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The Pathetic Democrats

Weekly Alibi | September 19, 2007

Democrats delivered much clearer statements on Iraq before they reaped the results of last November's election -- now that they run Congress, they can't put together two coherent sentences explaining their policy on the occupation of Iraq.

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Politicians Rake it in While America Suffersnew

Demand for American-made cars and other manufactured goods may be declining in the U.S. Housing prices may be nose-diving. But we seem to have an insatiable urge to give money to American politicians, and we're willing to give more than ever. What exactly do we hope to get for all this money?

Weekly Alibi | Jim Scarantino | 10-07-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, 2008 downballot elections, John McCain, fund-raising, economic issues, political donations

"The Popsicle Prophecy," "The Belly of the Beast," "Staying the Course is Not a Strategy"new

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Weekly Alibi | Jim Scarantino | 04-21-2008 | Media

Tags: media

Election '08: Clinton's Hot Pokernew

Letting racism do its damage.

Weekly Alibi | Jim Scarantino | 03-25-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton

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The Power of Pussynew

Pussy Riot's reminding us of something we have to relearn every decade or so: It's OK to be about something. And it's OK to mean it. These convictions are as crucial artistically as they are politically.

Weekly Alibi | Marisa DeMarco | 08-23-2012 | Politics

Tags: Protest, Free Speech, Pussy Riot, Political Art

Righter Than Right, Lefter Than Leftnew

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson -- the Libertarian candidate for president who was one of the first politicians to speak out in favor of legalizing marijuana -- is ready to throw down with the donkeys and elephants.

Weekly Alibi | Marisa Demarco | 07-10-2012 | Elections

Tags: Libertarian Party