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Penigma
http://penigma.blogspot.com/
A mystery under a pseudonym; a blog dedicated to the rational discussion of politics and current events
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1870 )
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It Would Be One Thing, If Women Had Made Equal Pay Or Nea...
It would be one thing, if women had made equal pay or nearly equal pay all along, without equal pay legislation, to vote against such legislation as unnecessary. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
For Those Who Think the Gun-huggers Are Winning -- No, the Gun Control Supporter...
One of our commenters can't seem to distinguish between being on the side of corrupt special interests buying politicians (mostly conservatives who go in for... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
GOP = Silly Paranoia, and Just Plain LIES; the Latest Hysteria and Dishonesty,...
I did not go to the Presidency Project when this particular faux controversy came about; instead I went to the National Archive for source material. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Happy Ground Hog Day!
We have our own groundhog. He lives in an unused shed. I last saw him in early January, after one of the bigger snowfalls, which makes me wonder about his... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Hey Daudt! DON'T!
Kurt Daudt transported his personal hand gun across state lines in a manner that was of questionable legality and security. He then permitted his loaded gun to... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Republican Economic Ideas DO NOT WORK. What Savings? What About the Private...
Remember how we were promised the private sector could do the same jobs better and cheaper than the military? Remember who had the bright idea of privatizing... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Right Wing Authoritarianism.......here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty
Seriously? Does anyone think it is appropriate for animal control to purchase bullet proof vests, sniper rifles and 65,000 rounds of ammunition, or to masquerad... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Friday Fun-Day -- New Mark Fiore Animations!
Posted on 31 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Conservative Policies Are a Failure
Minnesota is better off under a Democratic legislature and Democratic Governor than Wisconsin is under a Republican legislature and Republican Governor. Read more
Posted on 31 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Thug: — n 1. a Tough and Violent Man, Esp a Criminal (world English Dictionary)
Thug is the new dog whistle word on the right used to replace the 'n' word. Thug actually means a criminal, but because conservative white men, no matter how... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
"We Would Love to Work with the President" is a Lie from the Right, One of Many.
The Daily Show and Jon Stewart nail the hypocrisy and blatant, bold face dishonesty of the bi-partisan desires of the right. No one could say it better. Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
GOP = Hypocrisy, Economic Ineptitude, Fiscal IR-responsiblity
We saw the MN GOP talk talk talk talk talk talk talk about fiscal responsibility and limiting spending. The result was that they didn't pay their bills,... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Funny Always, but the Musical Numbers Are the Best
Hey, Sean -- don't just leave New York, leave the country, better yet, leave the planet. and the witty entertainment continues in the second clip: Because... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Conservatives Are Not Only Racist, They Are Sexist and Misogynistic – and Equall...
Greg Abbott is ‘running’ against Wendy Davis for governor of Texas Conservatives continue to wage war on women, in spite of losing women in droves from voting... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Conservatives, and Racism in Minnesota
This is the Geography of Hate map for the nation, reflecting an analysis of the use of the word Nigger, as well as other racial and ethnic slurs, sexual... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Walker Can Really Pick Some Losers
Barber, waving in the photo below is a level 3 sex offender in WI. Level 3, per the statutes, involves sexual acts without consent (although apparently not... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
No Dak White Supremacist Makes Plea Deal, Testifies Against OTHER White...
Reuters reports that one of the two White Supremacists arrested on multiple charges made a deal that includes testifying against his buddy, Craig Cobb. The... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
State of the Union Rebuttal: Why It is NOT from Our Region This Time
cross-posted from MN Political Roundtable: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, left, applauds as Christopher Barber of Two Rivers, a welder at Ariens Co. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Mark Kessler 1 Year Anniversary - a Year of Epic Failure for a Loud, Foul-mouthe...
This date, this month, marks the one year anniversary of the epic fail, crash and burn that is Mark Kessler. Here is the latest of his failures. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Martin Luther King Jr. Made His "I Have a Dream" Speech During the March on...
Remember these, if not word for word, the meaning and intent, the next time you hear a conservative whine, bitch, and complain about 'class warfare'. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY