{"id":6444,"date":"2011-12-05T00:38:14","date_gmt":"2011-12-05T08:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2011\/12\/05\/open-thread1252011-3\/"},"modified":"2011-12-05T00:38:14","modified_gmt":"2011-12-05T08:38:14","slug":"open-thread1252011-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2011\/12\/05\/open-thread1252011-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–12\/5\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday I watched the early game and napped during the afternoon one.  I\u2019m still feeling pretty down, but it was a slow news day.  I\u2019m current with replies.  Tomorrow I still have week old errands to run.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today it took me 2:47 (average 4:34).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Religious Ecstasy<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

\"1204-Broncos35-Vikings32\"<\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From Economic Times<\/a>: <\/font>Latin American and Caribbean countries signed the "declaration of Caracas" on Saturday in Venezuela to formalise the creation of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, an economic and political bloc that excludes the US and Canada. Leaders and officials from 33 countries approved the declaration that pledges to improve ties in the region. <\/p>\n

After over two centuries in which few countries in that region have escaped the overthrow of their governments to benefit US corporations, I\u2019m not surprised.<\/font><\/p>\n

From MoveOn.org<\/a>: <\/font>Why Scott Olsen Doesn’t Regret The Night He Was Injured By Cops At #OccupyOakland<\/p>\n

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news<\/a>, world news<\/a>, and news about the economy<\/a><\/p>\n

Why does it not surprise me that he’s from Wisconsin?<\/font><\/p>\n

From Philadelphia Enquirer<\/a>: <\/font>The House on Friday approved the second in a series of bills to limit the president’s authority to regulate business, which Republicans said was necessary for job creation and which Democrats called a political power grab. <\/p>\n

House Speaker John A. Boehner (R., Ohio), who said the package was a top priority, will have difficulty winning final passage of the bill, which the White House has threatened to veto. Still, Republicans said the votes would highlight the government’s role in regulating business, which they have made a major campaign issue. <\/p>\n

Is not the Republican Recession, occasioned by unmitigated corporate greed gone wild, undeniable proof that more regulation is needed?<\/font><\/p>\n

Cartoon<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

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