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Video: That Sense of Belonging

Democrats have it — do you?

Credits: h/​t Krys Walker … Thanks, Krys!

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Video: The Simulacrum of Democracy

How the Ron Paul delegates at the Big Show, er, Republican National Convention, were routed.

Go to 1:21 on this and watch to the end. The teleprompter tells the speaker how the RNC delegates are “going to vote” on changing the rules to knock out the Ron Paul delegates. Something ain’t quite kosher about this.
 

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Video: The Facebook Japester Who Almost Vanished

Charged with no crime, but imprisoned anyway:

“Like the movie Minority Report.” In this case, though, it was Thomas Szasz who saw this coming.

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Video: How to Deal with the Police

Some useful advice:

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Video: Ryan’s “Path to Prosperity”

“Washington has not been telling you the truth,” says Rep. Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney’s selection for his running mate:

Consider what he offers, following up with the rest of the video in its second and third installments. 

But take caution. Rep. Ryan’s plan is very slow to take effect, if what you are aiming for is balanced budgets. And as David Boaz has argued, it’s a good example of Republican “me-​tooism,” of offering Democratic policy at an allegedly discounted price.

Contrary to what we are often told, there’s nothing radical about Ryan’s plan. Indeed, it’s so non-​radical, it makes him a perfect fit with Mitt Romney’s presidential bid. Of course, scuttlebutt has it that Romney will put forth his own, distinct plan, no doubt building on Ryan’s — and we will see what that is, whether it strengthens or weakens Ryan’s approach.

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Video: A Truly Great Olympian

A great sports event held greater-​than-​usual significance: