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Democrats Remove Energy Bill From Congressional Vote

bigurn — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:39:33 EDT

Congress vowed to take action on energy problems. Today, the Democrat leadership has removed the vote on energy from the schedule.

Channel: Politics Tags: Congress Energy Bill Vote

Will Rookie Mistakes Sink Obama?

pc25 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:57:06 EDT

Hillary Clinton must be fuming. Only a month after sewing up the nomination, Barack Obama's claim to be the Agent of Change is already unraveling He is proving belatedly that Bill and Hillary's prediction was right: he is not ready for prime time.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections barack obama experience flip flops competency

Congressional Approval Falls to Single Digits for First Time Ever

libsRfunny — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:32:57 EDT

The percentage of voters who give Congress good or excellent ratings has fallen to single digits for the first time in Rasmussen Reports tracking history. This month, just 9% say Congress is doing a good or excellent job.

Channel: Politics Tags: congress record low approval single digits Rasmussen Reports

Unfairness Doctrine

cptnkrk — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:07:48 EDT

Nancy Pelosi blocks the vote on the Broadcaster Freedom Act. In a hardly unexpected move Pelosi blocks the democratic process once again and refuses to allow the BFA to come to the floor for a vote.

Channel: Politics Tags: nancy pelosi democrat against democracy free speech

Moshing for Jesus at "Christian Woodstock"

STONERS — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:34:16 EDT

A music festival with heavy metal, punk, hip-hop and pop music might seem like an unusual place to get baptized, but Creation is a festival with strict rules: no alcohol, no drugs and no sex before marriage.

Channel: News Tags: Moshing Jesus Christian Woodstock

Kerry: McCain's Judgment Is Dangerous

TimALoftis — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:24:04 EDT

Says Republican Candidate Is A "Changed Man" For Siding With Bush On War, Economy, Energy

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election barack obama john mccain john kerry

Jesse Helms: American Garbage

Radiofreeeuropa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:54:47 EDT

What does it say about modern American politics that a proponent of racism and repression at home, and defender of fascist and military dictatorship abroad, should play such a major role? Like scum on a stagnant pond, the rottenest elements in American society rose to the top of the political system during the last quarter of the twentieth century.

Channel: Politics Tags: Jesse Helms Racism Dead Bigot Pond Scum

Only one National Anthem to a Country

cptnkrk — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:19:27 EDT

Response to a singer who was asked to sing the national anthem at a political event and instead she sang "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" which she called the "black national anthem.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: national anthem Rene Marie denver John Hickenlooper

Does anyone know what Obama thinks any more?

pc25 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:09:44 EDT

The last frontier of flip-flops approaches for Barack Obama, and even his surrogates can't seem to guess which way the wind blows on any given day. In three different appearances over the last two days, David Axelrod, Susan Rice, and Claire McCaskill all offered competing visions of Obama's policy on Iraq

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 election backtrack obama iraq policy flip flop

Obama Hints At Changing His Iraq Withdrawal Timeline

capj71 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:03:22 EDT

While speaking to reporters in Fargo, ND today, Barack Obama suggested that he might not hold firm to his plan of getting all U.S. troops out of Iraq in 16 months. He said that troop safety is still an important consideration, but he also added the stability of Iraq to his considerations, thus leaving the door open for troops to stay in Iraq.

Channel: Politics Tags: news politics 2008 election Iraq Barack Obama

Fourth of July care packages en route to soldiers

AlphaGnosis — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:49:30 EDT

The effort raised $1.5 million for packages for the tens of thousands of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, which will mean "thousands and thousands" of packages being dispatched so they arrive in time for the 4th of July.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Fourth of July care packages en route soldiers 1.5 million

Anti-war Protestors Block Traffic Outside Bullet Maker

cptnkrk — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:51:29 EDT

Anti-war people have discovered that people who make bullets for the army actually receive paychecks. BAD, BAD workers.

Channel: News Tags: anti war anti capitalist anti intelligence anti everything idiots

Can Barack Buy the Presidency?

JessicaLaurie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:14:50 EDT

On the money front, how do Sens. Obama and McCain stack up? No contest, it seems. Since the campaign began, Mr. Obama has raised a staggering $295-plus million, versus Mr. McCain's almost $122 million. But that's misleading..

Channel: Politics Tags: politics obama

Grandpa's Wake

ind06 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:44:47 EDT

He would've wanted it this way.

Romney: Obama Shows 'Frightening Naivete'

AlphaGnosis — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:36:37 EDT

Barack Obama's approach to the war on terror shows "frightening naivetÃ;Â©. Even the peaceniks of the last decade have recognized that the pre-911 thinking of the early 1990s was wrong," Romney says.

Channel: Politics Tags: Mitt Romney Obama shows frightening naivete

Grandma says "Former Marine "Shouldn't have Shot" her Criminal grandson

cptnkrk — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:13 EDT

Here's an idea lady: maybe your grandson shouldn't have tried armed robbery.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: good citizen shot criminal Subway florida

Military Personnel Giving More To Obama

Aidenag — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:39:08 EDT

Among people who have donated at least $200 to a presidential campaign this election cycle, Obama has collected more than $327,000 from those identifying themselves as military personnel, while McCain has collected $224,000, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission data by The Associated Press.

Channel: Politics Tags: Military Troops Barack Obama John McCain 2008 election Politics

Blackberry Curve Just Rocks

bigurn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:11:55 EDT

The Blackberry Curve will do nothing to solve your addictions. However, it will do everything you ever wanted to do with multimedia, bluetooth, e-mail, and oh yeah, a phone.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: blackberry curve

Fort Myers gas station melee reportedly started at Cape Coral teen night

libsRfunny — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:24:21 EDT

A 200-person melee at a Fort Myers gas station early Monday morning started over a pack of cigarettes... Six people, including two teenagers, were arrested in connection with the incident, in which the large crowd gathered to watch as at least five females and one male were using sticks, pipes and other blunt objects to strike a vehicle...

Channel: News Tags: Fort. Myers stolen cigarettes teen night melee arrests

Prisoner death 'vigilante justice,' county official says

alphomega — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:30:22 EDT

NEW: FBI opens civil rights investigation 19-year-old held in connection with death of police officer Ronnie White died of strangulation White was in solitary confinement at Prince George's County Corrections Center

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Barack Obama, Male Chauvinist Pig

AlphaGnosis — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:33:17 EDT

Obama's for Equal Pay, yet pays female staffers less than males.

Channel: Politics Tags: Barack Obama male chauvinist pig

Houston Man Freed After Shooting Two Burglars

bigurn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:20:17 EDT

A man found two men burglarizing his neighbor's house. He called 9-1-1. When they didn't arrive in time, he took matters into his own hands, killing them both. A Grand Jury refused to move his case to trial.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: houston shooting shotgun illegal immigrant

Military to seek death penalty for USS Cole suspect

Shannonyork — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:04 EDT

The U.S. military will seek the death penalty against Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, making him the first person charged in the United States for the attack on the USS Cole, an Air Force general said Monday.

Channel: News Tags: news military death panalty USS Cole

Lack of funds hobbling the 'Republican attack machine'

bubba2 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:04:38 EDT

Democrats and the media have used the term so much that it's almost an article of faith. But the so-called 'Republican attack machine' waiting with piles of unregulated cash to chew up Barack Obama is anything but. Many former backers don't seem willing to pony up cash to finance the harsh attacks made famous in previous elections.

Channel: Politics Tags: Republican attack machine big doners Barack Obama negative campaigning 2008 Presidential election

Obama: candidate and hot-selling fashion statement

expursuit — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:24:49 EDT

Shoppers in New York City might be excused for mistaking Barack Obama for a cult hero in the league of Bob Marley or Che Guevara because like those youth icons, he is being marketed as a fashion item.

Channel: Shopping Tags: Barack Obama

A silver bullet for Obama

gamahuche — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:23:23 EDT

The Supreme Court justices have just made it safer for gun owners to vote Democratic. McCain cheered the court's ruling, but Obama may prove the biggest winner of all.

Channel: Politics Tags: Supreme Court Obama McCain gun ownership gun control election

Obama's Global Tax Senate Bill 2433 voting after July 4

Klarissa — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:57:20 EDT

Senator Barack Obama's sponsorship of Senate Bill 2433 aligns with the emerging core theme of his general election campaign. The change he promises will bring much-needed relief, not just to America's victims of economic injustice, but to victims worldwide. additional 845 billion over 13 years in addition to existing foreign aid expenditures.

Channel: Politics Tags: poverty tax 845 injustice victims

O'Reilly: Obama's big advantage is money

AlphaGnosis — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:18:29 EDT

Right now, the smart money is betting the next president of the United States will be named Obama, and dollars are the primary reason why. As you may have heard, the senator has flip-flopped on public campaign financing and now says he will not accept it, even though he once thought it was a swell idea.

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama big advantage money campaign finance reform flip flop

The Worst Day of Hillary's Life

Nixie — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:39:27 EDT

Hillary Clinton standing off to the side while Obama is at the podium up there in Unity, New Hampshire, and she's got her hands clasped, and she is just looking at him so admiringly, and I don't believe for a minute she is admiring or enjoying whatever is going on. This is all about $10 million being raised.

Channel: Politics Tags: Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Money Unity Bad Day

Propeller Week In Review: June 27, 2008

JamesMarcus — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:36:40 EDT

A spike in white supremacist activity caught the attention of the Propeller community this week. But so did stories about abstinence, defense spending, and the death of the late, great, and hilarious George Carlin.

Channel: News Tags: propeller week in review wir

McCain: Putting my Country First

AlphaGnosis — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:59:34 EDT

McCain at last night's Townhall at Xavier University in Ohio.

Channel: Politics Tags: McCain putting my country first townhall meeting Ohio

McCain backs gun decision, Obama straddles issue

cptnkrk — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:02:43 EDT

Interesting comparison in opinions as well as a look into each candidates personal style.

Channel: Politics Tags: supreme court gun ban ruling barak obama john mccain

The Ever-Malleable Mr. Obama

catstevens — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:41:18 EDT

"To be clear: Barack will support a filibuster of any bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies." -- Obama spokesman Bill Burton, Oct. 24, 2007 That was then: Democratic primaries to be won, netroot lefties to be seduced. With all that (and Hillary Clinton) out of the way, Obama now says he'll vote in

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama telecom

Congress passes Iraq war spending bill

STONERS — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:39:29 EDT

The Senate passed a $162 billion war spending plan Thursday, sending to President Bush legislation that will pay for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan until the next president takes office.

Channel: Politics Tags: Congress Passes Iraq War Spending Bill

Drilling in ANWR: What's Not to Like?

Nixie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:07:10 EDT

In all of the recent discussion about opening up America's vast energy resources, what has received the most attention is the potential effect on oil and gas prices. But there are two other important issues that have not received much attention - the effect of domestic oil development on: a) jobs and b) taxes.

Channel: Money Tags: Economy Jobs Taxes Drilling Oil Prices

Flip-flop confirmed: Obama says D.C. gun ban "went beyond constitutional limits"

pc25 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:50:06 EDT

The money bit's at 38 seconds in if you're pressed for time. After a day spent paying lip service to both sides of the debate while studiously avoiding the issue of whether the actual statute at stake in Heller was unconstitutional, he finally bites the bullet (no pun intended) and addresses it.

Channel: Politics Tags: reversal of position 2008 elections barack obama dc gun ban

Kucinich: 'We went to war for the oil companies'

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:01:44 EDT

Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who has introduced measures to impeach George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, said Thursday that oil executives who secretly met with the vice president in 2001 should be held criminally liable for pushing an illegal war.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Iraq Cheney Oil

Supreme Court says individuals have right to own guns

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:44:01 EDT

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices' first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history.

Channel: Politics Tags: Gun RIghts Supreme Court United States

75% blame Bush's policies for deteriorating economy

Aidenag — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:34:18 EDT

Three out of four Americans, including large numbers of Republicans, blame President Bush's economic policies for making the country worse off during the last eight years, according to a Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll released Wednesday, reflecting a sharp increase in public pessimism during the last year.

Channel: Politics Tags: Money Poll Recession Inflation Bush Economy U.S.

Alameda heroes breakfast to honor girls who saved friend

Nixie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:39:36 EDT

On that day, Anca Hommert, 11, Natalie Lewis, 6, and Rachel Imlay, 10, were playing at Rittler Park when Rachel suddenly sat down and said, "My brain hurts." She had suffered a stroke, which is rare in children but not unheard of. According to the National Stroke Association, three out of every 100,000 children will be affected.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Girls Heroes Honored Bravery Friendship