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President Obama's Health Care Address To Congress Posted: 3 months ago by cb__
What do you think..thumbs up, thumbs down, did it help answer some of your questions, too many questions how bout now...?
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Whistleblower talks of bribery, blackmail, and more Posted: 3 months ago by 2manyusernames
Until recently, Sibel Edmonds was under gag orders issued by Bush not to disclose information she had. Now the former translator is free to speak up. She has disclosed a number of bombshells regarding bribery, blackmail, sale of secrets and more - many perpetrated by members of congress. Yet, this has largely been ignored.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 243 [+].
England Upset About Obama's Reaction To Lockerbie Bomber Release Posted: 3 months ago by 2manyusernames
When Megrahi was released many pundits stated that it was quite likely that the US was informed of Scotland intention and that Scotland received at least the US's acceptance if not approval. After Obama & Clinton taking England to task over the release - after the uproar about it, England has stated that the US was fully aware of the release at all stages of the discussion
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Take the R.F.K. to the E.M.K. and Follow It to the Road That Leads Into J.F.K. Posted: 3 months ago by suebe
A reporter ponders renaming a highway in New York City after Edward M. Kennedy.
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When Bush Spoke To Children Nuttiness Existed Then As Well Posted: 3 months ago by 2manyusernames
The paranoia over Obama's speech was insane and a sad reflection on America. When Bush Sr spoke to school children it resulted in a congressional investigation which shows that the more things change the more they stay the same.
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California Is Bankrupt. This Means They Are Tightening Their Belts Posted: 3 months ago by 2manyusernames
yeah. right. They may not be able to pay their employees. They may give vendors uncashable IOUs and demand cash sales tax on the play money, but when it comes to worthwhile subjects such as an "archeological dig" of a commune to unearth 1960's memorabilia then they have money to waste. might have been cheaper to go to e-bay or garage sales to find such items
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Woman Fined $200 For Wearing Trousers in Sudan Posted: 3 months ago by suebe
In an update to this earlier post, a Sudanese judge convicted a woman journalist for violating the public indecency law by wearing trousers outdoors and fined her $200, but did not impose a feared flogging penalty.
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Freeing the Lockerbie bomber was a betrayal of the victims Posted: 3 months ago by ruthstark
Americans are mad as hell about the release of the Lockerbie bomber. The relations between our nations (USA Britain) may be damaged for ever.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 144 [+].
Obama Aide Van Jones Resigns After GOP Attacks Posted: 3 months ago by cb__
I figured he wouldn't be around too much longer.
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Photos of Nuke Transport Trucks Released Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
Energy Department Forced to Release Photos of Trucks Used to Transport Nuclear Bombs and Components and Nuclear Weapons Materials
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YouTube May Offer Pay Movies Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
YouTube, the largest video site, is in negotiations with major Hollywood studios for a deal that would let its visitors pay to watch full-length movies, according to two people briefed on the negotiations.
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Health care reform means more power for the IRS Posted: 3 months ago by nateebiinature
If the plan envisioned by President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats is enacted, the primary federal bureaucracy responsible for implementing and enforcing national health care will be an old and familiar one: the Internal Revenue Service.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 99 [+].
Cops jump on swine-flu power: Shots heard 'round the world Posted: 3 months ago by shuallyo
Pandemic bill allows health authorities to enter homes, detain without warrant
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Rose Kennedy Schlossberg, Caroline's Daughter, Scorns Mourning Masses Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
This video, captured by a Boston Fox 25 news camera, shows a girl who looks suspiciously like Caroline Kennedy's daughter, Rose Schlossberg, giving the mourners a decidedly ungracious middle finger.
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Idaho GOP leaders condemn Rammell as Rammell continues hunt Obama 'joke' Posted: 3 months ago by arsphidius
Top Idaho Republicans all condemned fellow Republican Rex Rammell on Friday after he amplified his “joke” about wanting to buy a license to hunt President Barack Obama.
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Republicans Have Offered Three Alternative Health Care Reform Bills Posted: 3 months ago by cb__
The three Republican bills total almost 400 pages and have been on the table since May and June.
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Bill would give president emergency control of Internet Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
The new version of the bill would allow the president to "declare a cybersecurity emergency" relating to "non-governmental" computer networks and do what's necessary to respond to the threat.
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Inhofe slams health reform Posted: 3 months ago by Bingo
At a town hall meeting Wednesday Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) told Chickasha residents he does not need to read the 1,000 page health care reform bill, he will simply vote against it.
"I don't have to read it, or know what's in it. I'm going to oppose it anyways," he said.
**I'm sure he's not the only one
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The Misery Index: A Reality Check Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
In the wake of the panic of 2008, finger pointing has become fashionable. According to some left-wing elements in the chattering classes, the free-market, entrepreneurial capitalist system caused the economic crisis.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 235 [+].
How To Live On $0 A Day: Go From Broke To Spiritually Enlightened In A Few Easy Steps Posted: 3 months ago by DerAlt
Repeat after me: "I'm not living in a tree because I got evicted due to non-payment of rent or my mortgage. I'm living in a tree to make an environmental statement because I'm socially and environmentally aware and I have the balls to DO something about it."
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 351 [+].
White House health-care adviser Ezekiel Emanuel blames the Hippocratic Oath for the 'overuse' of medical care. Posted: 3 months ago by nateebiinature
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, health adviser to President Barack Obama, is under scrutiny. As a bioethicist, he has written extensively about who should get medical care, who should decide, and whose life is worth saving. Dr. Emanuel is part of a school of thought that redefines a physician’s duty, insisting that it includes working for the greater good of society instead of focusing only on a patient’s needs. Many physicians find that view dangerous, and most Americans are likely to agree.
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Five myths about health care around the World Posted: 3 months ago by bcgrote
Excellent WashPo article regarding health care myths.
Seriously, people, change isn't scary, and it won't kill you or cost you "all" of your own money.
Comments: 18 Score: [-] 708 [+].
Rush Limbaugh Warns Jay-Z That Obama Is Going After His Penis Posted: 3 months ago by tvirus
Yes, that's a real headline.
Comments: 10 Score: [-] 365 [+].
Warning: Oil supplies are running out fast Posted: 3 months ago by Bornbad
The world is heading for a catastrophic energy crunch that could cripple a global economic recovery because most of the major oil fields in the world have passed their peak production.
*put on tin foil hat before reading*
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 217 [+].
10 soldiers died and only 150 Afghans voted Posted: 3 months ago by shuallyo
Ten British soldiers died in Afghanistan for the sake of just 150 votes in the country's election.
Comments: 10 Score: [-] 291 [+].
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