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When tempted to blame, propose self-responsible solutions

Health & Fitness – It is almost as if western culture has spawned several generations of 'helpless victims' seeking redress for crimes, real or imagined, committed against them. This victim mentality often rears its head when something goes wrong, and things often do go wrongââ;¬"due another western conceptââ;&

Voted for on September 08, 2007 11:01am

Upcoming Changes at Netscape
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Upcoming Changes at Netscape

Gadgets & Tech – There are some upcoming changes to the Netscape.com site that we hope will improve your experience. Visitors to Netscape.com will see a more traditional news experience very soon. But don't worry, the social news site isn't going away!

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Soldier has to leave dying mother to return to war

Do No Evil – A soldier with 5 months left on his enlistment tried unsuccessfully to get an extension on his 2-week leave to stay with his dying mother, who is hospitalized on life-support. He went to get help from the Judge Advocate General but was told he had to go through the American Red Cross first. Without time to go through the proper channels, he left to

Voted for on April 19, 2007 10:29pm

Marijuana's Active Ingredient Halts Lung Cancer Growth
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Marijuana's Active Ingredient Halts Lung Cancer Growth

Health & Fitness – The administration of THC significantly reduces lung tumor size and lesions,according to preclinical data presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Los Angeles.

Voted for on April 19, 2007 10:20pm

Gonzales appears before Senate panel
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Gonzales appears before Senate panel

Politics – His job in jeopardy, A.G. Alberto Gonzales went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to explain his murky role in the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors last winter. Seated alone at the witness table, Gonzales listened quietly as Sen. Patrick Leahy, the committee's chairman, delivered a tongue-lashing in the opening moments.

Voted for on April 19, 2007 09:37pm

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Big Brother Watches To No Avail In U.K.

News – In spite of gun control and constant surveillance, crime is on the rise in the U.K.

Submitted and Voted for on April 10, 2007 10:37pm

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No Welfare for Foreigners - Says Congressman Ron Paul

Politics – Through a Freedom of Information Act Request, a private group recently obtained a copy of a 2004 agreement between the US & Mexico that will allow hundreds of thousands of noncitizens to receive Social Security benefits. An estimated 5 million Mexicans working illegally in the US could be eligible for the program. According to press reports, a

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:09pm

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What Congress Can Do About Higher Gas Prices

Politics – 'Gasoline prices are soaring and the American people are angry. They want something done about it—now! $100 rebate checks to American motorists won’t cut it, nor will mandatory mileage requirements for new vehicles. Taxing oil profits will only force prices higher. But there are some very important things we can do immediately to help.'

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:08pm

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The Coming Entitlement Meltdown

Money – When it comes to Social Security and Medicare, the federal government simply won't be able to keep its promises in the future. That is the reality every American should get used to, despite the grand promises of Washington reformers. Our entitlement system can't be reformed- it's too late. And the Medicare prescription drug bill is the final nai

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:06pm

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Who benefits from escalating chaos in Iraq?

Politics – The regime in Iraq has been changed. Yet victory will not be declared: not only does the war go on, it's about to escalate. Obviously the turmoil in Iraq is worse than ever, and most Americans no longer are willing to tolerate the costs, both human and economic, associated with this war.

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:06pm

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Ron Paul on Our Foolish & Unconstitutional Foreign Aid

Politics – Practically speaking, our meddling in the Middle East has only intensified strife and conflict. American tax dollars have militarized the entire region. We give Israel about $3 billion each year, but we also give Egypt $2 billion. Most other Middle East countries get money too, some of which ends up in the hands of Palestinian terrorists. Both side

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:06pm

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President Paul?

Politics – Paul, a pro-life medical doctor, is a genuine political maverick. When the House votes for something 434 to 1, you can safely bet that Paul is the 1. He really fights for the principles other Republicans only pretend to stand for, and does so with carefully reasoned explanations of his positions. In essence, Paul appeals to that subversive document

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:04pm

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Ron Paul - Paper Money and Tyranny

Money – The Founders of this country, and a large majority of the American people up until the 1930s, disdained paper money, respected commodity money, and disapproved of a central bank's monopoly control of money creation and interest rates.

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:04pm

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Op Ed: Who Makes Foreign Policy? -- Ron Paul

Politics – The Iraq Study Group released its report last week, giving the president several recommendations to consider in prosecuting the war. Similarly, the incoming Democratic leaders in Congress promise to urge the President to take a new course in Iraq. In each instance, it is assumed that the president will make Iraq policy

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:03pm

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This man can save our country.

Politics – Ron Paul on Lou Dobbs 2/26/07

Voted for on March 10, 2007 07:03pm