During an interview on WTOP radio in Washington, Dobbs fueled rumors he’s seeking a bid for public office, possibly the highest office in the land, when asked if speculation about an Oval Office bid is “crazy talk.” “What’s so crazy about that?” Dobbs, 64, replied. “Golly!” Oh, I hope he runs. We need more comical characters with little or no rele... read full post picked by cecilberman 11 hours ago

It's rare a story about banning gay marriage actually has a silver lining. picked by Bornbad 2 days ago

Tyler Coven lists some of his ideas to help reform medical insurance and care in the US. Some interesting ideas, some less so. Some really should be part of the government's plan. picked by 2manyusernames 3 days ago

Sometimes the Nobel Peace Prize is given to those who create international efforts to change the world for the better. Linus Tovalds, named for the 1962 Peace Prize winner, Linus Pauling, fits that definition. His Linux is changing the world and giving computer access and knowledge to the world. picked by 2manyusernames 3 days ago

"Among Republicans, however, only 27% say Obama actually won the race, with 52% -- an outright majority -- saying that ACORN stole it, and 21% are undecided." picked by gammerus 4 days ago

Because who wants to read this whole hot mess to find out who is going to put the nail in her political coffin because she dished dirt on them. picked by blurmore 5 days ago

On 2/22/10, the war that President Bush launched in response to the 9/11 attacks will be second only to Vietnam in terms of length. A look at what questions need to be asked as we make decisions about what comes next. picked by artsaken 6 days ago

"Statements by more than a dozen lawmakers were ghostwritten, in whole or in part, by Washington lobbyists working for Genentech, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies."

When lobbyists start performing the tasks that should be done by congressional staffers, the public is being ill-served. picked by cecilberman 1 week ago

William Jefferson, a former Congressman from New Orleans, was sentenced to 13 years... less that what the prosecutors asked for, but more than what the defense argue he should receive for his crimes. During the time of the Roman Empire, an elected official convicted of accepting a bribe was executed. If we used that as precedent, I think we'd be executing Congressmen and Senators so often that no... read full post picked by bigirishdude 1 week ago

Alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, officials say. picked by shep182 2 weeks ago

For months he had warned it was coming but that didn't ease the political shockwaves for President Barack Obama when unemployment topped 10 percent. picked by midnightbliss10 2 weeks ago

Two U.S. Secret Service armored vehicles used to protect Vice President Biden struck and killed a pedestrian in Temple Hills early Wednesday morning, authorities said. The vehicles were traveling together from Andrews Air Force Base at about 2:30 a.m. when the pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Suitland Parkway and Naylor Road in Temple Hills, U.S. Park Police said.The drivers stayed on th... read full post picked by shuallyo 2 weeks ago

Most people can see the obvious fact that there were numerous factors that combined to the Berlin Wall's fall. Still some try to find The One reason. Here are some that have been named such. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

Despite common rules, both business and by etiquette, Peter Vidala told his co-worker her pending marriage was wrong and allegedly told her she was immoral and a deviant. He did this because God told him to do so. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

This week Stockton, Utah has a new mayor after the incumbent, Dan Rydalch, stripped a police officer of his badge and suspended him without pay for ticketing his son. When the mayor appointed himself head and sole member of the investigation into wrongdoing in the matter the town council met and reinstated the officer and his back pay. Classic! picked by equinox 2 weeks ago

The House of Representatives on Saturday night passed a sweeping health care bill by a vote of 220-215.

Next, on to the Senate. picked by cmgoings 2 weeks ago

Obama makes the common sense plea that we do not jump to conclusions on the motives of Major Nidal Malik Hasan. Allow the investigators to do their job first. picked by dslovesplime 2 weeks ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office tells THE WEEKLY STANDARD that the speaker will not allow the final language of the health care to be posted online for 72 hours before bringing the bill to a vote on the House floor, despite her September 24 statement that she was "absolutely" committed to doing so. picked by shuallyo 2 weeks ago

But instead of a somber chief executive offering reassuring words and expressions of sympathy and compassion, viewers saw a wildly disconnected and inappropriately light president making introductory remarks. At the event, a Tribal Nations Conference hosted by the Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian affairs, the president thanked various staffers and offered a "shout-out" to "... read full post picked by shuallyo 2 weeks ago

The federal long-gun registry moved a step closer to being abolished as MPs voted Wednesday in the House of Commons to scrap the controversial program. picked by chinook 3 weeks ago

"A year after taxpayers forked over $700 billion to help rescue the biggest names in banking, insurance and the automotive industry, those same institutions are using portions of the cash to influence legislation with a direct impact on taxpayers." picked by gammerus 3 weeks ago

Lets hope the next swarm aren't Dirty Sanchez-ers. picked by blurmore 3 weeks ago

Queens NY GOP nominee Dan Halloran is not just any Pagan: he is the "First Atheling," or King, of New Normandy, which is the Greater New York Area branch of the Théod faith of pre-Christian Heathen religions.

This should be interesting! picked by meggysue 3 weeks ago

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it's not nice picked by gammerus 4 weeks ago

Must be something defective about him. picked by elsuper 4 weeks ago