In a settlement over its weak controls of money-laundering, the banking giant, HSBC is expected to pay a fine of almost $2 billion dollars.
Global Financial Giant HSBC Fined $1.9 Billion
by T. Steelman •
Daily Archives: December 10, 2012
Two Faces Of Colorado – Pot Becomes Legal Today, Landlord Raises Rent On Obama Voters (VIDEO & IMAGE)
by Wendy Gittleson •
The eclectic mix of pro-pot liberals, civil libertarians and right-wing Teavangelists makes Colorado as interesting as it is beautiful.
Right-To-Work Means Lower Wages For All Workers
by Wendi Petit •
Reduction in the union’s ability to support unionized workers negatively affects those outside their industry. The result is a shrinking middle class.
Republicans Alienate Yet Another Growing Population: Children With Autism (VIDEO)
by Cicero •
After making them his only prominent cause, a Minnesota Republican sells special needs children down the river right when they need him most.
Anonymous Announces Wikileaks Alternative (VIDEO)
by Nathaniel Downes •
The Anonymous TYLER system stands poised to change the rules of not only the internet, but of society itself.
Anti-Choice License Plate Unconstitutional – Anti-Choice Coat Hangers Tragically Ironic
by Wendy Gittleson •
One would think that coat hangers, a reminder of why we should never go back to the pre-Roe vs. Wade dark ages would be the last thing anti-choicers would want to associate themselves with.
Jon Stewart’s Vision For Satirical ‘Daily Show’ Almost Killed By ‘Asshole Co-Workers’
by Egberto Willies •
Jon Stewart’s plan for the brilliant satire of ‘The Daily Show’ was nearly dead on arrival thanks to disagreements with former staffers.
Tea Partier Bids For Boehner’s Job
by Nathaniel Downes •
The rumors of a challenger to John Boehner’s position as Speaker of the House now have a name attached to them, Congressman Tom Price of Georgia
GOP Gov. Bobby Jindal’s Staff Using Personal Emails To Hide Communication
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
When government officials blatantly conceal their dealings, it should raise enough red flags to make Stalin weep with joy.
Clash Of Titans – Cory Booker Vs. Chris Christie In 2013 NJ Governor Race? (VIDEO)
by Lorraine Devon Wilke •
A blood and bones political race between bona fide stars with future Presidential potential would be the ‘get’ of all political ‘gets.’
Republican Senator Tom Coburn: ‘I’m Willing To Accept Tax Increases’
by The Rambling Fool •
Raise your hand if you’re willing to trade tax increases in exchange for the death of Social Security.
Made In The USA: Are Manufacturing Jobs Coming Back?
by Elisabeth Parker •
As off-shoring advantages erode, Apple and Daimler are each investing $100 million to expand production in the US. Will others follow?
Fun With Right-Wing Memes: ‘Why Pay For The Care Of The Careless?’
by Cicero •
There will always be those who take advantage, but we cannot allow that to be the reason to deprive others who are really in need.
No Obvious 2016 Republican Leader In Sight; Romney/Ryan Still Haunted By ‘The 47%’
by David K. Keene •
Who will take up the standard for the Republican Party now? Only 29% approve of Boehner, just 47% feel positive about Romney, only 33% like Rubio, and (Jeb) Bush polls at 39%.
Gingrich Says Republicans Have ‘No Chance’ If Hillary Runs In 2016
by Michael Hayne •
Along with enthusiastic support from Democratic Party heavyweight Bill Clinton, Hillary would also get back-up from Barack Obama who is a ‘relatively popular president.’
America Dodged A Bullet Despite A Negligent Press (OP-ED)
by Egberto Willies •
The paradigm shift of a less centralized media is the only solution to a negligent mainstream media. Luckily that realization is starting to bear fruit.
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Christmas
by T. Steelman •
Embrace all the origins and stories and archaic reasons we do what we do. Celebrate in your own way and enjoy the season!
The (Not-So) Hidden Agenda Of For-Profit Universities
by Rika Christensen •
How the University of Phoenix and other for-profit universities charge more, lobby against publicly-funded education, and deliver less bang for the buck.
Your Morning Addiction: Weekend Edition
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
What idiot said abused women should ‘make better decisions?’ Which jackass said Mexicans are lazy? What kind if imbecile blames gays for the phony ‘War on Christmas?’ Come on in and find out!