dying to pick your brain.
Ignore anyone who tries to keep you out of important discussions; they are just jealous that your profile is getting higher and you are surpassing them in the eyes of important people.
You count, too -- in fact, more than just about anyone else, right now.

Kewl!