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I've been away for a bit as my computer illiteracy caused me to be intimidated by the "new" Propeller. Since elections are over, I'm beginning to lose some of my frustration and feelings of helplessness (and hopelessness). I'm hopeful that the new administration will take us on a fresh course that will be more in accordance with many of our shared wishes. I read a quote recently that I'd never seen before. On the back of a T-shirt, it went something like this: "We are not here for a long time. We're here for a GOOD time". Let the party begin!
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Democratic Health Care Legislation Won\'t Cause Health-Insurance Costs To Rise for Most in U.S., CBO Study Finds - Bloomberg.com »
Posted by: ybdogsct 2 weeks, 3 days ago in News
Americans who buy health insurance through their employer wouldn't see a big difference in premiums if the Senate's health care bill becomes law ...
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Frank Schaeffer's 'Narrative' of the Loons: Our Own Far Right vs. the Islamic Extremists »
Posted by: jovial 2 weeks, 3 days ago in Religion
If the Islamic world has a fantasy "narrative" about America and our intentions, don't we ourselves --- those within the American religious right --- have a ...
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Poverty keeps growing in the U.S. but the press is almost blind to it »
Posted by: tehranchik 2 weeks, 4 days ago in News
In an article for Scientific American last March, Sachs wrote: “Indeed, our political discourse tends to focus on the middle class and neglect the poor ...
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Barack Obama: Manchurian Candidate Version 2.0 »
Posted by: jovial 2 weeks, 4 days ago in Political Opinion
Article: Could Republicans, or Al Qaeda, or perhaps China have created Barack Obama. If not, could they have come up with a cleverer way to ...
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# Copenhagen summit: Is there any real chance of averting the climate crisis? »
Posted by: Eagle_Eye 2 weeks, 4 days ago in Science & Technology
Nasa's James Hansen was the first to point out the perils of climate change to the US Congress. Here, he begins a heated debate ...
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Poll - If you could add a President to Mount Rushmore, which one of these would you pick? »
Posted by: TimALoftis 2 weeks, 4 days ago in Political Opinion
This question was part of the 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll taken recently.. Click story link below and vote for your favorite.
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Are We Going to Let John Die? »
Posted by: Beau7890 2 weeks, 4 days ago in Political Opinion
If Joe Lieberman or other senators came across John Brodniak writhing in pain on the sidewalk, they presumably would jump to help him and rush ...
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Sarah Palin Quits Turkey Trot 5K Race In Kennewick, Washington »
Posted by: Progressive 2 weeks, 5 days ago in Sports
Sarah Palin dropped out of a 5k race on Thanksgiving Day in Kennewick, Wash. The former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Governor quit the race ...
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Van Morrison... Caravan... The Last Waltz »
Posted by: dadesider 2 weeks, 5 days ago in Arts & Entertainment
This song is about gypsy life and the radio which are both images of harmony. Van Morrison also based the song on real memories while ...
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Geldof's return to Ethiopia - The Independent »
Posted by: gamahuche 2 weeks, 6 days ago in Health & Fitness
The first time Bob Geldof saw Birhan Woldu was on television. It was 1984 and the face of the child was one of the most ...
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Beck Rules Out 2012 Run With Palin: She'd Always Be 'Yapping' Like We're 'In The Kitchen' (AUDIO) »
Posted by: bluetexasvalley 3 weeks ago in Political News
Fox News host Glenn Beck put to rest any rumors of one possible "dream ticket" team for 2012: Palin-Beck. On his radio show Thursday, Beck ...
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Obama Pushes Lobbyists Off Federal Advisory Boards »
Posted by: bluetexasvalley 3 weeks ago in Political News
In a little-noticed blog post published on the White House website in September, President Obama's special counsel for ethics and government reform Norm Eisen ...
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Right wing craziness growing--a handy compendium »
Posted by: ameliog 3 weeks, 1 day ago in Political Opinion
Since President Obama first won, well before he was even sworn into office, hate and racism have reared their ugly heads against him.
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Perino: No Terrorist Attacks In America Under Bush (VIDEO) »
Posted by: Eagle_Eye 3 weeks, 2 days ago in Political News
Dana Perino, recently nominated by President Obama to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, made an odd claim Tuesday night.
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On Fox News, the former press ...Read (314) | Share | Discuss (57) | Read Full Story at huffingtonpost.com
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Charities Running Out Of Turkeys To Give Away »
Posted by: deathray 3 weeks, 2 days ago in Family
As part of its Bearing Witness 2.0 project, the Huffington Post is rounding up a few of the best local stories of the day ...
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