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The 112th Congress. New Senate, New rules? Mark Your Calendar– 1-5-2011

Political Parties bito - December 25, 2010 28

As reported in many publications all new and returning Democratic Senators have signed a letter pledging to have filibuster reform. Is it time to make a change, the first since 1975? What is the Planet's POV?

Morphing on The Hill

Political Parties Marion - December 12, 2010 4

Loads of people are in high-gear whine mode about the deal cut in Washington by the President with the Republicans last week. One of...

Dealing With the Devil

Congress AdLib - December 7, 2010 54

When it comes to the Bush Tax Cuts, the Devil is in the details...and the bargaining room.

The Legacy of Nixon: This Democratic Party

Democratic Party Marion - December 3, 2010 40

I'm giving up officially. On politics. Specifically, American politics. I was raised in what my mother regularly called "a Democratic kitchen" in the South, by...

Up Against An Uncompromising GOP Brick Wall

Political Parties boomer1949 - December 1, 2010 83

Thank you for signing on to the obstructionist dog and pony show contrived by your Republican colleagues in the Senate. Have you signed the “secret” letter being circulated in the hallways of the Senate Building, akin to passing notes in study hall?

The Will of the People!

Political Parties bito - November 11, 2010 10

What is meant by "The Will of the People" that we hear daily from the noise machines? And what "people" are they listening too? 98% or 2%?

Manning Up to Maypo Madness and Mourning in America

Democratic Party Marion - November 5, 2010 4

Two years ago, the American people delivered their mandate. They chose an intelligent, intellectual, well-spoken and inspirational African American man to lead their country...

A Problem with ‘Original Intent’

Political Parties AuntieChrist - October 21, 2010 36

Let us take it for given that the second amendment guarantees all Americans the right to bear arms... Question: how many armless bears can the...

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Tea Party Pledge – Secret Draft!

Elections AdLib - October 6, 2010 73

At great risk to their personal safety and careers, GOP insiders smuggled out an early draft of the Republican Tea Party's Pledge to America...

Are We the Sheeple?

Political Parties Marion - September 26, 2010 9

I guess campaign season's started in earnest now. Congress has returned from its summer hiatus. (If you think they have too long a holiday,...

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