Word-cloud edition shows Republican anxieties over Shutdown… An Americana roundup…

Republican paranoia, fear and discouragement, word-cloud edition A Democratic-led study of the GOP (PDF link) placed evangelical, Tea Party and moderate Republicans in focus groups to share their “passions, nuances and divisions.” It’s a fascinating, if obviously biased report: according to its conclusions, conservatives believe they have essentially lost a war with Obama and that … Read more

US gov shutdown roundup… “The Anthropologist?s Guide to the Government Shutdown…

US shutdown: a radical Republican triumph Repeated gerrymandering means most Republicans represent safe seats and their main political rivals come from within their own party Is the government shut down? Quartz will tell you (and drive a little traffic in the process) The shutdown of the federal government will be unfortunate for a lot of … Read more

Well, there is something called U.S. Government Shutdown…

U.S. Government Shutdown: Who to Follow on Twitter UPDATE: Just after 12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, the government shutdown became official, according to government officials and multiple news reports. As Americans consider the ominous specter of a government shutdown, here, below, is a list of Twitter accounts that will keep you informed Ten Questions About Obamacare … Read more