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Here are the answers with discussion for yesterday's quiz. The information provided should help you work out why you missed a question or three! If you haven't already done the Quiz from yesterday then have a go at it before you read the answers. I hope this helps you develop an understanding of modern monetary theory (MMT) and its application to macroeconomic thinking. Comments as usual welcome, especially if I have made an error.
Question 1:
Quantitative easing and an expansion of net public spending both add net financial assets to the non-government sector but the former aims to stimulate demand by lowering interest rates while the latter policy choice more directly adds demand to the system.
The answer is False.
Quantitative easing then involves the central bank buying assets from the private sector – government bonds and high quality corporate debt. So what the central bank is doing is swapping financial assets with the banks – they sell their financial assets and receive back in return extra reserves.
So the central bank is buying one type of financial asset (private holdings of bonds, company paper) and exchanging it for another (reserve balances at the central bank).
The net financial assets in the private sector are in fact unchanged although the portfolio composition of those assets is altered (maturity substitution) which changes yields and returns.
In terms of changing portfolio compositions, quantitative easing increases central bank demand for "long maturity" assets held in the private sector which reduces interest rates at the longer end of the yield curve. These are traditionally thought of as the investment rates. This might increase aggregate demand given the cost of investment funds is likely to drop.
But on the other hand, the lower rates reduce the interest-income of savers who will reduce consumption (demand) accordingly.
How these opposing effects balance out is unclear but the evidence suggests there is not very much impact at all.
Fiscal policy adds net financial assets to the non-government sector by way of contradistinction to quantitative easing.
The following blogs may be of further interest to you:
- Money multiplier and other myths
- Islands in the sun
- Operation twist – then and now
- Quantitative easing 101
- Building bank reserves will not expand credit
- Building bank reserves is not inflationary
- Deficit spending 101 – Part 1
- Deficit spending 101 – Part 2
- Deficit spending 101 – Part 3
Question 2:
If the household saving ratio rises and there is an external deficit then Modern Monetary Theory tells us that the government must increase net spending to fill the private spending gap or else national output and income will fall.
The answer is False.
This question tests one's basic understanding of the sectoral balances that can be derived from the National Accounts. The secret to getting the correct answer is to realise that the household saving ratio is not the overall sectoral balance for the private domestic sector.
In other words, if you just compared the household saving ratio with the external deficit and the budget balance you would be leaving an essential component of the private domestic balance out – private capital formation (investment).
To understand that, in macroeconomics we have a way of looking at the national accounts (the expenditure and income data) which allows us to highlight the various sectors – the government sector and the non-government sector (and the important sub-sectors within the non-government sector).
So we start by focusing on the final expenditure components of consumption (C), investment (I), government spending (G), and net exports (exports minus imports) (NX).
The basic aggregate demand equation in terms of the sources of spending is:
which says that total national income (GDP) is the sum of total final consumption spending (C), total private investment (I), total government spending (G) and net exports (X – M).
In terms of the uses that national income (GDP) can be put too, we say:
which says that GDP (income) ultimately comes back to households who consume, save (S) or pay taxes (T) with it once all the distributions are made.
So if we equate these two ideas sources of GDP and uses of GDP, we get:
Which we then can simplify by cancelling out the C from both sides and re-arranging (shifting things around but still satisfying the rules of algebra) into what we call the sectoral balances view of the national accounts.
There are three sectoral balances derived – the Budget Deficit (G – T), the Current Account balance (X – M) and the private domestic balance (S – I).
These balances are usually expressed as a per cent of GDP but we just keep them in $ values here:
The sectoral balances equation says that total private savings (S) minus private investment (I) has to equal the public deficit (spending, G minus taxes, T) plus net exports (exports (X) minus imports (M)), where net exports represent the net savings of non-residents.
You can then manipulate these balances to tell stories about what is going on in a country.
For example, when an external deficit (X – M < 0) and a public surplus (G – T < 0) coincide, there must be a private deficit. So if X = 10 and M = 20, X - M = -10 (a current account deficit). Also if G = 20 and T = 30, G - T = -10 (a budget surplus). So the right-hand side of the sectoral balances equation will equal (20 - 30) + (10 - 20) = -20.
As a matter of accounting then (S - I) = -20 which means that the domestic private sector is spending more than they are earning because I > S by 20 (whatever $ units we like). So the fiscal drag from the public sector is coinciding with an influx of net savings from the external sector. While private spending can persist for a time under these conditions using the net savings of the external sector, the private sector becomes increasingly indebted in the process. It is an unsustainable growth path.
So if a nation usually has a current account deficit (X – M < 0) then if the private domestic sector is to net save (S - I) > 0, then the public budget deficit has to be large enough to offset the current account deficit. Say, (X – M) = -20 (as above). Then a balanced budget (G – T = 0) will force the domestic private sector to spend more than they are earning (S – I) = -20. But a government deficit of 25 (for example, G = 55 and T = 30) will give a right-hand solution of (55 – 30) + (10 – 20) = 15. The domestic private sector can net save.
So by only focusing on the household saving ratio in the question, I was only referring to one component of the private domestic balance. Clearly in the case of the question, if private investment is strong enough to offset the household desire to increase saving (and withdraw from consumption) then no spending gap arises.
In the present situation in most countries, households have reduced the growth in consumption (as they have tried to repair overindebted balance sheets) at the same time that private investment has fallen dramatically.
As a consequence a major spending gap emerged that could only be filled in the short- to medium-term by government deficits if output growth was to remain intact. The reality is that the budget deficits were not large enough and so income adjustments (negative) occurred and this brought the sectoral balances in line at lower levels of economic activity.
The following blogs may be of further interest to you:
- Barnaby, better to walk before we run
- Stock-flow consistent macro models
- Norway and sectoral balances
- The OECD is at it again!
Question 3:
When a government such as the US or Australian government voluntarily constrains itself by issuing debt to the private sector to match its net spending position (deficit), it reduces the funds available for private spending.
The answer is False.
It is clear that at any point in time, there are finite real resources available for production. New resources can be discovered, produced and the old stock spread better via education and productivity growth. The aim of production is to use these real resources to produce goods and services that people want either via private or public provision.
So by definition any sectoral claim (via spending) on the real resources reduces the availability for other users. There is always an opportunity cost involved in real terms when one component of spending increases relative to another.
However, the notion of opportunity cost relies on the assumption that all available resources are fully utilised.
Unless you subscribe to the extreme end of mainstream economics which espouses concepts such as 100 per cent crowding out via financial markets and/or Ricardian equivalence consumption effects, you will conclude that rising net public spending as percentage of GDP will add to aggregate demand and as long as the economy can produce more real goods and services in response, this increase in public demand will be met with increased public access to real goods and services.
If the economy is already at full capacity, then a rising public share of GDP must squeeze real usage by the non-government sector which might also drive inflation as the economy tries to siphon of the incompatible nominal demands on final real output.
However, the question is focusing on the concept of financial crowding out which is a centrepiece of mainstream macroeconomics textbooks. This concept has nothing to do with "real crowding out" of the type noted in the opening paragraphs.
The financial crowding out assertion is a central plank in the mainstream economics attack on government fiscal intervention. At the heart of this conception is the theory of loanable funds, which is a aggregate construction of the way financial markets are meant to work in mainstream macroeconomic thinking.
The original conception was designed to explain how aggregate demand could never fall short of aggregate supply because interest rate adjustments would always bring investment and saving into equality.
At the heart of this erroneous hypothesis is a flawed viewed of financial markets. The so-called loanable funds market is constructed by the mainstream economists as serving to mediate saving and investment via interest rate variations.
This is pre-Keynesian thinking and was a central part of the so-called classical model where perfectly flexible prices delivered self-adjusting, market-clearing aggregate markets at all times. If consumption fell, then saving would rise and this would not lead to an oversupply of goods because investment (capital goods production) would rise in proportion with saving. So while the composition of output might change (workers would be shifted between the consumption goods sector to the capital goods sector), a full employment equilibrium was always maintained as long as price flexibility was not impeded. The interest rate became the vehicle to mediate saving and investment to ensure that there was never any gluts.
So saving (supply of funds) is conceived of as a positive function of the real interest rate because rising rates increase the opportunity cost of current consumption and thus encourage saving. Investment (demand for funds) declines with the interest rate because the costs of funds to invest in (houses, factories, equipment etc) rises.
Changes in the interest rate thus create continuous equilibrium such that aggregate demand always equals aggregate supply and the composition of final demand (between consumption and investment) changes as interest rates adjust.
According to this theory, if there is a rising budget deficit then there is increased demand is placed on the scarce savings (via the alleged need to borrow by the government) and this pushes interest rates to "clear" the loanable funds market. This chokes off investment spending.
So allegedly, when the government borrows to "finance" its budget deficit, it crowds out private borrowers who are trying to finance investment.
The mainstream economists conceive of this as the government reducing national saving (by running a budget deficit) and pushing up interest rates which damage private investment.
The analysis relies on layers of myths which have permeated the public space to become almost self-evident truths. This trilogy of blogs will help you understand this if you are new to my blog – Deficit spending 101 – Part 1 – Deficit spending 101 – Part 2 – Deficit spending 101 – Part 3.
The basic flaws in the mainstream story are that governments just borrow back the net financial assets that they create when they spend. Its a wash! It is true that the private sector might wish to spread these financial assets across different portfolios. But then the implication is that the private spending component of total demand will rise and there will be a reduced need for net public spending.
Further, they assume that savings are finite and the government spending is financially constrained which means it has to seek "funding" in order to progress their fiscal plans. But government spending by stimulating income also stimulates saving.
Additionally, credit-worthy private borrowers can usually access credit from the banking system. Banks lend independent of their reserve position so government debt issuance does not impede this liquidity creation.
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I love days catching up, because I get to read about some great tips, for instance, on the Lucille Roberts Blog - they had an article about how sleeping can affect weight loss (who'd a thought, yet another reason I'd have to worry about my hormones), and what food cravings really mean. Some pretty good stuff in there! Plus I get to catch up on the other ladies that are participating in the Lucille Roberts Blogger Makeover, and see how they are doing in their journey. This week it was great to see updates from Carol at NYCityMama and Issa at Single Mama NYC.
With all that motivation, I was up and at 'em on Sunday morning, it was back at Lucille Roberts, this time in Audubon. For a full on session. Which did get a bit easier. I do have a video to share from the day. After that, I visited with family, saw my parents, sisters, and niece. Then hubs and I took Lexi for a walk around Berlin Lake Park, which later led to a jog!
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What Smith is Saying: Appearing on a Kansas City radio station last week, Smith commented on the criticism of this year's quarterback class as the NFL combine approaches. "I don't know what they're missing. That hurts to hear that because of the work that I've put in, but they evaluate and they do their scouting reports just as anyone else does, a fan of the game does. Quite honestly that makes no difference as to what my career will be. Aaron Rodgers was picked later on in the draft; Tom Brady [went later in the draft]. If anyone had any type of perfect formula then obviously those guys would have went higher and that's what it comes down to. My goal is to be picked No. 1 overall but at the same time, wherever I get picked I'm going to come in with the same mentality, same goals in mind, so I'm not really worried about what anyone says because everyone has an opinion. I respect that. When I hear him say that it's kind of a bit of added motivation for me because of how competitive I am, but it doesn't really mean anything at all."
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Irritated Shepard Smith Decries 'Sour Grapes,' 'Slimy' Methods of Anti-Pelosi Democrats
A visibly annoyed Shepard Smith on Monday decried the "sour grapes" and "slimy motives" of a group of defeated House Democrats who are circulating a letter in opposition of Nancy Pelosi staying on as a leader of the new Democratic minority. The host even appeared to depart from his teleprompter to defend Pelosi.
Introducing reporter James Rosen, the Fox News host complained, "Could it be anything more than sour grapes, really, here?" Smith questioned the journalist about the origins of the letter. After being told that Rosen couldn't identify those involved, the Studio B anchor ranted, "To circulate that thing out there without even putting a name on it. Kind of slimy, it seems to me. I guess that's how politics works though. Sometimes it's a slimy business."
Rosen can be seen visibly baffled by Smith's outburst. Perhaps thinking he was off camera, the reporter frowned and sighed deeply. In another instance during the same segment, Smith seemed to find his own prompter too right-wing and inserted some liberal commentary.
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The anchor began this way before abruptly stopping: "But will Speaker Pelosi's reputation as a lightning rod who pushed a number of Democratic initiatives through Congress-"
Smith then veered in a different direction, suddenly opining, "She got everything the President wanted through. She did everything he wanted, got the entire House organized, put out a record number of pieces of legislation. She is probably the most successful female politician in the history of this country."
The next time someone slams Fox News as only right-wing, perhaps someone should remember Shepard Smith's outbursts.
A transcript of the November 8 segment, which aired at 3:21pm EST, follows:
SHEPARD SMITH: Come January, Nancy Pelosi will no longer be the Speaker of the House but she has made it clear she will fight to stay on as Democratic leader. But will Speaker Pelosi's reputation as a lightning rod who pushed a number of Democratic initiatives through Congress- She got everything the President wanted through. She did everything he wanted, got the entire House organized, put out a record number of pieces of legislation. She is probably the most successful female politician in the history of this country. But the question is, will that be an asset for the Democrats? Fox News has obtained a report, draft letter from defeated Democrat that seems to suggest maybe not. What do we know about this? James Rosen is in Washington. This is from these defeated Democrats? Could it be anything more than sour grapes really here?
JAMES ROSEN: Potentially. A number could be candidates may be candidates in 2012, Shep, and therefore, their opinion could matter. But in quest to remain top House Democrat, Pelosi remains unopposed. Still, this morning's developments are telling. In a letter that she had sent to her colleagues over the weekend, Pelosi made the case she could help vanquished Democrats regain their seats in 2012. She stressed the backing she has secured from outside her liberal base. "In the 24 hours since I wrote seeking your views and your votes for Democratic leader," Pelosi said, "I have been very gratified by the extensive and enthusiast support I have received. Many of our colleagues from all areas of our diverse caucus have been generous with ideas and their support. While we are affected personally, and politically by the loss of excellence members of the caucus," Pelosi added, "nevertheless we hope the colleagues will continue the fight and rejoin us again an in two years." Now, the Speaker did not mention her unrivaled status as a fundraiser but that was pretty well implied, Shep.
SMITH: James, the letter from defeated Democrats circulating now reads more like a rejoinder to Pelosi's letter?
ROSEN: Yeah. These defeated Democrats are taking pen in hand and seeking to strip Pelosi of the gavel she holds in her hands. They argue in this draft letter being circulated, as we speak, among all 60 plus Democrats would went down to defeat on Tuesday, that Pelosi is the number one obstacle to their reclaiming their seats. "Madame Speaker," this draft reads, and I quote, "fairly or unfairly Republicans made you the face of resentment and disagreement in our races. We fear that Republicans will further demonize you in 2012 and in so doing, they will scare potential candidates out. The prospect of running against their own party leadership in addition to their Republican opponents is too daunting. One mark of a strong leader," this draft letter concludes, "is the ability to discern when it is time to pass the baton." One final fact here and this is important and it works to Pelosi's favor, Democratic sources on Capitol Hill tell us that these defeated Democrats will not get to vote in the upcoming leadership election. Shep?
SMITH: Who can we attribute this letter to?
ROSEN: This is a letter that is being circulated amongst defeated Democrats. I can't get into specifics about the origin but, I'm told, its origins lie in the more conservative parts of the Democratic caucus.
SMITH: I'm sure it does. That's kind of that slimy, though, isn't it? To circulate that thing out there without even putting a name on it. Kind of slimy, it seems to me. I guess that's how politics works though. Sometimes it's a slimy business. [Rosen makes a face.]
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Shared Cultural Iconography?
Submitted by neutron on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:38pm.
Hey, Shep, you ain't hep! Doncha know that nobody under 25 has heard of Aesop's Fables? Yeah, your libtard friends running the NEA and Dept of Edukashun eliminated all the Western Civilization curriculum, because dead white guys wrote it.
So, your "sour grapes" will fall on deaf ears of the youth, who will not get the reference. Nice try at a cultural short-hand, but you need a SpngeBob SquarePants or later reference to be relevant with the youth.
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I thought Sour Grapes was a
Submitted by mustango on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:05pm.I thought Sour Grapes was a Strawberry Shortcake villain?
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Aesop's Fable: The Fox and the Grapes
Submitted by neutron on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 8:04pm.
Sour Grapes from the Wikipedia: ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sour_grapes ) Sour grapes is an expression originating from the Aesop Fable The Fox and the Grapes. It refers to envious behaviour, especially pretending to not care for something one does not or cannot have, called cognitive dissonance.
Under the "Other" category, The Wikipedia does mention: Sour Grapes, a character from the "Strawberry Shortcake" series , but you would have to admit the ancient Greek Aesop and his Fables preceeded Strawberry Shortcake by a few centuries.
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Shepard Smith
Submitted by Gothampc on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:39pm.
Shepard Smith is another one of those "know-nothings" that Fox employs in an attempt to remain fair and balanced. I guess it's getting harder and harder to find a sane liberal.
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He ought to stick to bouncing bears
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:53pm.
....and shaggin' Old Miss.
Outside of those two topics, he's illiterate.
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And Fox has just resigned him
Submitted by d1carter on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 9:45pm.
And Fox has just resigned him to a purported $8 million a year...?
And the Webels are tanking this year...heh
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Well see shep is just doing
Submitted by Apache on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:39pm.
Well see shep is just doing what those right wingers want. Insisting that the most disliked person in Washington stay in the spotlight for the dems. It's all a right wing plot and we know because it was said on Fox and Fox is right wing because the president says so. I could go on but I'll just look more stupid.
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Wait, Shep Smith of FoxNews
Submitted by Guttermouth's Return on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 5:45pm.
Wait, Shep Smith of FoxNews fame? Doesn't he know not to rock the boat?
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Riding Another Dead Kennedy's
Submitted by Apache on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 7:05pm.
Riding Another Dead Kennedy's name?
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Nope, still me. Just a
Submitted by Guttermouth's Return on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 8:26pm.
Nope, still me. Just a little shorter.
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Just Shep being Shep
Submitted by Tomorama on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:02pm.
I was so looking forward to the Morning Joe fiasco this morning being part of my day, I am really bummed.
If you can find it online, look it up, it was priceless.
Joe got visibly upset at Mika bellowing that the "same people that are against pouring water on someones head are FINE with drones killing women and children" and of course Mika had to RUN to a break as school was in session.
Also Danny D took the Pulitzer prize winning bigot to task about torture asking him "if your childs life depended on it would you" and of course Ugene said yes, but, but, but we were not in immediate danger said the Pulitzer prize winning POS....
I would ADD......Really genius, KSM was said to have stated over and over THIS WAS THE BEGINNING, MORE ARE COMING, MORE ARE COMING........
Bush said get out the Perrier, but the genius must have forgotten that FACT.....................
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Yes, DK, Shep Smith of FOX
Submitted by ML Stovall on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:05pm.
Yes, DK, Shep Smith of FOX News. He's a known flaming liberal, just like you. Nothing new here.
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Nothing new indeed
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:08pm.
Yeah, we've known that for years. Especially since Katrina where he made the biggest ass out of himself and came out of the liberal closet.
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I am sooo tired of Shep Smith...Unfortunately...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:31pm.
he just signed a 3 year contract extension with Fox, so it looks like we're stuck with him.
The fact that Smith is an apparent lefty isn't really the biggest issue for me where he is concerned. We all have our own opinions, politically and otherwise, and Fox has plenty of on-air folks who are paid to opine, on the right and the left. What bothers me about Smith is that his job is to be a news anchor, not a commentator or to offer opinions on topics. Unfortunately, he has been doing more and more of that the last couple of years, and I don't understand why it seems that none of his superiors have told him to knock it off or else. He is doing precisely, although not always as obviously, what other anchors do at CNN and MSNBC, and Fox constantly criticizes those channels for doing that, and yet Smith continues to be allowed to prattle on with his occasional liberal asides. I used to watch his show in the afternoon, but usually change the channel now, because I often find him annoying, and don't want to listen to his "pearls of wisdom".
Poor James Rosen...He looked truly baffled by Smith's comments. I wonder what is said about Shep Smith around the water cooler at Fox? I'd sure love to know.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
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I'm surprised that people who watch Fox News, ...
Submitted by jawebster1 on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:51pm.
also watch this guy. To me, he is the anti-Fox. His ratings are better than anyone on CNN or MSNBC can garner, so someone must like him, I guess.
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I remember Shep being down
Submitted by Ashrak on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 7:07pm.
I remember Shep being down there prior to the storm but after warnings to get out had been issued. He was in some kind of bar and tried to ask a fella why he wasn't preparing to flee from the coming storm.
Let's just say that I would bet the FCC prolly issued a fine over the live response. He cussed Shep out pretty good. The way Shep acted after the storm made me laugh at him and feel sorry for him all at the same time. Shep got told to his face before the storm came, by those living there, how those people looked at others trying to help them avoid just what happened to them.
He didn't listen then and acted like he was never exposed to it as he cried a river that would have overflowed the dykes all by itself.
This man has no concept of personal responsibility. None whatsoever.
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I'll never forget or forgive
Submitted by Dan Diego on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 8:11pm.
I'll never forget or forgive his use of some poor soul's dead body as a prop while breathlessly reporting from a bridge in NO, LA.
Hey Schlep, go back to bit parts in movies. Maybe they'll remake Volcano.
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Who is this guy to lecture anybody? I am not a fan ...
Submitted by jawebster1 on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:21pm.
of 'Shemp' Smith and I don't like it when my DVR picks up the ending of his show (before O'Reilly) and I am subjected to one of his 'smart ass' remarks. I speed up my DVR when he is on, but I prefer not to see him, period!
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Funny how Shemp and the dems
Submitted by Captain Repus on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:30pm.
Funny how Shemp and the dems keep saying how Pelosi was such a great leader in getting all of Obammy's legislation passed .... don't the dems hold an absolute +39 seat majority in the House?.... you know, the kind of majority that could pass 100% of their party's agenda no matter who was speaker?
I guess that now with the Republicans having about a +30 seat majority in the House, the new Rep Speaker will be considered a genius leader when he gets conservative bills passed... won't he? Hmm...
P.S. You can tell when Shemp is spouting the liberal party line - the camera is on.
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She was also a leader
Submitted by Quasi-socialist on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 7:18pm.
in being the first Speaker who "deemed as passed" the budget.
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Bet ya a buck they dont fire
Submitted by ninerdog on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:39pm.
Bet ya a buck they dont fire him for it. Fox is not like NPR.
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I wonder if this 'creep' was as upset with the 'slimey' ...
Submitted by jawebster1 on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:46pm.
RePUblicans who spilled their guts out to 'Politico' complaining about Sarah Palin without divulging their names. At least the 'slimey' Democrats were willing to sign their names., So bottom line: He defends Pelosi and doesn't defend Palin. Tells you all you need to know about where his sympathies lie.
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He prides himself...
Submitted by shooter on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 6:48pm.
Shep prides himself in delivering "hard news" yet he takes every opportunity to tout his lib-lefty opinion to his audience.
Shep...face it -- you're not a journalist delivering hard news -- you're a pundit delivering a sad, old, tune.
"An armed society is a polite society" -- Robert A. Heinlein
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So because Shep's on primetime on Fox
Submitted by Quasi-socialist on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 7:17pm.
this has got to be some way to get Republicans elected, right?
Just like Fox would not have employed raving liberal Schuster, right?
(The above are for purposes of irony, and in no way represent the views of this poster.)
As a balance, MSNBC employs Joe Scarborough, who, for balance, gets mad at conservatives as embarrassing know-nothings for a completely different reason, then say Maddow thinks they are know-nothings for.
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Queen of the swamp
Submitted by TerryWest on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 9:45pm.Slimy? what was the health care process Pelosi spearheaded if not slimy! I don't recall Shep bringing his liberal blood to a boil over that. Sour grapes is when you stay way past your usefulness out of spite and a faulse sense of entitelment and importance
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Fox Left, Right or Center
Submitted by John Galt1776 on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 10:35pm.
Smith is a liberal
Van Susteren is a liberal
O'Reilly is an Independent but leans left
Megyn Kelly and Brett Bair lean left
Beck is a Libertarian
Hannity is a Conservative
Cavuto is a Libertarian/Conservative?
Stossel is a Libertarian
Guttfeld is a Libertarian
Judge Nepoletano (sic?) is a Libertarian
Perino leans right
Stuart Varney leans right, not sure if he a Conservative or Libetarianl
Williams is a liberal
Palin is a Conservative Libertarian
Sorry if I forgot someone
The reason that Fox is considered so right wing is because all the other networks are basically Progressive, socialist and communist.
So of course Fox relative to the other networks would be considered right
However, Fox is not Conservative by any stretch of the imagination.
I would say that the anchors and major comentators on Fox basically have a Libertarian or left leaning bent with only a few being Liberals and Hannity being the only Conservative.
Fox is more like the LSM was 50 years ago and prior, prior to Vietnam.
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John...John... Mission
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 11:00pm.
Mission aborted. Return to Earth. Repeat....Return..to..Earth!
Not only did you forget a few. But your sense of direction appears to be seriously impaired.
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Jer....Jer..... Stop that! You're making me chuckle. :-)
Submitted by Rush Fan on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:15am.
Never mind. Don't stop. I could use a breathe of fresh humor today.
Rush Fan
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Scott.....Isn't Shepard Smith the designated "news anchor"
Submitted by Rush Fan on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 11:47pm.
at FoxNews? As such, doesn't he have an obligation to keep his opinions to himself?
Rosen's perplexed look is similar to the look I frequently made while watching him deliver the news. I finally came to the conclusion that FoxNews had a flaming liberal interjecting opinion on what was supposed to be a straight news program.
The straw that broke the camel's back, where I stopped watching him, was when Smith blurted on FNC's webcast "The Strategy Room," "We are America! I don't give a rat's ass if it helps! We are America! We do not f***ing torture!"
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This Smith punk...
Submitted by Army Brat on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:19am.
I'm gettin' kinda tired of accidentally tuining to Fox when he's on. I try to pay attention to when he's on.
Then...I go to Newsbusters and get subjected to his idiocy anyway.
islam is a lie and
Truth is killing it.
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islam is...
Submitted by okiehawk44 on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 10:55am.
islam is a political movement dressed up as a religion.
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I agree, I don't watch at the
Submitted by ConservativeRex on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:53am.
I agree, I don't watch at the 2 or 6 o'clock hours, Smith's slot.
I don't know about sour grapes, but I encourage everyone to contact their congressman/woman and see if they'll vote Sheila Jackson Lee in as minority leader.
What I wouldn't give to listen to this nutcase at the mic at least once a day. She alone may doom the Dems to the wilderness for a long time. But actually, what you'd see is a true democrat in SJL. So, do all you can to she that she gets chosen for that spot.
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
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Shep's Fantasy
Submitted by RealVet on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 8:40am.
It all dovetalis with his fantasy of being handcuffed to the toilet and whipped by Pelosi (wearing a cat mask, leather thong, and fishnets).
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Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Submitted by dadinleftfield.com on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:59am.
Smith, gives a shred credibility to Faux News and you lambaste the guy. He is not Faux News' token wimpy liberal. That's Colmes. He isn't their token minority liberal, that would be Juan Williams. He isn't liberal at all. He is the closest thing to fair and balanced on the network and of course, the echo chamber here at newsbusters berates him for it.
I hope you're all successful in getting Smith fired. It will help Faux News more accurately appear like the clownshow that it most assuredly is.........your education will now continue at www.dadinleftfield.com
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Get a Life
Submitted by sentry_99 on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 1:37pm.
Faux news, Faux news, blah blah blah. Poor you. Your progressive BS was rejected by the American people and all you can do is lash out at Fox and use four letter words towards those you disagree with. Nice website....and you call NB an echo chamber?
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Face it
Submitted by Quasi-socialist on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:11pm.
if you were on Fox News and went head to head with the likes of Krauthammer and a few others, you'd be "Fox's token wimpy liberal". Colmes is no more that than you are.
How is having an anchor that cries about Pelosi's unpopularity just a shred of credibility when you "Faux News" guys spend your time saying it's a 24-hour GOP commercial? You wouldn't have an answer for that, would you "Newsbusters' token wimpy liberal"?
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dadinleftfield........Some people will go to any length to
Submitted by Rush Fan on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 1:04pm.
advertise their own website. My hope is that as you try to raise your boy right, you teach him to show more respect for others than the profanity-laced banality displayed on your website.
Have a nice day! :-)
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to Rush Fan
Submitted by dadinleftfield.com on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:24pm.
I raise my boy right by telling him the truth and giving it to him straight. I hope you don't have kids, Rush fan. If you do, do you expose them to the hate-filled, racist, inflammatory diarrhea that comes from your obese God's foul mouth?
Truth will serve my boy better in the long-run. Thanks for the unsolicited input though.
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When does Shep's current
Submitted by liberalsarefunny on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 12:59pm.
When does Shep's current contract expire and when will he be going over to MSNBC, which is where he really belongs...
What--his contract with Fox was just renewed?? AARRRGGGHHHH!
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maybe mr .murdoch knows better than you
Submitted by dadinleftfield.com on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:26pm.
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Buy a banner ad, numbnuts
Submitted by SickofLibs on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 2:33pm.
They're not that expensive.
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This jerk spammer is just
Submitted by RealVet on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 11:21pm.
This jerk spammer is just trying to get hits on his site. Don't waste a click - just be content knowing it's hate-filled liberal drivel from his posts here.
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 by 339 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by jennyvee Great hotel in the heart of Hollywood Visited for business and it was a very relaxing experience. The Staff was very helpful and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. I would definitely stay there again. April 16, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Hellas1903 Restructuring Unfortunately we were unlucky enough to stay at the hotel during some form of restructing which made it impossible to stay in the lounge area because of the extremely loud noise. As i was checking in, the front desk, which was apologetic, had to shout to be able to communicate with me. The room unfortunately was smokey, this is not the hotel's fault, but the previous guests probably, however this is unsatisfacotry. Overall I would say a pretty dismal experience. May 11, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by TMBLB Fun in the Sun Travelled with a group of friends to attend a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Spent the day at the pool in a cabana. Amazing service from every staff member we encountered...valet, concierge, check-in desk, cabana attendants and room service. They made our stay AAA+ They even provided car service through their Acura Experience Team. Would highly reccommend staying here if you're looking for an energetic & trendy experience in the center of Hollywood's nightlife! October 3, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Wunsatisfied Front Desk is horrible Things started off well, front door staff and valet were great and kind and offered great service. Then you meet the front office staff and wondered if they were trained by the same management team. They were so off putting and unhelpful that it turned me off on this hotel right away. Will actually write a letter to management to inform them of my dissatisfaction. Will not stay here in the future and will not recommend even though I am a fan of the W's. February 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JimmyMack Hollywood, CA Abosoluely the best hotel in the area. Staff was outstanding in all respects. Cannot wait to get back to Hollywood Blvd and the W. April 15, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by aigless cost benefit poor poor performance for the amount of cash spent April 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ageless Housekeeping Staff I was shocked when the housekeeping staff was very loud talking( not cleaning) for at least 30 min. early in the morning. April 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Akoni3056 Hollywood Spectacular Absolutely amazing stay. We went to see America's Got Talent right across the street at the Pantages theater. So, it was an ideal place to stay. The hotel is also walking distance to a lot of wonderful eateries and in the heart of Hollywood. Hotel Staff were friendly and not the typical self-absorbed actor/actress wannabe working part-time at the resort. Loved the roof-top pool and chic fabulousity of this property. I'll definitely be back! May 5, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by SH527 Unreliable service My husband and I stayed at this hotel to celebrate his birthday. I wanted to surprise him with a bottle of champagne waiting in our room upon arrival. I contacted concierge beforehand and spoke with two different people, letting them know our time of arrival would be around 6pm. Both of them assured me that they would have it taken care of it. I was really looking forward to the surprise only to find that there was nothing waiting in the room when we arrived. I waited a while thinking that maybe they would bring it up, but nothing ever came. Eventually I had to ruin the surprise and call concierge, they brought the bottle up after midnight. It was nice that the bottle was complimentary but I would have paid to actually have the bottle arrive when I requested. The surprise was ruined and I felt like I just couldn't rely on the service at this hotel. March 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by DiWalt Welcoming Staff and Great Fitness Room My husband and I recently spent 3 nights at the Hollywood W. It was our first time staying at the hotel. I was extremely impressed with the staff. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The room was very comfortable and the fitness room was very clean with lots of equipment and everything was maintained and working. Location was excellent. Would recommend and return. February 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by cyrno88 Great experience I personally enjoyed my stay at the W. It was my first time to this hotel and the staff was exceptional. Dakota was our bellman and went out of his way to make our introduction to the hotel an excellent experience. My one disappointment is that there was a charge to use the internet/wifi. Because access has become so common and is not the luxury it once was, it seems that wifi/internet should be included in a hotel of this caliber. June 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by lockwoodlv There is So Many Choices :) There is so many places in Hollywood to stay. I always come back the hotel is clean and the rooms are nice. The customer service due to the staff you hire makes my experience always memorable. Everyone from the front desk, management, and hotel manager are extremely professional, welcoming, and that is hard to find in hotels. March 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by markjs overnight stay at the w hollywood from the moment we checked in until we left, we could not have expected better service or a more enjoyable experience. room was very well appointed and comfortable. would not hesitate to recommend or again stay at this hotel. delphine restaurant downstairs was also a great experience from the manager to the server. excellent food. March 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by eyc7889 short night stay good service at Valet and front desk. Room was clean but some furniture (window seat cushion) is dated with some dirty markings (looks like blood...) AC is a little noisy. Bed was comfortable, bathroom is very nice. Overall, satisfied. March 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by KAYLA30 More for a 20 something year old crowd The hotel itself met my expectations--the rooms were clean and the staff was terrific. I would expect a higher class from the W as far as the crowd goes and this is where i was dis-satisfied. The lobby bar at midnight on Saturday was horrible. There were trashy people everywhere i looked....one lady was wearing tight red pants, leopard shoes and what looked like a black bra for a top. She looked like a hooker right off the street. We didn't stay to hang out. I am a 30 year old girl who has stayed at several W's along with other high end brands and was disappointed with this particular hotel. I was having a girls weekend away in LA> The pool scene was too much like a college frat party--everyone was super young, prob early 20s , and seemed like a lot of non hotel guests. Luckily, I found myself a lounge chair. I would prob prefer to stay elsewhere next time when heading up to LA April 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 Great location, small rooms. Upside it is new and clean and the location is great for fun in Hollywood, downside rooms are small and the night club noise is a problem even halfway down the tower. Great pool. Also, the concierge pulled the "let me see if I can get you in" maneuver for the rooftop restaurant and tipped him fat to find it mostly empty and dead. Also the bill included some resort fee because it is near the pool? Not cool January 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by IanS Impressive! My wife and I had a Hollywood weekend and I'm so glad that The W could be a part of it! I read some of the "bad reviews" on here and went in with my guard up, but we were WELCOMED right off the bat from the valet and as we walked in to the check in. Security is impressive and we LOVED the Acura Experience...Dylan was AWESOME!!! We slept well and DIDN'T HEAR A PEEP! I would definitely visit The W again!!! January 25, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by shorThi Cool Scene Cool scene to hang out and be seen but that's about it.. spg recognition didn't happen even after I provided my gold #...staff service was mediocre... rooms were cool.....but bathroom light was so dim I couldn't see a thing...when I called down to figure out if my status allowed any additional water/ perks (agent wasn't very responsive)....perhaps providing info upon check in would be more useful? June 18, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by TangoWhiskey Concerns The room met most of our needs but at the price per night a few things need improving! Here are my issues: 1. No Golf Channel 2. Provided TV channels are lack luster and almost force you to rent a move at an exorbitant cost. 3. A per day/per device charge for WiFi? Give me a break! Once again, at the per night rate that should be included as it is in most lower price establishments. I felt gouged! October 18, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Valerie1016 Great staff, lovely property Every interaction I had with staff at the W Hollywood exceeded my expectations. As an example, I stopped by the front desk to get change to tip the valet and the young woman there observed my nails, complimented me on them and gave me a recommendation for a great nail shop in the area. Every staff member greeted you with a smile, like they actually meant it. Overall, in addition to the staff, the hotel is in a good location particularly if you are site seeing. Lots of restaurant options in the area and even an accessible pharmacy. Valet only parking is pricey but they were friendly and efficient. A few minor points to note: - This is a party environment on the weekends. The hotel is very responsive to requests/complaints but keep in mind this is the clientele that will be there so do not arrive expecting peace and quiet. - Room to room noise seems to be a problem. I heard my neighbors' music and banging from the room upstairs. Again, the hotel responds quickly but it was a nuisance. - I was upgraded to a Marvelous suite (yay!) which was a beautiful room, but keep in mind if you have any mobility limitations that the beds are very low to the ground style platform beds. This may be a consideration for someone who has difficulty getting to a standing poistion from lower (I had a bit of trouble with a bad knee). Overall - good solid April 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SFnips wow I needed early checkin and they were able to get me a room by 11 am. I think it was a better room than I had booked. Very elegant feel to the place. The shower was pure heaven. Spa staff were delightful and room service and valet tolerated my odd hours. Weekend security is a headache -- I liked the place better during the week when there was more glitz and less hoochie. January 6, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by archiekins2007 Ok stay The hotel staff did not meet expectations. A staff member emailed me a day before the stay about the ongoing events at W. I did not get a chance to go through the email and hence was unable to reply. At check -in the staff member would come to me and start about how I did not reply to his email??!! I found this absolutely unnecessary... Anywho, apart from this experience, the stay was good. June 6, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Helaine Recent stay at W Hollywood We have stayed at the W Hollywood several times because of its proximity to our son's house. I am always surprised at the lack of amenities such as free WIFI, large towels, available staff to immediately assist wiith luggage, registration, etc. There is an emphasis on style with very little substance. The most friendly people are the car valets. A very disappointing hotel altogether. January 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by KarenC Front Desk Guy was AMAZING Christina was very friendly, upbeat, seemed to love his job, made us feel great! March 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by thow1978 Love the Hotel - Hate the Wanne-Be Crowd W Hotel are always amazing, but the wanne-be crowd that is being attracted is just out of control. Especially here in LA it's pretty nasty. I am not rich and I don't pretend, so when I see people that try to be someone there are not, I am disturbed. This hotel is amazing. The room we were upgraded to was INCREDIBLE! Thanks again for that. The noise pollution before 2 AM is very bad. October 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by mercy98 this hotel has everything u need! this place is everything you need for a great night! April 1, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by RZ500 No sleep We were placed on the 11th floor without being told there was a dance club on the 12th floor. The pounding bass kept us awake from 10:30 until 2:00 am. Called at 12:30 am to complain and was offered no solution. The next day I was give 200.00 credit toward 350.00 in room charges, The lost sleep caused me to have a very unproductive day. I should have been given a full refund. August 6, 2013
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Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman Memorial services will be held for Richard Freeman, age 85, of Perham, Minnesota on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Perham Living Chapel in Perham, Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 12:30 p.m. Richard passed away on August 17, 2014...
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There was an article in the Daily Camera today about Hansen getting benched during the Mizzou game and taking a little umbrage with the call. He spoke with reporters after practice yesterday and had some sharp words for the staff. Can you blame him this guy has been getting jerked around ever since he has gotten here. He finally gets the starting job goes out and has the game of his career and then finds himself riding the pine a week later.
If this kid joins the ranks of yet another recruit to set sail Hawkins can pretty much kiss the cohesiveness of his entire team goodbye.
Tyler also points out how the call to send a lone receiver on a fly pattern when CU was backed up in their own endzone was a little ridiculous. He also points out the predictability of the offense and the need to shake things up a bit. How can things be so apparent to a player yet completely lost on the staff?
I try not to keep piling on the sinking ship that is Hawkins future but the guy doesn't do himself any favors.


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Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, held a town hall meeting January 14, 2010, at Muscatine Community College and about 75 people turned out to participate in representative government.
Jim McCormick of Muscatine asked if Grassley had ever heard of the Democratic Socialists of America. The group, according to McCormick, believes the economy and society should be run democratically to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. McCormick said there are elected officials who are part of this group, which he said is un-American.
Grassley simply replied, "If your point is that members [of Congress] have Communist leanings, I can't agree with that."[1]


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"Sponge" may have wiped Hyun Gyu Lim clean; however, it did not come easy for him in that final round.
Tarec Saffiedine made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut last night after a year-long layoff, defeating Lim in the main event of UFC Fight Night 34: "Saffiedine vs. Lim," which was broadcast from Marina Bay Sands in Marina Bay, Singapore, available only on "Fight Pass," the promotion's new online digital network.
Credit Lim for staying in the fight after being brutalized and dropped by leg kicks, especially at the end of the third round when he was close to being finished by the Team Quest-trained product. Both won "Fight of The Night" for their troubles.
Saffiedine's game plan comprised coming in strong on the inside, circling away from Lim's strikes. "Sponge" was lethal in the leg kick department, bruising Lim from start to finish. He was dropped in the first round; however, he recovered well up until the end of the fight.
Lim gave it everything he had left in the tank, rocking Saffiedine badly in the dying seconds of round five with huge punches and knees. But, it was a case of too little, too late. Saffiedine had done enough for the victory, and the damage was clearly shown with Lim lying down flat on his back directly after the final buzzer sounded.
The last Welterweight champion in Strikeforce history dazzled in his Octagon debut, and after claiming that former UFC champion Georges St. Pierre's absence makes the division exciting, he does have a point in terms of matchmaking scenarios and potential title challengers.
At this present time, Saffiedine may not have warranted a title shot after his victory on Saturday, but he is not too far off if he keeps on dominating in performances like the one he had against Lim. The welterweight division is wide open at the moment, with Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler fighting for the vacant championship at UFC 171 in Dallas, Texas.
Interesting enough, also on that card are a couple of 170-pound showdowns that include Carlos Condit vs. Tyron Woodley and Jake Shields vs. Hector Lombard. And taking place one month earlier at UFC 170 is a battle between Demian Maia and Rory MacDonald.
Consider this a welterweight grand prix, including those fighters mentioned (or at least, acknowledge the fact that this is the closest we are ever going to get to seeing a legit eight-man tournament in UFC).Technically, a tournament cannot declare a champion in the first round, however when it comes to Condit, Woodley, Lombard, Shields and even Maia and MacDonald who are coming off of losses, it can declare who the next challenger for the strap is after Hendricks and Lawler throw down.
Saffiedine sits right outside of that mapping with his head poking in. Better yet, he needs to somehow enter this fictitious game, and deservingly so. He has won five straight, and as mentioned before, he was the last reigning Strikeforce Welterweight champion. Something has got to give, and Saffiedine can now look towards a Top 10-ranked opponent.
Maybe his lack of finishes does not give him the credit he deserves, or more so, the notice that other welterweights should be on watch.
Despite Lim catching him a few times, Saffiedine showcased his well rounded skills -- the fight was pretty one sided. As for his next opponent, he could face the winner of those fights at UFC 170 and UFC 171; however, the promotion may want to match him up with other top welterweights who do not have plans for the foreseeable future.
His original opponent, Jake Ellenberger -- who had to withdraw from the main event because of injury -- would be a good match up. It is unclear when Ellenberger can return to the Octagon, but if that fight materializes, it would be a fantastic barometer to see where Saffiedine sits.
Another rising welterweight that is flying under the radar right now is Matt Brown, and that could be the fight to make. "The Immortal" is in the midst of one hell of a resurgence, winning his last six fights. A title shot for Brown could be on the horizon if he wins one more over a top opponent. And although observers may not consider a win over Saffiedine as monumental as one over his original UFC on FOX 9 opponent, Carlos Condit, it should do the trick to at least have his name amongst the worthy title challengers.
And that goes both ways.
The thought of Saffiedine and Brown trading at the center of the Octagon would be highly enjoyable. And a win over another brings them higher up the ladder in the division. Whatever the case may be for "Sponge," there is no denying that the eagle has finally landed, proving that he can indeed be a force in the Octagon in 2014 and beyond.
For full recaps and fight coverage on UFC Fight Night 34: "Saffiedine vs. Lim" click here.


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The 2012 Summer Olympics has dealt with some controversies, as all Olympics seem to do, but in a weird turn of events St. Kitts & Nevis sprinter Kim Collins has been expelled from his team and sent home, according to a report by the Associated Press.
Former 100-meter world champion Kim Collins was expelled by his team from the London Olympics on Saturday for missing training sessions. He said he was being punished for spending time with his wife.
Kim carried his country's flag in the Opening Ceremony and was set to compete in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.
Kim had missed some training sessions, where he claims he was spending time with his wife and found himself locked out of the athlete village on Saturday.
"There was some contact between me and the federation, and I explained that I was not abandoning my wife," Collins said in a telephone interview with the Associated Press. "I guess that was not approved."
Kim is the second athlete from St. Kitts to be sent home from the games, as sprinter Tameka Williams was sent home for a drug violation.
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Police staged a large scale search for a vulnerable missing man this afternoon.
Police cars and the force helicopter searched areas of Bocking and the Glebe estate after a 50-year-old man was reported missing at 2.30pm.
He was found 40 minutes later.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "He was found safe and well and was returned by officers to his home.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Dozens of people who live in the Holy Cross
neighborhood packed a City Planning Commission meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Many of them say they believe their neighborhood is being
threatened by a proposed development. Perez Developers are seeking a zoning change for the 13-acre
site where the old Holy Cross School once stood.
Perez APC is proposing two seven-story residential and retail
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In order for that to happen, a zoning change is needed.
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MIRA's Response to the Supreme Court Decision on SB1070
Statement read by Bill Chandler, MIRA Executive DirectorJune 26, 2012
The United States Supreme Court correctly struck down wrongheaded policies that would have pushed families, workers, and senior citizens into the criminal justice system. But the Court made a grave error in upholding the discriminatory "show me your papers" provision that violates people's basic rights. The justices are out of touch with what this law means in Arizona and where this section has been enacted.
Racial profiling and its consequences has always been a severe problem nationwide for African Americans. As immigrants, mainly brown and "different" people, have migrated into the South, they already have been targeted without such a law by many law enforcement jurisdictions and have suffered as a result.
The presence of immigrants of color has brought the worst racism lingering under the surface to the surface again with overt attacks to vulnerable residents– our new neighbors.
The changing demographics with the prospect of a political change from white domination in Southern states to that which includes people of color alarms white supremacists who drive these proposals.
Probable cause is the excuse for the stops, racial profiling is the real reason. As they state in similar bills passed and introduced in other states: "the intent of this act is to make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state agencies and local governments…," in effect ethnic cleansing. It is to the credit of many in the leadership in the Mississippi Legislature that these proposals have been rejected.
These laws violate our national values and national interests. They promote racial profiling and deny equal justice. They are bad for business and our economic recovery, as they have bankrupted farmers and manufacturer and driven away corporations in the states where enacted. They are divisive and expensive drawing boycotts, protests and lawsuits. They divert precious law enforcement resources away from public safety and would create a patchwork of 50+ different immigration laws when our nation needs a unified approach.
We look forward to further challenges of this provision as it is enforced in Arizona, and in other states where it is part of their anti-immigrant laws. Given the history of Mississippi and the advances we have made, it has no place on our law books.
This is not the final word on the "show me your papers" laws. We'll keep fighting in courts and legislatures to protect America's basic rights. Enacting policy changes at the federal level that protects basic human dignity, values, with labor rights for all would be fair for everyone.


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150th Fort McPherson, North Platte: August 16-17
I'd like to get a roll call of everyone who is planning to attend the North Platte event Aug. 16-17. So far, I know of myself, Tobey, and four Nissens (4 soldiers, 2 civilians)? Impression for those that can do it will be the 7th Iowa Cavalry, 1863 in the Nebraska Territory (shell jackets or sack coats, forage caps or slouch/Hardee hats), anyone coming as infantry should go standard federal uniform for soldiers on frontier duty in the 1860s. There is a dance before the Candlelight Tour on Friday night (which starts at around 9:00 and is open to anyone wishing to participate). Site will open to the public between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning and will end with a flag ceremony at about 3:30 p.m. that afternoon, proceeded by a small shootout between the soldiers of "Fort McPherson" and the "citizens" of North Platte. Horses had originally been planned, but circumstances are increasingly looking unlikely for their use; time, distance, and money being rather tight at the moment, so Pathfinders will probably all take the field on foot as infantry in garrison and dismounted cavalry awaiting remounts.
Again, if I didn't list you as attending, then you haven't told me FOR SURE that you were/are coming. R.S.V.P. so I can get numbers to Joe Carlson, breakfast and lunch Saturday are being provided by the museum and the Kearney crew, so they need to know! May seem a bit far and out of the way for us, but a chance to show our support for our good friends from Kearney and help out historic sites and museums in Nebraska!
Lt. Shane