News Gleaned from DU 11/18/2010

[Angry Dragon]

Just some of things happening in the world around us contained on the pages of DU.
If you want sarah palin family stories, go find them yourself, they don't change very much.
These are the ones I found of interest. As of 4:30pm
The republicans are still liars, cheats, and care only for themselves. Nothing new there.

Homeless man discovers, returns $3,300
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/11/18/20101118lost1118.html

The catholic church once again claim that the church is being persecuted by the homosexuals.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/8140303/Italian-cardinal-warns-gay-activists-are-persecuting-Christians.html

Mayor Of London Warns George W Bush-War Criminal: 'Bring Book Tour To Britain & Never See TX Again'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/borisjohnson/8133411/George-W.-Bush-cant-fight-for-freedom-and-authorise-torture.html

Minister to couples: Thou shalt not Facebook
http://www.salon.com/technology/facebook/index.html?story=/news/feature/2010/11/17/us_pastor_facebook_edict

Salon: Anti-gay group targets gay TSA workers
This one covers a couple of things: Gays and the new extra friendly pat downs
http://www.salon.com/news/transportation_security_administration/?story=/mwt/broadsheet/2010/11/17/gay_tsa

Former British ambassador forecasts 50-year foreign role in Afghanistan
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/nov2010/afgh-n18.shtml

Senate not scheduled to vote on extending jobless benefits
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/11/senate-scheduled-vote-extending-jobless-benefits/

A Hedge Fund Republic? (must read)
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/opinion/18kristof.html?_r=1&hp

Cool tool for seeing the agenda each day in Congress. What bills are up for debate, etc.
Du post: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9583111
http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.html

Lawsuit Filed Today Against Department of Homeland Security and the TSA
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/nov/16/rutherford-institute-sues-over-airport-screenings-ar-657490/

Holder and Issa, Investigate former Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff over those scanners
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9581506 Link to Du post

Feds probe salaries at bankrupt megachurch
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40248871/ns/us_news-faith

GE To Massachusetts: Give Us $25 Million And We'll Cut Only 150 Jobs
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/11/18/ge_says_tax_credit_would_limit_lynn_layoffs/?p1=News_links

Get Out of Afghanistan? US and NATO Think They're Just Getting Started
http://www.alternet.org/world/148904/get_out_of_afghanistan_us_and_nato_think_they%27re_just_getting_started/?page=entire

Simpson-Bowles subtle threat to privatize Medicare made explicit by commission member Rivlin Link to DU post with a PDF to download
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9581620

Congressman admits interrogating Guantánamo detainees
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/18/1931306/lawmaker-says-he-interrogated.html

School bans children from putting their hands up - "alienates" less intelligent children
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/primaryeducation/8139893/School-bans-children-from-putting-their-hands-up.html

Members of US Congress Get Richer Despite Sour Economy
http://www.cnbc.com/id/40233691

FBI pressuring Google, Facebook to allow ‘back doors’ for wiretapping
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/11/fbi-pressuring-google-facebook-wiretapping/

Were the Bush Tax Cuts Good for Growth? ----- NO(with chart to prove it)!!!
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/were-the-bush-tax-cuts-good-for-growth/?src=busln

Golden Revenge On A Bully
http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/11/golden-revenge-on-bully.html

Low incomes make poor more conservative, study finds
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-11-incomes-poor.html

Torture to Collect Evidence OK with Republican Peter King
http://www.voanews.com/english/news/usa/Guantanamo-Trial-Verdict-Angers-US-Lawmakers-108952894.html

House GOP blocks bill to extend jobless benefits
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-11-18-gop-jobless-benefits_N.htm

Ex-auto czar paying $6.2M in SEC settlement
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101118/ap_on_re_us/us_sec_rattner

Dan Froomkin: Second Group Of Deficit Hawks Calls For Regressive National Sales Tax
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/17/second-group-of-deficit-h_n_784907.html

Hearings: Foreclosures hit homeowners not in default
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2010-11-17-foreclosures17_ST_N.htm

Treasury Admits It Hasn't Fined Banks For Failing To Comply With Mortgage Modification Program!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/18/mortgage-modification_n_785581.html

[ixion]

1. "gleaned"

Just sayin'... :hi:

[Angry Dragon]

2. Thank you .............. damn those spelling police

:hi:

[ixion]

21. no worries...

:toast:

[gateley]

3. Thank you - and thank all the DUers who keep us informed!! nt

[Angry Dragon]

4. I was not sure if this was allowed

Was just trying to find a way to put some of
the threads out there that others may not see.

I am thinking of trying to do this regularly
if allowed. If it is I would not mind some suggestions.

[cutlassmama]

5. Very informative. Thanks.

[gateley]

6. "Ask the Admins" and include a link to this thread. As for suggestions,

I'm damn impressed with how you've done it as is! It's VERY helpful! I pretty much sit on DU all day long and have missed a lot of these! :headbang:

[Angry Dragon]

7. Did that .......... see what they have to say

[JackRiddler]

8. Thanks for reminding me of the good things about DU.

It's not all outrage over some TV show bullshit, after all.

[RainDog]

9. great post! thanks!!! n/t

[kayakjohnny]

10. You did good with this. I hope you are able to continue it.

I appreciate the effort.

Thanks.

[Angry Dragon]

11. Any suggestions??

[kayakjohnny]

12. Well, maybe just do it at random for starters. As you feel the need.

You could come up with a catchy title so we would know it was you. And maybe do it once a week or once a month as you see fit.

It could be a fixture that we look forward to. Like DUzys. Or the photo contests. Or many features that have reappeared here over the years.

I would say to keep it concise, like you did tonight. Keep it predictable so people will look forward to it.

And keep it just as insightful as you did here. Where you chose some very interesting 'under-the-radar' pieces.

It was good of you to do this.

Please keep it up, in one form or fashion.

Thanks.

[Angry Dragon]

13. Thank you for the suggestions

I was planning on doing it as a ongoing feature

[blaze]

14. I like it!!

No way I can wade thru all the posts... and you certainly picked some good ones to focus on.

Keep a regular name so we can find it!

Thanks!

[Angry Dragon]

16. Feel free to throw out some names ...................

[kayakjohnny]

18. 'Under the Underground'.

[Angry Dragon]

19. How about ..... "Throughout the Underground"

[kayakjohnny]

20. There ya go.

Hone it in.

Play with it.

You still have lots of time.

Run it by your friends.

But the concept is yours and I hope it doesn't become too consuming for you.

That would be a drag.

Like the DUzy guy.

It became a real handful for him.

[kayakjohnny]

17. You are quite welcome.

I hope you do.

:hi:

[Little Star]

15. I like it! Thanks and I hope the admins allow you to continue.

[OneGrassRoot]

22. This is a great service. I hope you continue, too!

For those who don't have time to peruse throughout the day, so many great things fall through the cracks if not recommended; plus, threads fall off the Greatest Page quickly, so threads like these to refer back to would be helpful.

K&R and thanks!

:hi:

[dixiegrrrrl]

23. I like it.

I agree on picking a good name and maybe no more than twice a week?
Tues and Fridays, maybe????

Consistency IS the key.

I found it helpful, read a few stories I had missed.