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Afghana-Stand-or-Go?

News & Politics AdLib - November 24, 2009 45

President Obama is going to announce his plans for Afghanistan after Thanksgiving. It may be ironic that by then we will be done giving thanks. Word...

Do not go gentle into that good night (well, on second thought…)

News & Politics escribacat - November 24, 2009 69

Last weekend, 60 Minutes had a story about the high cost of dying in a hospital. One doctor said that 30% of procedures and...

Why I blog, at least

News & Politics Pepe Lepew - November 23, 2009 131

Why do we blog? Nothing very political in this post. I’ve given a lot of thought the last few weeks about why I blog, about...

Senate of Kings: Can voters ever really claim their democratic power?

News & Politics nellie - November 23, 2009 35

I was struck by a clip of Joe Lieberman during his most recent campaign for the senate. I heard the clip on Randi...

Hi, I’m Rob-S, and I’m a Moderatorholic

Huffington Post Corgi Lover - November 23, 2009 171

Hi, I'm Rob-S, and I'm a Moderatorholic {Audience} Hi, Rob {Rob} I've come here to confess I've been a heavy handed, two fisted moderator for over...

COMPANY MEMO RE: CHRISTMAS PARTY

News & Politics BlueStateMan - November 22, 2009 6

Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: October 1, 2008 RE: Gala Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party...

Senate debates Health Care Bill

News & Politics nellie - November 21, 2009 483

This thread is for anyone watching the current debate who would like to discuss it.

Damn Those Unions—Damn That ACORN

News & Politics bito - November 20, 2009 25

NY-23 Is This Your Man Hoffman Un-Un-Un- Concedes Let’s see on November 16 Hoffman un-conceded, on the 17th he Un-Un conceded on the 18th he...

Commander-in-Chief vs Sarah Palin

News & Politics javaz - November 19, 2009 206

Palin holding anti-Obama rallies on military bases by charcharczar Digg this! Share this on Twitter - Palin holding anti-Obama rallies on military basesTweet this submit to...

Senate Bill: CBO Says 2/3 of U.S. Would Have Public Option Available

News & Politics AdLib - November 19, 2009 42

The CBO is estimating that 2/3 of the U.S. population will have a Public Option available in their state, according to the Senate bill. Unless...

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