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

Observations 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...

Your Satisfaction is our Greatest Annoyance

Observations AdLib - November 15, 2009 27

In ancient times, when the Earth was young and teabagging was part of a cultured afternoon, merchants would provide those who frequented their establishments...

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

Observations 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.

Personal responsibility: The moral argument against compassion

Observations nellie - November 11, 2009 57

One of the frustrations I have with conservative talking points is that they contain a grain of truth. Arguing against "personal responsibility" can be...

Words Are Our Most Important Product

Observations Corgi Lover - November 4, 2009 29

Our words are what define us as a society, in many ways. Words may be turned into images, such as plays, or movies, or...

CHECKMATE!!!

Observations BlueStateMan - October 26, 2009 9

The "drama", the bogus articles about "infighting" & the "Presidents reluctance to support the Public Option" (all to eagerly parroted on Huffington Post).. the nonsense about "triggers" was simply political brinkmanship by MASTERS.

Educational TeeVee

Observations AdLib - September 30, 2009 41

I have had the misfortune to have caught what appears to be the Swine Flu. Not only do I appear to have all the...

Is America a Conservative Failure by Design?

Observations KQµårk 死神 - September 28, 2009 8

Probably the thing that has surprised me most after the election of President Obama is how large swaths of this country simply cannot accept...

The More You Don’t Know

Observations AdLib - September 25, 2009 22

So many things are going on around us without our knowing. For example, I just took a bite of your tuna sandwich. Mmmm...delicious mercury! Below...

Capitalism – An Abusive Marriage

Observations AdLib - September 24, 2009 61

As Michael Moore's new film, "Capitalism, A Love Story" is coming out its seems an appropriate time to reflect on the character of American...

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Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

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Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Activism AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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