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After special days, we talk first about the oil spill. What could be done differently? After that, we move on the antics of some teabaggers. Traitors? We present our case to say some are. Neither of us thinks much of the teabaggers.

We also talk about the Arkansas primary, and that leads into a discussion of the antics of the Left of the Democratic Party. Arthur talks a bit about GetEqual as an example of self-defeating behaviour. Neither of us is impressed with the self-righteousness of either end of the spectrum, but with Democrats it could prove disastrous for everything Democrats believe in.

Toward the end, we even consider at a match-up between Senators Durbin and Schumer for Democratic Leader in the US Senate.

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Watermelon Thump – Luling, TX
Washboard Music Festival – Logan, OH
Juneteenth
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 2PP031 - 17 June 2010 [51:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Snow no! We start out talking about the big story in Washington, SNOW! Jason lived through it all and shares some of what he saw (and there’s more on his blog). We last recorded only hours before the State of the Union Address, so we talk about the call for bipartisanship. Arthur doesn’t have any patience with Republicans today, based on their dishonest behaviour. We talk about one important reform: Ending the filibuster or, at least, going back to requiring someone to be on their feet 24/7.

From their, it’s on to the teabaggers’ gathering. Those people don’t even understand how the government works, so their criticism are nonsensical. That leads us into a discussion of two recent polls, and their implications for US politics—especially how Democrats have to take back the political initiative, as well as the reality of teabaggers’ support in the general population.

Comments let us talk a bit about the Republican response to the State of the Union Address as well as add some more on the recent reprehensible Supreme Court ruling that says corporations are entitled to spend as much as they want on election campaigns.

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 2PP025 - 12 February 2010 [50:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We didn’t INTEND to be away so long, but life happens, you know? Today we start by talking about the Massachusetts special election before going into a discussion of how President Obama and the Democrats are doing. That means looking at the lack of a Republican alternative. This includes some talk about the coming Midterm Elections. The left even gets a bit of a serve this week. We also talk about the US Supreme Court making corporations equal to real people who are citizens of the United States.

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Bubble wrap!
FiveThirtyEight.com – we recommend this political site.
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 2PP024 - 27 January 2010 [49:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Remembering Senator Ted Kennedy: Today we have a special episode about Senator Edward M. Kennedy, his career, his legacy and what his death means for not just liberals, but the US Senate generally. We also share some personal memories and reflections.

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Back to our regular format next time.

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Roger’s blog post
Orrin Hatch’s tribute song, “Headed Home”
Jason’s blog post on Senator Kennedy
Arthur’s blog post on Senator Kennedy
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 2PP014 - 28 August 2009 [28:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download