Facing the possibility of obtaining fewer than the needed 61 votes to break a filibuster, Democrats are considering a odd procedural loophole called, "reconciliation". Democrats may find that choosing that path may bring more problems than it will solve. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

For all the perceived closeness Americans have to their presidents, we don’t really know them, as a slew of recent revelations make clear. They are layered thick with the armor of artifice. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Fifty-nine percent Americans polled agree that "all religions have validity" and only twelve percent agree that "mine is the only true religion." To an extent, this reflects an attitude introduced into America by Enlightenment philosophy, Freemasonry, Transcendentalism, and, most recently, Theosophy in the late 19th century. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

After writing this article for his school's paper, a journalism student is upset that two professors strongly disagreed with his article and feels that political affiliation should be considered when selecting professors in certain departments. picked by chinook 1 month ago

After attending the ValuesVoter Summit, an American humanist ponders his observations with respect to his own values. picked by chinook 1 month ago

:( I own a Saturn
*saturn goes up your bank's asus* picked by JoshSF49 1 month ago

Arizona was chosen this year to present 4,000 handcrafted ornaments made by elementary, middle-school, and high-school students to decorate Washington, D.C.'s annual Christmas tree. Guidelines for the ornaments include specifications for their size, weight, composition, and the directive that "Ornaments cannot reflect a religious or political theme… Instead share your interpretation of... read full post picked by nateebiinature 1 month ago

Obviously, this is an opinion piece.. What do you think? picked by cb__ 1 month ago

Malpractice suits with outrageous rewards and huge rates for malpractice insurance cost Americans $200 billion annually in health-care costs. Serious tort reform could help 300 million Americans. Democratic controlled congress has resisted such reforms. Trial lawyers rank among the largest contributors to Democrats but that is just a coincidence right? picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

President Obama's effort to deny that his mandate to buy insurance is a tax has taken another thumping, this time from fellow Democrats in the Senate Finance Committee. picked by nateebiinature 1 month ago

Truth be told, there is just too much money to be made both by the people who grow marijuana and the cities and counties that would be able to tax it. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

For Michelle Malkin, the speech was evidence that Obama was "the great appeaser," though she went on to say, "From the sound of it, you'd think you were listening to Thomas Jefferson." (That's bad?) For Rush Limbaugh, Obama's speech was "basically a coup against America." At the National Review's Web site, a debate -- an entirely serious debate among serious people --... read full post picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Apparently he liked the attention it got him the last time. picked by suckersklub 1 month ago

The TV technician workers' union has condemned the BBC's decision to invite British National Party leader Nick Griffin on to Question Time and pledged to join a demonstration against the programme's recording. Skip related content

Bectu said it would support any of its members who refused to work on the BBC1 programme, which will be transmitted on October 22. picked by DAVEthefish 1 month ago

Regulations on small businesses in California have cost the state's economy $492 billion and 3.8 million jobs, according to a report quietly released by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office this week. picked by T1000 1 month ago

“Woke up this morning, turned on my TV set
There in living color, was something I can’t forget
This man was preaching at me, laying on the charm
Asking me for twenty, with ten thousand on his arm picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Jim Bujalski is understandably angry over his hospital's 3,495-percent mark up of medication. Hospital asshats try to justify it. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

Insurer Blue Shield of California denied a woman's emergency room visit claim when she woke up to discover blood pouring from her nipple and sent her a bill for $2,791. Guess what happened next? picked by suebe 1 month ago

Michael Jackson is alleged to have praised Nazi tyrant Adolf Hitler in a shocking interview - branding the evil dictator a "genius" and a "showman".

The explosive taped interviews have been revealed by the late pop star's good pal Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, who recorded a string of candid chats with the singer during their friendship. picked by DAVEthefish 1 month ago

President Obama and the leaders of France and Britain blasted Iran's construction of a previously unacknowledged uranium enrichment facility and demanded Friday that Tehran immediately fulfill its obligations under international law or risk the imposition of harsh new sanctions.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a blistering attack on the floor of the United Nations Thursday on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, saying the hearing granted the Iranian president the night before amounted to a "disgrace of the U.N. charter." picked by nateebiinature 1 month ago

The road signs, which let motorists know the paving and construction projects they see are being paid for by the $787 billion economic stimulus program, have popped up across the country. In a 52-45 vote, the Senate decided the signs should stay.

Yay picked by nateebiinature 1 month ago

The video shows nearly 20 young children taught a song overflowing with campaign slogans and praise for "Barack Hussein Obama," repeatedly chanting the president's name and celebrating his accomplishments, including his "great plans" to "make this country's economy No. 1 again." picked by nateebiinature 1 month ago

Richard Lee, executive director of the medical marijuana dispensary known as oaksterdamuniversity, and Jeff Jones, former director of the Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative, are the sponsors of a measure that would allow anyone over 21 to possess or grow marijuana for personal use. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

New guidance has been issued to clarify the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales - but it offers no guarantees against prosecution.

Instead the director of public prosecutions has spelled out the range of factors that will be taken into account when deciding on cases. picked by DAVEthefish 1 month ago