Crossposted from Left Toon Lane, Bilerico Project & My Left Wing


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copyright © 2007 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org

The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don't Need

copyright © 2007 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org

As you read this, keep in mind, we are citizens of the wealthiest country in the history of the world.

If you've ever had a serious illness, even one that is correctable and curable, you know that it is among the most trying and debilitating events a human being can endure.

Wal-Mart's legal council has been warned by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regarding repeated improper labeling of non-organic foods as "Wal-Mart Organics".

Marilyn Furer is a grandmother who lives in Mount Prospect, IL, a suburban village located 22 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. In 2005 she had seen a story on a local news station about dangerous lead levels being found in the vinyl in children’s lunchboxes and grew concerned about her school-age granddaughters who were living in Florida.

MasterCard's profits surged 70% last quarter, AP is reporting just this afternoon. The profit alone was $214 million, and it's a company record.

Crossposted from Left Toon Lane & My Left Wing


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Support the troops.  It's something we hear every single day.  It's on bumper stickers and yellow ribbons.  We even have to put up with people saying that if we don't support the surge then we don't support the troops.  But are we really doing all we can to support the troops and, just as importantly, the families of loved ones of those who go to fight and die abroad for our sake?  I can honestly say we're not.  Join me after the jump to think outside the box about something you can do to support the troops in a real and meaningful way.

Note: Kforet has invited me to cross-post this here, and I'm happy to accept. Hopefully this won't be the last!