Call House Energy & Commerce Committee (E&C) for Single Payer in the morning (reprint)
Healthcare and Free Press: Two Human Rights We Lack
Sharlet says Stupak was "a Family-assigned mentor to one of my brothers at Ivanwald"
Scarborough: Birthers "embrace conspiracy theories, make themselves look like cartoon characters"
Scarborough: Birthers "embrace conspiracy theories, make themselves look like cartoon characters"
Scarborough: Birthers "embrace conspiracy theories, make themselves look like cartoon characters"
cross posting this Sgt. Crowley diversity class spoof
Now That Congress Has Gotten The Time They Need To Do Health Reform Correctly........
Will we get real health-care reform, or a for-profit snow job?
What do DUers think of Carlos Figueroa?
CNN poll needs help: Was Obama right that cops were stupid?
Shuster proves why he is no Keith O
NYT - 'As Health Bill Is Delayed, White House Negotiates'
World opinion of U.S. improves since Obama's election, poll finds
Fed Unveils Rules to Protect Borrowers
The best picture ever for Southeast coasters..especially this time of year
NOAA Scientists Find Tsunami “Shadow” Visible from Space
"Health Care Reform and the American Character" by Congressman Paul Ryan (loon)
Is there a list/collection of all the groups that endorse a government backed health care plan?
What does redemption mean to you?
Arab Christian Group Sues Over Anti-Leafleting Rule at Arab International Festival on Dearborn (Mich
Report slams FEMA on health hazard in emergency housing
Uncle's intervention likely saved abused Dallas kids
What is the official HR#### for the health care bill...I've got some reading I want to do.
What is the official HR#### for the health care bill...I've got some reading I want to do.
When was the last time either Party did something for the people?
If Prof. Gates wasn't a VIP, he might still be in jail. If that black EMT pulled over & chokeholded
Jon Stewart- Most trusted man in news
Serial Warriors- By 2020 the US is projected to have nearly 2,500 manned combat aircraft
Serial Warriors- By 2020 the US is projected to have nearly 2,500 manned combat aircraft
Bomb Kills 2 US Service Members in Afghanistan
Poll: exiting Palin "loses ground among Republicans, white evangelicals."
David Sirota: The Attack of the 1-Percenters
Fix the economy? Curb corporate America
AP Plans ‘Registry’ to Track, License Online News Content
Is there a video attached to the Gates controversy?
Sure, the birthers are funny, but are they also dangerous?
Sure, the birthers are funny, but are they also dangerous?
Federal Reserve friendly economists have launched a petition
U.S. Stops Giving Militant Death Tolls in Afghanistan
U.S. Stops Giving Militant Death Tolls in Afghanistan
Iran: The Green Brief #37 (July 23) Latest news from Iran
DUers in Western Massachusetts...
DUers in Western Massachusetts...
Did GOP Stall Congress For Boehner "Beach" Party Fundraiser?
Upgrading Eppley's runways (including $4.2 million in stimulus funds)
Bottom line: Police EXTORT respect from the citizenry at gunpoint
It's official: britain opposes fun
BART Officials Spending Big On Travel And Food
Why is warrantless wiretapping wrong?
Why is warrantless wiretapping wrong?
Can you believe this woman is AGAINST a national health plan?
Pepper spray your family with love!
Bwaaahahahahahahahaa... Jackson Browne Defeats John McCain
"Corporate Person" Intel says its human rights were violated
A Company That Offers Services To Private Health Insurance Company's - Check Out The Links.........
A third of men under 40 still live at Hotel Mum
Jon Stewarts Take On Obama's "Stupidly" comment
Breaking news: Gates admits he was wrong
Obama as a witch doctor leads to accusations of racism against St. Petersburg doctor David McKalip
Stupak Denies Knowledge of Connections to Mysterious ‘C Street’ House He Lives In
Stunning how Freepers just can't keep race out of it.
Michigan lawmakers look to Gitmo for stimulus
A funny thing happens to "Morning Joe" when Scab isn't there...
The Showdown Begins! Specter And Sestak Set To Hold First Joint Candidate Forum — At Netroots Nation
CIA Kept bin Laden Son's Death Secret For Months
This brings up way too many nightmares
MEDIA FAILURE: Gates And Crowley Need To Personally Lead
When the neocon, corporatists get me down--I watch this:
Just an inquiry - has anyone seen Crazy Racist Uncle Pat
Listening to Blue Dog Sanchez from California on MSNBC this morning - they are right!!!!!
Paul Krugman:Costs and Compassion(talking heads on cable TV, shame on them)
To those here, what is your defintion of "racial profiling?"
Republican Health Insurance Plan
Crowley considering a defamation lawsuit against Gates (ABC News)
Cornyn to vote against Sotomayor
Michael Jackson's Prosthetic Nose Is Missing
We need to be happy about the progress we have made in our health care reform battle
Microwave weapon will rain pain from the sky
A "Boehner Beach Party"? Did he wear a Speedo?
Chinese Scientists Reprogram Cells to Create Mice
China's concubine culture is back
Yet another gem from Freaky Fundie Lady at work.....
Ohio's Sec. of State Jennifer Brunner We need Health Care Reform Now
Mike Thompson draws killer birther toon for today's DFP. In comments, birthers go nuts
C&L: Fox's Cavuto hosts "No Chubbies" t-shirt-wearing porn Webmaster in Surgeon General attack piece
Sanders on with hartman: Baucus siding with Repukes on HC
Jon Stewart Takes On The Birthers
Bernie Sanders on fire on Thom Hartmann
Do You Believe Gates Ever Lost His Health Care Coverage During His Arrest?
Obama's "police acted stupidly" comment was right on!
An analysis of Officer Crowley's misbehavior without reference to race.
More bodies go unclaimed as families can't afford funeral costs
I incorrectly interpreted the Gates situation...
Neglected National Mall languishes
Michael Moore interested in tragic story of 4 who died after power shutoff
Guaranty Bank says end is near.
Obama was 100% correct regarding his Gate's comments except...
Wasn't it last week that Obama was "talking down" to the NAACP?
I know, I know .. this is an unrecommend thread, but it's a good one!
George Washington was not born in the US!
Why we must have health care reform.
Pay for Play- Cash for politicians: This is how the system works
Fox lead story is "Stupidly-Gate." Not the economy. Not War. A remark by Obama. Top story.
Please Check Out My Earlier Post - It's Funny - If You Follow The Links On It.......
Bunch o very angry white thugs stuffed into suits on TV
Lindsey Graham to Conservatives: Enjoy being in the minority
GOP Strategists Worry Attacks Will Backfire
So RW now promotes the idea that cops can arrest you after you prove you live at/own the home?
2915/22 = 8% death rate from swine flu in Florida?
Fundies: Quit picking on our golden goddess, the Athena of Alaska, Sarah Palin
Gov. Goodhair Perry - there you go again.
Seriously - What Would Happen If Senators & Congress Persons Didn't Take Lobbying Monies From.....
Funny: Public comments @ City Council (Santa Cruz) - wow...
McCain Campaign Investigated, Dismissed Obama Citizenship Rumors
beware of "Universal Card Services"
Anyone Noticing Media Turning on Obama
I'd like someone to clarify something for me re the Gates matter.
Paul Krugman's Statement on Bush and Health Care
The Shock Doctrine in action...the vultures are circling...
God is not your bitch, by Mark Morford
Max "Republican" Baucus Gets Only 5% Of Contributions From Montanans
Colbert Helps Hannity By Scaring Crap Out Of Americans About Health Care (Video)
The less the media actually knows about a topic, the more they discuss it.
The link below is to a CrimeReports map of the Ware Street area for the Gates incident.
Anyone (Bostonians?) Remember This Gem About How Non-Racist Boston Cops Are?
Key Dems clear one obstacle to health care bill
British forces in Afghanistan face more casualties, says Sir Jock Stirrup
Float off on end-of-week's cloud, but first come CAPTION!!! (The Blond Birther!)
How do you organise a march in Washington, DC?
"CNN has a erious Lou Dobbs problem on its hands," said Eric Burns, Pres. of Media Matters
DiFi thinks Public Option would be another pesky "entitlement"
In Clearwater, Playing Catch Is Against The Law
The Repugs Say They Want To Do The Right Thing For Health Care Reform.........
A snapshot of police psychology in America...
Equality - Is everyone equal under the law, or not?
The Rude Pundit: Mike Pence Says Funding Planned Parenthood Makes People Sad
Texas cleaning up oil blobs on South Padre Island
health care is sliding down the usual shithole, Afghanistan is the quagmire to end all quagmires,
Cambridge is like the UN. I grew up in the next town over. As a teenager,
How many burglars are chauffeured to work in a limo?
The Nightmare Of The U.S. Healthcare System Exemplified
Would eliminating healtch care benefits as part of employment lead to
Why are Pundits Unwilling to Say Pay for Play
Friday: Key Vote on Single Payer Healthcare
Just watched the WH press briefing (or tried to).
Poll: Should Sarah Palin run for political office again?
Poll: Should Sarah Palin run for political office again?
Obama calls police officer in Cambridge case
David Brooks: Kill the Rhinos!
Linkedin poll / comments on health care needs DU's help...
Cooking the books, Texas style!
It's not only "Judy's Turn to Cry"..Am Ex is chokin' back the tears
Abstinence-Supporting GOP State Lawmaker Admits To Sex With 22-Year-Old Intern
Obama clarifies......Gates/Crowley
Limbaugh Calls for 'Slut' Tax: the Politics of Personal Responsibility in Health Care
Why the rich should pay more taxes, a pragmatic assessment of the need for progressive taxes
Is the Gates situation class warfare instead of racism?
Tom Harkin and the woo merchants -
Simple meme: FOR THE UNINSURED, WAIT TIMES ARE INFINITY!
Facebook: an anomaly or accurate reflection?
Elizabeth Edwards Shows How to Tell a Liar on Healthcare
I'm glad I pretty much stayed out of this hyped up crap!
Police unions demand Obama and Patrick to apologize to "all law enforcement personnel"
Amazon Apologizes For Kindle Flap
Epic Fail as an application to the Republicants should evolve....
Time: "Inside Bush and Cheney's Final Days" (Bush Concludes Libby Lied)
How do you feel about being a "lagging indicator?"
FBI Processes 600 Billion Fingerprints Per Day
Herr Limbaugh: Obama is an angry black man
C-Street House - Religious Affiliations Of Current & Other Occupants Mentioned As Having Lived .....
The Gates incident seems to be a case of bilateral overreaction
CNN Breaking: Live Coverage of Zelaya Re-Entering Honduras.. Imminent Arrest
Marijuana is dangerous and has no medicinal benefit
Would You PARDON Scooter Libby In Exchange for INDICTING Karl Rove?
I hope the CNN execs or producers walk onto the Lou Dobbs set tonight.
Findlay, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce Kills Buy America Parade Because Unions Backed It
Obama holding the White House press briefing RIGHT NOW
End of the Line for Detroit / USA - the National
Gallup: Most Americans Still Want Healthcare Reform
Pelosi says she has enough votes.
How do the cops in your town treat people?
The Media is making this Gates-Obama-Police Controversy Worse
Can we all agree that Gates-Gate proves one thing?
STUPIDLY is a word! It's in the goshdarn dictionary.
Waxman jabs elbows between The Blue Dogs and their Money.
FR: If born in Hawaii, Obama STILL is not "natural born citizen"
Let me re-phrase my original question: assuming you live in a majority
Bill Moyers continues to be a Pit Bull on health care.....More good stuff tonight:
Response from CT Rep Joe Courtney on Health Care
100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About
Gates should not have acted like a Jackass.
Gates should not have acted like a Jackass.
How to easily frame healthcare: "You are being ripped off..."
What Obama's mea culpa proves...
'Star Wars in Concert' tour launching
Newsmax caught making false Obama quote
I finally see the sense in the unrec feature
Strange Eye-Shaped Galaxy Has Black-Hole Iris
Did the police act stupidly in arresting Prof. Gates in his home?
Individual Mandates: Expensive Policy Failure And Bonanza For Insurers And Market Stakeholders
A Bill giving $Trillions to the RICH would take how long?
WI forced to pay $49K to prison brutality victim
Collective brain for the birthers, WorldNutDaily, has a little transparency problem
I'd never have thought I'd miss the MJ circus,
I'd never have thought I'd miss the MJ circus,
It's clear who really wears the crown in Iran
Changing the rules in mid-game is a symptom of a government sickening.
The Right's Response to Obama's presser re Crowley/Gates - Throw Gates under the Bus
How do we progressives, liberals, and moderate Democrats move forward?
Natural Harvest: Semen-based recipes
Goodyear Shuts Philippine Tire Plant
Goodyear Shuts Philippine Tire Plant
How come the summer recess for congress still exists?
McClatchy Newspapers: Minimum wage stuck in the 1950s
Wow... Beck just had another on-air outburst on TV
Do police officers routinely carry business cards with their name and badge number on them?
Airman can't sue for botched surgery
PLEASE kick these Birfers asses right now
US Envoy Warns of Imperfect Afghan Poll
I think the cop was overzealous.
Bizarre Google Ad on HomePage "Urgent: The Obama New World Order Threat"
Can someone justify the role of the senate?
Poll details: Majority in US oppose both wars
Jefferson's Trial is almost over and it's not looking bad for the defense
Are you less pissed off at oil companies than you were 10 months ago?
sgt. james crowley, another republican 'celebrity'?
Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard
Food Bank Friday, July 24, 2009
MSNBC flags President who "stops short of apologizing"...who followed the one who NEVER apologized
So this dude from the Cambridge Police Department just called Gates Stupid
So this dude from the Cambridge Police Department just called Gates Stupid
Convicted pastor says he's 'one of the prophets'
House healthcare talks break down in anger-Blue Dogs howling
Most important news story of the week (ending July 24, 2009)
Whatever watered down form of health care congress gives us will fall below expectation...
NJ cops use pepper spray on aggressive groundhog
The Question Is Not "Why Do Dems Want To Go So Fast?"...
Glenn Beck is split-screen interviewing himself over the "GET OFF MY PHONE!" rant
Christian Right Crusades for Israel
Breaking: George Washington; Not First President; Not American Citizen.
Breaking: George Washington; Not First President; Not American Citizen.
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Moran): ‘There Are No Americans Who Don’t Have Health Care’
Bachmann: Health Care Reform Would Create "Hassle" For Me
GOP to introduce it's health care plan next week! (leaked details)
I love my congressman Earl Blumenauer.
Now is the perfect time for this...
"While I was led to believe that Gates was lawfully in the residence,
High-end wine growers facing tough times
For only $1.585 mil, YOU can own the Washington DC home of corrupt bloated scumbag Karl Rove.
I've got a woody.... and you can get one too, it's a great way to
BANK BUST FRIDAY!!!! The "Georgia-on-my-Mind, Again" Edition
These cops on tv right now are making themselves look stupid...
Does anyone remember this video from a few years ago,
I don't know if Gates' arrest was about race
It may have been stated before;
Arab woman stabbed to death in German courtroom
The State of Jones, awesome! I had no idea and it brought me to tears just hearing about it
Waxman, Blue Mutts kiss and make up
Freeps react in a SHOCKING and UNEXPECTED manner to Obama's cop remarks...NOT.
Let's say the cop said something like this to Professor Gates:
King: Uninsured 23-year-old battles leukemia, medical bills (CNN)
King: Uninsured 23-year-old battles leukemia, medical bills (CNN)
So Why Haven't We Heard The 911 Call Yet?
Officer considering suing Dr. Gates for defamation.
Do you mind that I forward this to friends and family?
Berlusconi 'hid ancient graves' (BBC)
FOX NEWS POLL: Majority Back Sotomayor (up from last month)
Apple Computer has been slapped with a $40 million racial discrimination lawsuit charging that the c
Does Lou Dobbs always slur his words?
Breaking News: NYPD and the Police Union say Frank Serpico is a liar.
McCain & Bushwhacks trying to upend Obama policy in Latin America?
Comment on Huff post: What if the police dept. was like private health insurance?
Rick Perry - You demented, ignorant, Marie Antoinette
Birfer Paranoia Runs WILD In Freak Repukelick
Back on the joy ride: Return of Wall St Pay Bonanza Causes Concern
Have you noticed how the Media loves to create Division in the
Anti-gay, pro-abstinence legislator had affair with intern
Blue Dogs conservative on health care, not so much on military waste.
Is the Obama Health Care Plan Really Better Than Nothing? Answer: No.
Protesting, Honduran style (PHOTO)
"False Reporting" Law Entraps Woman; Rapist Officers Barnes, Gillies Go Free
Raw video of 2 brothers saving people from a burning vehicle.
Blue Dogs heel when lobbyists whistle
The governor that got away - from Spitzer's hooker
Joe Watkins just said that Rush Limbaugh "speaks truth to power"
Massive Protest March in Honduras
Media ignoring prior claims of Harvard police racism
Peace be unto you this Friday evening: How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place
College graduates move back home (CNNMoney) {80% !?!}
Group provides aid for unemployed with pets
What would happen if millions more just quit the health insurance monopoly?
Fla. gov's office mistakenly praises Nazi film
Health Care Reform - Will It Happen?
Obama May Disqualify New York, California From Education Grants
If I was a cop, this is the defense line I would give for everything having to do with abuse.
Stupak (D-MI) called out re C-Street
The police acted stupidly, arresting a homeowner, at his house, no doubt. That there is a debate is
Minors in Rhode Island can be strippers . . .
The latest cliche word that gags me when I hear it: "Conversation"
The latest cliche word that gags me when I hear it: "Conversation"
Self delete. Need to check facts. eom
Fla. gov's office mistakenly praises Nazi film.
Ezra Klein: Why Democrats Will, at the End of the Day, Pass Health-Care Reform
Depp's turn as Carol Channing: Wasn't she on Nixon's enemies list? I think so.
Fire lookout's 2AM outhouse trip possibly saves Newberry Volcano National Monument.
Ban sweating on DU forum now---
I Just Returned $50.00 plus in Grocerys.....
Tell Congress: Don't Go Until You Vote on Health Care - Sign the Petition!
"My Daddy the Jailbird" Elizabeth Gates interviews her dad, Henry Louis Gates for Daily Beast...
My wish for the post gubernatorial Sarah ...........
CREW files ethics complaint charges against Rep. Eric Cantor for taxpayer funded political org.
A message from Michael Vick to President Obama
Yanno ..... we need Eliot Spitzer
Our 'drug czar' says marijuana is 'harmful, addictive, dangerous, with no medicinal benefit'
CNN president shuts up Lou Dobbs
Bush-Era Debate: Using G.I.’s in U.S.
I have been the victim of crime
Gates accepts White House meeting offer
anybody ever check W's birf certificate.
This is for my DU pals with NF in their family
Humans can be so cruel, evil and just plain fucked up
MSM and Afghan War death count
Klayre Jean, welcome to the world!
Got a live one .... as far as I know the pizza hasn't been ordered yet.
Ban swearing on d/u Forum Now!
'Real Time" w/Bill Maher guests tonight-looks new...
Staff slashed at Luntz's D.C. office
Anyone else having problems with DU?
Intel's "human rights" have been violated.....
History Is on My Side, Says Calif. Justice Who Voted Against Gay-Marriage Ban
5 Ancient Roman Shipwrecks Found Off Italy Coast
Conservatives pretending they didn't attack Obama over the stock market.
Most accurate depiction of a law enforcement officer in the movies or TV is ...
Health insurance. Oh, my God. (a rant).
New CNN.com poll: Should Sarah Palin run for political office again?
"Racist Web Posts Traced to Homeland Security"
Mandatory Friday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! Brad Friedman subs for Mike TGIF
Blue Dogs have say they have enough votes to defeat health care bill if it comes to the floor.
McLaughlin Group talking about healthcare.
Did anyone grab the opener off of Maher's show? When black intellectuals strike?
Don't raise taxes for health care!
Villagers discover 'extinct' leopard cub eating a monkey
"I estimate that my overhead would drop 15 percent immediately with single-payer. "
My 20,000th post since 2001 dedicated to Skinner, a visionary, progressive Democrat who started DU.
NO SINGLE PAYER NO VOTE - We can't afford anything less
Do it today! Do it now! Contact the Blue Dogs HERE.
Franken's Dogs-For-Veterans Bill Passes Senate
A People's list of healthcare demands, we need something to show people, here's mine
HAS CONGRESS AND ITS FILTHY BLUE DOGS HIT ROCK BOTTOM YET?
i suggest these folks get their own party
The President of the United States of America clarified a poorly-worded comment ...
Waxman getting tough on 'blue dog' dems on health care
Talk about making lemonade out of lemons!
Another Republican "Family Values" State Senator had Sex with Intern
I am about as white bread as they come. And yet I can recognize what happened to Prof. Gates as bull
The attempt to Revive Antioch College, some recent news, and why you might care.
White House transcript of Obama's comments (re: Gates)
Health care savings we have not considered!
Tainted beef recalled . Obama drug czar confiscating marijuana
A simple question: Did the cop know who was supposed to live in the house?
A simple question: Did the cop know who was supposed to live in the house?
What role do you think George W. Bush played in the Cheney Administration
WAR- THE REASON WE MAY NEVER HAVE UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE.
Where are the jobs going to come from?
Rate Richard Wolfe as KOs guest Host
When I am around a police officer I feel...
Gatekeeper Google Censors Small venders' Content Featuring Satirical Criticism of Obama Complicity
Oh man... Lou Dobbs should be interesting tonight
Why is no one questioning John McCain's Birth Certificate?
CNN President: Dobbs may continue birther crusade
NBC is covering Obama/Gates/Crowley like the MOON LANDING tonight
Why is it so tough to sell Health Care in the USA.
Spinning Healthcare: A Bad Case of Vertigo
First Hubble image after the May repairs
$235 BILLION in drug corp and hospital deals made by White House and Sen Finance Committee (Baucus)
Cornyn: We Need F-22 To Protect Us From...India?
Human Trafficking: Combating modern-day slavery on North Carolina farms
We Have Always Been At War With Eastasia
150 dead dogs found in freezers at Mich. home
Palin Caught In A Naughty Monkey Trap by Shannyn Moore
Cheney demanded US military be used in Buffalo,NY to arrest people.
The Professor, the Policeman and the Neighbor
Is there a bigger fucking idiot on the markets than Art Cashin of CNBC?
Zelaya crosses Honduran frontier 4:26 PM EST Live video feed
I don't shop at stores that use foreign languages to hide their intentions from customers.
Check out this NY Post headline on the New Jersey arrests story.....
I don't believe Dinosaurs ever existed
US Troops Hiding in Iraqi Homes
Rep. Virginia Foxx: ‘There Are No Americans Who Don’t Have Health Care’
(NYT) Black men more likely to be locked up for what police call getting “lippy"
Cheney Shot A Guy And Told The Cops to Go Away.
Acronyms! Calling ALL Acronyms!
Bill Maher: New Rule: Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit
Crowley pleased by president's phone call
Regarding "Enron Loophole" closure to take effect 9/30/09.
Man loses fingers pulling dog out of gators mouth
Florida crowds want Senator Bill Nelson's healthcare stance
We can win on the Weiner amendment.-send a free fax for single payer..........
Anybody notice all the propaganda health care commercials from the
"AAA South has announced it will treat married gay couples as families when determining rates"
"AAA South has announced it will treat married gay couples as families when determining rates"
DU is funny. When a case comes up touching on racism, sexism, LGBT discrimation,
Barbara Mikulski Has Broken Her Ankle
Our route home was blocked by a DC ambulance stopped in the curb lane on Georgia Ave at Blair Park
Police should arrest folks for CRIMES not RUDENESS.
In Defense of Lou Dobbs and the Birthers:
"American Made" Tee Shirt Is Made in Mexico, J. C. Penney's Says It's Meant to Show Pride in America
The Risks of a Partial Prosecution
How much would it cost for us to buy they loyalty of blue dogs for progressive issues?
Bankrupt US parts maker Delphi dumps pension obligations
Bill Moyers Journal on health care reform tonight
Clintonistas Shill for Honduran Coup Leaders
Now for something completely different...A toad in the garden
Crowley: "Obama offended not just the Cambridge Police Department but officers around the country"
Cambridge Cop's Unfortunate Vanity Plate: WHY-TEE
Cambridge Cop's Unfortunate Vanity Plate: WHY-TEE
The Story of A Place Called Mouseland
Key Birther Lawyer Was Disbarred … In 2004
Pretty Much All Cops Are "Rogue"
Used to be called "churning"? : Stock Traders Find Speed Pays, in Milliseconds
The thing I don't understand about healthcare reform
It is possible to simultaneously believe that Gates AND the cop behaved poorly
Harry Potter's Radcliffe: "I just loathe homophobia"
Q: "What has the government ever done better than the private sector?"
Single Payer: The Health Care Plan Not On The Table
Arne Duncan sets up confrontation with teachers' unions over more testing.
Now that Obama has backed off his comments over the Gates incident, I wonder how many DUers will?
The Super-Wealthy sit atop a mountain of wealth. TAX Accumulated super-wealth
Health reform: Do you care what it costs? I sure as hell don't.
Caption This - Moving Van Outside of AK Governor's Mansion --pix-->
If LBJ were the Majority Leader, how would he handle the "Blue Dogs"?
Interesting take on the Gates situation and the comment
Report Sees Agent Orange Link to More Illnesses (NYT)
SEE IT NOW! The Birthers' Star Spangled Banner
8 year old rape victim's sister wants the perps released because "we are the same people"
Alabama Liquor Agency Says No to (Cartoon)Nude Nymph on California Wine Label
Tennessee "Drug Tax" Ruled Unconstitutional -- Pot growers exhale in unison
K&R if you have been subject to police abuse of their authority
Obama rushes to quell racial uproar he helped fire
Internal RNC Polling Finds Majority Support Public Option
PETA's Ingrid Newkirk on Ringling Brothers' Circus: The Saddest Show on Earth
Ohio Rep. Wants Men to consent before women have abortions
The case against "Great Expectations" as required reading
Liberal and Conservative Democrats Brawl Over Bill
Has the Democratic Party been co-opted?
Robert Wenzel and the "Economic Policy Journal" - anyone know about this guy?
Typical teabagger: Taking SS and Medicare benefits while protesting health care reform
Kucinich on health care reform: "this is a stronger bill that will protect Americans"
Prof. Gates' comments to Officer were protected by First Amendment
My personal experience with stupid, racist police officers:
Urgent: The Single Payer Moment Is Now, If Only We Speak Out
For such a big, strapping police officer, Crowley's nothing but a whiny bitch
Why Obama's Public Option Is Defective, and Why We Need Single-Payer.
Is a woman in labor a 'person'?
How to tell someone they sound racist
Swearing has contributed much to the animosity on DU
Rep. McIntyre (D-NC) acknowledges ties to secretive Christian group
What's with the heavy police presence on US streets/HWYs?
Congressional Democrats have a damn good reason to fine those who refuse to get health insurance
I find it interesting that the report submitted by the arresting officer documents everything but...
Long Term Care - another health crisis - an op-ed by Teresa Heinz Kerry
Nearly 2,000 show up for free health care in Va. - Story with pics (Wow!)
Nate Silver: 'Mr. Blue Dog, you have a problem on your hands. You're going to lose anyway.'
can someone explain to me how my phone recognizes ennui, but not some simple words
What do you think when you are talking to someone and they
What's all this about Cartman?
Somebuddy run downda store an get me a packa Marlboros.
What's all this about Duckman?
Traditional marriage includes:
I thought "Safety Dance" was the coolest song in 1983 or 1984....
Friendship has an expiration date.
Try to breathe some life into a letter . . . my courage is at its peak, you know what I mean
You are trapped on a desert island
Do you admire and respect loyalty? (not a poll --- copycat)
Epiphany. It's not what you're after, it's what's after you.
Johnny Depp-Alice in Wonderland trailer
Another Family Value Republican Missouri State Rep. Caught Banging 14-Year-Old
"I’ve accepted the fact that I can never drink again as long as I live, and I’m ok with it."
To think this is wasted on Tom Cruise
I had to drive my brother to the bank, Dr. and , grocery store today, he called for help.
Cousins day today. Some surprising celebrity cousins, some already familiar
7 Insane Ads That Have No Idea What They're Selling
It's been awhile since I posted this
three times last week I received too much change
OK! Who's going to volunteer to moderate teh Lounge??
OK! Who's going to volunteer to moderate teh Lounge??
Photoshoppers, I need your help.
I got some sucker to pay for my helmet sundae today
What is your favorite cauliflower recipe?
whats a good vege to go with Chicken Marsala?
My review of the Yes/Asia concert at the National Harbor in DC
Phish Phest in California! PHUCKING your Phace all summer long!
Robot bride model wows 'em in Japan
I Must Say, Matt Lauer Is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS When Compared To An Old, Overweight Beagle
"Crackhead(s)" is the word for today. Modify a thread title to include "crackhead(s)".
Think a bit - Should crackheads have pets?
Woo-hoo! My biopsy results came back...negative!
Okay, so who IS this Harry Pooter, and why is he so popular with moviegoers?
I am thinking about getting a widescreen monitor to hook up to my laptops.
How can you find out if someone with a disabled profile has been tombstoned?
The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poetry Break, 7/24/09
Some of my amature photography masterpieces...
Fire at Johnsonville sausage plant.
Apparently this is how they donate sperm in China.
DU Song Of The Day (Just For LynneSin)
DU Song of the Day (Just for Parche)
Red State Update does interviews with the Avatar cast
Grrr. Grrr. I want to call a local lunch place to see what their soup is
"How come the MAN don't get as much applause as the SONG? I'll say it ONE MORE TIME..."
Its Going To Be over 100 Degrees here next week!!!!
Stems! I hate paying good money and then just get stems!
I figure I'm a great judge of beer....
It's peanut butter jelly time!
NO beer is better in the summer than Blue Moon Honeymoon Summer Ale.
Ice cream and cake do the ice cream and cake, Ice cream and cake do the ice cream and cake....
Do you avoid clicking on video news stories because of the commercial
Odd Haute Couture thread (Photos)
The ONLY good beer in summer...
Hey- I just won a 1983 "Duke" G.I. Joe swivel-arm action figure on ebay!!!
Name something that's popular now, but will be totally irrelevant to anyone in a year or two.
Stunningly stupid apps for the Blackberry - 'TXT Buddy'
My beer - summer and winter - Red Bridge
Finally !!! Designer Snuggies--leopard and zebra,
So my wife has sorta taken up bird watching.
Naw, best summer beer is Virgil Ledbetter's Honey Wheat Rosemary
My beer of choice is Fat Tire.
If you wrote an autobiography what would you title it?
Does Lou Dobbs eat Mexican babies? I'm just asking.
Resolved: Widmer Hefeweizen is the *best* summer beer
Resolved: Heineken is the *best* summer beer
Do you admire and respect royal jelly?
New Simon's Cat video - "Fly Guy"
Does Lou Dobbs dig up dead octogenarians and rape their corpses? I'm just asking.
The ladies here will love THIS kitty!
Which weights more...a pound of Matt Lauer of a pound of mouse droppings? Let's Discuss.
Don't you hate it when you make a new friend on Facebook
Can someone just pour me a beer. I thirsty...
all of you are wrong. major tom's pomegranate wheat is the best summer beer
I happened to catch "Mama Mia" on HBO.
I just finished cutting the grass, now I need a beer.
The Moon Landing was not faked! However...
Lowell Folk Festival (Pic Heavy)
What would you rather have: R2D2 or K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider?
Anyone just see Final Jeopardy? **spoiler**
Here are some shoes for all you old hippies out there
Did I waste my time by staying up all night to study for a urine test?
I will almost certainly be chosen to be a moderator, so...
what should lionesspriyanka NOT do with her talent?
I am on my way to 10,000 posts
Play list for my daughter's visit.
Let's play: GOOD COP! / BAD COP!
Naked girls plow fields for rain
Why the hell can my toothbrush charge
Has anybody read any Sue Miller? I'm reading the world below and
what is your favorite indulgence??
I have no sense of proportion when it comes to Indian food.
***** Please join me in wishing taterguy !!!!! ******
Three ways to melt a Chocolate Bunny
How the hell do cannibals choose "side dishes?"
Grown DUers, do you ever get mistaken for a child or teen on the phone?
Recently discovered photo of DU's first set of moderators:
"To each generation a Slayer is born..." Help. I'm watching Buffy again.
Does Lou Dobbs have sex with chickens? I am "just asking."
DU is looking for moderators! Read on for application information...
We are looking for moderators to serve from August to November
What kind of ringtone do you currently have on your phone?
NO beer is better in the summer than Coors Light.
It does get boring in the cockpit.
The poor kid in front of me didn't have enough $$ for her helmet sundae.
Eric Burdon just added me as a Facebook Friend!
I bought one of those special bags for keeping produce fresh
I just traded a dog crate for a Dell laptop! Ask me anything!
A huge pile of suds just appeared in my toilet. I went upstairs and knocked on the apartment door
What Products Do You Miss Most From Your Youth?
Down-the-aisle wedding boogie is YouTube sensation
I don't like Ani DiFranco or Bjork.
Hillary's terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day
Four Killed as Helicopter Crashes Onto I-70 in Western Md.
Four Things the Republicans Don't Want You to Know About the Economy
"False Reporting" Law Entraps Woman; Rapist Officers Barnes, Gillies Go Free
Another Family Value Republican Missouri State Rep. Caught Banging 14-Year-Old
A $4 Billion Push for Better Schools
Indonesia 'tortured' Balibo Five
A New Fight Over Pollution Curbs Takes Root (Cap and Trade)
DC Metro Crash-Site Circuit Had Failures Since 2007
Consumer Sentiment Gauge in U.S. Posts First Drop Since February on Jobs
Artificial Brain '10 Years Away'
Shanghai urges 'two-child policy'
Senior cleric issues fatwa against VP selection (Iran)
American says he volunteered for Taliban suicide mission
U.S. Home Vacancies Hit 18.7 Million on Bank Seizures
Michael Moore interested in tragic story of 4 who died after power shutoff
Scratch those new Ontario reactor plans
Navy: Murder charge filed in gay seaman’s death
News Conference from Cambridge Police Union coming up soon
World Stocks Push Up to 9-Month Highs
Extra (U.K.) troops set for Afghanistan
Obama in Chicago: Reform 'isn't about me'
Officials lambast NJ corruption after 44 arrested
Climate change pact 'needs' China
PM invites U.S. investors to come to Iraq("Everything in Iraq needs re-building and rehabilitation")
Suu Kyi faces Myanmar trial verdict
China announces first panda from frozen sperm
5 freedoms you'd lose in health care reform
Millions wait for delayed jobless checks
Fire Burning In Jantzen Beach Area (Near Portland Expo Center, Oregon)
Trio break out of Belgium prison in helicopter
Accomplished, but not insulated - Some successful blacks find Gates’s case all too familiar
Key Dems clear one obstacle to health care bill
Perry raises possibility of states' rights showdown with White House over healthcare
Evangelist: Alamo Guilty of Sex Crimes.
We are looking for moderators to serve from August to November
Chinese Scientists Reprogram Cells to Create Mice
Legacy Fight: Inside Bush and Cheney's Tense Final Days
Marines charged in rape of girl, 12
Border Patrol Agent Shot To Death In California
Apple Computer has been slapped with a $40 million racial discrimination lawsuit charging that the c
Blue Dog Heath Care Back On --- For Now
House permits needle exchange programs
Two key GOP senators to oppose Sotomayor
Bush Administration (Travel) ‘Blacklist’ Memos Released
Pakistan battles 'kill 21 militants, soldier'
Waterford Village Bank (Clarence, NY) 58th bank failure of 2009 +6 in GA - now 64 bank failures
17 die as plane skids, bursts into flames in Iran
Exiled Leader of Honduras Steps Into Country
Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
Poll: Palin’s favorability dips as she nears exit
Cop Who Arrested Gates Not Ruling Out Defamation Lawsuit
Mercosur Summit Calls for Zelaya's Return
Ousted Honduran leader returns home — briefly
Azle homeowner displays 'Hispanics Keep Out' sign
Mass. police unions ask Obama for apology
North Korea 'executes Christians'
Bush-Era Debate: Using G.I.’s in U.S
Seventeen die in Iran plane blaze
Indian school for rogue monkeys
Japan sends U.S. letter on "Buy American" worries
Liberal and Conservative Democrats Brawl Over Bill
American, Japanese climbers found dead on Mt. Fuji
De Beers 1H Sales -54%, Profits -99%
Honduran army shuts border as Zelaya plans return
Muammar Gaddafi’s New York visit angers families of Lockerbie victims
US stops giving militant death tolls in Afghanistan
Trenches (dug by security forces) to protect Iraqi Christians
Spain Inaugurates World’s Most Sophisticated Telescope
Democrats see healthcare deal hopes collapse
Honduras orders people off streets along Nicaragua border as deposed president prepares return
Waxman Says There May Be No Alternative To Bypassing His Committee
Amazon CEO apologizes for deleting Orwell books
Zeleya at Nicarargua/Honduras borderNOW on CNN
U.S. admits it has no case against teen held at Guantanamo
Honduras crisis dominates South American summit
Pak can use US aid only against Taliban and al-Qaida: Senate
Jurors convict evangelist (Tony Alamo) on all 10 sex counts
Stock Traders Find Speed Pays, in Milliseconds
Chinese court sentences drunk driver to death
CNN President Jon Klein declares Obama birther story 'dead'
Iranian vice-president 'sacked'
STOCK MARKET WATCH, Friday July 24
Grave of suspected torture victims found in Paraguay
(Rep. John) Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
NJ governor calls scale of corruption 'outrageous' as 3 mayors among those arrested in sweep
Ex-Va. Tech official: Cho’s files removed by mistake
Parents' smoking 'damages kid's veins'
Obama calls white policeman who arrested scholar
Silverton transgender mayor shrugs off dress code complaints
Bush-Era Debate: Using G.I.’s in U.S. (Considered using military on US soil)
Activists: NKorean executed for distributing Bible
Iran,Tehran July 25, 2009 for a rally
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate Message of Support for July 25 Rally
The cops in this country need an attitude adjustment!
Best Healthcare Video Is Ad for State Single-Payer in California
Admiral Mullen 'Appalled' After Viewing Classified Detainee Photos
PRODIGY SAYS COPS ASKED HIM TO SET UP 50 CENT
These Streets Are Watching Copwatching
Everything is OK (don't let the Authority tell you otherwise)
Police Brutality Corruption in America
TYT:Democrats must go on the offensive
Raw Video: Dog Dies While Cop Detains Owners
Police brutality : Racist cop violates civil rights
Stupidly Is An Adverb - But, What Is An Adverb?
GOP-Cited Firm Owned By Insurance Company
'The Yes Men' Make Corporations Say, 'Oh, No!'
Rachel Maddow: Republican's C-Street Cult Update
Author Peter Heller on his book Whale Warriors, following the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Gayle King also surprised by Pres Obama's choice of words: Interviews Gates
TYT: Another Republican hypocrite
Birther Control - Will Obama Beat the "Bishop"?
President Obama's Remarks at Today's Presser, Regarding Gates Incident, His Comments, Media Frenzy
Gibbs Asked About UFOs on C-SPAN
Rachel Maddow - Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) and his artful dodge
Charlie Pierce tears it up on Countdown
McConnell: I have a friend in Florida who had a friend in Canada (UPDATED)
Charlie Chaplin - The Great Dictator Final Speech [Sub Persian] - stirring passions in Iran
Watch this video with the sound off
Uninsured Residents Receive Free Health Care in Virginia
Commission to Study the Failed Drug War! (SIGN PETITION NOW)
Rush Limbaugh Calls Obama "Angry Black Man" (MSNBC)
Rachel Maddow: Black & White Happy Hour In America
Officer That Arrested Henry Louis Gates Jr. Not Backing Down
Jane Goodall - Overpopulation in the Developing World
Lou Dobbs and Rep, Ted Poe embrace Jim Crow tactics on CNN
'Food, Inc.' challenges the industry (Nightline)
Shame on Prof.Gates: Uppity Blacks vs Blue Collar Whites
Rachel Maddow - ballistic on Texas Gov. Perry's burning stupid & huge hypocrisy
Henry Gates speaks: 'Officer Was A Rogue Policeman'
BILL MAHER NEW RULES Jul 24, 2009
DNC TV ad: "The Cost of Doing Nothing"
If you TASER Old Women For Swearing... YOU ARE A PUSSY!!!
TYT: Horrible Sexist Gym Owner On Fox, Bashes SG & More (Ana Is Furious)
Kucinich: Health Insurance Groups Extract Wealth of Our Nation - To Few at Expense of Many
Black scholar's arrest triggers bad memories: For some prominent Twin Cities black men, the arrest
Healthcare Disaster Looms; Action Needed on Modest Policy Proposal
Shocking New Video Captures Police Chase of Prof. Gates Through His Bedroom
Mom and Pop from 'Seinfeld' Join the 'Birther Conspiracy'
Joe Conason: Blue Dogs heel when lobbyists whistle
Obama Incorporates the 'Gates Arrest' Into His Health Plan
The Making of an Agent(Secret Service)-Great Article on Training Class
Politico "analysis" - health care lobbyist says Obama needs Baucus bill to "save" health care
No, Obama's grandmother didn't say he was born in Kenya
Utah Senator Reveals REAL Reason He's Voting 'No' on Sotomayor
Waiters left out of latest minimum wage rise
Beyond Attica: The Untold Story of Women's Resistance Behind Bars
NY Times Prints Health Care Articles "K Street" Style
Joe Bageant: Ideology discussions have been demonized
5 freedoms you'd lose in health care reform
ZELAYA CLOSE TO HONDURAN BORDER; TENSIONS AT ALL-TIME HIGH; ALL DAY CURFEW IMPOSED IN HONDURAS
California Pension Fund Hopes Riskier Bets Will Restore Its Health
Japan: 2-D Romances With Comic Book Characters A Thriving Subculture Phenomenon
Ethics complaints follow Palin (CNN)
Limbaugh: Obama's got "a chip on his shoulder"
David Sirota: 1-percenters launch attack on health care
Palin's mid-term resignation comes with costs {to taxpayers, natch} (AP)
Time to draw the line on cocaine
What’s Good for Goldman is Bad for the Nation
"The Health-Care Wimps" (Eric Alterman goes back to Clinton Plan vs Obama)
"Blackwater Seeks Gag Order" (Jermey Schahill)
An Open Letter To The Financial Media
To Demonstrate Equal Treatment, Cambridge Police Arrest Prof. Henry Higgins
Robert Reich: The Wall Street rally: Watch your wallets
New Rule: Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit
Keeping the Dark Lord’s Secrets
The Henry Louis Gates Jr Arrest: 'Uppity' in 2009
Friday Talking Points (87) -- A Tale Of Two Houses
Neglected National Mall languishes (in danger of becoming a national disgrace)
"Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard"--(The Nation)
Will Blue Dogs Help GOP Extremists Destroy Obama's Presidency Over Their Donations From Insurance
The rising tide of British antisemitism (Guardian UK)
9 Things You Can Do to Stop Big Greed
Nassim Taleb: clown of quantitative finance
Gates: H-1B Limits A 'Big Mistake'
Hey, Hey, We're The WEE Monkees! July 24-26, 2009
Ellen Goodman.....Putting Obesity Out of Business
Another viewpoint on Obama/Gates
CNN doing its part to promote RW distortions about health care reform
It's a dirty job but someone's got to do it. Could that someone be YOU?
Oh, oh! Dobbs birther antics has the Southern Poverty Law Center calling for his FIRING!
Obama: Both Gates & Crowley probably overreacted, invites them to the White House for a beer!
President Obama Inviting Gates and Crowley Over For A Beer? Brilliant!
I am sorry but I am coming to the conclusion that Gates actually profiled the Cop as well
The mighty hypocrisy of selective objection to discrimination
Why are Blue Dog Democrats so Fuckin' spineless ??
Dr. David McKalip apologizes for Barack Obama-Witch Doctor e-mail
Where's Jackeens? I miss my pix fix. . . n/t
EVER notice how the GOP Media jumps on small shit and blows it up to big shit? Re Crowley
For the police to arrest you, they MUST suspect you of having committed a CRIME.
Why are people assuming the President "stumbled" into the Gates issue or that he regrets
"We have no way of distinguishing good teachers from bad ones"
Bill Maher: NEW RULES ... (a really good one on capitalism)
Economy Recovering – Republicans to Play Napoleon in this Waterloo
OK so the stinking media parades two black officers supporting Crowley
Bush Sr. lauds Obama's ADA proclamation
Waxman Says Blue Dogs Must Relent or He Will Bypass Committee
Was Gates Fourth Amendment Rights violated?
Obama says not funding abortions is "tradition"
The arrest was wrong. Crowley isn't a racist. Though correct, Obama shouldn't have commented..
PHOTOS: In the Absence of Jackeens, who is sorely missed.
Paul Krugman: Costs and Compassion
Why was President Obama asked about the Gates incident in the 1st place? Lynn Sweet answers
What is going on in this country? Seriously?
Racist teabaggin' surgeon - McKalip - resigns from leadership post
Was Obama right that cops were stupid? CNN On Line Poll!
Rev Sharpton Response to the Arrest
You know, the MSM just seems to have trouble reporting...
Obama: "Crowley is a fine police officer and a good man"
"Let me tell you something. I'm from Chicago. I don't break."
Health-Insurer Tax Gets ‘Intense Look’ in Senate, Lawmakers Say
CNN president Klein has no backbone, will allow Dobbs to keep the "birther" story going
Nate Silver: The Healthcare Timeout is Fine.
So a police officer shows up on our porch
Bush's response to Gates Question
Pres. of the Cambridge Police Superior Officers Assoc license plate
Jeffrey Wright: Obama, race and my arrest
Obama moves to grant political asylum to women who suffer domestic abuse
Can you prove you're an American Citizen?
House Dems Reach Agreement On Reining In Medicare Costs - "giant step forward"
Did Dobbs get a tallking to? CNN President Jon Klein declares Obama birther story 'dead'
ABC NEWS: Pew Poll: Obama's Popularity Lifts U.S. Global Image
More stupid from Michael Steele
If Healthcare Reform Passes Sometime this Year...Is Obama Guranteed to Get Re-Elected?
NYT: A Dispute Over Obama’s Birth Lives on in the Media
Bill Maher: "The problem with President Obama's health care plan isn't socialism, it's capitalism"
The security guard at my apartment told me two weeks ago that even with ID there's suspicion.
Blue Dogs Say Leadership Lied to Them- Storm Out Of Meeting
Coincidence that all the cop "leaders" at today's press conference
I wish we had a President who said the cops are always right.
Obama calls arrest of Harvard scholar unnecessary
Is the American populace and media stuck on stupid when it comes to the President?
Richard Wolffe sittin' in for KO did a fine job. At times he even let loose
Obama Gets High Marks on Leadership, Empathy
Cheney wanted to use GIs in Buffalo to test the constitution.
If our President can do it. we (DU) can do it.
So the POTUS, the Professor & the Policeman are having a beer...
Crowley, Gates camps pleased by president's phone calls
Canadians, we don't deserve your help but I have a great idea and we could really use your help
Obama's Martha's Vineyard lair: 28 acres
Cheney is still sore about getting Libby a full pardon. I say give Libby a full pardon
Talkingpointsmemo: Mark Up to Continue on Energy and Commerce Committee
Where is the neighbor who called the police on Gates?
Go ahead and admit it President Obama screwed up in his response to the Gates arrest
Bottom Line: Would a white Harvard professor been arrested and led out of his house in handcuffs?
Poll: "Seven in 10 Americans favor the passage of new healthcare reform legislation"
Voters settle on a public plan
Pres Obama telephones Sgt. Crowley
Breaking: Late night talks bring agreement on one point re HC; focuses on incentivizing outcome
RWers thought they had another Joe the Plumber
I'm confused now. Did he or did he not apologize? I don't know anymore.
Its fucking amazing how DU falls right in line. When 90%
South Carolina Stations pull DNC ads attacking DeMint
The Henry Louis Gates Jr Arrest: 'Uppity' in 2009
Hutchison attacks Perry for turning down stimulus funds that she voted against.
Crowley, Gates and Obama in the oval office drinking a beer...
I think Obama should apologize.
LOL: Perry raises possibility of states' rights showdown with White House over healthcare
Cambridge police unions: 'Profoundly grateful' Obama called Sgt. Crowley.
Typical class time at an Officer Crowley "profiling class"
Waxman, Blue Dogs brush aside healthcare discord - back at the table. They want a deal, folks.
Per MSNBC: Obama regrets commenting on the Gates issue
Transcript of Obama's remarks at today's presser
The media makes me want to throw up!
Why does the media go out of their way to find "the other side of the story" only in some cases?
Obama walks it back (the rest of the way)
Hardball - UFOs? Just when you need one :)
Cold Beer Diplomacy - A Rahm and Ari Emanuel Inspired Bro-mance?
I'm disgusted that CNN is fanning the flames of the Gates story
Gallup has Obama approval at 55%. So Why is a 6% lower Approval Rasmussen Poll being posted here?
Media lining up against the Health Care reform!
So what do you think Crowley's reaction when he got a call from Pres. Obama after talking shit. . .
Betting that Beer drinking by the three at the WH will only earn a quick mention in the Press!
Ahmadinejad makes major mistep appointing relative to top VP post
"I'm a white male, age 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me, no matter how dumb my suggestions are."
StupidGate Meme dominates headlines; articles about health care at the bottom
OF COURSE it was *&^%$ stupid for the cops to arrest Gates.
Teachers are assessed all the time. Formal assessments by principals and county administrators.
Has CNN ever asked: "Is President X simply responding from his perspective as a white man?"
Here we go . . . they're now turning this into "poor white cop accused of being a racist because
Grassley and Blue Dog Ross both predict passage of health care "reform" by the end of the year.
Cop Who Arrested Gates Not Ruling Out Defamation Lawsuit
It Amazes Me That People Are Still Saying That The Police Were Called Stupid
Now That's My President........
Obama Expresses His Regrets On Gates Incident - hopes case can serve as "teachable moment" (NYT)
Obama's statement proves how idiotic the media frenzy over his Gates statement is
Boxer, Kerry: What Palin Got Wrong About Energy
BEERGATE!!!! (C'mon, seriously, what are the odds...?)
Crowley said that Gates "appeared" to be the resident BEFORE asking for ID!!!!
I think Many Democrats are scared of the Media, and frankly, I can kind of understand why.....
The racists involved in Gate's arrest?
No ‘Victory’ to Be Had in Afghanistan. Good.
Unapologetic Obama Ignores Traditional Democratic Playbook In Cambridge Cops Controversy
Obama talking at Gibbs' presser now, m$nbc. 1:34pm CT
Unemployment benefits delayed for millions
President Obama approval at 49%-1993-94 repeat?
McCain Campaign Investigated Obama Birth Certificate Rumors
Why do the Republicans think that they will profit (politically) off defeating reform?
I don't think the Gates incident was a racial thing
I hope no one in the Obama Administration advise he do this
Sgt. James Crowley actually asked for Gates' birth certificate and it was hard to find
House Democrats may call for floor vote on Health care reform bill - to break impasse.
"In truth, I wish President Obama had chosen a Hispanic nominee that all Senators could support"
Since we're talking about cops, how do they like their government-run health care coverage?
A $4 Billion Push for Better Schools
Why would a person ask an officer for an ID?
Grand Prairie officers on leave after racist Obama e-mail circulated
Huffpo: Why Do Blue Dogs Want You and Me to Pay Three Times More Than They Do for Health Care?
Sgt. James Crowley Instructor on Racial Profiling
Chuck Todd is reporting on Facebook that Gibss is saying that Obama regrets commenting on Gates
Doctor On Racist Obama Email: "I Sincerely Apologize"
Reuters: Waxman Will Let Panel be Bypassed on Health Care (If Blue Dogs Block Agreement)
Does anyone know if there will be any form of tort reform as part of coming health reform?
Canadians happy with primary health care, study says
60 plus man, uses a cane, middle of the afternoon,
Does the "Jim the Cop" incident create a backlash with cops nationwide thus compromising...
Since 1929, there have been 14 recessions....
Charles Pierce slams mainstream media for promoting Liz Cheney, Birther movement
Just read Gates' bio on Wikipedia. There are two words in it that disturbed me.
It amazes me that people think cops can't be called stupid
More stupid from Republicans: Gov. Perry threatens to reject health care reform
Texas Police Officers On Leave After Circulating Racist Anti-Obama Email
NYT OpEd: President Obama, Professor Gates and the Cambridge Police
If Obama weren't black would he have been asked about Gates?
Why does no vote before recess mean its dead?
CNN Radio News (10:00 AM) Reid & Baucus to meet w/ Obama today
A Look on the Bright-side: At least we're finding out who's who.
IL-Gov: Dan Hynes to Challenge Quinn in Democratic Primary
Sen. Claire McCaskill: a yes vote on Thune would have opened door to gay marriage in Missouri
I don't believe Obama is really "surprised by the reaction" to the Gates thing
Sgt. Crowley : "I support the president of the United States 110-percent," he told WBZ Radio.
Obama takes shot at media for not reporting the facts concerning health care reform
Audio tapes from the Gates arrest ?
Hear we go again Drudge citing Rassmusen polls on the President
this will be my only post about Professor Gates
Has the media ever turned so fast and so aggressively against something before?
States to compete for extra stimulus dollars
Was the press conference a success?
Margaret Carlson: Public Option Critical
Just as a Reminder, the Phrase "They Can Pry My Guns from my Cold Dead Fingers"
No vote before August recess is the final nail in the coffin of healthcare reform
Hagan: Contain costs in health reform
Liberal Media My Ass! - send that to every right wing thinking person in your family, friends, job.
Why President Obama was asked about Gates
It's switch-on time for Scotland's first offshore wind farm
India to launch indigenous nuclear sub July 26
Rainfall to decrease over Iberian Peninsula
LSUHSC Research Shows For 1st Time Infant Inhalation Of Ultrafine Air Pollution … Adult Lung Disease
UC (UofCinn.) Scientists Determine That Ancient Maya Practiced Forest Conservation — 3,000 Years Ago
Beekeeping Is the Latest Buzz in Urban Areas
Energy From Thorium: A Nuclear Waste Burning Liquid Salt Thorium Reactor
Consulting With Clouds: A Clear Role in Climate Change
Improved air quality during Beijing Olympics could inform pollution-curbing policies
60-Year Decline In Winter Rains Over Iberian Peninsula: Scientists Project Other Seasonal Drops
Decades Of Intensive Pesticide Use Haunt Uzbekistan's Agricultural Lands - ENS
Global Ocean Surface Temperatures Highest On Record In June, Breaking 2005 Record - ENS
Canada Suffering From Worst Drought In At Least 50 Years Across Prairie Provinces - Economist
Waning Pacific Clouds Suggest Global Warming Feeds On Itself - Bloomberg
Tuvalu Sets 100% Renewable Energy Goal By 2020
Unusually Warm Ocean Temps Likely Through October In Caribbean, GOM - Some Bleaching In Progress
Chevron Expects To Lose Multibillion Ecuador Pollution Suit, "Has No Intention Of Paying" - Mongabay
30% tax credit available for new bio-mass heating stoves
Central TX Drought Approaching That Of 1950s - 30 Days Ending 7/21 Warmest Ever Recorded - DMN
Once-Rare Lightning Strikes In N. Alaska Topped 25,000 In 2008; Fires, Thermokarsting Expanding
Tiny Drizzle Wreaks Havoc In Desert City
Arnold Schwarzenegger signs legislation to protect Seals at La Jolla Beach
San Diego has been ranked the # 1 solar city in California and the nation
Wireless power system shown off (BCBC) {Witricity}
Arctic Warming At "Dizzying Pace" Sylvia Earle: "Ice-Free Arctic Means A Very Different Planet"
A new method to cleaner and more efficient CO2 capture
"People believe in their hearts that a piece of raw fish is worth $600."
Gloat-free Baseball Scores (Thursday, July 23)
Perhaps the Indians can buy some of these for next season:
The D*dgers are in full "celebration of the cheating" mode now!
Matt Holiday traded from Oakland to St. Louis
Aaron Ward returns to Hurricanes
Two in a row!! Streaking Giants clobber Rockies 3-1
Your greatest sports high so far this year, and your lowest low?
I am really getting tired of hearing about Tim Tebow
Can We All Agree That As Sports Fans That We're Sick of Brett Favre?
On a serious note .. just a heads up since I know you guys are interested:
Around the Horn college football predictions ---PAC 10
Who is your 2009 Heisman pick?!
FINA bans bodysuits that have led to spate of world records
Heh! Just signed up to be moderator of this Forum...
There is no thread about the Ginats and the Stonies??
Which NFL team do you think is most interested in hiring Mr. personality?
What you can do to help the Honduran people restore democracy in their country
FIDEL: "A NOBEL PRIZE FOR MRS. CLINTON"
HONDURAS on Dem. Now, this moring, July 24 First Topic after Headlines, Guest
ZELAYA states the obvious -- Army rulers aim to kill him
The 2001 Version of "Our Man in Honduras" -- John Negroponte
HONDURAS COUP 2009: "Me Detain Zelaya? What Are You Saying?"
US: Honduras Coup a "Lesson" for Zelaya Not to Follow Venezuela's Path
WANNA GET READY FOR THE REVOLUTION? Watch these videos on Honduran Reisistance (all short)
EU's Ferrero-Waldner departs Cuba without meeting Raul (misleading headline!)
Honduran army shuts border as Zelaya plans return
Grave of suspected torture victims found in Paraguay
NOW TELESUR Live Press Conf. w/ Zelaya 1:28 -pm edt -- updates
TELESUR LIVE PRESS CONF OF NATIONAL POLICE 12:30 pm
Telesur Reporting Live from one of the border crossings -- the protesters are
Twitter updates and contact info for activist Sandra Cuffe in Honduras
Head's Up: Zelaya live via ustream at the border w/international press
Zelaya just crossed into Honduras
CNN covering crossing by Zelaya. (3:39 pm est) eom
Ambassador "Recovers" Honduras Embassy in Mexico for Zelaya
massive march in San Pedro Sula against Zelaya's return
Honduran National Police Will Not Arrest Zelaya
ZELAYA ASSASSINATION Already Planned with Permission Granted by Washington (EN and SP)
CISPES ALERT: Clinton made statement that Zelaya is responsible for any further violence/protests
Masked men were trying to arrest/kidnap someone in the Venezuelan Embassy
Mercosur Summit Calls for Zelaya's Return
Radio Globo saying Zelaya just crossed the border nt
RHC/TELESUR: Zelaya Forced Back into Nicaragua by Honduran Military
Al Jazeera's saying 3 people were shot, and some were run over by police car
looks like Mel is 0 for 2. n/t
Link below to my 20,000th post and a toast with thanks to Skinner.
Slaughter at McDonald's (1984) changed how police operate
Brady Campaign joins the VPC in deception
The rising tide of British antisemitism
Activists say Israel gave key site to settlers
Freeze Settlement Activities In West Bank: U.N. To Israel
Israel’s Religious Right and the Question of Settlements (International Crisis Group report)
This land was made for you and me
Switzerland calls for an end to Israeli settlements
U.S. to transfer $200 million to Palestinians
Today in Labor History July 24 U.S. minimum wage increases today, started in 1938, as 25 cents hour
NYT: Jobless Checks for Millions Delayed as States Struggle
Union 'vote' at Wal-Mart rebuffed (Walmart won't let employees vote)
Trying out my A330 (Dial-up warning)
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just saw food inc -- a remakable movie if you keep
The Painter's Palette (partial repost)
March on Washington for Universal Health Care (single payer)
Health Reform to be put on hold, so that Congress can go on vacation for 5 weeks?
Strange letter I got from my Health Insurance company
Anyone know how to contact a QME in LA? n/t
'New way' to repair heart damage (BBC) {alternative to stem cells?}
If Congress needs more time, they should be delaying their vacation, not health reform.
How much of the increase in food allergies is attributable to a decrease in breast feeding?
if public schools haven't put private schools out of business why is it that....
Some people might be willing to support health reform - what are their questions?
Has anybody read Bill H.R.3200, the Health Care proposal?
So It Begins: The SEC Commences Investigation Into Goldman Sachs Trading Practices
Winners and Losers of the Minimum Wage Hike
Minimum wage for tipped workers unchanged since '91 (Miami Herald/McClatchy)
The case of the missing revenue
Time to vote on Science Idol cartoons again
Toucans use their enormous bills to keep their cool (and I thought they stored frootloops in them).
Nasa finds monster black hole sucking up gas, dust and stars at centre of galaxy
Steve Squyres: Robot Guy Says Humans Should Go To Mars
San Francisco seeks to join federal lawsuit challenging same-sex marriage ban
Groups challenge domestic partnerships as unconstitutional (Wisconsin)
Romania Bans Same-Sex Marriage - Guess who helped?
Ancient Roman shipwrecks found (BBC)
Openly gay Author E. Lynn Harris dies at age 54
Green beetle's super-shiny secret (BBC) {photonics}
Ruby-Sachs: Judge Makes Wrong Call in McInerney Trial (killed gay teen classmate)
Hubble images Jupiter's comet-splat (and yes! WE - ARE - BACK!!!!)
Spitzer: "The Fed is a Ponzi scheme, an inside job.. it is time for congress to say enough of this"
Robert Moss - Dreams and Writing
Dream visitation thread in the Lounge.
HMMM Atheists kill Christians.
How to get unfair late fees and overdraft fees reversed
About to enroll at Univ of Phoenix...
Duncan on 'Race to the Top' in WAPO today...
House bill drops funding of Republicans abstinence-only sex ed
Cooks Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen wants recipe testers
101 Simple Salads for the Season
Any suggestions for an appetizer using fresh tomato and shrimp?
need a new food processor. suggestions?
She was a Maryland lass, Stinky,
America's Health Insurance Industry is a Continuing Criminal Enterprise. Their greed
Unexplained Mysteries site hacked?
Magnetic Forces To Blame For 9-11 Tower Collapses...
Hutchison attacks Perry for turning down stimulus funds that she voted against.
Perry raises possibility of states' rights showdown with White House over healthcare
Texas US Senator Cornyn: I don't like Hispanics
John Cornyn is a Texas sized hypocritical ass!
Experts: Full criminal probe in Jackson case
Michael Jackson's Prosthetic Nose Is Missing
Torchwood: Children of Earth (***may contain spoilers***)
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