A memorial to foreclosed homes By Safe Beacon Hill (Albums)

Arguments against libertarianism Regressives (aka “conservatives”) say that guns don’t kill, people do. So, despite the many deaths caused by easy access to guns, most regressives continue to oppose gun control, even for rapid-fire weapons. And they’re willing to pay for guns, because they think guns serve a valuable purpose. On the other hand, regressives…

No matter which way you vote, it sucks. Romney is worse, but not by that much. It may be reasonable to vote third-party and allow this election to go to Romney. It would teach the Dems a lesson so that in the future they don’t betray progressives. But the costs would be very high. See…

Upcoming Direct Actions: 3:00 PM, Sat., Aug. 11:  On the Beacon Ave. So. median just north of So. Graham St. SAFE will be planting 250 two-dimensional homes in an array similar to the crosses at Arlington National Cemetery.  In the center of the median, we will have a large sign identifying these homes as Bank…

The Metropolitan District Club is holding a forum A State Bank for WA?, on Wednesday, August 22, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. (600 Stewart Street, Suite 205),  with speakers WA State Treasurer Jim McIntire (against) and banking and commercial real estate consultant Darel Grothaus (for), moderated by Seattle City Councilmember Gael Tarleton. Free and…

Whether it’s about lowering taxes on the middle class, passing a jobs bill, regulating Wall Street, stopping outsourcing of jobs, or providing health care for Americans, the Republican base is adamant that Republicans do nothing to help the middle class.   Hence Mitt Romney is getting hammered for RomneyCare in MA, as reported by Daily Kos.

Conservatives and Climate Change: The Devastating Irony

Former DHS Analyst Daryl Johnson on How He Was Silenced for Warning of Far-Right Militants in U.S