New Lang Syne 2008 (Thank God It's Over)
A simple diagram illustrating the timeline of events in Gaza
"Many Gaza dead are civilians"... They're ALL civilians,
RAW STORY: Report: Military may have to quell domestic violence from economic collapse
Pat Robertson salivates for the apocalypse re: Israel
Damn it's after midnight already! See how time flies here. 20 days will be up in no time at all!
Quick, how much would you think the cheapest Yaris is?
Mother Raises Son With Father's Wisdom (Father killed in Iraq)
Why should I "support" a country that doesn't admit that it was founded on robbed territory?
Why should I "support" a country that doesn't admit that it was founded on robbed territory?
Police: 'Jena Six' teen shoots self, is treated
Do you approve of such acts as slaughter of innocents and genocide?
Atlantic City Bleeds as Would-Be Gamblers Pay Bills Instead
Snapshots of the Economic Meltdown: Department stores and vendors feuding over discounts.....
A Sniper In the War on Christmas
Unrest caused by bad economy may require military action, report says
CNN reporting Gaza aid boat with Cynthia McKinney on board rammed by Israeli patrol boat
CO town lost 1 million gallons of water??
Vigilante killer Ellie Nesler dies at 56
Israel and the huge disconnect in America
When textile quotas end this week, will U.S. jobs go, too?
Mods: Here's to you. Thank you very much
Washington Journal: What should the U.S. do about what's going on in Gaza?
Judge Rejects Class-Action Status In Katrina Trailer Lawsuits
How come "Latest Breaking", "GD" and "GD:Presidential" are full
was Palin's grandson named Tripp in homage to "she who brought down Clenis"?
In this dumpy economy, I remember Marshall Fields, Kreseges, Woolworth.......
Should they have cooking segments on Morning Joe?
Detroit and oil companies in cahoots?
Rep. Matheson (D-Utah) again fights automatic Congressional pay hike
Was George Orwell the first conspiracy theorist?
Pakistan Closes Afghan Supply Route
From November: "US Puts Pressure on Israel to Refrain from Attacks"
EXCLUSIVE: RNC draft rips Bush's bailouts, slams him as "socialist"
Ask Obama For a Torture Special Prosecutor
Family statement suggests woman took own life by jumping off cruise ship
Tom Tomorrow: Thanks for the material, George W. Now get lost!
This Modern World: Thanks for the material, George W. Now get lost!
Under Bush, OSHA Mired in Inaction
Is Israel committing genocide?
Like, you betcha' you know....this Kennedy speech thing is HUGH!!1!
Boehner, McConnell Demand Hearings On Obama Stimulus
Honey laundering: A sticky trail of intrigue and crime
How many people do you have to kill before you qualify to be described as mass murderer warcriminal
Larry Wilkerson: Bush was ‘Sarah Palin-like’ in his knowledge of foreign policy
Republicans: "Magic Negro" Song Good For RNC Candidate - Saltzman may win
Ooops the Palin birth is a People scoop
Today's Washington Post had only 7 job ads
I wonder if two shoes and shitstain are worried about prosecutions
Proof that Ford execs should be FIRED- NOW - Before it's too late
Tune into Hartmann. He interviewing a guy who covered the NOLA Martial Law
Honey laundering: A sticky trail of intrigue and crime
Guest view: Free Choice Act good for America
US tacitly backs Israel offensive
US tacitly backs Israel offensive
I'm having an acupuncture for my bad back pain.First time - I'm scared. Tell me what to expect.
Almost one in 10 Floridians on food stamps
Blago Names Obama's Replacement
When you read DU, do you become really depressed?
Describe 2008 in 3 words or less.........
Thom Hartman discussing the Katrina Vigilantes right NOW
Thanks for the material, George W. Now get lost! (Tom Tomorrow)
Tennesseans With Sludge-Destroyed Property: "Clean Coal Is A Myth"
Krugman: GOP has ‘no coherent theory’ behind obstructing economic stimulus package.
Is it Tamryn Hall or Tamron Hall??
I finally figured out the entire name of Bristol Palin's kid!
Will fire set off cluster bombs left behind after a war?
After Backing Massive Wall Street Bailout, McConnell Plans To Block Obama’s Economic Stimulus Plan
Geez, CNN certainly doesn't care about trying to mask any anti-Blagojevich basis do they
Geography Gaza Strip - Palestine
Honey laundering: A sticky trail of intrigue and crime
Kerik Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges
Is it really George W Bush's fault ??
I asked the Good Fairy to bless Bristol's baby with the gift of enlightenment and wisdom
Taliban rebels are beheading and burning their way through Pakistan's Swat Valley
Funny how Sarah names "her" child Trig........
Treasury More Likely To Seek Other Half of Bailout Fund
Chinese drywall causes problems on the Treasure Coast
Thieves knock on wrong door, awaken detective
Pelosi: US must stand strongly with Israel
Calculus of War. In Principal.
Bill Clinton officiates at the funeral of a local educator/coach
Economic Recovery Plan May Fatten Take-Home Pay for Workers
The Bush administration took the same cease-fire stance regarding Lebanon
Report: Blago to pick black former state AG, Roland Burris, to Obama's vacated Senate seat
DNA test Trig and Tripp now!!!!!
that F'n Wet Brain Alcoholic AWOL Draft Dodging Psychotic Narcississy is setting up Obama to walk
Women, kids slain in Congo church massacre
Humanitarian aid boat in international waters rammed (3 times) by Israeli navy;
The Global Elite: The 50 Most Powerful People in the World (George Bush not among them)
"When coal releases into the water, the mussel population goes into deep freeze"
Cruise ship victim was a journalist and Florida Election Poll Worker
Crude Oil Rises as Israeli Attacks on Gaza Roil Middle East
The US better get this supply line mess fixed ASAP. Don't send soldiers until they do!
McKinney Relief Boat Reportedly Attacked
Bob Herbert-Adding up Bush Damage
Russia Professor predicts the end of the US
Obama should engage Hamas, former U.S. envoy says (Zinni) - CNN
Senate Leadership: Burris 'unacceptable'
Does anyone else feel the 'Cheney' imprint on the Israel plan?
NASA reports graphic details of Columbia deaths
Blago pulling end run around everyone; will appoint Roland Burris
Hamas had it's tentacles around Gaza - WH hack on GEM$NBC
IL SoS White will try to reject Blagojevich Senate pick
Former Merrill Lynch executive pays 37 million for NYC apartment (with taxpayer money)
Obama should not be vacationing.
BBC: Sarah Palin 54th Most Annoying Person of 2008.
Well it looks like the battle lines are being drawn and it is not where you might think
Iraq Readies Torture Museum On Saddam Anniversary
Let's hear Senator Reid speak from his high horse now
Why do we stay Catholic? Here's one response:
This shows you the shithole that politics (and politicians) is in Illinois
As Bush Exits, Expats Staying Put
TEDTalk Tuesday: The Year in Review
Blagojvich press conference coming up
World Powers Call for End to Gaza Fighting
I honestly had never heard of Preacher Warren prior to this fiasco
Iranian Students Break Into UK Embassy Residence
U2's Larry Mullen: Bono's friendships with 'war criminals' Bush and Blair makes him cringe
This Press Conference In Chicago Should Be A Lesson To David Patterson
Network news readers' diction.
Interesting local Chicago talk radio stations online discussing blago now
Vote Michele Bachmann for C&L Biggest Wingnut of 2008
21 more days until "our long national nightmare is over."
So who is prepared for a long recovery?
Leaders Vacation While Gaza Burns - Headlines 12/30/08
Military Chinook Helicopters buzz low over L.A. twice today
the quality you want - at a price you can afford to pay!
HO, HO, HO, Pat Buchanan still in love with Sarah! LOL
ACLU Asks Court To Strike Down Arkansas Parenting Ban
RNC accuses Bush of going socialist...
Family Mourns 5 Daughters as Civilian Death Toll Mounts
Harold Pinter (RIP) speech for George W. Bush
Non-political New Years Resolution thread --- care to share?
Free inauguration lodgings for Obama organizers
Why conservatives make terrible professors
Kevin Bacon among those bilked by Madoff...
Dakota Sno Blade - Made in the USA
Who Has Inaug. Tickets and Needs a Hotel Deal?
Tweety et al on the Biggest Election Moments
Tonight on Frontline, "The War Briefing"
Not a great start for the new Thai leader..:(
New tack on energy: Weatherization
Reid's statement blasting Blagojevich:
Phoenix officer won't allow neighbor to get stranded cat
Employee Free Choice Act opponent admits one million workers disenfranchised by current system
For Some Culprits In Financial Meltdown, Life Is Still Pretty Good
Bolton: Gaza Crisis Means We Should Attack Iran Now»
CODEPINK Memos to Obama: Peace
Bits and Pieces from the year past --- Let Cheney Health Care be the National Example
Atlantic City Bleeds as Would-Be Gamblers Pay Bills Instead
Gaza relief boat damaged in encounter with Israeli vessel
They are selling our personal medical records!
LAT: Obama-inspired hope goes only so far in Kenya
Breaking: Iranian Students Storm Britain's Embassy in Tehran
Parents set their kids up with the names. See what Tripp is likely to have happen to him
My PERSONAL recommendation for the 2008 "No Shit Sherlock" Awards...
"You have such a stunningly superficial knowledge of what went on..."
Has the Bush family ever declared their assets?
No More Goodies for Doctors From Drug Makers..
What I want for next Christmas (1897, Robert Ingersoll)
How would people feel about "Earvin Johnson, Magic Negro Hoopster"?
Saying NO to a toddler v. "That behavior is unacceptable"
Any American has a lot of nerve pointing fingers at any other country for killing civilians
He named the guy who shot himself in the leg Senator???
Cornyn Indicates GOPers Will Resist Seating Al Franken In The Senate
This is not about Israel or Palestine, it is about the right of all people to live peacefully.
Business Group Launches Action To Block Worker's Free Choice On Unions
China dairy manager on trial for milk scandal
Caroline Kennedy says "you know" over 400 times in three interviews
Consumer Confidence in U.S. Drops to Record Low as Unemployment Increases
CONgress gets a raise on Thursday..will you?
Out of food, Zimbabweans eating cow dung
I knew I flipped bushitler off too many times.
Now at the local gas-station convenience store...meat being sold out of a car trunk.
Now at the local gas-station convenience store...meat being sold out of a car trunk.
Check out this Time magazine article on protests in France....Read the pompous first sentence:
Webb Sets His Sights On Prison Reform
Watching Kennedy Center Honors, I have the following thought: James Brolin, Barbara Streisand's
GM: Credit scores of 621 and 0% loans and you can ride ......
DU legal eagles...are court transcripts public record?
Microsoft outlines vision of pay-as-you-go computing (CNN)
Rachel has Burris on her show for an exclusive?
I SUPPORT GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS...
So no one on DU knows about unemployment in their state.
Monte Cristo! The new Congress will be sworn in on Jan 6th!
Hey look - DU's picked up as a blog on the NYTimes search
It's amazing that human beings have lasted this long
Bush looks like he is afraid of Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey
Mandatory Tuesday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! Best of Malloy tonight
Bristol Palin paid up to $300,000 for baby Tripp's photos
ECONOMIC MELTDOWN AND MASS UNEMPLOYMENT ARE CAUSING AN EPIDEMIC OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE
Damn ..... 'Jena 6' figure shoots himself
Geothermal energy a booming business
If this Wonkette pic is real, Blago and Burris have something really big in common:
Calif. Sues To Block Bush Endangered Species Rules
Why does it seem that there are more non-news I/P posts going into the GD section?
Influx Of Black Renters Raises Tension In Bay Area
U2 drummer Larry Mullen on 'war criminal' Blair, on Bono/Blair and on Bush/Blair
Florida: Jamaican man jailed for mortgage fraud
Video of Scarborough/Brzezinski on Youtube for your viewing pleasure
I'm not satisfied that Bush is gone in 21 days. I'm less satisfied that The Dick is gone in 21 days.
Americans Believe Religion is Losing Clout (Gallup)
For those who want to start the "Peace on Earth" campaign in their
Former U.S. Atty: Blago appt. shows he’s ‘crazy like a fox,’ playing to future black jurors.
Cats given kiss of life by firemen
Do you think Bin Laden is still alive?
Guerilla Art on The West Bank (Dial-up warning)
Please help support a ceasefire in Gaza by contacting John Kerry (non-partisan action info).
Blue Man and Assistant Principal get in trouble
Israel puts Gaza attack on YouTube
Bin Laden Slapped America in the face..now he wants to clench his hand and punch us into submission
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Am I an idiot or are they running the same Countdown every night?
Harry Reid says Burris won't be seated. Therefore,
Will Banks and Financial Markets Recover in 2009? By Nouriel Roubini
Increase the size of your home library by over 1700 books.
Just remember folks: If you want to change Congress, you've *GOT* to change congressmen...
I don't think Bush could have screwed up this country more if he tried.
Time Warner Cable To Lose Viacom's MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon & Comedy Central In NY, LA, Everywhere
So Lieberman can caucus with the Senate Dems but Burris cannot?
Ore. woman, 88, gives naked intruder the squeeze
Laura Bush on quitting smoking....
Al Franken: "It looks like we're on track to win."
Is the phrase "clean coal" an oxymoron?
Can anybody refer me to a site that has info re: one of FDR's VPs
Resolved: Will Create Peace on Earth
Vanity Fair: Farewell to All That: An Oral History of the Bush White House
Scientists watch unusual Yellowstone quake swarm
When America breaks up, what will be the smaller new countries?
So when Harry Reid tries to stop Senator Burris from taking his seat in the Senate
Abortion rights under assault in Texas
Everything the EPA Never Wanted You to Know About the Toxins in Coal Ash*
I admit, I did not know that Sasha's name is... Natasha
As President, Obama Will Have The Constitutional Duty To Prosecute Bush For War Crimes
I think the Kenedy Honors was a giant FU to Bush
Good idea or bad ...... getting rid of the artificial 60 vote Senate rule?
Is your junk mail coming addressed to a FEMA name ? Ours is.
Joe Scar bitchslapped by Zbigniew Brezezinski..."stunningly superficial"
Sharing our Vision for a Better Country with President-Elect Obama
The Rude Pundit: End of the Year Haiku Submissions
another victim for the crashing real estate market: the easy divorce.
Trial of Iraqi Shoe Thrower is Postponed
Attorney General: "Cheney Interview Protected by Executive Privilege"
SF Chronicle stops publishing 'World Views'; author goes out with a bang
Do you like Google Earth? Howzabout Google Mars???
China's Largest Shopping Site Bans Sale of Shark Fin Products
Behold the most powerful weapon in war.
Are times really that bad already?
I'm glad Barack Obama hasn't spoken out on the Gaza attacks.
WTF is wrong with this country?? Bristol and Levi to get $300K for their baby pics!!
"If a couple of guys in a garage can engineer this, what are the car makers doing?"
Should the US condemn the Israeli Navy ramming a humanitarian aid ship?
Teacher terminated over marriage
Ca. Attorney general: Administration seeks ‘to gut the Endangered Species Act’
Help the Hungry! $15,024 raised so far in the DU Charity Drive. Still time to DOUBLE your donation!
I bet 1/2 the people won't have teeth soon
Something to think about in regards to the Middle East Crisis tonight...
Have you ever watched the documentary called "The World According to Monsanto" ?
Wikiality.com presents 2008 in pictures!
"Soylent Green" showing on TCM right now...
Wow, JUST WOW, Things Have Gotten Really Bad Here...
Bolton: Gaza Crisis Means We Should Attack Iran Now»
Has the "Numbness" set in, yet with many "Legacy DU'ers?"
Democratic Underground Surpasses DailyKos For Entire Week
So there I am... peacefully drinking coffee...
Another wholesome tale of a true American defending his homestead from terra-ist intruders.
How can you watch tellevision????
I am taking down the Christmas decorations...and getting ready
An old Jewish lady's perspective on Israel and Anti-Semitism
Should Pres. elect Obama speak out on the Gaza crisis?
NO MORE NPR! What is your favorite radio News show ??
Disturbing story on the news. People are returning Christmas gifts en masse
Something I hope nobody ever sees again.
VOTE: Send Message to Obama to Replace NCLB
Amazing! 3M CEO ADMITS that it's "Company before country"!
Girl dies on cold walk; dad charged with murder
Strategies for Mexico's Drug War...Today's LA Times...
The eagerly awaited Part 2 of Dennis Prager's sexual advice to women is here!! Yay.
I went from Michael Nesmith Down The Rabbit Hole
I gave my sister the same Christmas present she gave me
I could not make this up even in my strangest dreams...
4 Marguaritas, 2 Jager shots, and 4 hours of bowling
Have you ever called customer service for a utility company and NOT been told
Have you ever called customer service for a utility company and NOT been told
I'll kick your ass with singing on Rockband 2
I feel like an "Are you an alchoholic" quiz gone bad
Getting a little squirrelly - caption???...
An appropriate bit of prose for this time of year...
Harper's Magazine: 'Prosecute Bush'
I'm afraid to click on my "MY DU" button the next 48 hours...
Exclusive footage of Superman coming back around to finish off the plane crash survivors
Should I get my tongue pierced?
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera sequel, coming in 2009
Under Bush, OSHA Mired in Inaction (WaPo)
I get the feeling the Muppet performers aren't even trying anymore...
Music to stumble around drunk to?
Remember that story about the woman finding 10 grand in a box of Annies crackers?
ah, some peace and quiet for mom - the menfolk are sleeping in!
Let's discuss how Loungers keep repeating the same stupid shit over and over and over
I just got an Eames lounge chair for a steal.
So I got the Flaming Lips' "Christmas on Mars" cd/dvd for christmas, and
So how many here plan to stay on home New Year's eve.
How long is it smart to wait to get a new job after coming back from having a baby?
lets discuss circumcision, olive garden, breast feeding, boobies, and cornflake chicken...
Female British Pop Singers Wage Skank Wars On Each Other
lets discuss circumscription, olive-gourds, breast eating, bubbas, and pornflake chicks...
This has nothing to do with naming babies.
You know what irritates me? I mean besides being a second class citizen?
I always thought that she liked the hard floor and the hard monitor
Family statement suggests woman took own life by jumping off cruise ship
How f'd up is it that the only family member to wish me a happy birthday was
Saw "Valkyrie" today. I'm in the "It's Pretty Good" camp.
Has anyone here seen/read . . . .
Firefox is Irritating Me. Help?
A shout-out to my buds here on DU . . . .
I've been away from DU for a bit . . . .
I don't care what someone else named their children.
The recommend fairy is back....
Is it blasphemy that I prefer this version of "Father and Son" to the original?
I'm eating Platypus for breakfast
I bring you... A SKATEBOARDING KITTEN!
Automoble problem...Hard starting ....when warmed-up ...runs fine
I'm thinking about using the Internet to chalk people
I'm thinking about using the Internet to Falk people
The Underground Tape Railroad!!!
Should I test my new UPS by flipping the main breaker at my house?
I want to create The Monkees: Head that never dies.
The worst wireless/mobile/cell phone EVAH!!!!!!
I gave both my girls unusual names.
Well, I am of f to bring in the cows, me and the dogs.
kitten picture of the day for tuesday december 30
You can all remove your 01/20/09 bumper stickers
You can all remove your 01/20/09 bumper stickers
I finally figured out the entire name of Bristol Palin's kid!
Now that Ghost-kicking has been beaten to death and fixed, can we have the Rec privileges revoked
Anybody here see "Doubt"? What did you think?
We're taking DayDreaminHippie to Dealey Plaza in Dallas today...
They did not fail, Valkyrie, White Rose, Shindler, Partisans, and many others
The RetroLounge Daily Poem Thread (Tue 12/30/2008)
The RetroLounge Daily Poem Thread (Tue 12/30/2008)
Women of DU, a question about your height
I had to buy word/ office for my pc - do I need to buy another for
After the ashes settle... the hell with you :D
Holy Moley, am I getting dumped on!
Negativland and Philip Glass at the same festival!!!
Are self-cleaning ovens supposed to catch fire?
my big border collie just farted while sitting under my computer chair
Freddie Mercury is doing triple somersaults in his grave!
VCR/Tivo alert! Wed morning 2:00am. The legendary "Heaven's Gate" on TCM.
Ah, little kids who haven't learned to be "PC" yet...
Help this Low-Techie at the crossroads of the next level: WIRELESS
I just saw Marley and Me. The beagle turns 8 next month.
Oops! I'm doing an inadvertent drug experiment!
So, are people really shooting off fireworks right now?
I have to bring a copy of Penthouse to a man who thinks he's Jesus.
I just paid my homeowners insurance policy.
Nancy Reagan sitting on Mr T's lap and kissing his bald head.
A retrospective on the Who and NO
One phrase that always makes me wonder . . . . . . ..
Check out my new look - DU Post your pic here!
what are you doing on the 31st
what is wrong with me? I am a horrible person I think I am depressed
Ava was just caught staring at geardaddy's piggly wiggly
Ava, you might want to check your Wikipedia entry
Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs
Canada, I threw a stick within meters of you last weekend.
Why are Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend getting Kennedy Center Honors?
DNA test Trig and Tripp now!!!!!
I have to post this asking all DU'ers what was the best post here this year nominations anyone
Anyone have some good recipes for fukitol I can try for the next 21 days?
Do you have "Alarm clock" pets?
The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poetry Break, 12/30/08
I was just caught staring down Ava's shirt at the piggly wiggly.
Techies, a question about Wii and WiFi
What was the best thing that happened for you in 2008?
One Lonely Congresswoman Speaks Out on Gaza
please please please.. some good vibes for my dog
Embarrasing fact about yourself you'd care to share?
I Passed My PMP Exam!!!! Whoooo Hoooooo!
First they tell Mr Gray he has a squamous cell carcinoma growth on his arm
Ever had your gender misidentified?
What's better than 80s hair metal?
I'm thinking about using the internet to stalk people
Shocking latest casualty of NFL coaching carousel, MIKE SHANAHAN fired!
since we're doing music threads...post a song that you associate with 2008
The mistakes that we as straights are making
Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Should I get my kitten's tongue pierced?
Is an attack on Iran Imminent?
What was the first film with subtitles that you remember seeing in a theater?
Anybody else have sleep apnea? CPAP?
what are you doing New Years Eve?
Vacuum Helps Pull Puppy From Well In Plum Borough
Worst gift you got this Christmas?
I was harrassed by a Cowpies fan in the Wawa parking lot this morning.
I am at work and bored...so, it is PHOTO TIME!! I want pets and kids and DU'ers!
You just don't know what to believe any more, do you? I saw the
James A. Michener's Centennial on DVD....
Would Obama have won Arizona if it weren't McCain's home state?
Obama Team Engages Public on Health Care
Inauguration Morning Schedule Announced
The Gov appoints the next senator but there's a special election for Rahmmy's seat? Huh?
So I guess since the black Blackwell thinks it's ok to call the President-elect a Negro, it's cool?
Hey, DICK! Guess What? You've Earned 15 Years Behind Bars!
Another non-presidential-related GD-P thread.
Zbigniew Brzezinski should replace Colmes and go Mano a Mano with Hannity
Could there be a headline any more emblematic of the decline of the Republican Party...
For those who haven't seen this - Protest Rick Warren - wear a white knot
Seen MILK? Now check out the Oscar Winning Documentary - THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK - right here!!!
Bush History-In '57 We Called it Torture and Said it Didn't Work. In '02 We Started Doing it - 12/30
"What does this inaugural mean to you?" Write an essay and you too could go, all expenses paid...
Obama health, labor pick hearings planned for early January
for everyone saying "sit down and shut up"
Bohemian Rhapsody! 21 days left.
Bohemian Rhapsody! 21 days left.
The internet is a hard taskmaster..
Go ahead, bitch, moan, complain, bloviate, cry... yes, cry
With a new sheriff in town, everybody's scrambling to get to the top of the heap
Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Obama's Hawaii House
I may be wrong, but I think that anybody Blago wants to select for Senate should turn him down
This video sums up Chicago politics, I give you the Chicago way!
The MSM is loving this: The Blago Circus
The Golden Crookies 2008: Who was the year's biggest wingnut?
Franken lead at 50 with absentees left to count
BREAKING NEWS: Chicago Tribune reports Blagojevich to name ex-state AG Burris to Obama seat
Gallup daily: Obama favs jump to 73% -- unfavs down to 17% -- his best numbers so far
Poll: Do you believe you are informed enough to make decisions in American democracy?
Ried should rethink his position re: Illinois Senate seat and hold confirmation hearings. . .
It was suggested that Blagojevich should get his own TV show ...
Seniors give Daschle health reform ideas
MSNBC reporting that a "Democratic Senate source" said Roland Burris will NOT be acceptable
Why is Burris Accepting Blago's Offer?
Defiant Blago to Appoint Burris to Replace Obama in Senate
DU Essayists: Win tickets, airline flight and hotel-room to the inaugural
I'm so angry at Rush, am I over the top, out of line?
Burris will be seated...I see no way around it...
Daniel J. O'Donnell, Another NY Senate Candidate
Jeff Greenfield: Senate may have no choice in seating Burris
If every DUer emailed O'Reilly these three words: Senator Al Franken ...
Breaking: Iranian Students Storm Britain's Embassy in Tehran
John Bolton finds a silver lining: "With the focus on Gaza now, it's a great time to bomb Iran!"
I have no real problem with Blago appointing Roland Burris
Harry Reid will push for impeachment of President Bush.
HAMAS, ISRAEL AGREE TO U.S.-BROKERED ACCORD
LOL - I don't blame Blago; it's his right and duty to fill the seat...
The Sheriff's Back in Town: Blags
Mika's daddy smacks Joey boy as SUPERFICIAL
Please check out my 2008 year in review (GD post) ...
Am I an idiot or are they running the same Countdown every night?
I have to post this asking all DU'ers what was the best post here this year nominations anyone
Laura Bush on quitting smoking....
Richard Nixon essentially appointed the next President
Bush Laden Slapped America in the face, and tried to punch us into submission,
Stupid Nothalfbigoted now wants blacks and young voters banned
Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Obama's Hawaii House
BRILLIANT move by Blovo to appoint Mr. Burris
NOOOOOO! Twenty-one more days in hell!
Chuck Todd says that nobody seems to agree on seating of Burris - "they can delay it" (Maddow)
"I've got this thing and it's fucking golden"
RNC going off the deep end -- plan to formally accuse Bush of embracing "socialism"
Pro-Palestinian Protesters At Obama's Hawaii House
uh-oh. pat buchanan likes burris. should i be nervous?
Obama agrees with not seating Burris
Dear Lord, this is starting to get ridiculous.
Talk me down please about the IL governor affair
The Uniter... "Worst. President. Ever."
Happy Yew Year to you and all your Misters? Is that what Burris just said to Rachel?
Can Obama amend the Auto Loan package so that the UAW workers don't get screwed?
AA and GLBTQ... there are similarities *and* differences.
Blagojevich's legal counsel resigns
I'm Sorry but Burris looks like a Fool! What a F-ing Circus!!
Powell v. McCormack as it relates to Blago
The Burris matter may not be quick or simple
The Obamas will Move to DC this Weekend.
A propsal for the people of Illinois
Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire
Mika's dad just EMBARRASSED THE HELL out of Joe Scarborough to his face with her watching. . .
Will Osama bin Laden be captured/killed during an Obama presidency?
Gov. 101: the President doesn't write laws
Obama dismisses 90 Bush Pentagon appointees
Obama’s Website Should be Called Same.gov
Obama Cabinet Confirmation Hearings Scheduled
Burris Predicts "Major Outcry" From People Of Illinois If He's Not Seated
Um...there are black gays too; I am one.
Um...there are black gays too; I am one.
Chris Crain's Indy Gay Blog: Bill Clinton's Rick Warren
Governor Blago is awesome, I am starting to like him :)
'Freedom From Religion' Group Sues To Stop Inauguration Prayer
When you say gays can hide, it is offensive, and often just plain false
If I was in Obama's shoes, I would give Pres Clinton another chance to bring peace
Blago is worth his weight in gold just for sheer entertainment value alone
Chicago Democrats: Are we not the most entertaining group of folks or what?
Looks like I will be volunteering at the inauguration.
Vacuum Helps Pull Puppy From Well In Plum Borough
Number of uncounted ballots in Minn. still unclear
Ex-Bush aides say he never recovered from Katrina
4-year-old who lost parents in Mumbai attack dies of long-term illness
Houston sports clinic will drop Clemens' name
Paper: Blagojevich to fill Obama's Senate seat
Freedom from Religion Foundation sues over prayer at inauguration
Black Workers Hurt by Detroit’s Ills
'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman
As Bush Exits, Expats Staying Put
Ex-US Rep (McKinney) on Damaged Gaza-bound Ship
Three-Month Merrill Employee Peter Kraus Buys $37 Million Apartment
Minnesota edges closer to deciding Senate winner
Fritzl's daughter leaves clinic
D.C. lobbyist (Iseman) sues Times over McCain affair story
Russia's Medvedev signs law on longer presidential term
Japanese tourist spends 3 months in Mexico City airport
Bush Talks To Palestinian Leaders
Pakistan suspends NATO supplies to tackle militants
Trial of Iraqi shoe thrower is postponed
LAT: Pardo intended to kill others, police say
GM, GMAC seek to jump-start car loans after bailout
Martin Drops Porn Filtering from FCC Free Wireless Broadband Plan
US, UN, EU and Russia urge immediate Gaza truce
December consumer confidence drops to all-time low
Jatropha-fuelled plane touches down after successful test flight
In Chihuahua, plaudits as police strive for transparency
Gazprom sets up action group to start gas cuts to Ukraine (and by extension, Europe)
McALLEN, Texas; The Department of Homeland Security has sued The Nature Conservancy to condem...
University of Pennsylvania Trauma Surgeon Killed in Iraq
Obama condemns Blago's move to appoint Burris
Obama condemns Blago's move to appoint Burris
California sues to block Bush endangered species rules
Jazz great Freddie Hubbard dead at 70
Senate Democrats' statement on Obama replacement
No More Goodies for Doctors From Drug Makers
Judge Agrees With Bush in Ruling on 2 (Guantánamo) Detainees’ Status
Ugandan rebels kill 400 in DR Congo: charity
Builders unearth 18th century galleon in Argentina
Lesbian Pair Wins Ruling Over Refusal of Ceremony
Paulson says U.S. lacked tools to tackle crisis: report
Russia To Set World Record With 39 Space Launches n 2009
Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire
Idaho computer maker shuts down due to bad economy
Man sues after "POLICE" t-shirt arrest
Deputy fatally shoots gunman who killed supervisor at Colorado ski resort
Ohio anti-bias worker sent racist, sexist e-mails
Before the White House, Obamas Moving to Washington
(U.S. District Court) Judge says Windstream can reduce retiree benefits
Attorney General: Cheney Interview Protected by Executive Privilege
STOCK MARKET WATCH, Tuesday December 30
(MN) Election judge is dumbfounded her ballot was rejected
Ancient burial ground uncovered
60 Minutes: Mind Reading For Real
Infamous 'Vigilante Mom' Dies of Cancer
CLINTONS TO PUSH BUTTON ON TIMES SQUARE BALL
NM sect leader gets 10 years for molesting girls
NASA faults equipment in Columbia shuttle disaster
Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate
GMAC relaxes credit restrictions to boost sales
Egypt arrests 23 opposition Muslim Brotherhood members
Economy's toll: No bailout for the overqualified jobless
Big Is Back: As Pump Prices Plunge, SUV Sales Surge
Lawsuit would challenge oath, invocation
Writer Amos Oz: Hamas responsible for outbreak of Gaza violence
"Many Gaza dead are civilians"... They're ALL civilians,
A simple diagram illustrating the timeline of events in Gaza
West Bank anger at Gaza strikes
Obama Should Engage Hamas, Former U.S. Envoy Says
How many people do you have to kill before you qualify to be described as mass murderer warcriminal
Gaza: The Logic of Colonial Power
Chicago synagogue firebombed; police probe possible link to Gaza violence
Hamas Credo Led It to End Cease-Fire
Egypt Says Border to Stay Shut Until Abbas Back in Power
Mubarak: We'll open Gaza crossing only if Abbas' PA takes control of it
Pro-Palestine Group Tries To Lobby Obama At Golf Course
Ex-US Army engineer pleads guilty to spy charge
U.S. says will give $85 million to help Palestinians
Netanyahu Calls for Hamas's Removal in Gaza
Israel shuns truce calls on Day Four of Gaza blitz
Israel/Hamas: Civilians Must Not Be Targets
Framing The Debate About #Gaza on Twitter
Family Mourns 5 Daughters as Civilian Death Toll Mounts
'Israeli air strikes represent massive violations of international law'
Iranian Students Signing Up To Fight Israel
Hastings: Israel had “no other choice”
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Human Rights: World needs to see the victims & carnage in Gaza
President Medvedev Orders Aid To Russians In Gaza
Gaza Attacks: Murder with Impunity
Fatah loyalists: Gaza op is 'Allah's revenge' for Hamas actions
Why bombing Ashkelon is the most tragic irony by Robert Fisk
Violence at Gaza protest in Yemen
Defense establishment to recommend 48-hour truce with Hamas
Hamas: Abbas is preparing to take over after Israel leaves Gaza
Arab World Furious With Egypt Over Gaza
Ex-Army Engineer Pleads Guilty to Spying for Israel
Why can't the Mossad take out the missile launchers?
American Jews Call for Immediate Ceasefire, End of Gaza Blockade
Israel vows to destroy Hamas brick by brick
Why should I "support" a country that doesn't admit that it was founded on robbed territory?
In Gaza Conflict, Context is Key
Israel accused of ramming Gaza aid ship
Is Israel using 'disproportionate force' in Gaza?
Pro-Palestinian activists say Navy fired on protest boat off Gaza
Israeli Vessel Hits Gaza-Bound Boat
Israel and the huge disconnect in America
Hamas Says No Truce Without Open Borders
The true story behind this war is not the one Israel is telling
IDF launches YouTube Gaza channel
the consequences of israel not reacting (mods if you will indulge me...)
Connell declared emergency before fatal crash
Will Barack call out the Israel BS on the Gaza campaign the way he did Bush's Iraq dissinfromation?
Olmert rejects French proposal for 48-hour truce - Summary
E.J. Dionne: Coming Soon (January 20, 2009), The 21st Century
WP, pg1: Chicago School Reform Could Be a U.S. Model
Year of the hungry: 1,000,000,000 afflicted
Bob Herbert: Add Up the Damage
Tariq Ali in The Guardian: From the ashes of Gaza
Reading Into Bush's Book List: "The reality of the intellectually insulated man endures."
43 reasons we won't miss President Bush
Vanity Fair: An oral History of Bush WH (Powell's CoS calls Bush a Sarah Palin-like President)
Bob Herbert: Adding Up (Bush's) Damage
10 Worst Corporations of 2008 (Counterpunch)
Photographers Recorded Mumbai Rampage in Stark Detail
Why This New Year’s is Like No Other
Two Dangerous Bush-Cheney Myths
Fighting the Last Depression: The Fed's Policy Errors
US: Economic stress drives rise in child abuse and domestic violence
Most Valuable Progressives of 2008 (The Nation)
Helen Thomas:Bush feels certain he will be vindicated
Chris Floyd : Voiceless in Gaza: Israeli Carnage and the American Courtiers
Blagojevich Appoints Ex-Cubs Pitcher Ray Burris to Obama's Seat
Gaza Is Out Of Food And Medicine
GOP in California, Who Once Gave us Reagan, Now Dying
Toomey, Club for Growth, Demonize Unions, EFCA
B-Ball with Barack...Michelle's brother on why Obama will make a good President
The Patrician, Elitist Corruption of the Bush Dynasty and Where Was George H. W. Bush on November 22
Bush farewell song/video montage (original work by "Holmes")
Letterman's Top 10 George Bush moments
Uncle Jay explains: Year-end! 12-22-2008
Rachel Maddow on Sleepy OSHA head and GOP racist yucks
Bush Still Finds New Ways To Break The Law
CNN: Israel Rams Aid Boat, Cynthia McKinney On Board
Zbigniew Brzezinski calls a combative Joe The Intern Killer Scarborough STUNNINGLY SUPERFICIAL
Blagojevich Explains His Senate Choice
Joe Scarborough - Stunningly Superficial, Embarrassing
CBS: List of Madoff's Victims Keeps Growing
Rachel Maddow Show: History of Conflicts in Gaza
Roy's Response to Rush: Eine Kleine Barackmusik
New Lang Syne 2008 (Thank God It's Over)
Cynthia McKinney interviwed on CNN about Israeli patrol boats ramming the Dignity.
Bliar - his worshippers and those with a moral compass.
Official: Unlikely missing soldier mistook pier
Iraqis to take charge of Green Zone in 2009
Lawsuit on religion in military expanded
Court: DoD violated veterans hiring preferences
Kerry urges caution in taking action on Somalia
Pakistani valley falls to Taliban militants
Army identifies 3 soldiers killed in accident
China, Russia hold first hot line chat
Boat crash on Christmas kills sailor in Bahrain
Lawmakers urge Obama to support submarine plan
Navy, allies seize 20 tons of drugs since Oct.
Role of law enforcement rating developing
Marine pilot killed in Harrier jet crash
(Marine Corps Times) Backtalk: The right tools for the job
Marines could fight pirates once again
Iraqis taking a larger role in securing warrants
It’s pay raise time for troops, DOD civilians
Overcharged fuel card users paid local prices
EUCOM personnel in Israel unharmed
Ex-US Rep on Damaged Gaza-bound Ship
(Military Times) Op-Ed: The Real Holidays
ok,DU vets...DU my Latest ltte
Fate of the F-22 in Obama’s Hands
Texas Legislature could be going 'green'
IN 2008: Natural disasters killed over 220,000
Gazprom, Once Mighty, Is Reeling
Spill may have permanently altered Tenn. community[
ACCIONA Puts 46 MW PV Project (World's Largest) in to Service (Portugal)
At Plant in Coal Ash Spill, Toxic Deposits by the Ton
High Hurdles for Obama's Green Stimulus: … projects must be green, shovel-ready, short-term, and …
New Report's Data Show Better Odds Of Accelerated Sea Ice & Glacier Loss, Drier SW United States
Denton CO (TX) Residents Discover Limits To Property Rights (Theirs) When Gas Drilling Begins
Good Idea!, Part 1 - TVA "May" Consider New Approach To Coal Waste Storage - MSNBC
‘Nearly 15 million environmental refugees likely’ (in South Asia in the near future)
Dark clouds over (Colorado's) solar energy economy
UPS Delivers with New Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
Good Idea!, Part 2 - TVA Head Says Utility Will Pay For Well Testing In Spill Zone
Running dry, running out: we're wasting too much water despite warnings to turn off taps
British secretly dumped Maralinga plutonium in ocean
Sprayed Aerosols Could Ease Climate Woes
Milpitas Schools, Chevron & BOA Complete 3.4-MW Solar Project (Calif.)
USGS - "Rapid And Sustained" Sea Ice Melt Likely By 2100 - Sea Level Rise Will Exceed IPCC Outlook
Hunting: The ultimate do-it-yourself experience
Breaking Up Is Harder to Do After Housing Fall
Black Workers Hurt by Detroit’s Ills
Jim Kunstler's Predictions for 2009
GMAC bailout could give Cerberus a floor and exit
Dungeons and Dragons and Derivatives and DOOM
Nouriel Roubini : Will Banks and Financial Markets Recover in 2009?
Psssssst...looking for Made in America Products?
Rather terrifying experience tonite.
Today in labor history Dec 30 Immigrants were being lured to the US under false pretenses 1883
Under 'labor peace ordinance,' Teamsters begin organizing Minneapolis waste haulers
TIME: WILL OBAMA DELIVER FOR ORGANIZED LABOR???
Why Detroit Has an Especially Bad Union Problem
"Save Our Secret Ballots" Group Includes Arizona in Anti-Labor-Union Plans to Change State Constitut
Indecision and delay characterized Bush's OSHA
Fledgling Newspaper Union Appeals Labor Board Decision (1st newspaper union to be formed in 40 years
ConocoPhillips faces $116,500 in OSHA penalties
IWW Starbucks Baristas to Spill the Beans in New Blog
Chilean Workers Unions Threaten Wal-Mart ‘Boycott’
Average woman worker loses nearly half a million to pay discrimination
Mediator joins talks over unloading ship (Oakland Bay Bridge)
Employers finding way around OSHA’s tougher stance
Breaking... CA Labor Commissioner works to shut down carwash
Obama team likely to show liberal lean on labor issues
Washington's Governor Sued By A Second Union
28 Trafficked Bonded Child Laborers were Rescued in India (youngest is 7 years old)
Director Of 'The Wrestler' Calls for WWE Superstars To Join Screen Actors Union
Google now has "Themes for Causes," but none for Equality. But you can submit one.
Who is going to the inauguration and if/how will you protest Warren?
NY's O'Donnell Challenges US Senate's Heteros-Only Rule
NJ Rules Against Church Group In Gay Rights Case
From 'Mama's Family' clips to 'gays must die!' hate -- Youtube offers window to this nut-crazy world
Just got off the phone with my mother and I'm so upset (a little personal rant)
Would Obama have signed the Defense of Marriage Act?
General Motors Colombia hopes to export 10,000 vehicles to Venezuela
Unemployment climbs to 10.8 percent in Colombia
Houston sports clinic will drop Clemens' name
CBC: With Germany beaten, Canada turns sights on U.S.
Broncos fire Shanahan Bwahahaha
Intrigued by the Black Hawks-Red Wings at Wrigley, Thursday
Dolphins' road gets rocky in 2009 (no, I'm not bitter)
Lessons for Other Smokers in Obama’s Efforts to Quit
I'm having an acupuncture for my bad back pain.First time - I'm scared. Tell me what to expect.
The FDA Is Killing Crohn's Patients
20% 'have blood pressure gene'
Patient’s DNA May Be Signal to Tailor Medication - Experts say that most drugs work for only about
Happy Rhodes: Collective Heart (lyrics)
twice yesterday something psychic happened
While we're on the topic of dreams...
Research: Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits: Most Powerful Antioxidant, HIV, Diabetes, Heart Diseases, more
Ahhhh, FES Flourish. (Combo flower essence formulas; a gift from the Universe.)
Police: Bystander Shoots Robber In Mall Parking Lot Two Suspects Remain At Large
Tough love. How do we send light and still be tough to people who deserve it.
Brady Campaign Sues Interior Department Over Rule Allowing Concealed Guns In Parks,
as frank-N-furter sez.... one from the vaults
2009 a prospective (anti-retrospective?)
A few general points on the atheism/theism debate.
For Good Self-Control, Try Getting Religious About It
Federal Way (WA) officials approve copter pad for mega-church
Jesus Is Failing At Coweta County High
Supreme Court gets exorcism case of ex-Colleyville woman
derby's Seven Wonders of the Universe
NASA faults equipment in Columbia shuttle disaster (CNN)
A way to share light and compassion without being depleted
VOTE: Send Message to Obama to Replace NCLB
So you tell me that Clinton could not have an affair with an intern without everybody finding out...
$60 rebate on Nitro PDF software from Fry's until 1/1/09
Ottawa Citizen: Tories forgive $36M in late penalties for helicopter contract
CBC: Payroll taxes to wipe out income tax cuts in 2009: watchdog group
US to harness Afghan militias against Taliban
How John Kerry's presidential loss affected a man from Uganda
NYTimes: New Afghanistan supply routes through Central Asia
Kerry once again generous to Democrats this year.
Gaza: time to fire Middle East piss process envoy Blair?
Brown 'bombing Britain to brink of bankruptcy'
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