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By any definition, 2011 was a good year for the world left - however narrowly or broadly one defines the world left. The basic reason was the negative economic conditions from which most of the world was suffering. Unemployment was high and becoming higher. Most governments were faced with high debt levels and reduced income. Their response was to try to impose austerity measures on their populations while at the same time they were trying to protect their banks.

The result was a worldwide revolt of what the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movements called "the 99%." The revolt was against the excessive polarization of wealth, the corrupt governments, and the essentially undemocratic nature of...
Will the Nominee Shape the GOP,
Or Will the GOP Shape the Nominee?

If you enjoyed the first list, you'll enjoy the
sequel even more. There are many things
you can say to irritate a Republican. Hit
just the right button and you can sit back
and enjoy the impending fireworks. So, without further introduction, here are 100 MORE things you can say to irritate
a Republican.

1. Let's compromise.
2. We should raise taxes.
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100 MORE Things You Can Say
to Irritate a Republican

As Republicans begin choosing a general-election candidate here Tuesday night, one question could shape the destiny of the eventual winner: Will the nominee define the party, or will the party define the nominee?

Successful presidential nominees often have helped redefine their parties. Ronald Reagan's conservatism changed the Republican Party when he became its nominee in 1980. Bill Clinton portrayed himself as a New Democrat, which proved a key to his victory in 1992. In his 2000 campaign, George W. Bush used the term "compassionate conservative" to put distance between himself and the...
The World Left After 2011
The
(Not So)
Secret's
Out!

It was open season on judicial independence in Florida during the 2011 legislative session. Lawmakers introduced a series of insidious proposals to boost their sway, or the governor's, over judges.

One of the worst proposals would have given the governor sole discretion in naming the panels that nominate candidates for appointment to the bench. It passed in the House, but was wisely rejected by the Senate amid bipartisan opposition.
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Don't Give Guvs Sole Power to Pick Judges
- Orlando Sentinel
Immanuel
Wallerstein






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January 3, 2012
Dan Balz






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