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Archives: December 17, 2005

"Dismissing" all international laws have consequences with our allies.

Feingold Convinces Senators to Block Patriot Act Extension

Canadian election meddling backfires

Scottie in Denial: White House Still Clinging to “Same Intelligence” Myth

Norwegians and Dutch en route to clean, renewable energy

HuffPo - Avi Rubin: The Dirty Little Secrets of Voting System Testing Labs

* skeptical of voting test but will study Sancho's complaint

BREAKING NEWS Judge: Ek lived in St. Paul

Judge: Ek lived in St. Paul (MN GOP state house candidate NOT dist res.)

Need help watching videos online.

Bush or Nixon quote: "When the president does it....

JIB-JAB End of the year round up (BUSH)... A MUST SEE!!!

'The history of the current King of the United States is one of repeated

For My Washington, D.C. Folks Who Listen to 1260 AM

DU Online Researchers.. I neeed you help tracking down the tax payer $$

In remembrance of Morning Sedition

Opera browser

London Bombs - No Public Inquiry - an inquiry would offer a "distraction"

why do liberals back down

Marines question for somebody

Let’s see some ID, please. The end of anonymity on the Internet?

So Bush has ordered spying on Americans!

Ex-NSA Employee Sobs Following Verdict

2154 Reasons the DSM is Important

W on PBS: We never considered casualty figures, US or Iraqi

jesuschristonacracker - READ THIS post from the dark side!

New survey finds Bush: Least popular, most bellicose

Study finds hundreds of toxic chemicals in umbilical cords of newborns

*Sigh* Ratings exist for a reason.

Stephen Colbert on Majority Report!

Martin Garbus: An Incredible Day in America

Bob Barr is creaming Rohrabacher

CNN Rohrbacker vs Barr in the Sit Room

Is US ready to elect a Mormon as President? More likely than you think...

Why is extremism to the left a vice in America and extremism to the right

Xbox 360

How is it "Hardball" to attend Christmas parties with those....

Bush to Address the Nation on Iraq Sunday

CSPAN, Brian Lamb, and Diebold, this a.m. Did anyone

Howard Fineman says Rove, at same Xmas party did not act concerned

US House votes to wall up Mexico border

Official Canadian leader's debate thread

Very interesting website.....

Condi photo op: laughing her ass off

Amazing! Bush said something I actually agree with!

VIDEO-Freeze Frame Bush on Spying on Americans-Lehrer

There's an evil that lurks

Bush/Lehrer Interview: "uh--911/911-there's an enemy that lurks"

Shades of Totalitarianism

Happy Birthday, Bill of Rights!!!

Uh, Mr. Paul Martin......are you advocating racial gang warfare?

In survey of ten US presidents, Bush fares badly

VIDEO-Olbermann on "Big Brother is Watching You"

Your tax dollars at work: Terrorist babies banned from flights

IF you can be arrested and held for no reason--does lack of phone privacy

I just got my first Christmas present! My

Those Regressive Republicans have to be sooooo "RC"

PRESIDENT LAME W DUCK

Repukes continue their slimy "swiftboating" of Murtha (attack fundraising)

If you don't give a shit about the Canadian debate check in

John Sanunu Republican is slaming Hannity right now.

Norway has roughly the same per capita GDP as the United States

JibJab 205 Year in Review

BIG "Elephant in the Room!" Neither Repugs NOR Dems Believe Any of Them

Another mission accomplished

Ok so I'm listening to Majority Report:

Getting Happier! Took back Christmas, Patriot Act Parts dead and stinkin'

judge rules for trial in Wolf Creek case

Anyone know what's happening on the Senate floor right now?

Senior intell officer says President personally gave NSA permission

VIDEO-Bush-what he thinks his job is/polls/Lehrer

DU this Poll (Patriot Act)

Radio Clown Mark Levin Angry With McCain Over Anti-Torture Legislation

Which AAR program would a RWer be most likely to be able to listen to?

VIDEO-Bush on the CIA Leak/Robert Novak and DeLay

FAUX News hires traitor Novak

Dec. 16, 1773, The Boston Tea Party, America’s First Anti-Globalization P

It's going to take Ali G to properly interview Bush.

Teacher accused of having an affair with a teenage student

No Bush family island visit to Florida this year

VIDEO-Bush Freeze Frame # 2- Iraq Comments with Lehrer

Spitball was disgusting

The "Wheels Are Falling Off This Wagon"

MANDATORY MALLOY: Friday Truthseeker Hoe Down

did anyone see bush talking to jim lehrer on NPR?

Help save the Endangered Species Act!

Bumper stickers I saw tonight at a local restaurant (all on one car)

NY Times Self-Censorship, AKA "the President's Press"

But I thought the Patriot Act allowed wiretapping without court approval??

Make the List Public: Who Did the White House Spy On?

The future is here, it is now, these devices are the future of energy

O'Donnell-Bush begins his cut-and-run from Iraq by putting Rice in charge

The Constitution Exists To Protect Us From PRECISELY The Type Of ABUSE

What to Expect in Iraq

Did Bush support McCain's Torture Bill so that McCain would support Bush

VIDEO-Bush says AGAIN SADDAM NOT TIED WITH 9/11

VIDEO-Bush on the Iraqi Numbers Killed in Convo with Lehrer

my grandmothers gas bill was $330, she makes $678 on soc sec

Does anyone know what happened to cause Marc to get the boot?

"Lancet study now censored because it shows a mass murder"

A Simply Amazing Site For Info

White people are mutants.

Wooo-Hoooooo!

I thought this was suitably bizarre ............

Wilkins's scolding of Martin shows US conservatism creeping into Cda: Barl

Newsflash: Harper revamps his team in surprise shakeup

Dutch Businessman Jailed in Nuke Case

Ex-NIH employee gets probation in Broward anthrax threat

Jessica Simpson Goes Courting (Files for Divorce)

Shrub to give another "Major Speech"

Columnist Resigns His Post, Admitting Lobbyist Paid Him

War veteran accused of defacing pro-Bush cars

(Bush's) New plan won't protect St. Bernard, Lower Ninth or N.O. East

Bulgaria begins Iraq pullout

AP: Bush Approved Eavesdropping, Official Says (>3 dozen times)

Air marshals arrest man who claimed to have bomb on plane

Twin Falls Marine loses legs in Iraq

Venezuela Threatens to Forestall WTO Agreement

Cheney to visit South Asia, Middle East

Rights groups fear torture ban provision

Colombia peace talks begin in Cuba

Blatant Message Subject Line Designed To Grab Your Attention

WWOZ is back in New Orleans!

Did you know that in GD, if you defend someone with facts, and

I look like an Iraqi ballot-box stuffer right now

Please stand by for your reprimand

Staff Christmas shin-dig tonight! Woohooo

Death Of A Snowman...

hm, where to hang the misletoe...

Posting from my newly fixed computer!

Im in SF and having a grand time.

This sounds pathetic... but...

There are three kinds of people in this world...

Interesting website....

I think I like kids now..........

"Stay calm..." is the advice of the world's oldest person, age 116...

Off for my sleep-over with my daughter...

Happily I am not the cool Stephanie either.

The beauty of the woman at the U-Haul Store struck me like a bolt

Charlie Brown Christmas and Sound of Music are 40 years old. Say what?

Is Hillary really a viable candidate for 2008?

Little Richard question.

He-Man didnt say "Happy Holidays"

Having a computer glitch and need some advice, please!

John Spencer (West Wing's Leo McGarry), RIP

Politically correct?

Need gift suggestions for a female.

Cheerleader pleads not guilty in nightclub bathroom incident

Can I be someone's sockpuppet?

Of Course They're Fake!!!!

Well, I hope Batista has access to a quick shot of penicillin.....

We could lose our Minds or watch Great Old Movies in the next Weeks...

NSMA faked the moon flashings -- PROOF!

Happy Whatever!

A nice christian pervert!!

Well, that was certainly interesting.

Road rage cards!

are ovaltine radio ads on AAR obscenely annoying?

The truth about Chuck Norris....

Jury Duty?

Lou Rawls is battling lung cancer

we have a new group.

A rare, clothed picture of a certain DUer...

Jessica Simpson Goes Courting (Files for Divorce)

I fucking hate people. I am just in a horrid mood right now

The nicest thing on the planet.

3 words Nick Lachey did NOT want to hear: "no spousal support"

War veteran accused of defacing pro-Bush cars

XemaSab named Woman of the Year

Shameless plea for smiles and laughs, please!?

I've found the greatest X-mas album ever!

I am absolutely exhausted...

NASA faked the Moon landings -- PROOF!

Go See King Kong!

What song(s) can you karaoke with great skill?......

Brazilian joke:

After being laid off in August, .... I got a RAISE!!

*******MILESTONES******* 12/16

Pet Peeve: "You really hit it on the nail..."

Hymen surgery- NOT A JOKE!

I want a Boston Terrier

I'm having drinks with DUer Ramsey tonight - ask her anything

Du ladies, why do you tell your girlfriends everything?

All Liberal should be meat eaters, dammit!

SHHHHHH!!!! Don't tell Mom but.....

Xbox 360

First date in 18 MONTHS tonight!!!

I just wanted to let you know that I've returned from SoCal.

So, who's working over the holidays?

GRRRR - Goddamned "Family Values."

The new brake booster is here! The new brake booster is here!

Screech owl gets higher than a Georgia pine

OK, you're in a new relationship and jumping through hoops for her...

How many DUers live in the Boondocks?

Howard Stern

I believe atheists, agnostics, progressive Christians, and DUers of other

"Jesus Without the Miracles"

Pluto Probe Heads for Launchpad.

A courageous Minnesota Priest comes out in protest of Vatican stance

Big toy for the cats for Christmas

JK Office On Romney and "wingnuts in his party"

Hey gang, you did good last weekend. We heard back.

Interested in obtaining your opinion on photo education vs.

dupe(d?)

KOEB Meeting: 12/16/05: The Spy vs. Spying Edition

Celebrity / political endorsements for democratic nominees

Suxsby Chambliss (R-Crud) defending Bush spying on Hardball now

First Mistress tries to defend Lover Boy, re: Spying on Americans

Ok,all of us Anti-War unpatriotic commies should turn ourselves in

Special "Tom Brokaw Reports: To War And Back" -precedes Bush Sunday

Just tried to watch ...

KO: "Join me Sunday night for the president's hastily-assembled address"

Vancouver Debate (Canadian)

How was it for you?

Kudos to the voters in Iraq. They want a piece of the pie...

Which "senior" Democratic Senators were informed of Bush's spying?

If you walked into a room and asked who farted...

Shame on Yoo

Bush: "There's an enemy that LURKS...."

Operation Chickenhawk

msnbc front page: spy plot thickens

The Whole Government of the United States is Screwed UP! Dead

did Tweety really say the Chimp "belonged on Mount Rushmore" if

MSNBC Poll: Was Bush right to authorize NSA eavesdropping on Americans?

Things I learned about my country in the past couple of weeks - NOT GOOD

To CHRIS MATHEWS

Bob Novak moving to Fox

UAW endorses Hackett for Senate (over Brown)

Federal food policy: Organic inconsistencies

Misery in the Name of Democracy:The US Works Elections in Iraq...and Haiti

Behind Power, One Principle as Bush Pushes Prerogatives

Hot Monkey Love

Living in the Enron Dream World By JOSEPH NOCERA--NYTimes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: America's anti-torture tradition

The US is now rediscovering the pitfalls of aspirational imperialism

A Half-Century of Spying on U.S. Citizens

Shocking The Conscience Of America: Bush And Cheney Call For ...... Shocking The Conscience Of America: Bush And Cheney Call For

Killer Santa // Nick Turse Offers the Seasonal Shopping List from Hell

Maureen Dowd's editorial from today's NYT anyone?

Does anyone have Molly Dowd's editorial from today?

Teacher Fired for Talking About Peace?

Radio Address by the President to the Nation (televised also)

The expansion of Presidental power/authority (news analysis)

Cynthia Tucker: Campaign for religious state is no blessing

Reflections in the Evening Land

President Takes Responsibility for Wrongheaded Invasion of Iraq!

$210 Billion Down the Hole

Seniors jailed for selling meds to drug addicts

The Struggle Against Ourselves

Regulators Said "Go Easy On FL Panhandle Polluters", DEP Staff Say

Israeli man killed, two wounded in West Bank shooting attack

Egyptian-Israeli trade expected to rise 130 percent this year

Iranian leader's Shoah slur is music to Meshal's ears

Saudi envoy: Arabs 'made peace' with establishment of Israel

Israel shells Gaza, imposes closure in wake of rocket fire

Israeli consul general takes jab at Muslims

British UN worker unlawfully shot

Former IDF chief sued in U.S. for Kafr Kana shelling

The Disappointing Trajectory of Amir Peretz

Do Peace and Justice demand Music, not just Truth?

Diebold sued by four law firms.

Well...Well.. ViNovak's husband Dem for the Federal Elections Commission??

Who's counting the votes ?

Election Reform, Fraud, & Related News Saturday 12/17/05

GuvWurld Roundup: A Tumultuous Week For Election News

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr on Theft of Election 2004 - Ring of Fire/AAR, Today!

dkos: voter suppression expert nominated to the FEC! Who are the others?

Thought you Californians might get a kick out of this

Rep Doolittle Targeted

"Feinstein is a "Marxist leftie""

Calling All CA Duers! Help Defeat SOS McPherson's Plan to Bring Diebold...

Come to All is Fair

December 18th Solstice at Coldwater Spring

I am one of the writers for SpeakSpeak News. Here are recent articles.

Sat's Strib Bloghouse section

Town Hall Meeting on Iraq with MN Rep. Martin Sabo - Jan. 3rd

Ohio UAW does a heckuva job

Texas Gubernatorial Poll

DU Poll on the Texas Governor's Race

5th District People: Hit Sensenbrenner Hard

I'm thinking about running for alder-person in Wausau

Who has gotten latest gas bill?

Eavesdropping Scandal-Freeper calls for Impeachment

On Hill, Anger and Calls for Hearings Greet News of Stateside Surveillance

If the "Mission" was "accomplished"... why are we still in Iraq?

Anyone else having a hard time getting "Crooks and Liars"?

Is it time to lobby XM to add another Democratic channel?

I still love these oval aWol Bush bumper stickers

PVP Online "Holiday" Comic....

Anybody see Jackie Spinner of the Washington Post on C-SPAN this AM?

"Pray the Gay Away!"...'ex-gay' minister talks about pee-pees and Barbies

LTTEs in my hometown paper in East Texas

Hymen surgery- NOT A JOKE!

Letterman: What makes yesterday's Iraqi elections so special?

So do we know if the Grand Jury actually met today?

You know, if it REALLY is "Our Money", why can't we just decide

Graffiti from Pompeii

Am I the only one that knows who Abramoff is????

David (winkin' blinkin' and nod) Frum was on CTV with Mike Duffy again

A new JibJab!

Rove Carols Song Book - Treason's greetings!!!!!!!

My opinions on Air America Radio

Sciavo, War, Abortion, and the Death Penalty....

First Schiavo, now Xmas, do Xtians need something to do? They

Has Liebermann weighed in on the spying by dimson & co.?

Not One Veto

Novak To Leave CNN And Go (Surprise, Surprise) To Fox News

Nightline is covering the NSA domestic spying.

Another frivolous lawsuit -- Trent Lott's

Israeli consul general takes jab at Muslims

Emotionally draining politics 'debate' with a friend...

War on Christmas story

US Detainee Debate Complicated by Elusive Definition of Torture

On this administration's watch, the following have occurred:

US Army officer charged in Iraq fraud scam

c-span2 replaying katrina testimony with ray nagin. n/t

Bush to use radio address today (SAT)--to urge Congress to renew

Washington Journal CSPAN Kendrick Meek is on. Let's support

Must be Conservatives that Read The C-Span Site According to this poll:

Levee Aid Tied to Arctic Drilling Debate

Dubin on CBS talking of Patriot Act

BBC's Allies on Trial

Is it too much for the House to actually define "victory" in Iraq...

Lover gets deal in FBI spy case - Lover was a Republican fundraiser too

Rasmussen CA Poll Has Steroid Arnie Trailing 2 Democrats

C-SPAN up now- Internet governance

How do you declare war on a movement?

Does anyone have the full text of Kucinich's speech yesterday?

Death sought for teen accused of killing girlfriend's parents

What do Atheists believe in during the current affront to humanity?

They (Bush Regime) Can't Win -- We (Legitimate US) Have a Shot

The most pro-Republican companies hate Christmas the most

The lying bastard is on msnbc

McCain-Bush “anti-torture” measure gives legal cover for continued abuse

Today He'll Spy On You - Tomorrow?

Feingold on CNN: "What Bush is doing is ILLEGAL"

West WIng Recovery Thread (or who's the new VP?)

WTF! The Commander in Chief breaks the law and spies on American Citizens

Prisoners Left to Die in New Orleans- Does Anyone Care?

Hate Howard Stern or love'em,he's given us a priceless audio clearinghouse

The War on Christmas.....

So Bush PERSONALLY Approved Spying On U.S. Citizens

Bob Novak on his way to Fox News - for real

Filibuster looming over ANWR shenanigans

"We live in a different world."

Honestly, if anyone attempts to defend this action of B*'s, I'm going

My Texas Gubernatorial poll

Help me understand please, Whats in it for Lieberman?

Faux Snoooze lies

Blood for Oil - the irony is stunning (check this out....)

Short take on Novak going to Faux.....

Soldier Christmas Greetings for Bush

It`s time for impeachment.

i finally saw "Homecoming" on Showtime

BBC: Bush admits he authorised spying (and blasts the NYT)

No Exception Given For The President

WE DO NOT NEED THE PATRIOT ACT

Repubs join HJ Res 55

Bring It On Conyers: Say it NOW -- I-M-P-E-A-C-H-M-E-N-T !

Iraqi Vets Return Home - To Run As Dems For Congress

How to stop the NSA from spying on Americans in 30 seconds.

Cheney taking off to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc... next week?

Ask Your Congressperson Who In Your State Was Spied On

Put Political Buttons on! Mine says Jan.20,2009 Hang in there America

Is the Pentagon spying on Americans?

The Repugs are defending this NSA crap!

This is it people. Free or not free?

An E-Mail From A Soldier

Patrick J. Fitzgerald to reporters-- "The mob takes a hit today"

All of this government spying on it's own citizens,

Primary beneficiaries of the Iraqi elections? It may be the Iranians.

Columnist Resigns His Post, Admitting Lobbyist Paid Him

Another Paid Conservative Propagandist?

On Hill, Anger and Calls for Hearings Greet News of Stateside Surveillance

Speaking styles and psychology:

mundane legal question: is a lawyer needed for a will?

"They hate us for our freedom, therefore, they'll love us if we've none."

Taleban shoot teacher in Afghanistan (continued to teach despite threats)

So, who will be surprised when energy companies post record profits again?

So now that the president admits that he allowed spying on the American

bush on cspan NOW

Democratic members Senate Select Committee Intelligence

The Elected Dictator.

After KATRINA Everything Changed.....

The sneaky frat boy took to the air today to tattle on his critics

MSNBC Live Poll: Was President Bush Right To Authorize NSA ...

If we needed the patriot act to 'protect' us- why did Bush let it expire?

Sunday Talk Shows

I've just canceled my NY times subscription

Are any Dem leaders supporting Feingold?

We should start calling him the Emperor.

Hillary Clinton said that Bush Mismanaged the War...is that a criticism

CounterPunch: Did Karl Rove Hide or Destroy Evidence in Plame Case?

you can't establish democracy in iraq unless you have a dictatorship here.

What exclusives did NYT get for keeping this story quiet?

Can we call him HITLER yet? Is it FASCISM yet? "Bush Demands....

I already know the Sunday Talk shows are going to turn my stomach

If OxyRush thinks its ok for gov't to spy, shouldn't he drop his lawsuit

VIDEO-Letterman Bush Jokes

Is Little Lord Pissypants delusional?

That Was the Week at SpeakSpeak

Shouldn't the New York Times be facing a HUGE class-action lawsuit?

Impeachment is way past due. In this Season of giving, let's not forget...

Civil Liberties or Less Safe

I'm afraid! I just saw a known Quaker on the street!

Congress in Saturday Sessions 

Its Not "Eavesdropping" Its Spying

Russell Feingold Kicks Shrub's Lying Ass

Great article - the role of 'faith' in the USA vs other developed nations

Urban Outfitters: Don't go in there in the first place.

China outraged over `Geisha'

Message to Righties we are coming for your guns

If the President can take the law into his own hands…

Hopefully the NSA didn't take phone tap lessons from the FBI

WTO PHOTO'S... All hell broke loose!

T’was The Fight Before Christmas

We can win the war on Christmas. . .

The new pledge:

"They think I'm a hottie" ...

The Senate has voted against the "Patriot" Act renewal, will LIHOP occur?

Should Nancy Pelosi be LEADing the House of Representatives?

I'm going to be one pretty POed citizen...

there is an Ode to Richard Pryor at the Black Commentator

Agents' visit chills UMass Dartmouth senior

I want to know WHO was spied on.

No, King George....YOU put our citizens at risk....

Anyone else having trouble getting to sites? I can't resolve Google,

"Americans don't want to lose the war"--this is what Bush has going for

Who was the brain trust who claimed this would be a mild winter?

Hydrogen misconceptions, once and for all, we need to know

If they say liberals are namby pamby wimps who are out to protect everyone

Mr.bush's speech, rewritten for accuracy

CBS News: Reed's Greed

To Americans who after 9/11 said they'd trade civil liberty for security.

Two WWII Vets Spearhead Anti-Iraq Campaign

Who should a Democratic president spy on?

homeland security....old style.

Caption this... ->

2 polls in 1, both being freeped

Jack Anderson died

Two more conservative columnists on the take

Sheehan is selected as "Best Stand"

Barney Frank on cspan the Hourse right now doing good.

A wee bit o' desperation in bush's speech today, perhaps?

The Holidays are Here and We're Still at War

Chimpy's war against the NYT--

Smirk said that revealing classified info is ILLEGAL....

Hey, freepers...

'Tis the Season for Love, Peace and Political Activism!

My Bill of Rights

Janeane Garafalo's dad on "Left of the dial"

I am afraid the only way the neo-Nazi cabal can save itself

Limbaugh the propagandist is brainwashing my friends and countrymen

My letter to Senator Murkowski

Jean Schmidt: "They think I'm a hottie!"

W iretap - One Nation Under Surveillance

THE PRESIDENT IS A CRIMINAL: Feingold Statements

On December 18, 2000...we thought Junior might have said this in jest

Hypocrisy, thy name is still Fox! "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" from Fox Sports

We need to change our House of Representatives to a

Question: Do the party leaders in Congress hold positions on commitees?

Can someone in Congress finally have the guts to bring up charges

How I expect Bush may attempt to recover from revelation of his crime

My Christian Beliefs

Well i never!!!!

dupe

Robert Novak Joins Fox News: Darth Vader deeply disappointed

DU This aol poll domestic spying 62% no eavesdropping 62% no

The New York Times' excuses for its behavior are laughable

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Southwest Flight

President Forcefully Defends Wiretap Policy

Hugo Chavez. What's going to happen when

So if I make a post to another member who does not live in the USA

Do you think it's a little disrespectful

New Years Resolution(s)

Jean Schmidt- Which turns your stomach more?

Romper, Stomper, Bomper, Boooosh...and you....

HC told Cheney it would be a positive experience to see the troops

Next time some Ahole tells you "leave the country if you don't like it"

In 2007 when Bush is impeached, can he be impeached on more than 1 crime?

Reponse to Robert Cooper and Don1

Bush is a moral relativist on war, torture, spying, etc.

Did anyone watch the Brooks and Shields debate on NewsHour

I'm traveling next week to Arizona

Response to kliljedahl......

"Earth, Wind, and Fire" Tribute on Ice. Stupendous!!! TV NOW!!

Bill O'Reilly: Catholic Church ignores Christmas and sex abuse victims

Either we, the American people, agree that the Constitution is a viable

Have you purchased a gun (or thought about it) cause of Bush?

V for Vendetta (another right film at the right time?)

WTF? Bush calls Iranian president "an odd guy"

Benjamin Constant: "An usurpers sole resource is uninterrupted war."

Fired reporter who refused to go to Iraq wins claim against ABC

ABC/NBC turn on President: He could be out of office in "48 to 72 hours."

Patriot Act WTF

In times of universal deceit......

Child Abuse .... Warning Graphic Photos. Please sit down first.

Coming up at 5PM on the History Channel: Iran - The Next Iraq?

Who is the DCCC?

Bill Clinton tickets sold out in 24 hours!

We should start calling him the Emperor.

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. If it gives you poo...

IMHO, the events of the past few days have boosted my opinon of...

Ralph Reed: You're going down!

shenanigans in the Senate - NOW

The single best reason I can give for support of the DP for some crimes

Refute: Those in power must hate us for our freedoms, else they would not

msullivan@support.ucla.edu says Drudge + Most News Media Leans LEFT - HA!

Ummm.....Need your opinions on this blog I just wrote

Brits Tortured Nazis in Secret Camps AFTER World War II

I hear freeps calling for civil war and I admit, sometimes I salivate.

Fourth Amendment reference material thread

December 17, 1999: Clinton admits to authorizing spying on Americans

Dispatches: Kidnap and Torture American Style - New UK documentary

Speculation Builds Over Why 'NYT' Put off Bush Spying Scoop

bush appointing Viveca Novak's hubby to FEC.....WTF?

Any Big Names out there?

Alyssa in St. Bernard Parish Has lost Everything Over and Over Again. wtf?

Torture Is In

Thanks to GW, the Terrorists Have Officially Won

Just When I Thought I Knew all the BushCo Monsters

Global Warming Protest turns violent .... The world is sick of bush. PIX

Holiday day is only a week away.

Open Question As To: Bush Defends Secret Spy Orders...

* now claims DeLay isn't innocent. Can you say flip-flop?

Kill the messenger.

As long as I am president!

Jeff Sessions (R-Dork), the twang of democracy Photoshop idea

World Can't Wait March on DC for Bush State of the Union Speech.

The thing that is wrong with our minimum wage stance,

"visible anger" in Bush during speech today abc news now.

Gov. Jeb Bush says he supports reviewing voting machines after tests

You were all right, and I

Is there really a "War On Terrorism" or was 9/11 an isolated incident?

Kristof challenges O'Reilly to visit Darfur with him (Sunday NY Times)

i wonder if it bothers freeper types

A March On Washington - The Congress - Is Needed In January

Sen. Jeff Sessions

King George to America: "Fuck all of you!"

This graph from Bush's address

Die Abteilung der Heimat-Sicherheit

Jack Anderson died today.

Wounded vet says war was 'mistake' - Running for Rep. Henry Hyde's seat

OMG Look at this response I found in cyberspace

Serial Killer Confesses to 30,000 Murders; Receives Applause

Here Are The Main Reasons Stupid AmeriKans Think We Should Stay in Iraq...

He is a president not a king...so can we as individuals bring charges

Christmas magic show sparks outrage

Remember the mother who died when her baby was cut out of her last year?

Hitler had his people's support all the way to the bunker.

A discussion on USSID 18. Everyone please read this!

Man... I Didn't Think This Song Could Resonate Any Stronger, But Today...

Let's start a new website asking George to spy on us! Help name it!

VIDEO-Bush admits this morning he spied

``We have a president, not a king" (More Feingold on CNN)

President Bush was quite articulate in the Jim Lehrer interview (link)

Bush Spin On Pre-War Intelligence Disputed

If Bush is above the law, then EVERYBODY is above the law

Bush now claims he never said Iraq and 9/11 were connected

Congressional reaction- Let's hope they follow through on their fine words

Why won't Dems stand up to Bush's spying policy? Oh wait, they ARE!

Folks, you need a sense of humor in hard times, and mine

CNN just promoting Operation Just Say Christmas

Hold your Nose and DU this poll: "Unions - Harmful or Helpful"

A legal challenge to * is a must if we are to survive as a free country

Bush Picks New Nominee For FEC-(He's Also V. Novaks Husband?)

Left to Die

Rove could be charged next week, Fitz met with GJ for several hours Friday

Bush's unchecked Executive power v. the Founding principles of the U.S.

Lying is Fine, as long as it's for a good cause

Sunday Morning Talk Lineup (Murtha, Reid, Feingold, and...zzzz)

CNN Poll: Should the gov. been given authority to spy on us? going on now

Iran's Ahmedinejad - the Neocons' new Saddam?

What are the 5 most important things happening in the world today?

Rep. Jean Schmidt(R) Says That She's "A Hottie"

More financial shenanigans by Frist

What do you say to people who believe....

Write to Senator Reid and DEMAND the Democrats stand up to this tyranny!

Feds visit student over communist book

Caroling at Karl Rove's House!

Senate saturday session starting now - CSPAN2

Moral Ethical Pillars My Ass - The Greed Of Ralph Reed...

Has Bush brought about the end of America

They Thought They Were Free, by Milton Mayer

To the apologists: "If you aren't doing anything wrong, why worry

Republican Ticket in 2008: Giuliani/Lieberman

WP: At the NY Times, Eavesdropping Scoop Deferred

Bob Graham: "I was not informed of a domestic surveillance program."

When will they start reanming everything for GWB?

Of sexual abuse and terrorism

Persian Fire - Chris Floyd - Empire Burlesque

Mainline Protestant Statement on the Federal Budget

I wonder...

The Secret Government

A recommendation for liveoaktx !

graph of troop deaths in Iraq- We are NOT making progress!

A FOX News Stooged Event? -- The Iraqi "Go to Hell" Granny

PPublic Relations Strategy of bush's speech today

George W. Bush has come full circle.

The soldiers in Iraq do not realize that the important war is at home and

Chimp appoints Viveca Novaks husband to FEC

VIDEO: Outrageous! QUEEN ELIZABETH'S airfield used for CIA torture flights

This Year I'm a Christian Gone Bad. No Baby Jesus and my Creche!

The "War on Christmas" and American Values

Sometimes the Chinese have the right idea

It's amazing that the president of the U.S. got on national television,

Hey! Bush! Fuck you! Spy on me you prick! You'll find out I never

The crimes are so huge and so bold, the American people cannot grasp them

BOOK TV Schedule December 17-19

Very General Poll #1 - Are Things Getting Better Or Not?

This Ain't your Mom and Pop's DU for sure...nor your Grannies DU

"Within the law..." eh Bush okay'd Spying on Americans - Without Warrants

For those of you who think the 2004 election wasn't stolen - if they will

This really, really scares me.

Inspired Video! "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Benefit Hurricane Survivors

10,000 files collected for Bush's enemy's list: Wilson, Moore, Boxer, Kos

does anyone think al quaeda is really a threat?

Why spying is wrong: "Its the Secrecy, Stupid"

BUSH JUST ADMITTED GUILT, PROUDLY. Stunning, really.

War on Christmas? BAH

Republicans are planning to steal the 2008 election.

Bush confessed to crimes on National Radio -- Mirandize and book him.

Interesting encounter in a bookstore (RE pornography)

TOONS: Bush & The Constitution === >

2 egg whites = 1 egg right?

In the bizarre dept - the infamous Jet Powered Beer Cooler

Meat...to rest, or not to rest?

Any lexan food safety issues?

Duffy's wing nut "contributor", David (winkin' blinkin' and nod) Frum

Grrrr... Canadian Immigration system bureaucracy

Experts cautious in assessing Iraq election

Judge: Ek lived in St. Paul (MN GOP state house candidate NOT dist res.)

Zarqawi 'captured, but let go'

Pressure mounts on Fazio to quit

World Bank Reconsiders Trade's Benefits to Poor

Casino Partner Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case

Senate OKs Deal on Domestic Violence Act

MP calls for ban on 'unsafe' sweetener (aspartame)

PETA CAUGHT killing animals after "rescuing" them from local shelters.

Red card for Arnie

Lawmakers Still Working as Holidays Near

39 die in Chinese hospital fire

House calls for details on overseas detentions

Poll: Bush continues to get poor marks in Michigan

5th Circuit rejects the late appeal by inmate with low IQ

Columnist Resigns His Post, Admitting Lobbyist (Abramoff) Paid Him

Senate Rejects Extension of Patriot Act (stunning defeat for Bush)

Jet evacuated after bomb remarks

US calls for sacking of Iraq's interior minister over Sunni prisoner abuse

Repubs join HJ Res 55

Atlanta Journal--Texas county attorney weighs Reed inquiry

WP: At the NY Times, Eavesdropping Scoop Deferred

Iraq’s election a victory for Iran

Body found, bringing Katrina toll to 1,321

Poll: Many Oppose Immediate Iraq Exit (57% & 36% immediate exit)

Magazine says CIA received German file on German captive

Many rail against Stevens, ANWR

French company proposes natural-gas port 10 miles off Ft Lauderdale coast

Vote nears on drilling in refuge

HILL TO VP (Chickenhawk Chain-Knee): GO TO IRAQ

'Exploited' maids form trade union

Revealed: MI5 ruled London bombers were not a threat

Gitmo detainee attempts suicide again

A sour note for choir at Wal-Mart

Bush Raps Senators on Blocking Patriot Act

(FL Senator Bill) Nelson Decries Spying in U.S.

Big changes loom for captives' rights (may lose even more legal rights)

(Gov. Mark) Warner Protects Gays in Va. Hiring

Nigerian women riot over 'indecent' bikes ban

Bush: Eavesdropping Helps Save U.S. Lives

Two WWII Vets Spearhead Anti-Iraq Campaign

Austin, TX agrees to oppose Minutemen

Gov. Bush calls for further review of voting machines

WP: Bush Includes Congress in New Iraq Tack

Sheehan Leads War Protest in Spain

Democrats: Health care, job creation, defense key (radio address)

UN investigator confident Syria behind Lebanese PM's killing

White House 'never told' of WMD doubts:Powell

House OKs bill to build fences along border

Reuters--HK police tear gas WTO protesters, detain 900

House Votes to Toughen Laws on Immigration

Oregon governor wants marine sanctuary for whole coast

Judge orders jail for man who ran porn site with war dead photos

Lieberman says Bush turned corner on Iraq

Taliban executes teacher in front of his pupils for educating girls

Report: Britain ran secret prison in Germany after end of WWII

PM's (John Howard) call to save Christmas

Powell defends rendition, says practice is not new

TV: Bandits Kill Iranian President's Guard

Volusia to replace voting machines (a 2nd FL county dumps Diebold)

Pulitzer - Winning Columnist (Jack) Anderson Dies

Powell: U.S. will stay in Iraq for years

NYT: Red District, Blue Candidate, Purple Heart

Bush Picks Controversial Nominees for FEC

AP: Frist AIDS Charity Paid Consultants

DeLay Fails in Bid to Get Quick Answer From Judge in Texas Case

Leftist set to be Bolivia's first Indian president

Allawi camp alleges Iraq vote fraud

Bush Acknowledges Approving Eavesdropping (televised radio address)

Appeals court ruling favors grandparents (gives them visitation rights)

Sen. Lott Weighing Re-Election Campaign

Ding dong. That cranky old repug is gone.

The Elves do The Twelve Days of Christmas. They *have* talent!!

So the cable guy is into totally cool music.

My nephew's cats (that I'm babysitting)

Okay, I'm back.... what did I miss?

Hey, there's a Jon Stewart for President t-shirt at Evolve Fish.

I am feeling sad tonight....my really cool neighbor is moving away......

My good neighbor was working on his front porch dressed as an

Today was a good day

Graffiti from Pompeii

Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas...

Heard a terrific comeback to a "traitor" accusation today.

Good Evening

Q: If the doors in the fence are to keep Kong in, why are they big enough

Willy Wonka (2005) I tried to hate it... I really did...

If you don't have a song

I'm 51 and I just had my first Manhatten

Hey, yall!

Vanilla Rum and Diet A&W

Poll: Does Crazy Guggenheim have a burr in his britches?

I am making popcorn, anyone want any?

I can't find the rule

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies

Anthrax attacker had to be a freeper.

Someone please help me find my funny!

Mind your own damn business!

Anyone else NOT give a shit about Howard Sterns last day on the job?

This is for MiniMandaRuth's friend!

Nighthawks 50 (dial-up warning)

Saturday morning earworm (spreading the joy,

Poor Hermie :(

Is anyone else having problems watching Daily Show clips off the website?

I've never started a fire wile cooking until 20 minutes past

I'm listening to Willie Nelson singing Frosty the Snowman. Nice cut.

What does St. Nick suffer from if he's stuck in a chimney?

When online dating goes bad

Huge sculpture stolen

Phil Spector is insane

"Good Will to Men" Cartoon on TCM now (anti-war cartoon)

Not enough cuteness in your life?

I'm going gift shopping. Don't do anything funny* while I'm gone

Nick and Jessica: short, short version...

Guilty pleasure NetFlix recommendation

I Need A Lover

I like Big Butts and I can't deny

I see faces in the oddest places

Wasn't it just last night I was wishing for a cat? One found me tonight

Question about Need for Speed Most Wanted Demo

No matter where you have your party, people end up in the kitchen.

Weird kitty behavior - should my friend be worried?

Mall Santas and capitalism tee hee

Just bought me a new git-tar

Have you been Naughty or Nice this year?

Figure Skating fans

I'm doing my part in the War on Christmas. Are you?

ATTENTION, POPCORN ADDICTS OF THE LOUNGE: you think you're bad?

On Comedy Central now.

I got a Dyson

How to figure out miles per gallon that I am getting in my car????

Bob Boudelang's Xmas Wish...

Sick people! Check in here and join me in my misery...

Student sells dead relative's morphine--to buy an iPod

let the wild rumpus start!

WoooHooo for kitchen gadgets :P

re: PLAN X

So this is Christmas

Sam Kennison appreciation thread

if bushie owned a funeral parlor, no one would die.

Am finally in the holiday mood - here is what happened...

How low is your headset right now?

woo-hoo, killing an evergreen for baby jesus!

I hate being wanted

progmom on the air 12-2pm - post your jazz requests here

How many of you have seen this video? (Wizards in Winter)

How low is your heart set right now?

ooohhhh my aching brain

Creflo Dollar ministries will help you experience sexual ecstasy!

Wanna have some fun with a dumbass con?

Whew! Nothing makes you feel at home like a nice bowl of chicken rice soup

Who else hasn't started xmas shopping yet?

"Is there a reason why you're naked?" Little Britain.. THE FUNNIEST

An acquaintance is coming back from Iraq...

Shhh!! Don't look now, but the Patriots are dominating people again...

Full Length trailer now out for The DaVinci Code

"The West Wing" and Janeane Garofalo

"Toy-ture" LMAO

I've seen my first valentines display in a store.

Laminate floor question

"Earth, Wind, and Fire" Tribute on Ice. Stupendous!!! TV NOW!!

"Goodness makes the badness go away........"

There goes my day... DAMMIT!!!! &*^%!!!!

Just DON'T, okay? (pic)

Now, watch this thread stink

That's it! I'm sure the Apocolypse is coming!

Professional tilers, my hat is off to you all.

Why would my parents sound concerned during their last phone call?

I made pregnant woman cry...on a walmart argument

I made 2 litres of eggnog. Ask me anything.

Do people realize who sang the sports arena song "Rock and Roll"?

Karaoke Revolution for PS2 - it's addicting!

Should Red Bull be sold in 2 liter bottles?

If I Had It To Do All Over Again, I'll Do It All Over You

WTF? McDonalds' very phallus looking sign

Question for the fashion police

Something to make you feel really good

Which of these three things do you take to GD?

Does this guy have too much time on his hands?

Management company sent very religious Xmas card: What to do?

She is a hottie, dammit

Anyone else watch Nip/Tuck?

'Tis the Season for Love, Peace, Music and Political Activism!

Now, watch this thread sink. n/t

When is the state of the union speech ?

At this time next week

The UK Sun - so scary it is satire

I Got A Woman

Found elsewhere

Thanks to DU Loungers for being here for me during my time of emotional

The Daily RetroLounge Poetry Thread (Sat 12/17/05)

I miss riding my motorcycle.

Tonight for our work party, we got a limo and went to a swank

Doing my end of year donations, what are your favorite charities/non prof?

Child Abuse .... Warning Graphic Photos. Please sit down first.

Now I know what happens when metal gets too close to an MRI machine

the black gestapo

Shhhhh....Sniffa is sleeping

Police whack giant snow penis

Don't tell my kids but here is what they are getting for Christmas

Anyone else ever read the obituaries in your local paper?

Lou .........

Kittenwar: May the cutest kitten win.

My stomach shrank

Ding dong! The witch is dead! The ex is GONE!!!!

Its Snowing Here

Good God. This season makes people more dumb than usual(Shopping rant)...

Happy Holidays from Xultar and the kids... (Pix heavy)

Three men and a microwave.......... a rant.

Thanks to Rachel Maddow I have a New Online Song Toy

A "Must-See" video...

Husband's work party tonight.

Help! Do you happen to know a country music video that I heard today?

Xmas lights on neighbor's roof spell out an OBSCENE message!

How low is your heat set right now?

I should have been in my nice warm bed 2 hours ago.

Parents: Recent cute/funny thing your kid/s said?

I'm leaving DU.

Soldier Christmas Greetings for Bush

Calling California Peggy!!

How do you define evil?

What is a "belief"?

A poem about Intelligent Design

My Christian Beliefs

Internet Dating Fun.

Gov. Warner (D) gives gays protection in state hiring / posted in GD:P

Romney announces he won't run for re-election. Both Republicans pro-gay

Looking for a fairly high-volume messageboard

Gannon calls Ron Reagan, Jr. 'twinkle toes' and 'nancy boy'

The Pats just embarrassed the Bucs

So who will win - The Giants or The Chiefs?

Kennel Cough -- any advice?

Just lost my wonderful cat, Teddy.

Rove's chart revisited

Astrology and the karmic wheel

Does anyone else read Kryon's channellings

Dupe, self delete.

Young Democrats run (not Kerry-related, but an inspiring story from Ohio)

Because I love you, Kerrycrats - The many moods of John Kerry

I found a cool site--John F. Kennedy v.s. Richard Nixon

Get Kerry goodness on iTunes!

WTF? Bush calls Iranian president "an odd guy"

I love reading "step away from the kool-aid" smackdowns (letter to editor)

Some past comments on Kerry (Albright and Biden)

Interest Poll About 2008--Without Hillary

ANWR in the defense Bill - it seems it may pass as Democrats refuse

Waveland Mississippi, after Katrina (low quality)

So I got this printer and .....,..... (color management for free)

Sunrise over Turnagain Arm

A Practical Proposal for the KOEB Clubhouse: Bay Airs

This is how they do it...

Unbelievable Poll Results Regarding Bush Impeachement at

'Tis the Season for Love, Peace and Political Activism!

Take 'em down from the inside out!

Bush sound so coherent....

I do love Cornel West.

MSNBC Poll: 70% say Bush-authorized "eavesdropping" unconstitutional

Thought you might like to hear Rod Smith's speech at Florida convention.

Help me out here...

John Rothman on KGO just said maybe a reason for impeachment

Oh, the IRONY: "Ask The White House" about The Patriot Act (12/16/05)

Bush doesn't agree with Sept. 11 Commission on post-9/11 failures

Sunday night, Bush "will talk about the importance of our mission"

Wanna Win the War?

Russ Feingold has a blog on the Table for One

Why is everyone so anxious to have Fitz indict Rove "for Christmas"?

Impeachable Offense

C&L "Must-See TV" Vid Clip: Scotty gets hammered over Bush-Delay comments

I think it is GREAT that the Iraqis voted--I really do!

British spy operated at heart of Sinn Fein for more than 20 years

White House Web Site Photo Essay: (Lack Of) Hurricane Relief 2005

CRS Report Concludes Congress Didn't Have Access to Full Access to Prewar

In survey of ten US presidents, Bush fares badly (Duh!)

Why was the intelligence so bad? (Elephant in room.)

Photo: Yes, I must agree, he looks like a man who "did the right thing"

Anybody have a link to the vid with Sununu and Hannity from last night?

I Refuse to Be Scared or Intimidated

Bush - mocking everything our fallen soldiers fought for.

Time for a change

Giuliani lies about the "wall" returning if Patriot Act not renewed

What happened to all the stories about * calling the Constitution a

Freak Republic Is Only Concerned That Bush Got CAUGHT Spying

Democrat Rally Cry...

It really isn't about DLC vs. progressives

"Appearing angry at times during his eight-minute address...

Bush is winding up for a Fall

LOL Faux hires Novak

Suddenly, all the Republicans are returning Abramoff money. Has Bush?

DU Delusion or chickens coming home to roost? Bush & Co. in Death Spiral?

What races in your area do you think will be competitive in 2006?

DU the CapitalNews poll

Burns not giving money . . . wait . . . yes, Burns IS giving money back

Is America ready to elect a Mormon as its President?

Bush claiming responsibility for the war in Iraq was just

did bush really say: "We were welcomed as liberators....

Wait a minute! We were fighting over there so we wouldn't have to fight

Warner Signs Executive Order Protecting Gays In Hiring

Jean Schmidt: "They think I'm a hottie" (3 recent marriage proposals)

Frist AIDS funds paid for his political aides! Another indictment?

Look at the TRAITORS talking at FreakRepublic!

When "datadumps" go bad!!!

And where are the names that were spied upon ?

you get what you pay for

Please Support Impeachment Advertisment for : ImpeachPac.

Sen. Patrick Leahy: "Bush Admin. seems to believe it is above the law"

Frist compares Patriot Act defeat to "retreat and defeat" policy for Iraq

The U.S.’s actions do not create trust

More Hot Water for Frist: Charity Records Raise Questions

anybody know when the GJ is supposed to meet again?

Feingold deserves serious consideration for the Presidency.

Permission slip for dictatorship?

Bush nominating Viveca Novak's husband to FEC

General Discussion: Politics has become just like the Lounge

Bush: Warrantless spying is "exactly what I will continue to do"

Timing of paper’s report on domestic surveillance questioned

NY Times: "One Principle as Bush Pushes Prerogatives" (Claim it's legal!)

US House votes to wall up Mexico border (700 miles)

Wait 'til John McCain finds out he was on Bush's "spy" list ...

Oh...wait a minute...I thought that headline referred to Bush. My mistake.

'If the president does it, it is not illegal'

Paul Hackett's new TV ad

Huffington Post: "More Trouble For Frist"

Is Bush ASKING for an impeachment? He knows it would NEVER

PATRIOT Act in Limbo Amid New Spying Flap

"A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier..." Truth in jest!

The difference between Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot and Bush?

W.H. Transcript / Video Clip of this morning's Presidential Temper Tantrum

Sun Myung, Boris and Neil Bush

What will be in Bush's speech tommorrow night?

Anyone have this Murtha email link to donate to the DCCC?

Something up in the Senate. C-Span 2

Analysis: Legal Problems Add to GOP Woes

Neil Lisst cartoons: Weekend review - all 5 cartoons

Is America as we knew it lost forever?

Lindsey Graham (R-What Else) fearmongering now on C-SPAN 2.

Any reports yet on caroling at Karl Rove's house?

He sees you when you're sleeping - he knows when you're awake

Michael Moore's "7 words you can't say on television," 2005 Edition

Jack Cafferty

Should we re-name the Senate, "Planet Hollywood"?

Has Sen. Lieberman reacted yet to Bush's eavesdropping admission?

Just heard on ABC News that Jack Anderson has died

OH-Senate: UAW endorses Hackett for Senate.

growing group of a dozen Iraq veterans running next year most as Democrats

Judith Miller witnessed alleged torture at the hands of Israeli's

Russ Feingold on George "I Spy" Bush: "He's not King George Bush"

Does Bush really say "2-0-5"

We are SO getting to him.

NSA officers check in.

2008 Platform Proposal: A WEAKER EXECUTIVE

Novak/Plame/Rove: Two moral quandaries

RW rags advocating that Bush should keep information from Congress

MSM networks told to carry Bush speech LIVE tomorrow night.

Fl. Elec. Dir. Now thinks 2000 election hacked

Jack Cafferty on CNN rips Bush a new one

How can we takeover if were not unified?

Is there anything to prevent the Senate from scrapping the defense

National Journal Insiders Poll - 2008 Presidential (Hillary, Allen lead)

***EVERY DUer*** URGENT!! STILL IN CONGRESS TODAY!!

World Bank employees paranoid about cabal cobbled together by Wolfowitz

Was Bush using the NSA to spy on DEMOCRATS?

Name who you think is the most fearless Democrat

Ben Stein: "Bush will go down in history as a great peacemaker"

Kucinich/Paul Resolution: let the Iraqi Gov't decide on occupation

Hey DUCKWORTH bashers. . .you got it wrong on her war views. . .LOL

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