{"id":6856,"date":"2012-01-22T00:05:58","date_gmt":"2012-01-22T08:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=6856"},"modified":"2012-01-22T00:05:58","modified_gmt":"2012-01-22T08:05:58","slug":"open-thread1222012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2012\/01\/22\/open-thread1222012\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–1\/22\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday I slept late and didn\u2019t get much done, except for my daily research.  I fell asleep watching the returns, so I\u2019m running a little late.  I\u2019m current with replies.  Tomorrow is a Higher Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

Today it took me 4:20 (average 4:41).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

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

From NY Times<\/a>: <\/font>President Obama will use his election-year State of the Union address on Tuesday to define an activist role for government in promoting a prosperous and equitable society, hoping to draw a stark contrast between the parties in a time of deep economic uncertainty.<\/p>\n

In a video preview e-mailed to more than 10 million supporters on Saturday, as South Carolina Republicans went to the polls to help pick an alternative to him, Mr. Obama promised a populist \u201cblueprint for an American economy that\u2019s built to last,\u201d with the government assisting individuals and businesses to ensure \u201can America where everybody gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share and everybody plays by the same set of rules.\u201d <\/p>\n

It pains me that I\u2019m going to miss this, but I\u2019ll be in prison doing volunteer work at the time.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Daily Kos<\/a>: <\/font>House Republicans, undaunted by the payroll tax holiday debacle that dinged their conference last month, said Friday that they were considering using the Keystone XL Pipeline as a chip in the next round of negotiations over the tax break, as part of their overall efforts to push back against White House policies this year. <\/p>\n

This more Republican terrorism, holding the people hostage to benefit a few corporate criminals.<\/font><\/p>\n

From PRWatch<\/a>: <\/font>Indiana Republicans, who hold solid majorities in the state House and Senate as well as the governor’s mansion, have once again taken up "Right-To-Work." Indiana tried passing anti-union legislation last year but the effort stalled amidst public outcry. Despite this, Right-to-Work legislation was one of the first pieces taken up by the GOP majority in the 2012 session.<\/p>\n

Both houses fast tracked the bills — Senate Bill 269 and House Bill 1001 — hoping to push them through in the face of stiff opposition from both Indiana Democrats and labor activists. \u201cFast tracking\u201d was necessary as Republicans want to put this legislation to rest before the Super Bowl here in Indianapolis next month. As game day approaches the fight over this right-to-work legislation may turn into a national discussion on the issue.<\/p>\n

I hope Indiana Democrats stand firm on this and do whatever is necessary to stall it.  Since so many working class people are also football fans, controversy at the Super Bowl could be immensely helpful educating America that Republicans do NOT represent them.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

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