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” The End Of An Error"(The W Years) 1/20/09 3am

As 2009 dawns anew, we find our nation facing the hope and promise of a new administration and the anticipation of something different- an historical change to truly believe in. But before we can honestly move forward, it might be useful (if not somewhat amusing and pai... Read more

Open thread

Have at it. Talk to you in the morning. -A Read more

Chock 'n Awe

From a commenter at Atrios' blog. The top nominees for the George W. Bush-inspired flavor at Ben and Jerry's. Cluster Fudge Iraqi Road Nut'n Accomplished Chock 'n Awe Grape Depression Chimp-Peach Heck of a Job, Brownie! 2 Terms 1 Nut The Housing Crunch Banana Republic Guant... Read more

Shockin n Rollin

Once again, Digby nails it. The fundamental purpose of the shock doctrine is to use crisis to push through unpopular and unjust "solutions" that favor the wealthy. We are seeing this battle take shape on several fronts. The right is working feverishly to discredit the N... Read more

Taxes, Contributions and Deductions

KBOO Radio is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt, non-profit organization (EIN 23-7232987). As a result, you may deduct donations to KBOO from your taxes, provided you follow the procedures below. For individuals, only taxpayers who itemize thei... Read more

the day the earth stood still

On the Old Mole Variety Hour for January 12, Denise Morris and I review The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). Here's another review comparing the new (2008) and the old versions. Here's the 1951 screenplay by Edmund North, the earlier short story "Farewell to the Mas... Read more

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