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AmeRicka

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - August 22, 2011 18

When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat. George Carlin This is...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 136

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 22, 2011 52

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, August 22, 2011

Two Fat Men Walk Into a Bar … and Meet Chris Matthews

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 20, 2011 79

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmvR_p7b2zQ&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5pbfD0WSqg&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BnAC2K0-gw&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMHqZ-KrdQQ&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amq6fcCESBk&feature=player_embedded Two sides of the same coin. Hot air. Update: Actually, I learned something from this exercise that shouldn't have surprised me, but which sparked a...

Separated at Birth…Or the GOP Lineup Revealed?

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - August 20, 2011 5

Coincidence? I think NOT! YOU DECIDE!!! Enjoy!

The Daily Planet, Vol. 135

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 19, 2011 16

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, August 19, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 134

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - August 18, 2011 2

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, August 18, 2011

Rick Perry – A Blind Preacher For The Pin-Eyed Congregation

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - August 17, 2011 6

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we...

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Real Rick Santorum

Speakers' Corner BlueStateMan - August 17, 2011 9

Let's just let these facts speak for themselves... more to come. First, a few gems from the man who wants access to "the button"; “I have...

Bill Maher Eats His Foot

Speakers' Corner Marion - August 17, 2011 16

This morning, I kicked a foul-mouthed woman off my Facebook page. She was a totally unreconstructed PUMA, who posted this article from the UK...

AOL HP’s New Logo inspired by bito’s Time Out for OT Post

Speakers' Corner KQµårk 死神 - August 16, 2011 18

AdLib should remember this background graphic.

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Patel and F.B.I. Face Scrutiny as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large

Already, a series of missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency. [...]

After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Voters Agree Something Is Wrong in US

In interviews from across the country, people expressed fear and wariness, and said that the country seemed to be spinning out of control. [...]

The Last Person to Question Charlie Kirk

Millions of people saw the brief exchange between the right-wing political activist and a liberal TikToker after footage of the assassination spread like wildfire across social media. [...]

F.B.I. Faces Growing Scrutiny as Kirk Manhunt Continues, and the Fight Over Nonstick Pans

Plus, your Friday news quiz. [...]

Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees

Senate Republicans used what is known as the nuclear option to break a Democratic blockade of President Trump’s nominees, weakening Congress’s vetting role. [...]

Hyundai ICE Raid Detained Workers With Short-Term Business Visas

Last week’s immigration operation at a battery plant highlighted a tactic that companies use to bring in foreign workers to establish new operations. [...]

Europe’s 3 Top Leaders Are Striding on the World Stage but Stumbling at Home

The foreign policy successes of Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany are in contrast with their dismal domestic performances. [...]

In ‘Spinal Tap’ and Its Sequel, Rock Fact and Fiction Happily Blur

Initially drawing from real life, the director Rob Reiner and his cast found that actual bands experienced moments from their work. [...]

‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Review: They Can’t Leave This Behind

Four decades after their big-screen hit, the rock legends David, Derek and Nigel have reunited for one final (really, truly) concert. [...]

Secret Report Undercuts U.K. Condemnations of Pro-Palestinian Group

The British government banned Palestine Action under an antiterrorism law, but an intelligence document said most of its activity “would not be classified as terrorism.” [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

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. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk's political legacy

Kirk attracted fervent crowds, bringing young people into conservative politics, while at the same time shocking some with provocative opinions. [...]

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

The former president has been found guilty of trying to mount coup to cling to power after he lost the election. [...]

Ukraine launches 221 drones on Russia, Moscow says

The overnight attack is the largest since May, but follows much larger bombardments from Russia. [...]

North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds

The report is based on more than 300 interviews with escapees from Kim Jong Un's secretive regime. [...]

Man accused of Trump assassination attempt cut off by judge as trial begins

Ryan Routh, who is defending himself, was reprimanded by the judge for "making a mockery" of the court. [...]

South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison. [...]

South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return. [...]

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting. [...]

Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks

The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00. [...]

Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions

Fifty-two prisoners have been released, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail. [...]

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AmeRicka

The Daily Planet, Vol. 136

Two Fat Men Walk Into a Bar … and Meet Chris Matthews

Separated at Birth…Or the GOP Lineup Revealed?

The Daily Planet, Vol. 135

The Daily Planet, Vol. 134

Rick Perry – A Blind Preacher For The Pin-Eyed Congregation

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Real Rick Santorum

Bill Maher Eats His Foot

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