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Mission Thursday! To the barricades, my brothers and sisters!

Huffington Post KevenSeven - October 29, 2009 51

Arrianics! Today is Thursday! (I know because my wife kicked me out of bed to drag the trash to the kerb) Tomorrow is HuffNo Friday. ...

Senate Ethics Review Needed Now to Assist Public Option

News & Politics imusintheevening - October 28, 2009 4

Apologies to my new POV friends if this is a little thin to be a post. I don't have the time to research...

FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND YOU

News & Politics BlueStateMan - October 28, 2009 25

The "Matthew Shepard & James Byrde, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was signed today by President Obama. This is a great Bill, a long time...

Ariannics Anonymous

News & Politics AdLib - October 28, 2009 71

My name is Adlib and I'm an Ariannic. I was addicted to The Huffington Post for two years. I have been in recovery for...

Conjecture, Unsubstantiated Info…Where Should the Line Be Drawn?

News & Politics nicole473 - October 28, 2009 28

The use of anonymous sources in the media, has blurred the line for bloggers and journalists alike. Don't have a source, but you believe something...

I See A Lot of Familiar “Faces”

Huffington Post KarateKid - October 28, 2009 113

Ok, still trying to figure this site out, but I am glad to see many familiar "faces" here. Looks like there is a growing...

SickJo

News & Politics AdLib - October 27, 2009 21

Joe Lieberman is quoted by TPM to promise to side with Republicans on a filibuster to kill the public option. Who's surprised? Raise your...

The Other Murdoch

Huffington Post AdLib - October 27, 2009 63

Spend some time at The Huffington Post and before too long you will see a reference to Fox News that won't appear on any...

Faux News, Plush Limpballs, and Hairyanna

News & Politics KevenSeven - October 27, 2009 5

Regarding Hairyanna's turn against Obama, and by Dog she was four-square in his corner right up to Nov 10 (HRC could not catch a...

Do We Need Trolls?

News & Politics kesmarn - October 26, 2009 25

Do trolls help us to sharpen our wits and clarify our thoughts? Or are they an annoying interruption?

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