collapse

Now almost all cities have tired of them, clearing them, their tents, their feces, and their rapists out of the public square. What's left of them? Nothing. They never had any published agenda, aguments, philosophy - they were just losers who "occupied" places, and now that that's gone...

Barney Frank, one of the worst leftwingers in congress, is not running for re-election next term, because he says he's the victim of state redistricting. Frank, head of the financial services subcommittee during the Bush years, was warned repeatedly and with growing urgency by both John McCain...

Anti-Gaddafi protesters are now on the streets of Tripoli as unrest against the ruler continues. There is some speculation that the regime could collapse soon. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/20/us-libya-idUSTRE77A2Y920110820

Portugal rejected the minority government's move for further austerity measures earlier today. The country is likely headed towards bailout now and should that happen, Prime Minister Jose Socrates is expected to resign and the government to collapse. Meanwhile, Ireland's 10-year passes 10%...

Senators Ted Kennedy and Robert Byrd both collapsed at the inaugural luncheon today. Both Senators have had recent health problems, but this news is still shocking and unfortunate. What a sad thing for such a celebratory day. EDIT: It turns out it was only Kennedy that collapsed, the reports...