The Wingnut Assault on Digg

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Tuesday November 03, 2009 · 5:27 AM PST

2009/11/03 · 05:27

I'm guessing a lot of other Kossacks also frequent Digg. Probably not everyone, but we're a pretty internet savvy bunch, I think. If you are one that has been for a while, and checks Digg pretty regularly you've probably noticed the marked increase in wingnut propaganda articles making the front page. These articles are popping up several times a day now.

In case you don't use Digg, it works a lot like the Reclist here. But instead of people writing diaries, they submit links to articles found elsewhere on the net.

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Wednesday October 14, 2009 · 10:31 AM PDT

2009/10/14 · 10:31

Maimonides' rec'd diary states that he's doubling down on the President. He reasserts his faith that Obama and Rahm will follow through and deliver us a strong public option.

I am pretty skeptical at this point, however, and have been for some time. Things have been pretty bleak so far this year on the health care debate, and you could accurately say that I disagree with the way it has been approached by the administration. I think Obama starting from the compromise position of a Public Option, rather than starting from the position of "Medicare for All" was a big mistake. And I think so far the insurance companies and the GOP are winning in the Congress, though they are not winning in the hearts and minds of our fellow citizens.

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Friday October 09, 2009 · 7:38 AM PDT

2009/10/09 · 07:38

Two days ago an op-ed by Muhtar Kent, CEO of Coca-cola appeared in the Wall Street Journal. In it he not only -- as expected -- argues against the proposed tax on sugared beverages, he argues that soft drinks like Coke play little to no role in the obesity epidemic.

In doing so he has crossed the line from merely being an advocate for his business into distorting the truth to continue to harm consumers for the sake of profits. As a representative of Coca-cola he has now crossed that line which the tobacco manufacturers long ago crossed; knowing full well the damage his products are doing, and lying to avoid any possible damage to his bottom line.

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Monday October 05, 2009 · 7:04 PM PDT

2009/10/05 · 19:04

I could not fucking believe my eyes when I saw this shit. I am working right now and wanted to listen to Joe Jackson's "Right and Wrong", Youtube pulled the video a while ago so I found it over at Daily Motion. But what's this banner above the video?

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Sunday October 04, 2009 · 12:10 PM PDT

2009/10/04 · 12:10

So I just got home from having brunch and hanging out with some friends, and what do I see coming down Washtenaw but dozens of anti-choice dumbfucks holding signs like "Abortion Kills Children" and "Jesus Forgives".

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Wednesday September 16, 2009 · 9:54 AM PDT

2009/09/16 · 09:54

There's no way anyone could expect us to really accept that pile of garbage. Who on earth could be so out of touch, so ignorant of reality that they wouldn't realize the consequences of passing a steaming pile of horse crap and calling it reofrm. Anyone who can spell their own name has to know that passing a mandate with no public option, no real controls on costs, and not only that, harsh penalties and other give-aways to the insurance industry would result in people taking to the streets with torches and pitchforks, right?

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Sunday September 06, 2009 · 6:42 AM PDT

2009/09/06 · 06:42

Friday the NYT posted this story about the Smart Choices label that is starting to appear on products in grocery stores. This is a huge scam by the processed food conglomerates, and a perfect example of why libertarians have their heads up their asses.

(I didn't see a Sunday AM WHEE diary so I am going ahead and making this one, since I didn't see this topic covered in any diary yet.)

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Saturday August 29, 2009 · 8:36 AM PDT

2009/08/29 · 08:36

I need a break from the depressing Health Care debacle. I was just reading this story about the colossal fuck-ups (both noun and verb) involved with that girl who was missing for 18 years. I encourage you to read the article but the short version is:

The guy who kept her was a registered sex offender who law enforcement were tasked with keeping an eye on.

He kept her and the two daughters he had with her in sheds and tents in a fenced off "hidden" section of his back yard.

Police were called to the house 3 years ago about young girls living in squalor in his back yard and the police didn't even look at the yard.

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Wednesday August 26, 2009 · 1:48 PM PDT

2009/08/26 · 13:48

Ok so maybe I should call it "Dave's Most Wanted" since really I can only speak for myself. But I tend to follow the mantra that I am not a unique snowflake, and in general other people have more commonalities with me than they do differences.

WHEE (Weight, Health, Eating and Exercise) is a community support diary for Kossacks who are currently or planning to start losing, gaining or maintaining their weight through diet and exercise or fitness. Any supportive comments, suggestions or positive distractions are appreciated. If you are working on your weight or fitness, please -- join us! You can also click the WHEE tag to view all diary posts.

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Saturday August 22, 2009 · 11:10 AM PDT

2009/08/22 · 11:10

Dear President Obama,

I hope you are having a wonderful vacation. I sincerely think you deserve it, and hope you, Michelle and the kids enjoy it fully.

Like many years before this one, I will not be taking a vacation. My job doesn't give me paid vacation time. It doesn't give me paid sick time either. I don't get any days off. I also don't have health insurance. I haven't seen a doctor outside of the ER in many years now. Luckily I'm still fairly young (31 next month) and feel good, so I'm not worried yet.

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Monday August 17, 2009 · 10:49 AM PDT

2009/08/17 · 10:49

Last year I gave money to Obama and other Democratic candidates who were in contested fights (including Franken) in the hopes that they would come into power and start putting through some good reform. I didn't and still don't have a lot of spare cash, I currently work two jobs (one full time, one part time.)

The loss of the public option feels like a personal betrayal.

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Saturday August 15, 2009 · 7:17 AM PDT

2009/08/15 · 07:17

Last night's Real Time ended with the closing New Rules rant focusing on Obama golfing, conspicuously eating hamburgers and highlighting his religious involvement.

Bill criticized Obama for these and said that he'd rather Obama go back to playing basketball, and eating arugula. Usually I agree with Bill's rants pretty heavily, but this was one of those times where I thought he missed the mark.

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