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'A fight between corporate megalomania and democratic capitalism'

America Blog  Nov 18 09

The days of too big to fail better be numbered. It's hard to believe some on that list are increasing their salaries, as if they weren't compensated enough in recent years at the expense of everyone else.
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CNBC writer issues convoluted sort-of apology for racist column

America Blog  Nov 03 09

The apology doesn't refute some of the specific charges the writer leveled in his earlier outrageous column.
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CNBC: Immigrant NYC Marathon Winner Not A "Real" American

Joe My God  Nov 03 09

Sunday morning when I reported that an American had won the NYC Marathon for the first time in 27 years, I purposely didn't mention that he is a naturalized citizen - an immigrant from Eritrea - because, you know, so fucking what? American is American, right? Well, not according to CNBC's Darren Rovell.
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CNBC readers respond to racist article

America Blog  Nov 03 09

The comments from CNBC's readers about the article I mentioned this morning (CNBC's Darren Rovell: NYC marathon winner not a real American since he's originally from Africa) have been uniformly outraged (they're at the bottom of the story, they're quite good).
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CNBC's Darren Rovell: NYC marathon winner not a real American since he's originally from Africa

America Blog  Nov 03 09

What an amazingly ignorant thing to say. The CNBC editor rips Meb Keflezighi for not being American-enough and as a ringer for winning marathons.
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AIG was (is?) bonus happy

America Blog  Oct 16 09

At least they didn't exclusively shower money on the top of the top, but still. How is it remotely possible to justify these bonuses when you are on life support? The answer, of course, is because the US government allowed them to get away with it.
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White House Muddying the Waters on Gay Rights

Google Gay News / AlterNet  Oct 13 09

Examiner.com White House Muddying the Waters on Gay RightsAlterNetJohn Harwood went on CNBC yesterday and, in the context of a discussion of the gay-rights march, said that "the White House views this opposition as really .
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White House Disavows CNBC 'Internet Left Fringe' Statement on Critics

Towleroad  Oct 12 09

The Plum Line checked in with the White House following CNBC anchor John Harwood's report that a White House adviser had dismissed gay critics, protesters, and bloggers as the "Internet left fringe".
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Breaking: White House disavows 'WH adviser' 'Internet Left Fringe' comment

Pams House blend  Oct 12 09

OK, now the White House has officially called CNBC reporter John Harwood a liar, denying any human being at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue said progressive bloggers (which includes those LGBT bloggers critical of the admin) said were the "Internet left fringe.
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Demanding Equal Rights is an 'Internet Left Fringe' Activity?

Towleroad  Oct 12 09

What does the White House think of gays demanding rights? Well, according to CNBC's John Harwood: "If you look at the polling, Barack Obama is doing well with 90% or more of Democrats so the White House views this opposition.
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The (Unexpected) Integrity of Many Gay Left Bloggers

Gay Patriot  Oct 12 09

No sooner do I post on yesterday’s march, thinking I’ve all but exhausted the topic that when reading two of my major sources for news and blog ideas, I chance upon the White House’s (apparently) strange reaction to the rally.
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Did Barney Frank water down consumer protection?

America Blog  Sep 27 09

It certainly sounds like it. Why? CNBC.com obtained a copy of the discussion draft before its release early Friday morning.
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CNBC declares "Mission Accomplished" for EU economy

America Blog  Sep 26 09

Uh huh. Next to Larry Kudlow, Kudlow's Mini-Me is my favorite wingnut over at CNBC. He's such an avid follower of all things Europe which is why he's now declaring EU victory over the US.
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Cuomo subpoenas Bank of America directors

America Blog  Sep 17 09

And they're not the same as the previously mentioned action. Cuomo would never make it in Washington though because he bothers to act instead of talk.
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Dollar hitting one year lows

America Blog  Sep 16 09

Which of course means oil prices are higher. Earlier this week CNBC's Cramer thought Obama ought to be talking up the economy including the "strong dollar.
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Is the US a consequence-free society?

America Blog  Sep 16 09

Whether Bush or Obama, the end result is very much the same. Billions upon billions were wiped out yet somehow nobody is in jail.
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Yankees ticket prices to drop for 2010 season

America Blog  Sep 16 09

If ever there was a sign of the recession at work it's this. The Yankees lead MLB in attendance this season.
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Obama Caught On Tape Calling Kanye A JACKASS!

Perez Hilton  Sep 15 09

As we reported earlier, President Barack Obama was questioned about the whole Kanye West/Taylor Swift incident.
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Obama Is Just Like Us!

EyeGossip.com  Sep 15 09

There were rumors that President Obama declared that Kanye West is a jackass after hearing about "the mic snatchin'.
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Obama Says Kanye West Acted Like "Jackass" at the VMA's

Holly Scoop  Sep 15 09

It's official, the world agrees that Kanye West is a big jackass, even the President of the United States.
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