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 Clinton: It'd be 'terrible mistake' to pick McCain over Obama
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Clinton: It'd be 'terrible mistake' to pick McCain over Obama

Politics – (CNN) -- Hillary Clinton on Wednesday reiterated her vow to stay in the Democratic presidential race, but she said it would be a "terrible mistake" for her supporters to vote for John McCain over Barack Obama.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 01:50pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 37 votes / 2 sinks

H.r. 2421

Politics – H.R. 2421 would require all waters and waterwaysââ;¬"no matter how small or insignificantââ;¬"to be subject to federal regulation and oversight. For the landowner, this legislation means a lot of hassle, expense and time in court. With these changes, ordinary roadside ditches, stock

Voted for on May 16, 2008 01:34pm

Middle name Hussein is only one reason Hamas likes Barack
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Middle name Hussein is only one reason Hamas likes Barack

Politics – Any American who uses his full name is trying to scare voters, his wife charges. But Obama says he understands why Hamas looks at his middle name and trusts him. Barack Hussein Obama wants it both ways.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 01:30pm

Quinoa, Sacred Crop of the Incas
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Quinoa, Sacred Crop of the Incas

Health & Fitness – Quinoa is being considered by NASA as a crop for Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) because of its high protein value and unique amino acid composition.

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The Miracle, at 60
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The Miracle, at 60

Religion – Look at Gaza today. No Israeli occupation, no settlements, not a single Jew left. The Palestinian response? Unremitting rocket fire killing and maiming Israeli civilians. The declared casus belli of the Palestinian government in Gaza behind these rockets? The very existence of a Jewish state.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 11:17am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 23 votes / No sinks

Mercedes Benz Through Evolution

Autos – Mercedes Benz, through the years has gone through several evolution phases over the years. Here is some models which Mercedes has designed and manufactured over nearly a decade. Its wonderful to see the grandfather models of what is now the most celebrated sedans in the world.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 11:15am Commented on 1 time: 1

This story has mostly positive ratings. 40 votes / No sinks

Ag Amnesty Passes Senate, Act Now!

Politics – On a 17-12 vote this afternoon, the Senate Appropriations Committee added Sen. Feinstein's ag amnesty to the Iraq supplemental spending bill. This bill could come up for a vote before the full Senate tomorrow.

Voted for on May 16, 2008 12:25am

Dear Barack Obama
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Dear Barack Obama

Politics – Dear Barack Obama: I grew to like you over the last year. I've always thought of you as dangerously naive at best. Eloquent, gifted, genuine, yes. But dangerously naive at best.

Voted for on May 15, 2008 04:46pm Commented on 1 time: 1

California Supreme Court approves gay marriage
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California Supreme Court approves gay marriage

Gay & Lesbian – SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry, rejecting state marriage laws as discriminatory.

Voted for on May 15, 2008 04:46pm

EXCLUSIVE:US Listed Palestine Hotel in Baghdad as Target
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EXCLUSIVE:US Listed Palestine Hotel in Baghdad as Target

News – Last month marked the fifth anniversary of the US military shelling of the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad. The attack killed two journalists: Reuters cameraman Taras Protsyuk and Jose Couso, a cameraman for the Spanish television network Telecinco.

Sunk on May 14, 2008 03:14pm Commented on 1 time: 1

29% Of Dems Want Hillary To Run As Independent; 38% Want Her To Drop Out
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29% Of Dems Want Hillary To Run As Independent; 38% Want Her To Drop Out

Politics – That would complete the Dem meltdown as Hillary and Obama would divide the majority of the vote, but would give the election to McCain.

Voted for on May 14, 2008 03:12pm Commented on 5 times: 1 2 3 4 5

This story has mostly positive ratings. 49 votes / No sinks

Will Congress Outlaw Local Laws?

Politics – One has to admire the Sisyphean tenacity of the Congress as it starts to roll another boulder up the mountain of public opposition to the federal encouragement of illegal immigration.

Voted for on May 14, 2008 03:07pm

 Bush disappointed with intel before Iraq war
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Bush disappointed with intel before Iraq war

Politics – WASHINGTON - President Bush said Tuesday he was disappointed in "flawed intelligence" before the Iraq war and was concerned that if a Democrat wins the presidency in November and withdrew troops prematurely it could "eventually lead to another attack on the United States."

Voted for on May 14, 2008 12:35am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 76 votes / 2 sinks

Thomas Sowell: Too "Complex"?

Money – Some people think that the reason the public misunderstands so many issues is that these issues are too "complex" for most voters. But is that really so?

Voted for on May 14, 2008 12:35am

Is Obama Smarter Than A 5th Grader or a Leno Jaywalker?
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Is Obama Smarter Than A 5th Grader or a Leno Jaywalker?

Politics – Just when we thought Obama had shot himself in the last foot he had available, he presents us with another gift.

Voted for on May 13, 2008 06:01pm Commented on 1 time: 1