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Polling Justice: 6 in 10 Americans Disagree with Adhering to U.S. Rule of Law

Justice KQµårk 死神 - November 16, 2009 44

CNN Poll: Americans want KSM tried in military court Washington (CNN) – Two-thirds of Americans disagree with the Obama administration's decision to try Khalid Sheik...

Weekly Seminar: What number of parties leads to the most progressive politics?

News & Politics KevenSeven - November 16, 2009 10

Welcome to the second meeting of the seminar. I need perhaps to clarify our purpose here. First, regarding the seminar concept: I am hoping that...

Three Prominent Conservatives Warn of “Scaremongering” in Gitmo Closing

Justice KQµårk 死神 - November 16, 2009 20

In an interesting development relating to the story I published yesterday, three leading conservative figures: Bob Barr, Grover Norquist and David Keene; support trying...

SHANNYN MOORE: Palin’s Oily Lies Drip from the Pages of Going Rogue…

News & Politics nicole473 - November 16, 2009 161

We're all pretty weary of hearing about Tundra Tart, and I know that most of you think that she isn't a serious political threat. ...

Where are the Progressive and Liberal Voices on Gitmo?

Justice KQµårk 死神 - November 15, 2009 71

The right wing has launched an all out deluge of criticism on AG Holder and President Obama because they have decided to try KSM...

President Obama’s Tokyo Speech in full.

News & Politics Kalima - November 14, 2009 24

For all who have not read the full speech yet, here it is. Enjoy!

IMAGINE…

News & Politics BlueStateMan - November 14, 2009 11

SOME ask why, when we have problems at home to deal with, we spend money on things like space exploration. This DOES deal with some of them.

FINALLY.. once again a Nation of LAWS & NOT of “men”.

News & Politics BlueStateMan - November 14, 2009 46

FINALLY, an Attorney General & a President that actually EMBRACE our Constitution & have not only RESPECT for it's precepts, but FAITH in them as well.

Debate Night Live – Vote and Discuss!

News & Politics AdLib - November 13, 2009 169

Thank you everyone who joined us for Debate Night Live, we hope you enjoyed it. The conversation now continues here on this post. Please vote...

THIT!

Huffington Post AdLib - November 12, 2009 217

No, I don't have a lisp and I wasn't cursing. Just a reminder that today is "Thank Huffington It's Thursday!". To help me with this...

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Polling Justice: 6 in 10 Americans Disagree with Adhering to U.S. Rule of Law

Weekly Seminar: What number of parties leads to the most progressive politics?

Three Prominent Conservatives Warn of “Scaremongering” in Gitmo Closing

SHANNYN MOORE: Palin’s Oily Lies Drip from the Pages of Going Rogue…

Where are the Progressive and Liberal Voices on Gitmo?

President Obama’s Tokyo Speech in full.

IMAGINE…

FINALLY.. once again a Nation of LAWS & NOT of “men”.

Debate Night Live – Vote and Discuss!

THIT!

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