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2016 Elections

Donald Trump – A Performance of Cowardice in Three Acts

AdLib - September 18, 2015 13

2016 Democratic Primary

Using Her SuperPAC to Attack Bernie May Hurt Hillary More Than...

AdLib - September 16, 2015 71

Congress

The Republican Way – Hate First, Answer Questions Never

AdLib - August 3, 2015 11

Activism

It Was the Best of Us…It Was the Worst of Us…

funksands - June 28, 2015 23

Music

The Weekend Music Thread-Love Conquers All

KillgoreTrout - June 27, 2015 62

2016 Elections

The Worst Defeat for the GOP Could Come if SCOTUS Hands...

AdLib - June 10, 2015 5

2016 Democratic Primary

“News Media” Tries To Influence Us Instead Of Inform Us.

Nirek - May 27, 2015 30

Democracy

Texas Has Finally Gone Full Metal Straightjacket

AdLib - May 7, 2015 38

2016 Democratic Primary

The Case Against Democrats Supporting Hillary Clinton (Yet)

AdLib - April 27, 2015 41

2016 Elections

The Presidential Campaign TV Series Starring Hillary Clinton and the GOP!

AdLib - April 15, 2015 16

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Donald Trump – A Performance of Cowardice in Three Acts

Using Her SuperPAC to Attack Bernie May Hurt Hillary More Than...

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