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Buyer Beware - Vote For Romney Is a Vote Against Working People
Seeded on Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:54 PM EDT (Article found in Seattle Weekly - an alternative w)
First, OBBOP had posted this early today, but yet very little activity on this important description of Mitt Romney and what he would allow to continue in this country - allowing parasites like Bain Capital to destroy profitable companies. I was angered about how a so-called Chr …
How much things haven't changed
Wed Feb 8, 2012 6:00 AM EST
I was listening to some tunes on YouTube - I'm a great admirer of the Moody Blues. I came upon Seventh Sojourn (1972) where the first track is title, Lost in a Lost World, where Mike Pinder laments the brutality of revolution ("Revolution never won / It's just another form of gun …
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We're Not Perfect, But They're Nuts!
Seeded on Wed Jan 4, 2012 10:41 AM EST (msnbc.com)
Mr. O'Donnell's critique on how the GOP candidates make promises as if they are running for King, but of course, they must work with Congress. Representative Barney Frank agrees with Mr.
Bogle, inventor of index funds, wants to tame Wall Street speculators
Seeded on Mon Jan 2, 2012 6:58 PM EST (The Seattle Times)
The article gives insight on the revenue shortage's the federal government is experiencing, due in large part on how the tax policies favor speculation, and not investing.
Building a Better Budget
Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:05 PM EST
This is a work in progress series of articles that I will be writing, and hopefully generating interest in this group in regards to the federal budget.
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Trump and Gingrich are top stars of GOP unreality TV | David Horsey Cartoons and Commentary - seattlepi.com
Seeded on Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:04 AM EST (Seattle news, sports, events, entertainment | seattlepi.com - Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Given the urgent, if not downright frightening, economic challenges Americans are facing, the 2012 presidential campaign should be centered on finding serious, comprehensive solutions.
Cost of Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest Americans Since 2001 | Cost of Tax Cuts
Seeded on Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:53 PM EST (nationalpriorities.org)
One of the major factors contributing to our deficits is the tax cuts that were implemented during the Bush Administration. Since 2001, a little over 1 trillion dollars of revenue has been drained from the federal coffers to go to less than 5 percent of the population. Of cours …
Because there isn't any Phone Booths to crowd into
Seeded on Fri Dec 9, 2011 6:28 PM EST (msnbc.com)
Back in my day, it was the unoccupied phone booth and the need to stuff as many classmates into it, but with "old" phone booths put out to pasture, what else are young folks to do? I have never heard of "planking" before, but it seriously can't be as bad as cow tipping.
Rich People Don't Create Jobs
Seeded on Fri Dec 2, 2011 10:15 AM EST (Seattle news, sports, events, entertainment | seattlepi.com - Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
The super-rich paid about 40 percent in taxes during the prosperous 1960′s, argues Hanauer, and about 30 percent during the prolonged prosperity of the 1990′s. They now pay an average of 16 percent. Hanauer reports that last year, he paid an 11 percent rate o …
Republicans dig themselves a budget hole - seattlepi.com
Seeded on Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:49 AM EST (Seattle news, sports, events, entertainment | seattlepi.com - Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Nice hole you dug yourselves in Republicans. How's it feel?
Overhead Bin - Ryanair CEO's latest plan: replace toilets with seats
Seeded on Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:14 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Ingenious! How about installing bed-pans in the seats
Six workers injured by chemical in envelope at VA hospital | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News - Portland, Oregon
Seeded on Thu Oct 6, 2011 11:21 AM EDT (katu.com)
Currently, the substance is being examined by the FBI.
Black Sabbath's Iron Man Redition by William Shatner - Awesome!!!
Seeded on Wed Sep 28, 2011 7:09 PM EDT (MSN)
....to explore new worlds,to seek out new civilizations.To boldly go where no man has gone before! I'm trying to put this in context. This was way out of this world.
A Request To Meet The Press
Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:41 PM EDT
We have a dysfunctional congress and senate, as well as an ignorant electorate. The electorate is in desperate need of facts and information. I look at the free press as the fourth branch of government - extraordinarily important.
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PIG Survives and Possibly Saves Lives and Extensive Property Damage
Seeded on Sun Feb 6, 2011 11:22 AM EST (King 5 TV)
Rachael the Pig - at the Pike Place Market and in front of the fish-throwing fish market - survived a crash by a Prius-Taxi Cab. She's (the pig) has been a landmark since 1986 taking in 8 to 9 thousand dollars that goes to social services in the area.
Then Beginning of the End of Facebook?
Seeded on Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:07 AM EST (msnbc.com)
Author Douglas Ruchkoff tells msnbc that Goldman Sachs investment in Facebook may well prove to be the peak for the company, which like other social networks, are destined to come and go.
A New Year Wish For Those That Might Want To Cut Social Security
Mon Jan 3, 2011 11:20 PM EST
Before you cut Social Security, you have better think twice. You want a class war? There are 100 million-plus of us, and only a few hundred of you.
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With Horror and Amusement
Seeded on Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:56 PM EST (ABC News)
During "This Week with Christiane Amanpour", her panel (Robert Reich, Donna Brazile, George Will, and Ed Luce a British Journalist) was asked about Sara Palin running for President in 2012. Ms.
Davie Niehaus - Seattle Mariner's Broadcaster - Dies
Seeded on Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:16 AM EST (Seattle news, sports, events, entertainment | seattlepi.com - Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Hall of Famer (Broadcasting) Dave Niehaus died yesterday of a heart-attack. A sad day for Seattle, baseball, and broadcasting. Him and Seahawks original announcer (Pete Gross) left their mark in Seattle and will be very missed.
Buyers Remorse - Tea Party Wins
Seeded on Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:41 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
Over the last several months, I have heard the many extreme positions from Tea Party candidates.
Republican Senator To Help Push Small-business Package
Seeded on Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:51 AM EDT (The Washington Post)
Though retiring, and thus not afflicted with the political consequences, Senator George Voinovich (R-Ohio) vows to help the President pass the small-business package where it has been stalled by the minority in hopes to help them when either of the houses in November.
Lewis Black On A Rant Over Glen Beck On His Schtick on Nazism
Seeded on Fri May 14, 2010 3:26 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
I have heard rants before on Rush, Glen Beck, Palin, and against all the other goofballs that Fox has on their network, but Lewis Black's take on Beck's insistence of relating everything back to the days of Hitler is worth the time to view. Enjoy.
Does the GOP care about National Security?
Sun Feb 7, 2010 11:17 AM EST
Ever since the "Christmas Day Bomber" failed in his brief (excuse the pun) five minutes of fame, the Republicans have turned up the ratchet over their dislike of our President, using this case that Democrats (and the President) are weak on national security.
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Sarah Palin plans to be key player in 2010
Seeded on Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:45 AM EST (USA Today)
Being incredibly popular among conservatives, Sara Palin could be a real force in upcoming elections. Many things depend on this, such as how fickle the American politic is, and her credibility. Past performances in up state New York didn't yield any benefits for the GOP.
Emails Offer Insight To Scientific Review
Seeded on Sun Dec 6, 2009 10:55 AM EST (Science News, Articles and Information | Scientific American)
The emails and computer code - all stolen - were proof enough that Global Warming (or climate change in general), is a hoax. Unfortunately, few of the skeptics were actually scientists, and no data was actually cited, nor were there any particular study and peer review released.
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Leaving food uneaten may cost you at some restaurants
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