hell’s handmaiden

Welcome to the February 1, 2008 edition of this is not my country. I am slammed with work in the non-blog world and have been for a month or more, so here is this edition in its raw glory. I hope to catch up by the time next edition rolls around.

200motels presents The Texas Wine Company posted at 200motels.net.

Shaun Connell presents The Australian Gun Ban posted at The Rebirth of Freedom Foundation.

Shaun Connell presents UK Gun Ban posted at The Rebirth of Freedom Foundation.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Dear Editor: Enough With The Polls, Already! posted at Mad Kane’s Political Madness.

Ian Welsh presents Taking Stock In the Last Year of Bush posted at The Agonist, saying, “Bush’s presidential legacy is deep and broad and effects virtually everything in the federal government. The real question as we enter the last Year of Bush is how permanent his legacy will be. On this day before Iowans make their choice, this day at the beginning of the end of Bush, it is my hope that the worst of Bush’s legacies, the horrible fear that has made America pull inwards, has led it into the darkness of torture and pre-emptive war, is in its last year too.”

Sean-Paul Kelley presents John Edwards: The Future Is Now posted at The Agonist, saying, “In the last four years it is not so much that America has changed, but that the circumstances of life in America, our role in the world and our politics have deteriorated, drastically. A kernel of hope and faith in America still remains, but change, now, more so than then, is urgent.”

Ian Welsh presents Why Financial Crises Will Keep Happening posted at The Agonist, saying, “Our financial system has given us two financial bubbles and 30 years in which the average American hasn’t had a raise and has taken on debt. A lot of people have gotten rich, and for them these last 30 years have been great, which is why there’s a bipartisan consensus amongst the people who matter in both parties to keep going what has been, for them, the best of all possible times. There’ll be a lot more rich in America, but odds that you’ll be one of them are near zero.”

kcawley presents Atlas Will Shrug posted at Life, the Universe, and Everything, saying, “We sit back enjoying our lives as modern technology has made possible, but our fear of change will bring society to a screeching halt very very soon.”

Phil B. presents Illegal Immigration « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “With all the politicians talking about illegal immigration, I thought it would be a good idea to review the advantages and disadvantages of illegal immigrants.”

Holly Ord presents Mike Gravel, the Only Candidate I Can Support posted at Menstrual Poetry.

Sholom Anarchy presents 21st Century’s most treasonous American shits on Constitution again posted at Anarcho-Judaism, saying, “Rights are not given, they are fought for and exercised!”

Missy presents “The first of earthly blessings, independence.” posted at American Flag Waver, saying, “It is more important to decrease our reliance on terror ridden countries than to coddle wildlife.”

Wenchypoo presents My Two Cents’ Worth–The Only Political “Change” You’ll Get From Me posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Logan Flatt, CFA presents PowerWealth.com’s 2007 Person of the Year: U.S. Congressman Ron Paul of Texas posted at PowerWealth.com, saying, “PowerWealth.com’s 2007 Person of the Year is U.S. Congressman (and Medical Doctor) Ron Paul from Texas, who is actively running the most revolutionary campaign for President in modern U.S. history. Here’s why Dr. Paul deserves the honor.”

Carole G. McKay presents Mistaken Identity posted at McKay Today, saying, “The way to move out of old paradigms that no longer unite us is to see things from a different perspective.”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Grand Rounds: Briefing the Next US President posted at SharpBrains, saying, “A letter briefing the Next US President on 40 Health Issues, based on Grand Rounds blog carnival submissions.”

Carole G. McKay presents The ABC’s of 2008 posted at McKay Today, saying, “It’s about so much more than the economy.”

Tejvan Pettinger presents What Went Wrong With the US Economy? posted at Economics Essays, saying, “The neglect of basic economic competence is symptomatic of the general political malaise in America”

Tali presents Who Cares if a Few Dykes Get Banned from Digg? | BlogHer posted at BlogHer, saying, “Is the right to free speech irrelevant, at Digg?”

Doug Ragan presents A Simple Fix For The US Economy posted at I’m A Pundit Too, saying, “We have had too many short term fixes from our government. It is time to look long term in respect to interest rates and taxes.”

Dob Bole presents You Are Owned posted at FedUpAmerican, saying, “A post on the sale of America’s values to Saudi Arabia.”

Ian Welsh presents The Glorious Future that American Unions Walked Away From posted at The Agonist, saying, “Unions could have played kingmakers in this election, creating a better future for all of us. Instead, they decided to be ass-kissers.”

Holly Ord presents Colorado and Missouri Wage War on Women’s Rights posted at Woman Tribune, saying, “Colorado and Missouri’s prospective 2008 ballot initiatives to abolish women’s rights.”

kcawley presents Let the Poor Murderer Go! Can’t You See He’s Black? posted at Life, the Universe, and Everything, saying, “Political correctness is obstructing justice once again by blocking a new form of DNA test.”

:: Suzanne :: presents talking head posted at :: adventures in daily living ::.

Shaun Connell presents Wealth and Poverty posted at Reason and Capitalism, saying, “Explains why most economists get economics wrong. Wealth isn’t something to be “redistributed” or “distributed” — it has to be made first.”

NotYourDaddy presents No Arrests, No Convictions posted at Government is not your Daddy..

NotYourDaddy presents Huckleberry and the Will of God posted at Government is not your Daddy..

NotYourDaddy presents Paraphrasing Jefferson posted at Government is not your Daddy..

Ken G. presents FW: FW: FW: HILARY DIANE RODHAM CLINTON posted at Random Thoughts, Notes, & Incidents.

Vihar Sheth presents Executive Privilege Agency posted at Vihar Sheth.

Semi-Charmed Wife presents Color Me Skeptical posted at Semi-Charmed Wife.

Douglas Ragan presents 35 Years of Roe vs. Wade, Have We Learned Anything? posted at I’m A Pundit Too, saying, “In January of 1973, the abortion debate became a centerpiece in American political campaigns for many years to come. The landmark ruling of the Supreme Court in Roe vs. Wade has sparked more debate and controversy than any other political issue over the ensuing 35 years.”

John Brown presents Mitt Romney and Bill Clinton are two peas in the same pissed off pod… When questions produce anger… posted at Prepare Yourselves for a Settlement, saying, “A post bemoaning both our weak media and the politicians who exploit it. Angry responses to media challenges evidence our failure to utilize First Amendment rights to our advantage.”

Michael Bass presents Dave Ramsey, Peter Schiff, and decline of U.S. Economy. posted at Debt Prison, saying, “There are two distinct differences in their perspectives concerning our U.S. Economy and monetary policy that I find puzzling.”

blue skelton presents Mike Huckabee Monologue posted at This Wasted Monologue, saying, “Scene: The Present, Disney World – Florida. A man, who is sick of both Disney and Mike Huckabee snaps and takes out his aggressions on a Donald Duck mascot.”

Wenchypoo presents Why Your Vote Really Doesn’t Matter posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Avant News presents President Bush Remains Mute Throughout 2008 State of the Union Address posted at Avant News.

Dawn Xiana Moon presents “The show that leads into me is puppets making crank phone calls.” posted at Dawn Xiana Moon: Randomness.

Shaun Connell presents Legislate Morality! posted at Reason and Capitalism, saying, “Satire on legislating morality.”

DWSUWF presents State of the Union: Georgy Boy” Edition posted at Divided We Stand United We Fall, saying, “Principled Democrats could stop the FISA bill as it is presently constituted (Chris Dodd being one and for that we owe him our thanks). Libertarians and independents should help them. And they say gridlock is a bad thing.”

DotLobby presents What is a Recession? 4 Signs and Symptoms posted at DotMakeMoney, saying, “Of course, you probably could have looked that up yourself, so let’s look at the subject in a more “How does this affect me?” way.”

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