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Archives: September 21, 2007

ALAN ‘GREENSPIN’S’ LATEST CLAIM: IRAQ WAR WAS ALL ABOUT YELLOW RIBBONS

Democracy, not terror, is the engine of political Islam

Discussing His Lawsuit Against CBS, Dan Rather Is Sticking to His Story

Checkbook Imperialism: The Blackwater Fiasco

Krugman: Health Care Hopes

How Dare You

Oh My! - its a filibuster

National Snow & Ice Data Center - Arctic Melt Season May Have Finally Turned

Texas Meetup...

Striking loggers, environmentalists unite. Urge shoppers: Don’t buy Western Forest products

Independent UK: Eurostar puts Brussels within the 'two-hour club' after record rail journey

Nebraska State Senator Sues God

Arabs push through U.N. watchdog vote against Israel

Greg Palast Offers Job to Tasered Journalism Student

CNA: Clinton Health Care Plan Just Throws More People Under Wheels Of Insurance Industry

Police say man fed cats to his pit bulls

Putin: U.S. Should Set Iraq Pullout Date

Stranded air passengers get more protections

Republican Candidates to Court Gun Lobby

Bush, Dems draw battle lines over health care

Democrats proceed with Iraq legislation

Carlyle Group Selling 7.5 Percent Stake to Abu Dhabi

Head of firm paid to track Iraq spending investigated

Dubai Buys 20 Percent Stake In NASDAQ

Guards’ Shots Not Provoked, Iraq Concludes

Making a killing: how private armies became a $120bn global industry

Iraqi Refugees Flood Into Syria

Dan Rather: Government Influencing Newsrooms

The real story of Baghdad's Bloody Sunday

La. Protests Hark Back to '50s, '60s

Congress Wants Testimony From Blackwater Boss

My prediction: My prediction thread about the Lounge challenge will hit zero

"We'd rather be scared together than alone"

Can we please call it a tally-whacker...

With so much drama in the l-b-c

Polynesians are soooooo cool!

How to wash your Kitty-Cat

The media NEEDS to cover Britney Spears more!

Hot Fudge Brownies!

Do cfl bulbs work in those fixtures that automatically go on at dusk?

Shoplifting Seagull

Night everyone.

IMHO, Redstone started a BRILLIANT post in GD

did anyone ever hear from Bertha Katzenagle? I may have missed

hey wildhorses ---

Is this non-news or what?

What song snippet should a "musical thermometer" play at what temperature?

Three of you have to do this, please! It'll make my wish come true!

The enigmatic Blank Post Of The Day 909/20/07)

Respond to this GD post to tell LGBT people "I support"!

Should I pay this car repair shop anything?

Skeet Skeet Skeet

Here is my latest poem => " Will Loss drown ?" , give me feedback , or don't , just be happy

I won a 1 GB MP3 player tonight at a dinner I went to.

post your pet...

Shhhhh! The pandas are sleeping!

Any fans of Rammstein here?

Skinner, I think I have problem, and I think I need to hear from you

'Knocked Up' the movie. (possible spoiler)

Grrrrrowl!

Shhhhh! The Sexual Harrasment Panda is sleeping!

So funny, I almost choked to death

Is Zombie woof a sugarholic????

Thursday night earworm

Anyone catch the daily show? I was laughing hysterically at the "moment of zen"

What's everyone listening to tonight?

Muggle Studies Professor: It's what's for dinner.

Polyglots are soooooo cool!

I'm wearing socks...and I'm SAD

I watched an old flick last night- I had forgotten how funny it was

Favorite Type of Alcohol?

Who. Gives. A. Shit.

It must be Thursday

I'm so sick of not being hit on by girls young enough to be my daughter.

ummmm ladies, I "stumbled" upon this sight

hey skinner ---

Has anyone ever tried this???

So this guy came out of no where....

I went down to the beach tonight...

Sadly, I lost my star, and until I can afford to donate (never!)

Paging TK421...please pick up the blue phone

Skinner, we have a problem, and we need to hear from you...

To go with the pumpkin cake I made today...

How on this earth did I miss that there was a new original Highlander movie?

I'm so sick of being hit on by guys old enough to be my father.

Cool 60's quiz over at the Mad Men AMC site....

I'm so sick of knowing I'll never be hit on by anyone EVER AGAIN

UK union backs IBM virtual strike

Hollywood writers resume talks amid strike fears

USW Criticizes NLRB Decision to Postpone Beaver County Times Unfair Labor Practices Trial

Huffington Post: Labor Law Could Learn a Lot from the NFL (about punishing Walmart)

SLSO, musicians union reach new labor agreement

GM-UAW Contract Talks: Health Care Sidelined -- for Now

Unions Coming Out For Gays

Hazardous Waste training prepares Electricians and Plumbers for safe response

Companies Owe Workers for Success

The Hill: GAO employees vote to form a labor union

Strike ends at Fox Valley Forge; appeal pending

House Panel Adopts Pro-Union Bill

Union Members Rally in Support of ‘Jena Six’

Series of Tubes = Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) explains the Internets

How does the internet works courtesy by Ted Stevens = DAILY SHOW

Senator Ted Stevens Comes Unhinged = CNN Reports on FBI Raid

Cool Off Senator! Stevens Goes Ballistic Wearing a HULK Tie. = DAILY SHOW

Sen. Ted Stevens Scandal News Coverage = Olberman, Stewart, ....

Sen. Ted Stevens (R) Alaska - Drilling in ANWR Testimony

Ted Stevens: Big Oil = Energy Pricing & Profits Hearing = Major CEOs

Sen. Ted Stevens "Furious" With CNNs Dana Bash

Melanie Sloan discusses Senator Ted Stevens on CBS NEWS

Fox: Stevens had Advance Notice of FBI Search, Sen. Craig Rises to Defend Stevens.

SEN. STEVENS = CREW's Melanie Sloan on MSNBC's Hardball

TPMtv: Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) Muck Update

Rachel Maddow's Campaign Asylum: 'Value Voters Debate' ('Wingnutty Wingnutville')

Countdown VIDEO: Special Comment 9-20-07 "It Is Dictatorial"

George Washington University College DEMS @ DC March 9-15-07

9-15-07, DC March Members of DAily Kos

John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt have interesting Interview on NPR..."Fresh Air."

KEITHs BACK!!!!1

KO has a special comment tonight

If anyone cares to see just how shitty & pissy this next election cycle *will* be...

Olberman: Special Comment (SC) on the pResidency of HYPOCRISY

dupe/delete

"The President of Hypocrisy"

Democratic Debate On PBS NOW

Chimpy: "Mandela is dead cuz Saddham Hussein killed all the Mandelas"

Today I turned off Randi for Ed Shultz...

From The Startup (hopefully growing) Department Of Good News From Congress...

Newsflash!! Tonight on The Daily Show

Kurds denounce U.S. detention of Iranian

Sometimes I'm so correct it depresses me...

EXCERPT: Keith Olbermann's Special Comment Tonight...

Question of the day - why this "courtesy filibuster"?

Bush vows veto of kid's health insurance plan

Unions Coming Out for Gays

Congress awards Clios!

How many welfare queens does it take

Caught on Tape: Ohio police officer tasers handcuffed woman

Stevens, Vitter, and Craig

Dan Abrams attacks the Senate and Chimp for their actions today!

Tough to watch 3 shows at once.

well,hell-Dan Abrams is getting on Bush,too...and the Senate

White House in Contempt

COUNTDOWN Complete Transcript: "That, Sir, is not only un-American -- it is dictatorial"

Congress weighs rules for private security firms in Iraq

My heart rate monitor and George Bush vs Keith Olbermann

Which of the Senate's ball-less Dems are up for re-election next November?

Ha Ha Ha!! Billo is begging people to watch his show on Friday. He's

Environmental Groups Petition US to Regulate Air Fresheners

TRANSCRIPT: Olbermann Special Comment - "The President Of Hypocrisy"

KEITH O SPECIAL COMMENTARY COMING UP RE: BUSH

Dem Debate on PBS: Richardson, zzzz. Hillary, Eh. Dodd, Nah. Edwards, Hmm.. BIDEN, HELL YEAH!

K O!!! Got a standing O, right here in my living room!!! Please get the guy some Blackwater-type

you know, sometimes you just take a step back

For those who don't send money over the nets, what's the address for MoveOn?

Durbin/Coburn Human Trafficking Bill Moves Forward in Senate

'Jena 6' case raises questions of bias in U.S. justice

Did Keith just call Bush "stupid"?

So Republicans are going to back the war until the primaries

Wow! I didn't know that there were this many Political Parties.

Judge won't let Planned Parenthood open immediately

Rep Bachmann (R-MN) Tells BUSH "I Think One Kiss Was Enough"

Fitzgerald urged to indict Burge - Stories like this one make me question my atheism

You hang in there, Sen. Stevens, you crusty, corrupt old coot

Kennedy on the Levin-reed amendment - "It’s time to stop this madness"

May we have a DU portal link to donate to moveon.org? For a few days, at least?

I wonder how many new members and contributions MoveOn received today?

Trashing the country.

senate judiciary committee approves Kohl bill targeting railroad 'price gouging'

At least we can celebrate Webb's troop respite measure . . . oh . ..okay . . . never mind . ...

Bill seeks to empower cell phone users

Dan Rather taking on CM: sues REDSTONE, VIACOM, MOONVES, CBS, HEYSTONE!!!!

FBI Has SENATOR STEVENS ON TAPE!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! !!!!!!!

Someone's finally standing up and saying how we feel! BETRAYED!

My Letter to Di-FI on Moveon vote....

There is NO WAY Bush was speaking Metaphorically. He ACTUALLY THOUGHT Saddam killed Mandela.

What do these elected democrats stand for?

MOVEON.ORG CONFERENCE CALL AT 8:30PM EASTERN TIME

Iran Tests New Jet Fighters To Scare "Enemies"

There are 1.7 million hits on Google for "Petraeus most political general"

SEE OMMMSWEETOMMM'S POST!!! GOOOOO DAN RATHER!!!!!

The MoveOn Party (Vs. The Democratic Party)

Waxman to Blackwater Head: Let's Have a Chat

DELAY Scandal: Feds Subpoena Records for Former DeLay Chief of Staff, Ed Buckham,

If the MoveOn ad had not been titled 'Betray - Us', would anyone have heard about the ad?

I've been a member of Move.On since they were Censure and Move On

Regarding the Moveon.org ad vote....Was this a Tit for Tat Strategy?

Kansas Cemetery Full Because of Iraq

Anyone catching ER? it's incredible- very

lest there be any doubt

Wow. Haven't heard Bill Clinton in awhile, but MAN OH MAN

California issues lead warning for state-issued lunch boxes

President Clinton on Daily Show NOW!

Baghdad safer? At least 140 Iraqis killed, found dead in a week.

netanyahu admits he played a part in deciding on Syria strike by Israeli air force

Source: McConnell's Account of Insurgent Wiretap Controversy 'Terrible'

The last time i felt this upset, frustrated, and disappointed was at around 11pm November 2nd 2004

Why Aren't There More Positive DU threads on Democratic Leaders?

Well, Dems pushed to cut off funds but could get only these 28 Dems to agree:

Is the youtube global warming "Angry Kid" now throwing eggs at Exxon gas stations?

ON ABRAMS: "The Democrats who voted for it (Resolution vs MoveOn) should be ashamed of themselves."

Hey Smirky, they printed a list of your base in Forbes Magazine today.

Deputy's wife accused of videotaping sex with 16-year-old

Dan Rather....talk to this guy. A real, authentic CITIZEN HERO:

Mandatory Thursday Malloy Truthseekers check in!!!

With NO disrespect for the Honorable Hillary Rodham-Clinton, I must ask this question:

Moveon.org Planning Mean Limerick About Petraeus

Why the hell should any Democrat aplogize for Move On ad?

NEW Freedom's Watch ad targets MoveOn -- same old freeper shit -- airing on CNN

To lighten things up a bit - The official Republican Dictionary

Shut the FOX up!

Did the dumping of Gen. Shinseki show the way for military politicians like Petraeus?

MoveOn was brilliantly inspired, they sandbagged the Reps totally..

Democratic Debate on PBS taking place in Iowa on now.

If things were flipped around and this was Clinton's war and his General was Betraying us

Dodd just said we should withdraw funding (during the debate)

Reid planned to try again Friday with another anti-war proposal by Sen. Carl Levin,

Were the Mujahideen not terrorists?

Larry Craig toilet paper on eBay

You will like the new Democratic look and attitude...see here for the model

Respond to this YouTube video to tell LGBT people "I support"!

September to date: 50 Iraq, 3 Arfghanistan

While everyone else is frothing about a newspaper ad....an 11 year old boy was tag-teamed by his mom

89.6 million lacked health insurance in 2006-7

SF Lawmaker Charged With Fraud

Here is the transcript of Keith's Special Comment

I just had to repost this

What reporter asked the moveon.org question at today's news conference?

email Keith and thank him for having a pair!

Does anyone else besides me think half the reason Bush picked Petraeus

Anyone wanna fight?

Bush's press conerence was coordinated with the Cornyn vote

What's your IDEAL Progressive Radio Lineup?

Can Petraus be trusted to fight terrorism if Republicans treat him like a small, crying child?

Reminder! President Bill Clinton is tonight's guest on The Daily Show! (On Now!)

Have you ever visited any September 11th attack sites?

If Republicans would quit RULING the world...

Israel's Friends Are Calling For The Arrest Of Iran's President In Advance Of His Arrival Next Week

"Police Say Man Fed Cats to His Pit Bulls"

Is there going to be any change of tactics after the "3 filibuster threats in a day" milestone?

Not One Red Cent

Have the Rs given the MoveOn ad the the kind of publicity you can't even buy?

Where is Jena?

'Pimping Petraeus'

CNA: Clinton Health Care Plan Just Throws More People Under Wheels Of Insurance Industry

OPINION: Who will start the war on Iran?

Should DU offer two choices - "Recommend" and "Crap"?

Sadly folks the Moveon add was wrong... He's an Ass Kissing Little chickenshit

DUers--how many here believe that we've been set-up?

The confusion of MoveOn

Is there any precedent for the Moveon amendment?

If MoveOn became an official party would you still be a Democrat?

O'Reilly Leaving His Radio Show -YEAH!

HOLY-CRAP! Turn on CNN right NOW! a story will be on after this commercial. A video of a girl being

I think it is very clear that * suffers from alcohol related dementia.

Imagine...

What is the essential difference between a truck bomb and a bomb dropped from an F16?

Proud To Be A Member

so....Is anyone else here looking at motorhomes?

Pledging Allegiance to the Constitution and Bill of Rights vs the flag (woohoo!)

Dubai to BUY Large share of NASDAQ Stock Index! WHA?

There's one thing that's happened in DU today that's REALLY impressed me.

How to get an OP kicked and recommended

Lunch boxes (from China) distributed through the Department of Public Health tainted with lead

FACE it people....MOVEON.ORG F'D UP!!

Write the D.A. in the Jena Six case and tell him what you believe he should do. nt

Ya Know What... I Think I've Decided On My Vote For 2008 !!!

Dan Rather is now on Larry King and Rather just told King that the entire report was correct about

Let's dump the Democrats!!!

Alternet gets it - Please read this:

As you went about your day today...to work, the store, gas-station, day-care, etc.

Kerry introduces Families First Immigration Enforcement Act

Protest for Tasered Student Meyer Continues

Let's Have a "SERIES OF TUBES" Party on DU. Bring HUMOR = Ted Stevens VIDEOS

DONATE TO MOVEON.ORG!

"Police say man fed cats to his pit bulls"

Before there was man, there was Mr. Fish.....this one is most appropriate these days.

Our Town New Orleans

Ok, screw this. Someone please explain to me how Petraus is a traitor or committed treason, please

I hate to be so critical (really) but, there are more than a few folks here who need Gov.101

Skinner can't rally the troops. It's hopeless.

Gimme Shelter..... 150 families turned away every year for ONE shelter!

Video: Marchers @ DC protest are asked where they came from to get to the Protest, plus pix

Ahmadinejad: How Is WTC Visit Insulting?

It isn't MoveOn.org that deserves censure. It's BUSH!

If anyone is interested in listening to the MoveOn conference call, this

Keith's BAAACK! with a special comment as well!

Yay -- Keith's back and has a "Special Comment!"

Should Democratic Senators be condemned for condemning MoveOn.org?

Does it look like Bush was wearing a bullet proof vest during a press conference?

The Demo Debate is on IPTV (Public TV) right now.

Ready to get pissed at a Republican 1/10th truth? Matthews's 'Great American' to Get Oprah Treatment

Debate time, let's see where the corpratists stand.

MOVEON.ORG CONFERENCE CALL AT 8:30PM EASTERN TIME

Just think, this time next year, the public will start to get interested in the election.

THE BIG STING: FBI Secretly Taped Sen. Stevens Calls As Part of Corruption Probe

OLBERMAN is on a roll@!

Reid warns of December adjournment

The Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party

Hillary voting no on the moveon.org resolution was quite stupid of her, imo.

Cook poll: Hillary leads Obama by 13% and leads Giuliani by 2% in hypothetical matchup

What is this movon.org vote? Did I miss something?

a Giuliani Presidency would be far, far, far more dangerous than Bush/Cheney

What are people thinking when determining who is most qualified to win?

David Sirota: Dem Freshmen Dig In for Battle Against Party Leadership

The Dems got played, but I think the ad's headline was dumb

Money Party Vs. People Party: Dueling Letters (Sirota -- update on trade agreement)

Harris: Hillary's lead over Obama grows...interesting numbers by age group

Who has a link for the Disaffected Democractic Underground?

Why is Biden is so... rough?

Five Iowa Democrats in Search of a President

For those of you who think I don't like Biden

Bonnie Erbe: Health Care (Clinton) vs. Tax Cuts (Obama)

President Bill Clinton is tonight's guest on The Daily Show! (On Now!)

The writing is on the Wall: Obama rallies more than 2000 at Atlanta event

Biden's Appearing on Letterman Tonight - 9/20/07

Ms. Huffington Post columnist, you make no sense

Obama and the Move on vote

DU Straw Poll: Who is your SECOND choice?

JOHN EDWARDS--How might he have voted on the MoveOn Resolution if he was still in the Senate?

The moveon.org vote WAS NOT about free speech!

Edwards statement on MoveOn vote in Congress

Obama calls MoveOn vote "a stunt designed only to score cheap political points", skips it in protest

"And watch the Democratic Party leadership walk on eggshells, try to meet him, please him, wash...

Winners, Losers and the Wild Card of the Iowa AARP Forum

Okay, who won the debate?

Obama Rally, Atlanta, 09-20-07, in Pictures (*Broadband Alert*)

Lying about the state of war is a terrible betrayal. Attacking truthtellers is betrayal as well

Freepers want to sue Hillary Clinton in order to stop her from campaigning

Harry Reid should have never allowed the MoveOn vote to come up!

Edwards CAN Be the Democratic Party Nominee: Here Is How

Dodd Takes Hillary to the Woodshed

Cover of Maclean's Magazine (Canada): "How Bush Became The New Saddam"

Blackwater under scrutiny in Iraq (US Embassy Protects Them from Scrutiny)

Looking Through the Bottle

Democrats Should Attack Bush, Not MoveOn

BUSH: DESPERATELY SEEKING MANDELA, WHO SAYS ‘NO THANKS’

Petraeus: A Failure by His Own Standards

Democrats proceed with Iraq legislation By ANNE FLAHERTY Associated Press Writer

Are Lost U.S. Weapons In Enemy Hands?

Glenn Greenwald: Giuliani's proposal for endless Middle East wars on behalf of Israel

The architects of Iraq ("an ass-kissing little chicken-shit")

March, 2006 Molly Ivins: Enough of the D.C. Dems

Are we headed for an epic bear market? MSN money

Is This the Wile E. Coyote Moment? (Krugman on the US dollar)

On Hannity & Colmes, Jena 6 Demonstration Presented As Issue Of BLACK Racism

MAYBE IRAQ CAN BE SAVED BY … MURTHA AND THE MANDELAS

1994 REDUX: The consequences of Dems' new NAFTA

After Senate condemnation, MoveOn hits back: Message is anyone who speaks truth about war will pay

David Sirota: Over The Dead Bodies … Again

Vicente Fox: Bush a "windshield cowboy" who's scared of horses

Cashing in on Chinese Surveillance

Reviewing Naomi Klein's "The Shock Doctrine" - by Stephen Lendman

Antibiotic Runoff

L M (Johnson) Tschudy: Thank You, MoveOn.org

John W. Dean: Why Authoritarians Now Control the Republican Party...

FBI taped senator's phone calls in Alaska probe, source says

Chicago sends a message to the FCC

* Places Troops and Kids In Harm's Way and the "Liberal" Media Writes About A F... Newspaper Ad

Mary Shaw; Senate votes against free speech

Ron Paul supporters: Do your homework

Peter Michaelson: American Albatross: The Curse of Stupidity

How Bush has created a moral vacuum in Iraq in which Americans can kill for free.

Why Iraqi Farmers Might Prefer Death to Paul Bremer's Order 81

Hiding Behind The Camouflage Skirt

Highway Checkpoint Asks Drivers For Blood, Saliva

What Moveon.org didn't do!

Jena: The Ignored Story of Legal Lynching

Why Can't the U.S. Have the Debate about Naomi Klein's Book That Europe Has?

crosspost from LBN: Islamic Nations Secure IAEA Vote Against Israel

well,

China readies for "no car" day ahead of Olympics - Reuters

Pine Beetle Makes Aspen Gold Not As Enjoyable

Go Left TV: Fox Attacks!...The Environment

I just started Naomi Klein's "The Shock Doctrine" this morning.

UK {home to Islamic fundamentalists} has plutonium for 17,000 bombs (BBC)

Ice withdrawal 'shatters record' (BBC)

Colo. Gov. touts renewable energy on Capitol Hill

Conservationists say rare Chinese seabird is on the verge of extinction - AP

New York City turning to biodiesel for heat

UN chief to Greenpeace: "We need you to mobilize public opinion"

Atlanta's Live Oak Landfill to Become Source of Renewable Energy

Drivers test paying by mile instead of gas tax

Ecuador seeks oil 'compensation' (BBC) {pay to leave oil underground?}

EIA Update - Peaks Unchanged: All Liquids - 7/06; Crude + NGL - 5/05; Crude + Condensate - 5/05

9/21 10:00 CDT Subtropical Depression 10 Forms In NE Gulf Of Mexico - Poss. TS By This Afternoon

Journal entry August 14th, 2019

Minerals Management Service - 62.7% Of Gulf Oil Production, 30.8% Of Gas Now Shut In

Cholera Outbreak In Iraq Could Be First Of Many - 25,000 Cases Already Reported - New Scientist

Putting a deposit on the electric car that will solve the climate change problem...

EU clashes with U.S. over airline emissions trade - Reuters

Urban Wind Turbine: A Rare Species Spotted

Karl Rove, Global Warming And Bush's Legacy - Grist

Total Arctic Ice Loss In 2007 Beyond Historic Minimum Equal In Size To 6 Californias - NYT

Green roofs sprouting new adherents

Biofuels could boost global warming, finds study

New UK nuclear construction does not need to be subsidized

How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic.

First Renewable Feed-in Tariff Introduced in U.S. (Michigan)

The Chemical That Must Not Be Named

French soldier dies in attack in Kabul: police

African floods prompt aid appeal

US Ambassador to Costa Rica Denounced

American spy satellite downed in Peru as US nuclear attack on Iran thwarted

Democrats failing to pass anti-war bill

Iraq aims to end immunity of security firms

Two U.S. soldiers die in Iraq

Loonie on parity with dollar

Guards' Shots Not Provoked, Iraq Concludes

Are Lost U.S. Weapons In Enemy Hands?

China installs Pope-backed bishop

Romanian soldier killed in Iraq, five wounded

U.S. indicts 39 in global money laundering case

US Spy chief calls wiretapping debate a threat

Two Sistani aides killed in Iraq

US resumes Blackwater convoys in Iraq

Whitehouse bill to stop interference at DOJ wins approval

Tom DeLay aide's payroll records subpoenaed

US resumes Blackwater convoys in Iraq

Israel blocks Muslim worshippers

Canadians Find Better Bargains in US (Canadian Dollar Now Equal To US Dollar)

US Treasury to halt state, local securities sales (to prevent breach of national debt limit)

CEOs, Bush Rangers Rebuff Republicans on War, Widening Deficit

As Oil Hits High, Mideast Buyers Go on a Spree

US, Iraqi forces control half of Baghdad--general

Israel, U.S. Shared Data On Suspected Nuclear Site

mit student arrested with fake bomb - PHOTOS

Israel consulted US before Syria strike , report says

Iraqi forces take lead in only 8 percent of Baghdad: US general

Mexico new chosen route for cuban smugglers

2 students shot at Delaware State

Blackwater resuming operations in Iraq

HSBC shutting Decision One Mortgage unit

UAW opposes Delphi plan to pay exec bonuses ($37.6 million)

From bell ringing in New York to battle scarred Afghanistan, UN marks Peace Day

The Senate has blocked legislation that would have ordered U.S. combat troops home from Iraq in nine

Bootmaker for world leaders arrested

89.6 million lacked health insurance in 2006-7

Equifax urged to also offer credit report 'freeze'

UAW Rejects Retiree Health Care Proposal

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Friday September 21

Bush may boost spending request for Iraq war

Bootmaker for world leaders arrested (Vincente Fox and Bush)

Alaska Governor Palin calls for Ben Stevens to leave GOP post

Gates Seeks 2nd Inquiry of Bomber Mishap (nukes flown on the B-52)

Giuliani Stops Speech For Call From Wife

Iraq aims to end immunity of security firms

For first time, Iran directly confronts Israel on alleged nuclear arms

Biofuels could boost global warming, finds study

Wounded lawyer recalls horror of last weekend's Blackwater shootings

Dollar hits bottom, and then falls again

Printed profanity ("F--- BUSH") draws Collegian complaints

Baghdad cholera case confirmed

Cops in polygamous town stripped of badges

81 killed in Afghan fighting, airstrikes

Mandela still alive after embarassing Bush remark

Mattel apologizes to China for product recalls

Calls for a Breakup Grow Ever Louder in Belgium

Alaska Ends Plan for 'Bridge to Nowhere'

Columbia won't cancel Ahmadinejad speech

MIT student arrested at Logan, allegedly wearing a fake bomb

A Top U.S. General in Iraq Blames Public's Antiwar Views on the Media

Chile court extradites Fujimori

Castro appears on Cuban state TV

No bail for `Jena Six' teen

Show of wealth snares ex-president Fox

Giuliani defends adviser over 'too many mosques' comments

Two arrested in noose incident near Jena, Louisiana

I'm watching an intriguing old TV broadcast

Speaking of pandas...what happened to the panda born in Austria recently?

I really really really really really really really hate when people talk

Like my new sig?

Now I don't feel so bad about not working out tonight...

Skinner: Please, no more threads about Carrot Top

All the mandalas are dead.

How can you see into my eyes like open doors? (youtube)

Gary Oldman.....

I bid you all adieu for the evening

I have to confess something very important before it drives me crazy.

South Pacific was on today....

I'm sick of not being hit on by girls old enough to be my father

I'm sick of getting hit by cars old enough to be my father

I've been going to bed at about 1:30 every night tonight!

I played Hero tonight

Lets play a youtube game.. "hello how are you?"

if you're gonna leave --

Scroogled (Possible subtitle - Immigration by Google)

Call Me A Lefty, But I Think Sean Penn Rocks

History of the Phone Booth...

If you HADDDDDD to do one of these things, which would you choose?

Seriously

Whoa - JeffR does not look how I pictured him AT ALL

FIOS, anyone? We currently have digital cable (comcast)...

Barn Stars...

Anybody Catch The Dugger Family...

Lloyd Bochner vs. Fritz Weaver

The Very Definition of IRONY

"Larry Craig" Minneapolis St Paul Airport Toliet Paper on ebay

Skinner, all my dress shirts are at the laundry - can I borrow one of yours?

Autumn begins Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 5:51 am EDT

when it rains, it POURS...

When you play 'doctor' these days

Data....

I WON THE LOTTERY!!!!! TWICE!!!!!

Conversation I had this morning.

oh Skinner......

I've solved the problem with children - they should come with pitch wheels.

I really really really really really really really hate when people talk with a fake british accent

What is CGI water BTW?

Wow I duped myself.

The Duggars are on Today

I've solved the problem with children - they should come with steering wheels

German politician proposes expiration date for Skinner.

Skinner, my housemate's taking too long in the bathroom, and think I need to hear from you.

Skinner, I think I have a problem, and I think I need to hear from you.

I'm doing pretty well, Skinner, so thanks but no thanks.

Skinner - I need you to co-sign on my mortgage

Skinner, I think I also have a problem, and I think I need to hear from you.

German politician proposes expiration date for Poland.

So I duct- taped the front door shut

Anyone Else having trouble with Hay Feber?

Ken Burns 'WAR' Begins 23Sep 8pm PBS

Where should I move my arm next?

where should I go out to eat tonight?

Where should I move my head next?

Skinner, I'm getting roots. I have a box of hair dye.

Did we just have an earthquake I don't know about?

Skinner -- I need you to loosen a jar lid for me

I just babysat my nephew

Skinner -- there's a huge spider in the tub

Skinner is NOT ZZ Top lead singer and guitarist Billy Gibbons . . ..

Morning Joke....Rush Limbaugh. (Funny)

I work as a facilities manager...

How many times a day do you eat?

Well, I'm off to Munich for Oktoberfest.

Post here if you're posting on the Internet!

Lando, I think we have a problem, and I think we need to hear from you.

Utensils

Skinner, get your ass in the kitchen and make me a sandwich!

How long until Skinner posts

Since Skinner is everywhere, does that make him the new Clenis?

I'm sorry "Bi and Slutty", but I don't want to be your MySpace friend...

So why was the FBI tapping Stevens.? Post your speculations here.

My most stupid relationship *long post*

What Do You Want Me To Bring You Back From Hawaii

I actually talked to Skinner IRL last week . . .

Where should I move my leg next?

i love wildhorses.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia... The Brady girls ...a lesbian fling?

Hey, Skinner ! :waves:

My 9 yo son just got a 37 yo saxophone. Ask me anything.

Skinner, my friend K-Fed wants to patch things up with his ex-SO

Skinner, can you pick up my car for me when it's ready?

The Bar Is Now Open................Butt

OMG!! US Forest Service Purchases 700 tasers to shoot squirrels!!

Some ultra-right assbag last night who was dressed like

Even though I am feeling kind of down. It is Friday. Bounce me into a better mood?

I'm going to get my haircut in a little while.

Gods I am strange

All You People Asking Skinner Dumbassed Questions Made me Do This:

OMFG, NPR!!!! "Wait! Wait! Don't Taze Me, Bro!"

Crazy Love, the movie about Burt and Linda Pugach

Slightly less important poll

"Skinner" is the word for today. Modify a thread to include "Skinner.".

Insane markup of the day.....

Prepare to cry. Scream. Swear.

Summer Heights High episode upsets ecstasy death family

My 1000th post: poetry slam!

That sob called in sick and we were planning a HUGE

What language is AVA Marie sang in?

Rodman's PR rep: "Dennis would never do something like that" (park his Hummer in handicapped spot)

The First Meeting of the DARTH VADER FAN CLUB is called to ORDAH!

A stranger was seated next to a little girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said

I am about to get about 8 millimetres of hair cut off!

Damn, I miss Olympic Curling.

Former Ramone sues Wal-Mart, Apple, RealNetworks & Johnny Ramone Estate for $1 million

Very important poll

How do you recycle peanut butter containers?

You, you got what I neeeeed! But you say he's just a friend!

Okay, gather around...

German politician proposes expiration date for marriage

Best E-Bay listing ever! LOL!

GASP! lionesspriyanka just accused me of... of...

screw it all

What Do You Want Me To Bring You Back From K-Mart?

Anyone a graphic designer here? Have any Hawaiian/Tiki vector art you can throw my way?

Skinner, we've had a problem.

I'm gonna meet Elizabeth Edwards!!!

The Ineffectual Insults Thread.

Interestingly, I can do a dead on imitation of the high school principal

The sad thing is, I'd respond EXACTLY the same way

Should we vote Gilligan off the island?

I just want to say: BarenakedLady fucking rocks.

Gisele wears a dress made of water?

Sept. 21, 1937: The Hobbit Opens Up a Brave New World

Is this a racist joke?

Was this a "slam"?

Have you ever cheated on an SOB?

By a 2-1 margin, GD thinks we should bring back HUAC

I'm about to get eight inches!

My boss routinely gives me urgent "must be done today" assignments at 4:55 on Friday

What's a power nap?

i look like a total slob today.

The retired preacher.

Might be going thru France in a few weeks -- any hotel recommendations

Need help finding a song

Tight skirt, bus stop

I am channeling Skinner: Ask me anything!

What album should I download?

World's funniest joke (and it's about New Jersey)

Federal Income Taxes.....aka stuff I don't understand

Spin Rage. Oh yeah, I can see it happening.

Britney Spears Coming Dangerously Close To Losing Kids

BREAKING NEWS: SKINNER CAUGHT TASERING THE SENATE WEARING A CHEERLEADER OUTFIT!!

What kind of sick *SOB* calls in sick his last day of work?

My marathon pics are in!

I am going to take a power nap.

Man gets stuck in chimney.

I am thinking of going on Cialis

Can anyone recommend a reasonable hotel for NYC?

Elton John and Michael Jackson have new duet

OMG, I barely made it home. we got 4 inches of rain in 3 hours and the streets

Six Degrees of MrScorpio is A Fraud

My only real complaint with the Duggars is that they used disposable diapers.

Kathy Griffin Condemned by Members of Tennessee's Miracle Theater

hey Lost, your head cold stowed away in my bag

unedited and perfect for a Friday night

Studio 60 not coming back this fall?

where is monkeyfunk?

Why won't Delaware play Delaware State?

I should not have laughed at this one.

What kind of wood doesn't float?

I have to go to a book club and discuss a book I haven't read

It fits perfectly doesn't it?

Help me remember: old website about school web blocking software...

MUST SEE --- It is not Carrot Top, I promise

"Viva Viagra" ads on AAR driving me crazy!!!

News from GD--

I got a nasty, irrelevant comment over at GD from someone who has no profile listed.

Barry Bonds not coming back to the Giants

If Gilbert Godfreied and Fran Dresher procrastinated

So the New Intern Says, 'I Was Hoping You Could Teach Me Some Things ...'

Good Lord! "Hair" debuted 40 years ago next month....

My latest LTTE

Ministry of Silly Signs

I spent $200 on Halloween decorations today. Ask me anything.

From Fark: 30 years ago this week, Fonzie jumped the shark

I spent $2.40 on little Debbies Zebra cakes 2day. Ask me anything!

Mops are being discrinated against

DETHKLOK going on tour. Seriously.

Food tips, share yours

"Hello--my name is Inigo Montoya...you killed my father...prepare to die."

Anyone know how MrsGrumpy is doing? Is there anything we can do for her?

If you object to breast enhancement surgery, do you also object to elective cosmetic dentistry?

Who Is Marge From Fargo?

Tell us what you love...

Not sure if this is a good thing or not

Rock Radio and Time Compression

Can anyone here translate Japanese

Help me out... what does this sticker signify?

It's amusing that for all their pomp and superiority, GD has morphed Skinner into a cheerleader

Should I join Costco ?

I think I love the lounge

Found out today that my daughter wants to leave her husband

Police Find Cocaine In Sheboygan Man's Underwear

What is wrong with society? Man urinates on dying woman, declaring it 'YouTube material'

Car runs over cat. (extremely graphic!)

In your early 20's, how often did you change jobs?

Skinner responds to your questions here:

who do you have blogrolled on your journal? post 'em here!

The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poem Thread, 9/21/07 Bonus

Has anyone seen the Arctic Monkeys play live?

The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poem Thread, 9/21/07

Viggo and Eastern Promises

Burn Notice --- Who watches it?

I told off some ultra-left assbag last night

the woman I'm seeing has had breast augumentaion. i find it, um,

HUGE credit card bill. I'm responsible for about 25% of it. But I'M the one getting yelled at.

Beware the beast Man, for he is the Devil's pawn.

This is my post 20.000

Skinner can't darn his own socks. It's hopeless.

What Kind Of Nuts Do You Like

An absolute scare-the-shit-out-of-you picture.

If Gilbert Godfreied and Fran Dresher procreated

Squirrels are funny.

For the record, I do NOT sound like Marge from "Fargo," on a coke binge!

This is post 30,000. And I have nothing to say!

One of these little birds visited my garden today...

I am about to get about 8 inches of hair cut off!

have you ever noticed how miserable people are happy in it?

Football game I wanna see - Oakland Raiders versus Richfield, MN, Red Hat Society

Okay, you asked for it. Let's do another SIX DEGREES OF MrSCORPIO

DU bumper stickers.

Has anyone here gotten married in Vegas?

Friday night Picture thread

I just spent $27.85 on Piano books. Ask me anything.

What is the best landmark you have visited?

Who has 10 free minutes and wants to help Rockit win a contest? PLease! pretty please?

-- M * I * L * E * S * T * O * N * E * S --

Who saw South Africa crush England in the world cup?

The Today Show challenges YOU to vote for "America's Best Sandwich"

I need Mondegreens from the 1970s

GAO: War-torn gear puts readiness at risk

Lawmakers urge funding of new Riley cemetery

Senators tell Marines to ease off MRAP whistleblower

Pentagon seeks enough MRAPs for all services

Disabled vets could get Tricare for life

In this case, the grass really is greener

War fair hits London

Letters to the Editor for Thursday, September 20, 2007

Both Sides Take to the Streets

Yale loses court case over military recruiters

The New Private Warriors

Letting Our Veterans Down

Meet Logan M. Laituri of the IVAW

Here's a good article about survivor's giult

Casino, union strike a deal

Cabbies warn of second taxi strike before Oct. 1st

As talks continue, Hennepin County workers prepare for strike

School Bus Drivers in Maine Vote in Teamsters Local 340

HIP replaces 186 Downtown, NY jobs, breaking a massive promise

Meatpacking workers and supporters rally in South St. Paul

Global unions rally to force workers' rights deal from RR Donnelley

Strike ends at Fox Valley Forge; appeal pending

Today in labor history September 21

Labor joke for the week of September 17, 2007

Union Members Hold Demonstrations at Philadelphia Nursing Home (managers racially insensitive)

International Watchdog Group Singles Out Resurrection (Chicago) for Anti-Union Violations

Workplaces Could Get Safer with a Democratic President in Office

Houston City Workers Have HOPE for a Better Future

About 10,000 steel jobs were lost in less than three years after Sheet and Tube closed (black Monday

Employees Want Accused State Department Auditor Out (blocked fraud probes for political reasons)

Top CSU execs handed raises of as much as 18 percent (double that paid to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

AFSCME Federal Legislative Report September 21, 2007

I'm leaving for the state AFL-CIO convention

Bus firm's workers vote to join union

Union Talks With Smithfield Packing Officials!

TPMtv: Alaska Mucktacular!

Elio Carrion Shooting (Cop shoots unarmed Iraq vet and gets away with it.)

Alaska lawmaker probe = NEWS CBS Channel 11

Nothing to Fear - FDR

America: 14 Characteristics Of Fascism.

CNN has this: AP: FBI Taped Sen. Stevens (R-AK) Calls

The Asshole Song - starring George W Bush

The Red State Update Health Care Plan

Rep. King(R-NY) "Too many mosques..."

Young Turks - Vicente Fox - 'Can't Believe Bush Is The President of U.S'...

Preview of Stephen Colbert on The Simpsons

Message to U.S. Rep. Brian Baird

Blackwater's Back!

Bush: "Strong Asset" for Republican Candidates?

Ghouliani "Surprise" Cell Phone Calls From Judi...Again

Dan Rather on CNN, Larry King Sept 20

This Weeks Highlights - Dont Tase Me Bro!!

Sen.McConnell: A Betrayal of Trust

Iraq veteran Brandon Day speaks at the St. Paul Cathedral

original anti-bush song - MUST LISTEN

John Edwards on NCLB: You don't make a hog fatter by weighing it

Citizens Arrested for commiting FREE SPEECH in Washington DC

More Police Brutality

Keith Olbermann - Special Comment (9/20/07)

Women In Their Sexual Peak Scare Most Men... To Younger Girls

== The fall of the Godmongers = By Mark Morford

How do you guys feel about Ahmedinejad's wanting to visit Ground Zero?

Privatization is dangerous to our national security.

$6 Billion In Iraq Contracts Under Criminal Investigation

Who floated Bush the softball question on moveon.org? The new Jeff Gannon?

Any chance Ted Stevens tapped "Tubes!" tape will come out tomorrow?

ALAN GREENSPAN on Charlie Rose -- War for oil -- He has a sense of social ...

they won't impeach bush or members of his cabal--the worst criminals in history

I HIGHLY Recommend Everyone Listen To This Fresh Air Interview:

A Breath of Fresh "Air"

Senate Dems hold hearing on Iraq contract abuses; Whistleblower Bunny Greenhouse will testify!

Very soon we will all be swimming out to meet the cruise ships in the harbor.

Success in Iraq... and you thought the housing crunch was only in the US

Dupe delete! n/t

Ha.

Kerry took to the Senate floor and dismantled the Republican talking points on Iraq

Another view: Arguments against impeachment don't stand up

Gnewt Gingrich On C-SPAN WJ

Scarborough not on today; Dan Rather will be in the next hour.

Meanwhile all the Dems voted against this

If the Senate wants to condemn things instead of passing useful legislation, here are some ideas

American spy satellite downed in Peru as US nuclear attack on Iran thwarted

Students try to disrupt Halliburton recruiters

St. George Police Officer Fired Over Internet Video

It's *The* Pet Goat not *My* Pet Goat......

The Right to Dissent

(AP's Anne Flaherty can suck eggs!) DEMOCRATS failing to pass anti-war bill

Dubai to get 20% stake in NASDAQ

Do Not Call listings to expire in 2008

Today is International Day of Peace

Need some ammo to respond to LTTE on suppressing free speech

Bush's accent

Cindy Sheehan: General Betray-Us and MoveOn.org

I am going to see Helen Thomas tonight - Orlando, FL

cspan talking of Jena rally. 30-50 Thous. estimate. Reporting live

AlterNet: Self-Declared Liberals Have Nothing to Be Afraid of

The Grand Old Party of INFANTS!

Case Dismissed?

Another Crew victory: Jerry Weller retiring

So the Republicans questioned our patriotism, why is it ok to question a Generals?

PBS - This Land is Your Land

"Pissy and Juvenile"!! Thank you Keith !! Th Line between the Military and the Civilian...

Who. Gives. A. Shit.

I'm scratching my head at Clinton's explanation about why Congress

Bush on Blackwater USA

bush thought the ad was "disgusting", he's "disappointed" thanks...

TAKE A BREAK! Sit back and enjoy a few of these ((((TOONS)))

"Don't taze me bro" T-shirts. "The phrase that's sweeping the nation"

U.S. Secret Air War Pulverizes Afghanistan and Iraq

Democrats need to hire Olbermann to write their responses

Bus to nowhere udate

The whole reason Petraeus was even used was because he supposedly had some credibility

Welcome to Bush-World: "Mandela's Dead!!"

Dupe, pls. delete. nt

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Dan Rather Won't Take any "Bullshine"

Rummy appointment sparks fierce protests from Stamford faculty, students

A Clear Sign Of Progress In Iraq

Broadband speeds under scrutiny

Gen. Wes Clark on C-Span Washington Journal NOW!

Definition of betray: 1 : to lead astray

bush at the white house

I am struggling with what would be equal justice in the Jena La. case.

Moderates’ Hope for Compromise on Iraq Fading as Reid Takes Hard Line

So should the Senate have a Censure motion for Ann Coulter?

Canadian Mag: How George Bush became the new Saddam

Good Morning! - Morning Headlines

Tell AARP where they can stick it!

Blackwater defies Iraq and resumes operations

I hate to be so critical (of our "Democratically-Controlled" Congress)

Liebrman, Craig NO, Carper, Schumer, Byrd, AYE. vote in process on Senate Fl now

WSJ: WH signals flexibility on information demanded by Leahy

Fred Thompson Rejection by RW Fundamentalists In Dobson Email ...LINK

While the 'liberal' media obsesses over OJ...

Fat Cat former Bush backers line up behind Clinton, Obama

A reminder from Senate Dems: Bin Laden is at large

Newt Gingrich Makes Me Sick

Breaking: Levin-Reed amendment fails.

I just donated to Moveon.org!

Expiration Date for Marriage?

Pelosi to Revisit Old Tradition, Regular News Conferences by House Speaker

If Bush and his gang keep calling it the "Democrat" party...

McCain to protesters: "...we beat you yesterday, we'll beat you today..and we'll beat you tomorrow!"

CONDEMN THIS: new MoveOn ad

Biden Amendment introduced in the Senate, text available

The Chilling Of Free Speech

One spoiled brat learns from another ... (non sequitur 'TOON)

WP,pg1: MoveOn Unmoved By Furor Over Ad Targeting Petraeus

I need help finding an older post...

Will Blackwater be expelled from Iraq?

A first look at Naomi Klein's new book "The Shock Doctrine".

Ezra Klein calls Bullshit on Hillary being 2nd highest recipient of Healtcare Ind. $$$.

We need to send these 28 Senators a big Thank you-they voted to DE-FUND the Iraq war:

A General is reporting from Iraq-----Wa Jour. now. A dem just called in-apologized

C-Span this morning ...the hatred and venom towards Iranian President creeps me out

Question about DU Rules....

Ahmadinejad was a nobody in 2005. It's TWO YEARS AGO, people...

Two Delaware State Univ. students shot...guess everyone forgot about the murders last month...

Starbucks sued for alleged patent infringement

89.6 Million

Anyone listening to Stephanie Miller this morning?

When did the Senate become the arbiter of free speech, anyway?

All the negatives of nature, with none of the benefits to offset them.

Nelson (NE), Dodd, Pryor, Lieberman voted no on troop withdrawal

Wounded lawyer recalls horror of last weekend's Blackwater shootings

Is anyone watching the NRA Conference on CSpan

Intriguing comparison of Bush and Saddam

DUer's--We Just Lost the War on the War in the Senate!!!

ON CSPAN Giuliani addressing NRA now.... n/t

Speculation On The MIT "Fake Bomb" Student - MIT's "Wearble Computers" Program...

On Yahoo: Georgia man Fed Injured Cats and Kittens to his pitbulls.

Joe Biden is speaking in the Senate right now

The Price of Free Speech

Hey, stupid. That's right I'm talking to you.

Psychotic Michelle Malkin attacks Sally Field

Ed Schultz Radio today has President Bill Clinton and Senator John Edwards on today!

Blackwater motto: "What happens here today, stays here today."

Triple Canopy, Inc

KO's Special Comment Was Right --Bush Made Petraeus Cross the Line...

tennis ball sized hail in Spain - 30 people hurt including kids

Labour tries to block new BAE inquiry

American filmmakers hope to bring impact of Iraq war home

U.S.-IRAQ: Fallon Derided Petraeus, Opposed the Surge

George W. Bush's Thug Nation-Inside USA-Police State Taking Hold-By Robert Parry

***** Senate Hearing on Contractors in Iraq ********

The Police State Is Right Here, Right Now

algal poison in Wyoming

Didn't Halliburton have a 5yr vesting requirement? Did Cheney work there for 5yrs?

So, the Frat Boy is a-skeered of horses?? This Will Ferrell video is just PERFECT then!!!

NY Times misrepresented Feingold proposal on Iraq redeployment

The Federal Reserve’s current model for bailing out the financial market crisis has been

Autistic Teen Tasered in Calif.

{DE} State legislators seek to protect property rights (Wmgtn Post-Gazette)

Sen. Boxer's Statement about "the glory of our military" is Scary!

John Edwards: MoveOn res. a "complete waste of time... use whatever power we have to end the war"

In Search of a Congress - NYTimes

State Lunch Bags Contain High Lead Levels (given to California school children)

The indignity! Abe Lincoln flies coach!

A violent incident from last week's anti-war march provides a window to conservative psychopathology

Weller is retiring because he wants to spend more time with his family

Dan Rather for President

Debate about "restoring" Habeas Corpus

Did Conservative Reporter Conspire With Bush On Question Bashing Democrats?

Who will offer Star Simpson a Job?

They're gonna invade any minute now

Bush May Boost Spending Request for Iraq War to $200 Billion

NYT editorial, In Search of a Congress: "...Democrats should have let the Republicans filibuster."

Andrew Meyer did a good thing

Does anyone manufacture toy tasers for the kiddies? nt

Hey, Bill Clinton's on Ed Shultz!

LAT, Rosa Brooks, Outsourcing Foreign Policy: WAR FOR SALE -- CHEAP!

Bolton: U.S. backs Israeli attack on Iran

Since freedom of speech and expression has been shipped

Maj. Gen. Kevin Bergner must be one of those religiously insane Gens.

Anyone else been listening to Biden on CSPAN2 for about the last hour

Larisa Alexandrovna: Enemy, What Enemy? War On Terror, What War?

Look out squirrels!

It Is Either Iraq Blurring Strategy Or Iraq Realignment

2007.09.21 NOON ET === ONE BILLION people worldwide will join in a moment of silence

Senate Committee Passes Bill to Monitor Contacts between White House and Justice Department

It wasn't a Meteor or a satelite or a chemical warhead. It was a warning from God!

Two arrested in noose incident near Jena, Louisiana

Remember the" Wagging Dog"?

Blackwater back on the streets of Baghdad

Senator Clinton Meets with Members of the Schenectady Military Affairs Council

Relax, the "Betray-US" Meme did the Job it was Meant to

Democrats in Congress - Did you think that RW'ers would go easier on you if you blasted MoveOn.org?

Health Care Hopes

Vicente Fox: BUSH Is "the cockiest guy I have ever met in my life".

FEMA TRAILOR RESIDENTS urged to evacuate

CBO: Bush Plans For Iraq Will Cost Trillions --- that's TRILLIONS!!!

A goodbye present for Jena protestors: Nooses hung on the back of a pickup truck!

What a week huh?

Justice WEPT When He Thought Of BUSH v. GORE

Help Alix of PEACE scooter

This definitely comes under Crimes and Corruption of the New World Order:

LOOKING 4 photos of Gold Star Father's memorial attacked..

Isn't today DOOMSDAY?

What do you think of Bill Richardson providing a video message to the people of the NRA?

Dems Caved to Fear: IWR, and Now the MoveOn Debacle

Cop St Louis area fired (video posted here a few days ago)

US Dollar chart...

Want to save lives AND battle the Bush Administration? Tell Congress to support Iraqi Refugees.

Iraq's Min. of Interior said more then ' withdraw license from Blackwater'

AP: Giuliani: Balance Tax Cut With Tax Cut (??????)

Commentary: Bush fulfills H.L. Mencken's prophecy

Feel like I got donut'ed

Mark Morford: Praise the Lord, the Fundamentalist Right Is Going to Self-Destruct

Does anyone else find father/daughter "purity balls" a little creepy?

Coburn NOT The Senator Putting Hold On Bill - So WHO Is?

After 4 years of war Iraq forces control 8.2 percent of Baghdad's 474 neighborhoods

Mom admits paying for 12 year old to visit hooker, hooker claims to have been smoking crack. . .

George Lakoff: Whose Betrayal?

**EMBARGO UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING** Barrasso Seeks Workforce Funding For Nurses

The Democrats Could Learn A Lot From Larry Craig's Balls

Well... That Didn't Take Long, Now Did it ???

Tropical Storm/Weak Hurricane

Hilarious video of kid doing 'Bush on Global Warming"

Are rents up in your city?

Healthcare: What most of the candidates JUST DON'T GET:

Man Slits Own Throat With a Stanley Knife In Packed Woolworths

Should Blackwater execs be charged with war crimes?

National Guard ‘Insurrection Act Rider’ Is Headed For Repeal

Another Cave in the Works?

DeMint, Hensarling Introduce “Government Shutdown Prevention Act”

Alleged pedophile prosecutor sought 'young girls,' online profiles reveal

Wow! Riverside CA comes to its senses, tells Sequoia to "Drop Dead." ( x )

Why Are Senate Dems Afraid of a Real Filibuster But Not Afraid to Condemn Move-On

Bush: "Be comfortable with your family. Work hard to make sure there is love in the White House."

Dennis on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Saw an unusual anti-Bush bumpersticker on my way back from lunch.

IRS Agent Admits to Tax Evasion and Embezzlement

We have to sell our home, we can't afford the dream

Mattel Apologizes to China Over Recalls....

The Senate's G.O.P. Bomb Throwers (Coburn tries to stop building of bike paths)

You all know how much I hate doing this...

Another GOP liar (WA state)

Can we get over the: feeling sorry for ourself, defeatist, angry, cynical attitudes now....

Oh, Frak this "far left" nonsense...

Boehner tells Pelosi to follow Senate and put up resolution about MoveOn.org, she declines

GOP Senator Puts Secret Hold On Bill Restoring Public Access To Presidential Records

Kerry submits amendment to Defense Bill using Bush's own words.

I finally got to see a Democratic debate, or forum

How a Junkie's Brain Helps Parkinson's Patients

What's that smell?

I have to hand it to Newt - he's one shrewd SOB

Victim claims Blackwater killings unprovoked

General Betray-Us and MoveOn.org

Kucinich Supporters Making a Huge Showing in the Comments Section of This Article

Kucinich: As * Hunts for Answers to Kurd Oil Deal, Congressional Investigation Necessary

DU made it to German news

It's scary how quickly your blogs and pics can be distributed to all, in the event of a tasering

The cockiest guy I ever met

Not to make light of a pending tropical Storm

Video: Police Officer Tasers Handcuffed Woman Multiple Times

I want to see a Giuliani Ahmadinijad fist fight at ground zero!!!

UhOh: Palin says Ben Stevens should give up national GOP position

Here's how Move On is spending your donations (I think you'll approve)

482 billionaires in the US - Forbes 400 can't include them all

Congress Put The Final Nail In The Democracy Coffin Yesterday...Or So They Think

Prosecutor's arrest in sex sting leaves his town worried

Eli from MoveOn coming up on Tweety

Oct. 11, Barbara Boxer fundraiser reception with Al Gore in San Francisco..

Brownback Introduces Ultrasound Informed Consent Act

And they say the Left "hates America"? A 'christian' Right choir calls America evil and sinful

Solitarity

Crimes Against Humanity - Where "Americans Can Kill For Free"-By Michael Hirsh

Glitch Renders 'Virtual Fence' Unusable

Did anyone see that clip of McCain on CNN at a rally mocking a protester

How long before Bush blames 9/11 on Iran?

SCHOOL RESTRUCTURING TAKES CENTER STAGE as racism lurks under the footlights in Alabama

Another Congressional thief calls it quits

Oh my.

Does anyone think a DU writer deserves a Nobel Prize in literature?

Ahmadinejad's Ground Zero Ploy

TPM Exclusive: Petraeus' Sectarian Death Count Methodology

Preventing the Republicans from defining the agenda requires effort on your part. [MoveOn ad]

It is time to pin the tail on the donkey

United States Forest Service Purchases 700 TASER X26 Electronic Control Devices

Former Italian Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti tells it like he sees it

ANGER, PUKE AND CUSSING ALERT ON THIS ONE! (US Atty pedophile case)

Clinton, Hatch, Reid Introduce Health Tracking Legislation

Good news for teen NYers and their parents: NYS kicks the Federal Abstinence Only Sex Ed Habit.**

U.S. Commander: Iran Supplying Taliban

Gulf Coast Housing Advocates Gear Up for “Week of Action”

Convoys With Security Firm Resume in Iraq - Blackwater back to work

WELLLL, Hillary is on Meet the Press on Sunday!

Keep this poll going it needs some help MoveOn.org

Stuff like this angers me to no end...

Have ANY of the Architects of the Iraq Invasion been punished for taking us into War?

WTF? MSNBC Reports LauraMansfield is a Mom uncovering terror videos but its a website?

Re: Angry Democrats

Nelson Mandela Foundation confirms ‘Mandela is alive.’

In light of the Dan Rather revelations, a revisit to the Barry Crimmins's article is warranted...

Bill Moyers Journal, Septmeber 21, 2007

Reid: Democrats Committed To Modernizing FISA To Make America Safer, Protect Citizens' Rights

Well, this is interesting...

It's Final: Last U.S. Horse Slaughter Plant Must Close

DU votes to reinstate HUAC and McCarthyism

Damn, Dems blocked again today! Don't rethugs fear the wrath of voters???

Forbes: The World's Greenest Billionaires

Well, that settles it: Bill Kristol calls for Ahmadinejad boycott at Columbia

YAAAAAA!!!!!!

Reid: Senate Sending President Bill To Improve Americans' Access To Safe Drugs

some say we need a draft to end the war. I'm no soldiers mother and I say end it now.

Who Does U.S. Food Aid Benefit?

Tacky Giuliani strikes again- Answers cell phone call during NRA speech

My response as a MoveOn member to the DSCC today -

uuu. The state Dept funds Blackwater but they are the dept (condi) who will do

How George Bush became the new Saddam

Which candidate do you think is the most articulate?

Idiot pedophile arrested

Ed Schultz debated Ron Christie on Hardball

Has Dr. Dean made a statement?

What did Bush refuse to talk about yesterday?----nbc eve news now

100 posts and the Right to Start Posts & Rec Posts...

What Is the Republic Party Damage Assessment, Post-Abramoff?

I'm not a bomb expert but any "bomb" powered by a 9 volt battery. . .

Can anybody out there channel the spirit of Thomas Jefferson?

Sure Good To See Roger Ebert Back

Ok, the dollar is in free fall, real estate and mortgages are tanking..

Ed Schultz is kicking ass on Tweety

Recall Issued For 1 Million Cribs

Urge Senators to Vote for Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act

Cable Company Yanks Nude Silverstone PETA Ad

Why Are Senate Dems Afraid of a Real Filibuster But Not Afraid to Condemn Move-On

So I am assuming that since Hillary is demanding proof of insurance

Will we have to endure another Bush 30 years from now?

Video Leads To Firing of Mo. Officer

Holy Crap! Did you see the NEW MoveOn ad

Got this in the mail yesterday from Howard Dean.

What Move on did was just the right thing to do.

Matt Yglesias: That MoveOn Ad

Man Tasered for refusing to lift hand off Quran

CBS 2 Reporter To File Charges After Scuffle

Bush says he will be "huge ass" to 2008 Republicans; Huge asset to Democrats!

bush is a great uniter!

Pope refuses to meet Rice: report

(Hardball)Matthews just stated, whats worse a nasty little ad in a newspaper...

Another massacre by Democrats in 08!!!

Poll on AOL---Needs some real votes from us DU

Can anyone explain why any business that has employees would be against National Health Care

I think Randi Rhodes is going to have a stroke if she continues yelling-air amer. now

Who are we fighting in Iraq?

Gore/I-don't-give-a-shit 08!

Tweety believes Petraus ad will back fire on Dems like Wellstone funeral!

For those of you baffled by Mattel's apology to China, it might help to understand this:

Maybe comical ads aimed at embarrassing people to change votes aren't the best tactics

What is Democratic Underground?

Ten more trees dedicated to honor 3rd ID soldiers killed in Iraq

American family wants asylum in Finland

Everything you ever wanted to know about Republican (authoritarion) thinking.

"She said that it was a piece of art and she wanted to stand out on career day,"

Cheers to DU:GD! Why I chose to be a DU donor

Yoo: History will prove Bush right - Daily Report

Kerry amendments to change Iraq policy: report in 90 days, withdraw in nine months, no stalling

WHY is Laura Mansfield on the front page of Yahoo? "Mom Scoops Al-Qaida"

Something about this story doesn't pass my sniff test.

The least inspiring argument for voting Democratic in '08. Ever. But it may convince you

Hillary and Gore.

David Bowie strokes $10,000 check for Jena Six legal defense fund...

In defense of our elected democratic senators

Craig Honored for Work on Minidoka Internment Camp

Just - ugh. Fox News To Air One-Hour Petraeus Special On Saturday Night

Don't use condum, take the vaccine. Don't look over here now, Merck's vaccine doesn't work.

Caption this pic

What is the Down-side of a Weak Dollar?

We all began as something else.

I just donated $100 to Moveon.org!

Part 2 of John Dean's Findlaw series on authoritarianism is up!

Where are all the Hillary Clinton is a hero threads?

Billionaires No Longer Rich Enough To Make Forbes List

And in MY town, they are still building 7-bedroom homes..

Students Block Access To Halliburton Recruiters (Madison, WI)

Kudos to Mary Mapes writing in Huffpo on Dan Rather's lawsuit against CBS

Did anyone notice the cops on the taser clip while the kid was asking

Should the Congress form a Committee to determine whether PNAC

Marijuana seized in truck hauling cookies from Texas

Dan Rather on MSNBC this morning said it straight out: CBS needed favors from WH

Soldier Who Sued Army Facing Threats

Two arrested in noose incident near Jena, Louisiana

It seems to me that anyone describing the MIT kid incident as a "Fake Bomb" is just making shit up.

If they want to force a woman to have an ultrasound before an abortion

10-Year Old Charged In Fatal House Fire

DUers and Freepers are a lot alike

"A Rather Large Amount of Evidence" Suggests BUSH Is A Closet "Joel's Army" Member

Reid and Schumer's secret FEC deal? (FEC, von Spakovsky)

So, this bird walks into a store . . . . . .

Give it up for None of the Above!

Bush-linked Telecom lobbyists pressuring Congress for blanket immunity for illegal wiretapping.

Somehow, having Carville send me an email doesn't make me feel like giving to the DCCC

Nuking The Filibuster... Should We Hoist Them On Their Own Petard ???

Moveon raised half a million yesterday!

Should PNAC Members Be Investigated for Instigating a War of Aggression?

Blog gets Hastings editor fired

Anyone have a list of 21 or 22 Senators who voted for Resolution?

Judge denies bail for Mychal Bell (one of the Jena 6)

Question: Was Purple Heart Band-Aid Bitch ever identified?

Star Simpson: A National Hero...

George Bush the Texan is 'scared of horses'

I Think Bill Clinton Is Terrific

"From An Angry Soldier" - found on The Best of Craigslist

"Citizens' Health Care Working Group" Ignores Citizens

Brent Budowsky: If Al Gore Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Update on Merck's lobbying for mandatory HPV vaccine. Well the vacine kills people

The phone rang a few minutes ago. It was for my daughter.

Another Soldier Known For Writings On War Dies In Iraq

Congress Should Condemn PNAC

Guests on 'Real Time' with Bill Maher tonight:

George Bush the Texan is 'scared of horses'

New TASER video! Woman tortured in Ohio!

Fledgling Army program trecords how soldiers' brains work

Even *'s bootmaker has gone to jail

No extra break for lactating exam taker

No, I haven't forgotten about all of you.

An $80 tube of cream. Eighty. bloody. dollars.

Weird. Female MIT student arrested at gunpoint at Boston airport for wearing fake, visible bomb

Jena 6: Democracy Now's Coverage of Yesterday's Protest!

MIT student's lit-up jacket could have gotten her killed.

Gov. Richardson: Ads don't kill people, wars do.

***DUzy Awards for week ending September 21, 2007.***

"Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House" by Valerie Plame ( Oct. 22, 2007)

Mattel apologizes to CHINA? WTF?!?!?!

Lieberman Pushes New Iran Resolution

My bar room brawl over the stolen election of 2000.

Another Soldier Known for Writings On War Dies in Iraq (Freeper's Son)

The US will need a truth and reconciliation commission in 2009

I've finally made up my mind for '08--Dennis Kucinich for president

Why didn't Kerry decide to run in '08

"ASS-KISSING LITTLE CHICKENSHITS" MoveOn Condemns Congress With Second NYTimes AD

It was not about the word "betray"...it was about control of the message.

And... On Our Latest Defeat... The Levin Amendment

Brent Budowsky: If Al Gore Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Five Dems in Iowa Agree: 'No' to Single Payer System; Kucinich Takes Them All On

Please network: Former service dog with special needs seeks a home

Since the Dems can't seem to pass anything but gas, IMPEACHMENT would give them something to do

"I for Impeachment": Is it Time????

Amazing outpouring (Letter from MoveOn)

We aren't going to just dry up and blow away

We could help Rather with his suit.

Perhaps, MoveOn members would consider exposing FreedomsWatch.

I think Bill Clinton is irrelevant

Many Older Dems who are on DU...thought we could be here and Make Progress

Bush raises half a million for MoveOn

My Role in Rathergate by James Moore

Edwards -

Biden's remarks on the DE shootings

Here's a great review of the AARP/IPTV forum -

Did anyone here watch the forum?

My ten questions for the republikkan candidates

McCain to Criticize Giuliani on Guns

Very nice picture of Dictator in Chief Bush

AP: Iowa voters take their time to decide in presidential race

Can anyone confirm this about Hillary's health care proposals

"How George Bush became the new Saddam"

NY Times writer who in May called Giuliani "commanding daddy", writes another flattering piece

Airport screeners know what you read

John Nichols: Too Bad Mike Gravel's Not in the Senate

Washington a winner in Korean trade deal

Wes Clark on MSNBC's Joe Scarborough this morning. His position on Petraeus that of Obama, not Hil.

Why Do People Here Quote Rasmussen As If It Was Gospel?

Clinton, Giuliani Top California Poll

Rasmussen latest: Obama 47%, Giuliani 42%

Playgroups For Hillary

Bush: Don’t Ask Me About The Economy, I Got A ‘B In Econ 101'

Candidate for "Worst Person in the World" today

On Go Left TV today: The Pap Attack, 'W' Stands for Worst

Why we can't wait, by Rick Perlstein

Why The MoveOn Vote Recalls Kerry's "Botched" Joke

Obama's op-ed today in today's Iowa Quad City Times: Fixed-Income Seniors Can Expect a Tax Break

Subverting Majority Rule, by Robert Borosage

National Trust: Help Save the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery!

Sirota: Over the Dead Bodies...Again (More on trade agreements)

Does Anyone Here Think *Co Will Put Pressure On The MSM To Discredit.....

World Health Organization confirms first cholera case in Baghdad since 2003

Huffington Post.........Hillary Clinton gets it.

You may not like him but he gives Ben Bernake a piece of his mind.

Poll: Elizabeth Dole Potentially Vulnerable

My Dad was a real soldier...a WWII war hero and career Army

Where does DU stand? A prez poll

General Petreaus and the American People

Liberal Group Encourages Lieberman To Keep Raising Money — for the Other Side

Sirotablog: Dem Freshmen Dig In for Battle Against Party Leadership

Wall Street, we have a problem.....

Telling the Truth

Rep. Weller (R-Ill.) Expected To Announce Retirement

Rec this on GD NOW === 2007.09.21 NOON ET === ONE BILLION people worldwide - moment of silence

Fred Thompson up now at NRA confab on C-Span--after a very poor video presentation.

Ducking debates isn't as risky as it used to be

How Much Money Does Hillary Take?

MoveOn's ad: Dem response; Media reponse, all separate issues

FYI- SUMMARY OF MOVEON.ORG 9/20 8:30pm Conference Call and Questions:

What are you're basic beliefs on these questions? (I include some of my views)

W's scripted last minute almost out of the press room fly by attack on Democrats

No Matter,Who is President----Protecting OIL Supply, Priority

Robert L. Borosage: Craven Fools

Town Hall with Barack Obama today in Ames, Iowa, with Senior Citizens and High School Seniors

Ghouliani: MoveOn "passed a line that we should not allow American political organizations to pass"

Door closing on "dream scenario" of Bob Kerrey Nebraska Senate run?

Moveon.org Ad

10 steps to Fascism...see if you recognize them .

Did Conservative Reporter Conspire With Bush On Question Bashing Democrats?

Will Blackwater's defiance of the Iraqi government become a recruiting tool for terrorism?

AP: Senate Primary Field in N.H. Narrows (Swett endorses Jeanne Shaheen)

CEOs, Bush Rangers Rebuff Republicans on War, Widening Deficit

Why Blackwater - And More- Should Leave Iraq (Time)

House panel weighs tax relief on mortgage debt (Reuters)

U.S. Mercenaries: Does Any Law Apply

Campaign Fundraising Down, But Maybe It’s Just the Heat (or not)

Wal-Mart breaks the law, gets punished, wins anyway

Mike Gravel Kicked out of AARP Debate

Law of unintended consequences - someone on Diane Rehm suggested today that

Lindsey Graham (R-SC): Iraq withdrawal plan would be "very overt rejection of Petraeus' leadership"

Opensecrets has Hillary # 1 w HEALTHCARE & LOBBYIST Industries, # 3 w OIL/GAS & #4 w PHARM

Biden plan for federal Iraq gains support

10 planks of the Communist manifesto...see if you really like in a capitalist society.

A Little Activism ...

Biden on C-span2 discussing his ammendment on Iraq

Wow! Riverside CA comes to its senses, tells Sequoia to "Drop Dead." ( x )

Siegelman Saga Continues ....

Hillary Clinton and Hubert Humphrey

There Must Be A Pony!

Video: George Bush Has Problems He Did Not Have 10 Years Ago

Senator Biden on shootings in DE this morning:

Top Ten Senate seats likely to switch party: Can the Democrats reach filibuster-proof sixty?

Chris Bowers: Democrats Grossly Misinformed On Candidate Plans For Iraq

PAC contributions to candidtates through the last reporting period

"Sen. Hillary Clinton goes toe-to-toe with Chris Wallace" this weekend on FauxNews Sunday

Hillary has to smack this idiot down

Question of the day: How can Democrats best frame GOP obstructionism?

Latest ARG Polls - Florida & Colorado

C&L: White House reporters laugh out loud as Dana Perino reads list of Junior's "invited guests"

Molly Ivins on John Edwards, August 2003

And I was so proud

Rep. Jerry Weller's (R-IL) thugs push CBS2 reporter

'Be comfortable with your family. Work hard to make sure there is love in the White House.'"

MSM lies a video

Letter to the editor--conservatives are happier and more charitable than liberals

Biden vs. Richardson is For Real

Federal prosecutor-slash-alleged pedophile: "I adore everything about young girls"

Let's make a list of Petraeus' lies

Current Status of the Primary Polls, State-by-State (9-21-07)

C-Span: Newt Gingrich will Decide in October if he's Running as a *Green Conservative*

I finally saw the Debate. Biden had the audience in stitches when he made those comments to Richard

Psychologizing the President

All three "top tier" Democrats viewed favorably by 50-53%; Guiliani's approval dips to 49%.

Democratic Party is taking our support & loyalty for granted

The Fruits of Polarization

NYT distorts votes on Boxer and Cornyn amendments re:Move On.org ad

Will the Ned Lamonts in the country PLEASE STAND UP AND FIGHT!

Bill says Hillary most qualified non-incumbent in his lifetime

Who says the republicans don’t have a solution for illegal immigration?

September, 2004: CBS CEO says, "the election of a Republican administration is a better deal"

A "one of a kind" poster with Coulter, Ashcroft, Malkin AND Novakula...and it's FREE? Count me IN!

Photos: Barack Obama speaks at a rally today on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa

White House in Contempt, By John Conyers, Jr.

Democratic presidential nomination far from tied up

Are we spending enough on Domestic programs?

House Republicans block vote to condemn racist group

Corporations + Money + Lobbyist + Politicians = P.O.P

I heard Wes Clark on Bill Press this morning and I've gotta tell you...

Leave Hillary alone! She's a human...

"Smearing the Military"

Supreme Court author: Justice Souter wept when he thought of Bush V. Gore

Bipartisanship - I have to ask this question

Edwards echoes Obama regarding Resolution condemning MoveOn ad

"Too many mosques" sez Peter King (R-NY3) and nobody seems to care

Slate's "ad" for Mitt Romney

New Figures Reveal Aggressive GOP Obstructionist Strategy

Would you support Thomas Jefferson as president today?

Sorenson Stumps for Obama in NH

Rasmussen: Hillary Clinton Numbers Have Slipped a Bit; Thompson, Giuliani tied at 24%

Wow-Hillary seems to be slipping according to Rasmussen...

Have you ever heard of the Council on Foregn relations?

Hillary Clinton: I'm not a lesbian

Why won't the Democrats in the Senate force the issue and make the Repuks filibuster.

Some friendly advice for all the rabid anti-Hillary folks...

I like Edwards new plan to pay teachers 15k more to teach in poor areas

Hillary's so unpopular in this country that Repubs use her as an ISSUE TO RUN ON

Clinton's Negatives

Which spews more anti-Hillary hatred?

44% say they definitely will vote AGAINST Clinton

Bill Nelson to Dean...lift sanctions by Monday and I won't sue you.

The Scoop on CBS: Why Redstone Sold Dan Rather for 20 Pieces of Silver

One-third of Americans lacked health insurance; double reported by the Census Bureau

Kucinich, Iowa and putting things in perspective

Hillary supporters...PLEASE READ

Would men leave the Democratic party if Hillary is the nominee?

MSM in a frenzy over Iran's crackpot's Ground Zero visit; where were they when...?

Help please! What was the story about Gen. Petraeus and his

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