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May29

Help Organize Our Progressive Radio Reunion on July 5 in Seattle — Let’s Get Our Party On!

by Julia Chase on May 29th, 2013 at 7:52 pm

Posted In: Media, Journalism, Media, Politics, Progressives, Politics, Washington State Politics

A lot of you have expressed enthusiasm for creating a reunion/rally for Progressive Radio in Seattle. We’ve set our first planning session for next week and welcome participation by anyone who would like to lend a hand getting the event off the ground. Progressive Radio Seattle Party Planning Meeting Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 PM […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May02

Countering anti-government propaganda: the case of the Freedom Foundation

by Don Smith on May 2nd, 2013 at 9:26 pm

Posted In: Politics, Conservativism, Politics, Libertarianism, Politics, Progressives, Politics, Role of government, Politics, Washington State Politics

If you listen to right-wing AM talk radio, or visit conservative websites, you’ll be subject to relentless propaganda about how government is inefficient and doesn’t produce anything of value. Conservatives just love to hate government. And they love to talk about “freedom” and “liberty.” Of course, the anti-government propaganda is nonsense. Thanks to government we […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr25

The party of dumb

by Don Smith on April 25th, 2013 at 8:43 am

Posted In: Politics, Democrats, Politics, Gun Control, Guns, Politics, Progressives, Politics, Conservativism, Regressives, Politics, Republicons

The LA Times is reporting that, despite the overwhelming majority of the public who support tightening gun laws, the failure of Congress to pass gun control in the wake of Sandy Hook may, paradoxically help Republicans in future elections, because gun right supporters are more passionate about the issue. “Those who said they felt “very […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr15

Howard Dean: Obama Might Drive Me Out Of The Democratic Party

by Don Smith on April 15th, 2013 at 9:56 pm

Posted In: Politics, Obama, Politics, Progressives

Howard Dean: Obama Might Drive Me Out Of The Democratic Party “What the hell are they thinking?” the former DNC chair asks about Obama’s proposed budget. The Democrats’ civil war?

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Apr06