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I remember…do YOU?

News & Politics LuluMay - September 5, 2009 7

With so much talk of people ready to renounce their support of President Obama if his speech next Wednesday, September 9th, does not satisfy,...

I love ya’ back, Mr. President

News & Politics LuluMay - September 5, 2009 5

IMHO the only mistake Obama has made thus far is thinking that Rethugs would play well with others. He HAD to give them a...

The President goes to school

News & Politics LuluMay - September 5, 2009 2

Asking kids to write a letter about how they can help the President means this: The President = the country = the communities in the...

Enough!

News & Politics LuluMay - September 5, 2009 1

I was at the speech Obama gave in Denver when he accepted the Dem nom. There was a moment in the speech when he...

Partisanship: Are you on the RIGHT side?

News & Politics tyler-durden - September 4, 2009 17

The sooner we as Americans realize that we are on the same team, seeking the same goals of LIFE, LIBERTY, AND A LITTLE HAPPINESS, the sooner we can identify the true obstacles and overcome them.

Hillary Rodham Clinton as SOS: The Good, The Bad and The Bluto

News & Politics KQµårk 死神 - September 3, 2009 21

I have to admit from what I see going on at the State Department I was wrong to think Hillary Clinton was the best...

All Wired Up and Nowhere To Go

News & Politics AdLib - September 3, 2009 10

Yesterday, the top headline screaming in 40 point electric red font on the most popular progressive political blog focused on one of the most...

Obama to Joint Session of Congress Sept 9

News & Politics AdLib - September 2, 2009 22

Okay folks, this is do or die for President Obama in my mind. Will he come out swinging like Obama the candidate or mushing...

Jonesin’ for a fix…of satire

News & Politics tyler-durden - September 2, 2009 2

GOD WANTED HIM TO COMMIT ADULTERY? Well, this WOULD verify that God truly DOES work in mysterious ways.

Cheney Says Torture Investigation “Offends The Hell Out Of Me”

News & Politics KQµårk 死神 - August 30, 2009 85

Well Dick your lawless administration offended anyone in this nation that believes in the rule of law. Fucquis Chenem DiquatTM Former Vice President Dick Cheney, claimed...

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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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US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115%. [...]

First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa. [...]

Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

Edan Alexander, 21, is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza. [...]

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One

Trump has defended the plan despite criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, saying the aircraft is a gift "free of charge", [...]

Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid. [...]

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself. [...]

India-Pakistan top military officials to speak as ceasefire holds

Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of the ceasefire on Saturday but say they remain vigilant. [...]

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!" [...]

India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect. [...]

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I remember…do YOU?

I love ya’ back, Mr. President

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Enough!

Partisanship: Are you on the RIGHT side?

Hillary Rodham Clinton as SOS: The Good, The Bad and The Bluto

All Wired Up and Nowhere To Go

Obama to Joint Session of Congress Sept 9

Jonesin’ for a fix…of satire

Cheney Says Torture Investigation “Offends The Hell Out Of Me”

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