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Sometimes, the not-so-attractive kid hangs out with much less attractive kids to use the power of comparisons to look better and more attractive. When you seat Mitt Romney right beside Donald Trump, doesn't Romney look far less dangerous than the raving loon beside him with his back hair combed over his head?

This weekend's theme is travel, whether by train, plane or automobile, to distant locations or just a quaint town nearby, it's all about getting on the road again.

MurphTheSurf3 : If anyone is still here....this is the link to the Walker/Barrett debate tonight «link» Chernynkaya : Thanks for everyone for joining Vox Populi! SallyT : Good night Cher. Well,...

Has America ever voted for a man with sociopathic tendancies to be their president? Could such a candidate actually win?

Whether it's a song that's connected to an event or period in your life, songs imbued with heartfelt emotion or songs about issues that matter, this week's music thread is for songs that have meaning to you.

choicelady : Goodnight everyone who may be reading - peaceful times for your weekend. See you all next week! choicelady : Good night Murph - please know how valuable you...

One thing that America greatly values is its free press...which is why its been locked up in a safe that's hidden miles below the Earth's surface. Filling in for it, we have a corporatized Mainstream Media which looks just like the real thing only less filling.

Romney's ideal America is one where the wealthy buy their own White House and Congress, tax revenues are rerouted from the poor, elderly and majority into the pockets of the wealthy and all regulations that prevent the wealthy from harming the public are removed.

This weekend's theme is about sharing lesser known songs by well known artists, it could be old or a new song that hasn't gotten airplay. Who knows what gem you might share or discover?

The conversation from our live weekly chat on the week's events on May 11, 2012