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Gingrich Calls Out “The Media”

Keepingitclassy — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:21:35 +0000

Newt Gingrich continues to rely on his strong performances in the 2,671 televised Republican debates to boost his long shot campaign for the White House.

This week was no different as the ex speaker opened the most recent debate in South Carolina with a blistering attack on the news media. The subject of his riposte was a sensational story about his marital antics based on testimony from his ex-wife.

Gingrich lashed out at CNN for discussing this topic during a presidential debate, thee Republican audience responded with a standing ovation, which was all caught on camera.

The CNN anchor made little defense.

Gingrich continued to berate the “liberal” news media for their soft peddling on Obama and over-aggressiveness with Republicans.

This is an interesting assertion as the media appears to be predominantly conservative (according to this research).

What’zup Today: January 7th?

Ceejay — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:54:42 +0000

Image from the LA Times

The Defiant One: Rap and protest in Morocco, post-Arab Spring.

The Iranian Pirate Rescue raises the question, if the enemy of your enemy is your friend, then what’s the captor of your enemy? Or the captive of your enemy?

FBI finally redefines eons-old definition of rape.

Could Tennessee think of a way to make anti-bullying laws anymore toothless?

The history and algorithmic explanation behind Santorum’s “Google Problem.”

What’zup Today: January 3rd

LittleBones — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:03:03 +0000

Image courtesy good.is

While you were spending time resting, relaxing, and ringing in 2012, your favorite bloggers at USDemocrazy were keeping tabs on some of the most interesting stories of the new year.

Hate unused and seemingly useless balances on old metro cards? Some students at NYU have proposed an idea that would allow the more than $52 million dollars in unused fares to be used for community-based charities.

All eyes are on Iowa as the nation predicts the Republican nominee – well, most of them. A new study on the ever-coveted undecided voters seeks to define the complexities of the group. Twelve distinct types were found, including the Apathetics that are actually less likely to vote for candidates that try hard to get their votes. Another researcher claims that undecided voters are just interested in a candidate that can beat Obama.

Hundreds of people in Minneapolis protested the end of hawalas services there, the wire-transfer service that allows the largest population of Somali immigrants in the United States to send money back home. US banks call the transfers too risky, while many people that rely on the service are unsure of where to turn.

Continue to keep an eye on our posts this year for updates, especially as we move into election season!