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Occupy Wack Street

2012 Elections AdLib - October 25, 2011 66

The Republican Presidential Candidates' occupation of the GOP, or as they refer to it, Occupy Wack Street, doesn't seem to have a leader and it's not clear exactly what they want. Can this movement last?

PWND: A Brief History of Video Games

Games ADONAI - October 17, 2011 15

Prose is an art form, movies and acting in general are art forms, so is music, painting, graphics, sculpture, and so on. Some might...

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: MSM Police Meet Occupy Wall Street

Activism AdLib - October 5, 2011 10

In this revealing video, the Mainstream Media Police continue to assure the wealthy and corporations that they have nothing to fear from the Occupy...

Political Animals – The Mascot Each GOP Candidate Should Have

2012 Elections AdLib - October 3, 2011 54

Just like our political parties, each of the GOP candidates should have their own animal mascots to provide a simple and expressive symbol of their character and candidacy. Here are some suggestions...

The Republican Cure For Everything…Tax Cuts!

GOP AdLib - September 20, 2011 52

As this video shows, there is only one magical cure for all that ails America and Americans...tax cuts!

Pundits Anonymous – The Prediction Addiction

Humor AdLib - September 16, 2011 76

In the modern era of punditry and media, we have now become accustomed to news being a never ending chain predictions. As the crude saying goes, predictions are like assholes, every news show has them.

God, Guns, Greed – Face of Dominionism

Books choicelady - September 4, 2011 62

"God, Guns, and Greed" shows the passion and commitment Dominionists have to taking overAmerica– and the world.

Weekend Music Thread – We Can Work It Out

Music AdLib - September 3, 2011 50

In honor of Labor Day, the theme for this weekend's music thread is about working, whether it's working at a job, working at a...

Conspiracy Revealed: The VA Earthquake Wasn’t Kosher

Humor BlueStateMan - August 27, 2011 5

I have it upon reliable authority that the East Coast earthquake was deliberately caused via collusion between Tim Geithner, Rahm Emmanuel, Ben Bernanke, Dave...

The Beatles?

Music ADONAI - August 27, 2011 23

Even the Beatles found it hard to escape their image; they were trapped by it. ~Tina Weymouth All you could do was to see them. We...

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Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada

The president said he was motivated by an ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs in a 1987 radio address. [...]

Democrats Block Federal Worker Pay Bill as Shutdown Drags On

A Republican measure that would pay essential government employees faltered in the Senate, and the G.O.P. blocked a pair of Democratic bills to pay a broader swath of workers. [...]

Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War

After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts. [...]

The U.S. and Europe Are Trying New Ways to Pressure Russia

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U.S. Charges N.B.A. Figures in Gambling Schemes That Tainted Games

Terry Rozier, a Miami Heat guard, and Chauncey Billups, coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, were among those arrested. Two indictments spanned the worlds of professional sports, Mafia families and online betting. [...]

Gambinos and Other NYC Mob Families Are Still in Business

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How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

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NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown

It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games. [...]

X-ray tables, high-tech glasses, NBA players: How a poker scheme allegedly stole millions

Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film. [...]

Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over anti-tariffs advert

The US president says he is axing negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Regan speaking negatively about tariffs. [...]

EU fails to back frozen Russian cash loan - but vows to support Ukraine

Leaders pushed back a decision on Moscow's assets until December after Belgium raised concerns. [...]

German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay

There are growing doubts Germany will be able to tighten its laws this year, the BBC has learned. [...]

Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament's vote on West Bank annexation

Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was "stupid", while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan. [...]

Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work. [...]

No Russians or Belarusians at Winter Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will not compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, despite the International Paralympic Committee lifting a ban on them. [...]

Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge

Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities. [...]

President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws. [...]

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Activism AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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