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In politics, the media or business, an unspoken rule seems to be that accomplishing one's proprietary goals necessarily means discarding the quaint notion of being influenced by one's own conscience.

This weekend's theme is about sending love out to those we care about, those who are going through difficult times, those we don't see enough and those who really matter to us.

SallyT : You have a good weekend, too. We will have a better one if we can get the van going. It is only used for camping and we...

Bill Clinton has repeatedly put self-gratification above the best interest of the people and that is reflected even today in his throwing Obama under the train to protect those who are driven in limos.

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...