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Economists Support Obama Over McCain By More Than 2 to 1
2008-09-20 20:57:00
Discussed McCain's Poor Decision to Rely on his Advisors and the Truth on Taxes:? 95% of working families would get a tax cut from Obama ? 100 million Americans would get NO tax cut from McCain? Most would get a larger tax cut from Obamaread more | digg story
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The Picture McCain Doesn?t Want You to See
2008-09-20 20:55:00
Remember this great post bmaz did last week? Remember this really damning picture of McCain celebrating his birthday with Charles Keating, the villain of the last big taxpayer bailout of unrestrained Republican greed? Here's the article where bmaz got that photo (download the whole pdf from The Phoenix Sun Gazette, September 12, 1993).read more | digg story
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White Democratic Racism Could Cost Democrats A Victory In November
2008-09-20 20:00:00
I just saw this disturbing new report by AP - Yahoo which explains that there's enough racism from White s in the Democratic Party to possibly cause Democrats to lose the election. It's hard to read, but it's there. And it addresses issues I've tackled this entire election. What has to be communicated is this: racism is a mental illness, and this is a great example of why. Some people who are White, would rather cut off their nose than pick the person from their own party to win an election just because he has brown skin. Repeat that. Repeat it again. Say it one more time. If that describes you and you're reading this, do us all a favor: vote Democrat, then see a doctor to get help solving your problem. I'm sorry I don't have anything kind to say, but a little truth is in order -- that's a nutso way to think. I don't care if you learned it from your parents or watched too much television, it's just a simple out-and-out retarded and dangerous way of thinking...
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Oil Prices Surge on US Financial Rescue Plan - Petroleum World
2008-09-20 19:43:00
From Petroleum World website: NEW YORK Petroleumworld.com, Sept 22, 2008 Oil prices surged Friday after the US government said it was working on a comprehensive plan to rescue the banking system, prompting traders to reassess the outlook for the economy and energy use. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in October, jumped 6.67 dollars to close at 104.55 dollars a barrel. In London, Brent North Sea crude for November climbed 4.42 dollars to settle at 99.61 dollars a barrel. "Prices continue to rise as market confidence returns, buoyed by a US government rescue plan alongside ongoing supply-side disruptions," Barclays Capital oil analyst Kevin Norrish said in London. The US Treasury, the Federal Reserve and congressional leaders said late Thursday they were putting together a comprehensive plan to ring-fence the mountains of bad debt that have weighed down banks in the past year. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday a rescue pl...
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Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Signs Agreements For Natural Gas Joint Ven
2008-09-20 19:32:00
This is from Petroleum World: Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela Petroleumworld.com, Sept 22, 2008 Venezuela signed various agreements Friday on the Delta Caribbean offshore natural gas blocks and Mariscal Sucre LGN Gas (CIGMA) project, located in Guiria, Sucre State with foreign oil companies from the U.S., Asia and the Middle East that will guaranty the gas resources needed to develop the CIGMA venture. President Hugo Chavez and officials from PDVSA, signed various memorandum of understanding agreements for joint-ventures companies that will produce gas in two trains in the CIGMA LNG Project and offshore exploration agreements that will produce gas to be pipe for LNG trains in the CIGMA LNG project. The joint ventures involves a first LNG train producing 4,7 millions of tons from the CIGMA project with Deltana platform gas, with an expected investment of USD $6.4 millions. In this venture, PDVSA with a 60% stake will work with Galp Energy with 15%, Chevron with 10%; Qatar Petroleum 10...
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McCain Staffers Take Over Alaska Governor's Office - WTF?
2008-09-20 19:00:00
I'm not making this up. Staffer's of Senator John McCain for President -- I think; it's not his Senate staff is it? That would be illegal, but someone check that -- have taken over Governor Palin's Alaska office. I've never heard of anything like that before. I can't think of a VP candidate that has been so protected against gaffes and errors and yet makes them anyway. Read this editorial by the Alaska Anchorage Daily News: McCain-Palin campaign spokesman Ed O'Callaghan announced that Todd Palin will not comply with a subpoena to testify about his role in troopergate, the Legislature's investigation into whether Palin abused her power in forcing out former public safety commissioner Walt Monegan. O'Callaghan also announced that Alaska's governor is "unlikely" to cooperate with the investigation by the Alaska Legislature about questionable conduct by Alaska's chief executive. Monday, he and campaign sidekick Meg Stapleton stood before Alaskans and defended the of...
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Palin Lies ...Again ... She approved Monegan's trip to DC !!
2008-09-20 06:50:00
Palin on Monday argued in a legal filing that she fired Monegan because he had a "rogue mentality" and was bucking her administration's directives and went on an "unauthorised trip to DC for securing funding for anti-sexual-violence program .... The problem ..... SHE approved it !!!!!!!read more | digg story
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Extremism
2008-09-20 05:24:00
We've heard a lot about extremism recently: A nastier, harsher atmosphere everywhere - more abuse and "bother-boy" behavior, less friendliness and tolerance and respect for opponents. Obama's shown remarkable restraint, although he's attacked ads and statements misrepresenting his policies and beliefs. McCain ? Well, you already know he's gone full metal Rove... and the talking heads and producers of commercial media mostly seem content to echo whatever a campaign spokesperson or ad producer has said. All kidding aside, though, whatever happened to "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and similar rules? Is it too much to ask of GOP operatives and candidates to conduct themselves with dignity, and integrity? Isn't that what we expect people to do if they win?
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'Alaska Women Reject Sarah Palin' Rally
2008-09-15 18:48:00
For a first hand account of the at least 1400 person strong rally, with lots of great pictures, please head over to Mudflats. She'll give you tons of great information. Here's the video:
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Lindsay Lohan Links to Zennie, Reveals Sexism and Racism of Some McCain - P
2008-09-15 11:57:00
Lindsay Lohan en "Chicas malas", originally uploaded by pedrotbm.Earlier today Zennie's Zeitgeist blog had one of those nice little traffic spikes that was unexpected but I always wondered what caused it, and so I'd go off on a research mission. In this case, what caused it was a blog post written by none other than Lindsay Lohan herself and is a rant against the McCain Palin ticket and for the upcoming Church-based rally against gays, which Lohan saw on my blog and linked to it... Here: http://zennie2005.blogspot.com/2008/09/sa rah-palins-church-hosts-anti-gay.html But in the Celebrity blog section of MySpace, the sexist and racist comments came at a rapid pace, with a few people calling Lohan names I will not repeat here. And yes, they say they're McCain Palin supporters. Just the kind of racist and sexist people I work to avoid like the plague. Meanwhile, this is the full text of Lindsay's blog with her friend Samantha: I really cannot bite my to...
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Cindy McCain Whines About Being Hammered On "The View"
2008-09-15 11:09:00
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN CAMPAIGNS WITH WIFE CINDY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, originally uploaded by j_soudant.According to CNN, Cindy McCain, wife of GOP Presidential Nominee John McCain, whined about having their "bones picked clean" or words to that effect as reported in that article. Here's what was written: "In spite of what you see ?in the newspapers, and on shows like The View ? I don't know if any of you saw The View yesterday, they picked our bones clean ? in spite of what you see, that's not what the American people are saying and what they are believing," said McCain, in a recording obtained by ABC News. "They are now seeing a clear difference with these candidates, and they are seeing who is going to make the best president, and that's why we're pulling ahead." Wow, if Mrs. McCain thinks that's hard, she'd faint under the pressure Michelle Obama has had to deal with. Oh, brother!
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Kevin Is Not The Father OF Bristol Palin's Kid..Or???
2008-09-15 06:38:00
Last Tuesday I issued a video which broke a promise I made that I would not cover Governor Palin's family. But "Kevin ", who claimed to be the real father of Bristol Palin's still unborn child, had a story I felt should see the light of day, even if it was proved wrong. Kevin wrote to me and others that he had evidence to support his claim and that he would present it on September 11th. Well, he did not. Instead Kevin created a video on that Friday which essentially said it was all a joke. So, I hold two views: 1) Kevin should be charged for defamation of character because he points the finger at the Palin family and implies they have racist intentions, and 2) he may have been paid to squash the whole claim, indeed, Kevin wrote that he was offered money for his original story. It may have been worth it for a third party to match or beat that offer, just to keep the whole matter quiet. Regardless, Kevin started a fine mess; I can't help but think he got paid in some kind of way.
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"Obama Works" partners with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
2008-09-15 04:47:00
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to the simple idea that shelter from rain, wind and sun is a basic human need. Obama Works is a national grassroots organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to implementing Senator Barack Obama's message of positive change through public service.This is what COMMUNITY ORGANIZING is all about!On September 13th, 2008, the Obama Works Twin Cities group partnered with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to apply some elbow grease to two projects in Minneapolis. Hearty volunteers under the guidance of Master Gardeners who volunteer with HFHI helped a family beautify their home, and neighborhood. They may not be entirely comfortable with operating the lawnmower, but they've got curb appeal.Read the full story at Actualizers, and please pass along this example of how Obama's history inspires acts of community service.Pictures and video amplify the story of volunteers beautifying a Habitat Home in south Minneapolis on behalf the the n...
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Twitter Plus Digg Makes Dwigger, and it Tastes Great!
2008-09-14 23:32:00
It?s name is Dwigger. And while it doesn?t quite roll of the tongue, it is for sure an interesting bit of kit. Twitter feeds plus threaded replies plus voting. It?s Twitter, Digg nified. You can paste a pre-published Twitter message URL and submit it to Dwigger, to be voted and commented on. You can also write a fresh post directly within Dwigger.read more | digg story
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McCain/Palin - Unstable and Unable
2008-09-14 20:39:00
That slogan "McCain/Palin - Unstable and Unable" came from this sign at the Anchorage, Alaska rally of women against Sarah Palin as Vice President; an event that drew over 1,400 people.

T.O.: McNabb made me a better WR; I made him a better QB
2008-09-14 18:01:00
Terrell Owens -- wearing one of his custom T-shirts that said "iLove" on the front and "Me some me" on the back -- spoke in the Cowboys' locker room Thursday, often about Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and the reasons for their failed relationship.read more | digg story
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Brigham Young blowout of UCLA is one for the books
2008-09-14 17:59:00
Just about everything that can go wrong for the Bruins does as BYU quarterback Max Hall passes for seven touchdowns in UCLA's worst loss since 1929.The last time UCLA took such a beating, Herbert Hoover was president.read more | digg story
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Apple Now Sixth Among Worldwide PC Manufacturers
2008-09-14 17:57:00
Riding the wave of good news about Apple 's explosive growth over the past years, market research firm Gartner now says that Apple is the sixth largest PC manufacturer in the world.read more | digg story
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MITT ROMNEY NUKES JOHN MCCAIN - SAYS McCAIN WRONG, REPREHENSIBLE !! VIDEO
2008-09-14 17:37:00
With a mic and a camera to him, former Governor Mitt Romney , who perhaps is feeling the sting of not being picked as McCain 's Number Two, and thus able to see with clarity the dishonest presidential campaign Senator McCain is running, went nuclear on Senator McCain in this video from the Republican Debates:
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Record rains drench Chicagoland; Ike sending more
2008-09-14 17:14:00
After the rainiest day in recorded Chicago history, residents across the area faced more storms, closed roads and flooded basements Sunday as the remnants of Hurricane Ike were expected to arrive. Saturday's rainfall, as measured at O'Hare Int'l Airport, was at least 6.63 inches, breaking the city calendar-day record of 6.49 on Aug. 14, 1987 read more | digg story
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Barack Obama - Concord, New Hampshire - Here's What Change Really Means
2008-09-14 16:54:00
If you've been looking for something to get you fired up, here it is: Barack Obama earlier today in Concord, New Hampshire , laying out the foundations of what change really means -- from energy to education to foreign policy to the economy. read more | digg story
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Hyperinflation Here We Come:Last Gasp of a Doomed Currency
2008-09-14 16:41:00
Rather than solving the problems, the government?s bailouts merely confirm my worst fears, and increase the chances for a hyper-inflationary outcome. By nationalizing Freddie and Fannie, the government has merely delayed the crisis. The borrowed time will cost us dearly, as the day of reckoning will now likely involve much steeper losses. read more | digg story
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Anti-Palin Rally Draws 1,483 in Alaska - USA Today
2008-09-14 16:27:00
As the nation learns more about Palin and how she is like George Bush, more people chant for Barack Obama as the real agent of change. Alaska Women lead the charge at this rally: ANCHORAGE (AP) ? 1,483 people protesting the policies of Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin lined a busy street on Saturday, waving signs and chanting "Obama!" The protest came about two hours after Palin delivered a rousing speech at Anchorage's new convention center before leaving the state to return to the campaign trail. Palin was named John McCain's running mate on Aug. 29. This was her first return since then to her home state. The protesters, including supporters of presidential candidate Barack Obama and those who don't agree with Palin's positions on abortion, polar bears, Iraq and other issues, lined one side of the street near Anchorage's main library building. A much smaller number of mostly pro-Palin supporters were on the other side of the street, chan...
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Obama Has A Plan To Reduce Oil Prices And Manage Our Oil Reserve
2008-09-14 16:19:00
In the face of still high oil prices Senator Barack Obama has a plan to reduce them and via the use of a "swap" of components of our Strategic Petroleum Reserve . The Wall Street Journal covers this idea: Obama Has A Plan To Manage Our Oil Reserve By JOHN D. SHAGES September 8, 2008; Page A17 Energy is playing a pivotal role in this year's presidential election. And a crucial aspect of America's energy security not widely discussed is how to best use America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Sen. Barack Obama is proposing a simple maneuver -- called an exchange, or swap -- that will help lower the price of oil for consumers, increase the amount of oil in the SPR, increase energy security, and leave taxpayers better off by about $1 billion. His proposal deserves to be adopted. In 1975, after the Arab oil embargo, the U.S. created the SPR to protect against oil supply disruptions. That reserve now consists of 706 million barrels of crude oil, the largest stockpile in the wo...
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Hurricane Ike May Dwarf Katrina In Wreaking Havoc
2008-09-13 16:40:00
Hurricane Ike May Dwarf Katrina In Wreaking Havoc . Hurricane Ike's storm surge flooded the historic district of Galveston , Texas , with 7 feet of water and knocked out power, officials said. Heavy winds continue to pummel coast read more | digg story
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Big Media: Just Say No! We've had Enough Lies & Distractions
2008-09-13 16:32:00
There is something sinister about the press's complicity in allowing campaign coverage to feed hungrily on endless lies. It smacks of McCarthyism. Stop repeating stuff that isn't true. It's time for news organizations to stop being shills and for serious political reporters to stop being hacks. Mark Halperin and Campbell Brown have showed the way. read more | digg story
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Hurricane Ike Hits Houston - Power Outage In Houston
2008-09-13 16:24:00
Hurricane Ike VIDEO (Power Outage In Houston ):- Devastating Hurricane Ike hits Houston - Hurricane at FSN Houston 3 - Hurricane Ike Downtown Houston Tornado- The IKE hurricane attacks Texas. ... read more | digg story
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Andrew Sullivan Says's Karl Rove Is "Playing" Netroots Who Cover Palin - He
2008-09-13 16:12:00
Blogger Andrew Sullivan advances the idea that we liberal bloggers are being "played" by Karl Rove in that we're giving too much coverage to McCain Palin gaffes and not enough to the good deeds of Barack Obama . There's a good point and I think it's a byproduct of the newness of the addition of Palin, but we've also got to get back in to the habit of telling Barack and Joe Biden news. I have worked to do this myself, but we have to counter the online effort of the GOP, which is spamming YouTube of late with these Palin videos. Someone on a video channel is working to pump up views artifically and dump Palin videos. What's good about this is that we all will get sick of her that much faster.
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Barack Obama's Change Ad - Obama Talks About Changing Washington
2008-09-13 16:06:00
Senator Obama 's latest ad features him talking to America, which I think is the best approach. He's telling what he brings to the White House.
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Charles Krauthhammer Wrong On Obama Again. Forgot About Iraq War
2008-09-12 23:27:00
In his latest column, conservative columnist Charles Krauthhammer writes that Senator Barack Obama 's rise was not based on any policy position but on this... Obama's meteoric rise was based not on issues -- there was not a dime's worth of difference between him and Hillary on issues -- but on narrative, on eloquence, on charisma. Charles, I'm chuckling.  You forgot that the many issue Barack Obama gained notice for was his opposition to the war in Iraq .   If you need a reminder, here's a 2002 interview on the war on Iraq: In fact, Obama, who was then in the Illinois Legislature, showed a great grasp of the issues surrounding the Iraq War at that time.
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