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Archives: July 17, 2011

Woman shoots at puppy, kills husband instead...

Snatching the Dead for DNA

E-Mail I received from Speaker Boehner

The Moneysburg Address

Overheard in Jersey City this afternoon.

Starbucks' First Strike: Chilean Workers Hold Out For Better Pay, Benefits

Getting hit in the face once isn't worse than getting hit in the wallet every day

How Our Shady Counter-Terrorism Policies Are More Dangerous Than Terrorism

Senator Al Franken points out the absurdity of Republican ideology.

Toward a New Politics of Food

In the supply side model of demand and supply the wingnuts use the supply curve

Down on the farm, investors see big potential

I'm just sayin' . . . .

Toxic Assets: Many Foreclosed Houses Are Infested by Mold

7 Winning Issues for Democrats (If They Only Had the Guts to Fight)

Debt Ceiling Kabuki; It's another bailout for Wall Street

Reminder of Rachel's specials starting at 3:00 PM (EST) on Sunday. The Assassination of Dr. Tiller

Three Additional North Korean Soccer Players Fail Drug Tests at World Cup

Revealed: Cameron's 26 meetings in 15 months with Murdoch chiefs

Extreme heat warnings for much of Midwest all coming week.

July 16, 1861: The Union Army crosses the Potomac and invades the Confederacy

Restoring the Death Tax

Liberal group threatens to pull Obama support

A letter to my Senators/Congressman regarding "shared sacrifice"

I haven't heard of any major candidates challenging Obama in the primary.

Deficit Predators: Everything You Need to Know About the Twisted, Dangerous Debt Ceiling Fight

Blair aides fear phones were hacked

Debt Talks Yield Little More Than Partisan Positioning for 2012

G.O.P. Freshmen Say Debt Concerns Them More Than Re-election

'Cash Cab' strikes, kills pedestrian in Vancouver

Rick Perry began his political career as a young star _ for Texas Democrats

Manufacturing Deficit Fear: On Holding Economic Journalists to Account

Who remembers Lincoln Chaffee, the liberal who can't bring himself to be a Democrat?

refusal to raise the debt ceiling ==> quasi presidential line-item veto?

Why is the Most Wasteful Government Agency Not Part of the Deficit Discussion?

The Evils of Unregulated Capitalism by Joseph E. Stiglitz

Bill MAHER's obvious, clear distinction between sexism & criticism of Quitter/BACHMANN

Bill MAHER's obvious, clear distinction between sexism & criticism of Quitter/BACHMANN

Well In One Hour I Suppose All 3 Cable SnoozeNetworks....

Unfortunate quotes that come back to haunt

The Ultimate Goal of the Bankster-led Political-economic Warfare Being Waged Against Us Is . . . ?

George Carlin was right.

Thousands of Seniors Lobby Congress to Block Social Security Cuts

The Audacity of "Free Trade" Agreements

Wow... 'After 50 Years Of Working For My Party' - DailyKos

Mass Psychosis in the US: How Big Pharma Hooked Americans on Drugs

About the CBC Jobs Initiative: Rep Cleaver on Morning Joe.

They will continue to push and push and push until...

A Better Life : Try to see it.

Death by a Thousand(Budget) Cuts.

Dem congressional candidates are running on defending Social Security and Medicare

No Class Warfare Here!

Baby Steps. Tough Times create bonds and offers of help. Onward and upward.

Consciousness-Raising is Making a Comeback

(MD) Repub success with anti-Dream Act petition drive to be copied against gay marriage bill

How Dare You NOT Be Afraid Of Us Anymore!

Progressive Groups: Balanced Budget Amendment is a Terrible Idea

Saudi Prince's hand in Brooks resignation?

NATO airstrikes target Taliban in east Afghanistan

Tainted? Voters prefer DSK to Sarko, says poll

If US loses bond rating, it will be called the “Obama Depression"

A frightening story - Indonesian babies held hostage by unpaid midwives

Fox And Friends Defends News Corp’s Hacking Scandal: ‘We Should Move On’

Surrey man dies after being hit by reality TV Cash Cab

MOST CONVINCING use of I'm Sorry...Rupert Murdoch or Brenda Lee?

MOST CONVINCING use of I'm Sorry...Rupert Murdoch or Brenda Lee?

Black Caucus Wants to Get You a Job

The Avalanche of Anti-American Tea Party Legislation Since 2010

History Will Be Unkind to Senior Republican Leaders

Toon: An informed electorate… just about the wrong things

It's (not quite) official: Ohioans will have the chance to vote yes or no...on SB 5.

Medgar Evers July 2, 1925 - July 12. 1963

China summons US diplomat to protest Obama-Dalai meeting

Arrest-Photo Collage From Stalin Purges

PROBLEMA (movie)

We’re Spent (After the consumer bubble has fizzeled)

Yemen army, tribes in offensive on militants in south

Yemen army, tribes in offensive on militants in south

Niger fears takeover by militants in neighbour Libya

Hack Gregory asking about investigations of Murdoch in the US

Two Kurd rebels killed in Iran army clashes

I'm glad to see that AARP is encouraging people to call congress.

What recession? It's boom time again in Silicon Valley (LAT)

Murdoch (News Corp) May have Violated Foreign Corruption Act

#occupywallstreet Does this have a prayer of actually happening?

And...another Cantor as baby toon...

Irish bishop damned by report of child sex abuse apologizes from American hideaway.

Post Secret (pic)

BP Points to Thriving Tourism to Reduce Settlement Payments

Budget chief says Obama still hopes for grand deal

Why Banks Aren't Lending: The Silent Liquidity Squeeze

NATO hits military depot in eastern Tripoli

Sunday Talk Shows

‘Entitlement’ Is a Republican Word

"Entitlement" means you are entitled to it by law (i.e. you hold the title)

NATO, Afghan army kill at least 13 Taliban

NATO, Afghan army kill at least 13 Taliban

Phone-hacking scandal - live updates

Krugman's "Getting to Crazy" NYT article is guilty, guilty, guilty ...

Warning over early Afghan pull-out by British forces

Radiation concerns for Japan's beef supply

Radiation concerns for Japan's beef supply

Governors Want Congress Debt Deal With Obama

Denver Newspaper Hires Professional Pot Critic - by NPR Staff

Banks Prepare To Buy Another Election...

Trial of anti-cop, anti-government defendants scheduled to begin Monday in Greenfield

Toon; 'Workers of the World'..... IMF style

Toon; 'Workers of the World'..... IMF style

Calif. has a nuke plant event

Would would Skinner do with ten million dollars?

"Meet the Press". Today beyond words as assclowns and morons

HBO Documentary Tells Workers’ Story in Stella D’oro Strike (just watched it on HBO on Demand)

Free seeds helping Americans get by, live healthier (CNN)

Class War Without Mercy

Graham pushes 'cut, cap and balance' plan

Two Navy Ships That Cost $300 Million Are Headed To The Scrapyard Without Having Seen A Day Of Servi

The 5 Weirdest Things That Control the Global Economy

Let Us Not Forget The AILES/MURDOCH Connection

interesting article

Meet the Press w/ John "$1,000,000 from Rupert" Kasich...

Cleveland Rep. Dennis Kucinich tests the waters in Washington state

Automakers will air ads attacking 56 mpg fuel rule

Men are strange animals

Rebekah Brooks arrested in hacking scandal

Would you let Casey Anthony babysit your child?

How many Dems will run on protecting Social Security & Medicaid

GOP waging all-out war on a broad array of environmental regulations

Humpback Whale Puts On Show For Men Who Saved Her

JUNK --- toon ireland

Think Again: The Murdoch Empire’s Heart of Darkness

Please help Wisconsin

Sarah Palin Movie Debuts to Empty Theater in Orange County

The Public on How to Do (and Not Do) Deficit Reduction

Iowa congressman, family safe after home invasion

In Women's World Cup, don't root against Japan

Presenting: NYT interactive time-line of the Murdoch scandal

Rick Perry began his political career as a young star - for Texas Democrats

First time I was wide eyed - by the second reading I teared up. - Quoting Samuel Adams -

Running candidates who oppose Social cuts is not enough. We need to have them run on Kicking

Walker (WI REPUG Gov.) says he wants to work with Democrats

"Triangle is No. 2 in nation for green-jobs growth"

Anyone else have any stressful ATT stories? Have they gone downhill

"Entitlements" for the wealthy - they get plenty!

Cut, Cap And Balance Bill: Latest Republican Plan Could Lead To Debt Ceiling Compromis

Florida charter schools fail at an alarming rate.

Sir Paul Stephenson has 'serious questions to answer', says Nick Clegg

Hoover caused our first Great Depression - Bush caused the Second

Herman Cain: Communities should be able to ban mosques

Herman Cain: Communities should be able to ban mosques

CNN TV: Mubarak in a coma

Microsoft does it again, screws up; accidentally publishes its Facebook competitor

Watching "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

Ok... This Made Me Smile... So Sue Me...

Women's World Cup: USA vs Japan

Today I saw my first "I'm proud of my Stupid" sign of the season on the back of a black Land Rover

Irony, Hypocrisy? An old friend who is on disability rails against

Republican redistricting proposals would endanger several outspoken NC House Democrats

Will you have enough to survive when you retire if Social Security is reduced?

CNN Ignores Piers Morgan’s Connection To News Corp. Scandal

MineralMan's Visual Guide to Commonly Misspelled Words: Issue 9

Faux News, Tony Snow, Bush White house...hacked voice mail accounts

Indian Company Produces Flat-Pack, $700 Houses

Governors urge debt deal, discuss jobs

Use Obama slogans as weapons, GOP told

Obama is more conservative than his Republican opponents

Obama is more conservative than his Republican opponents

After Wisconsin: The Birth of a New Coalition of Conscience By Martin Luther King III

After Wisconsin: The Birth of a New Coalition of Conscience By Martin Luther King III

UK Sky News Breaking: Rebekah Brooks arrested

Elizabeth Warren's Handpicked Guy is Obama's choice to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Adviser to Afghan President Murdered

Smaller classes work--and conservative budgets are killing them

More Science for the Drug Enforcement Agency to Ignore - FDL

More Science for the Drug Enforcement Agency to Ignore - FDL

Former Ohio Attorney General Picked to Lead Consumer Agency

What qualifies Jane Hamsher to be a paid strategic consultant?

What qualifies Jane Hamsher to be a paid strategic consultant?

Question: Why are drones different than manned flights

A Couple Of Questions: How Long Have You Been Involved In Democratic Politics...

"On the Media" on how DU may have taken down Righthaven

First Panetta, Now Mullen Accuses Tehran of Arming Iraq Militias

First Panetta, Now Mullen Accuses Tehran of Arming Iraq Militias

US Drone Strikes in Pak Claiming Many Civilian Victims:10 to 15 people killed for each militant

US Drone Strikes in Pak Claiming Many Civilian Victims:10 to 15 people killed for each militant

Great investigations in Britain, but please investigate this crook in the U.S.A.

The Left Coast Sports Babe hits a triple and a home run in a single inniing...

Global Private Security/Police Officer Personnel Levels By Country/Per Capita 2011

London Police Chief Quits Over Hacking Ties - HoustonChron/AP

San Diego Fusion Center: Hotels are Potential Bomb Labs

New NC GOP-led redistricting maps draw criticism

Elizabeth Warren is out as potential CFPB director- Republicans vow to stop nominee anyway

So Herman Cain not for the ten commandments?

Since 1950, the corporate tax burden has fallen by 40%

Hmmm... Interesting Couple Of Nuggets Here...

Rick Perry: "America needs me"

A Commentary on Civilized Man And Politics

In Zimbabwe, not enough money for elections

Think Progress via Greg Mitchell: CNN fails to disclose Piers Morgan's connection to NOTW.

Kansas women tossed her empty tea bottle daily from her SUV in same yard for 2 years.

Good to see a lot of Old Time DUers back at DU

A great movie for after the game

We are about to default. Nothing to do but see the Beatles in Sweden in 1963.

Another big CRRRACK... Inquiry begins into NewsIntl by Serious Fraud Office

Reports: Bachmann’s Husband Got $161,000 in Taxpayer Dollars To Practice ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy

When the only tool you have is a hammer, the entire universe looks like nails,

espn3.com Live free stream of Japan vs USA

How Murdoch Reporters’ Bribes to British Cops Violate U.S. Law

Score!

Marcus Bachmann, Unlicensed psychologist, fraud and husband of Michele Bachmann

HOLY SHIT! SHE DID IT AGAIN!

How many more will fall? Britain's Top Cop Resigns..

Opposition to McConnell fallback plan grows among GOP senators

2005 Piers Morgan Advice

Don't fear death - you'll be helping the economy!

Don't fear death - you'll be helping the economy!

Stain From Tabloids Rubs Off On A Cozy Scotland Yard - NYT

Congrats Japan

Congrats Japan

Congrats Japan

Is this appointee a Republican?

Dean Baker: Wall Street will not let Republicans pull the debt ceiling trigger

Dean Baker: Wall Street will not let Republicans pull the debt ceiling trigger

World Cup fans the final is almost on

Like I said about Warren's appointment in September 2010

Did anyone notice

Richard Cordray to lead consumer bureau instead of Elizabeth Warren: report

Richard Cordray to lead consumer bureau instead of Elizabeth Warren: report

Euro-Zone Summit Gets The Band-Aid Ready

Blowing It: Democrats, Unable to Be a Party of the People, are Sinking Themselves

You can't say this often about sports

You can't say this often about sports

You can't say this often about sports

Alan Grayson: TYT Now Interview

Jesus image appears on a Walmart receipt according to couple

Republicans rely on America's stupidity

Republicans rely on America's stupidity

Obama using Republican scare tactics

What will really need to be cut to save 2-4 trillion 4

+++ The Next Big Thing: Neomedievalism +++

I have to admit that I'm cheering for Japan

You win the Gold, but you lose the Silver

"Job creators"

Many in this world are starving while we grow food to turn into fuel for automobiles.

Many in this world are starving while we grow food to turn into fuel for automobiles.

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL!

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL!

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL!

News Corp Scandal Proves Warnings About Media Consolidation Correct

Besides Phone Hacking Problems - Murdoch's Fox News Problems

Advice on a solar phone charger?

Advice on a solar phone charger?

Can someone explain how I can submit a message and 15 minutes later it is gone.

Coming to a city or town near you..

Coming to a city or town near you..

So Marcus Bachman neither has a Phd in Psychology and is not licensed as a psychologist..

So Marcus Bachman neither has a Phd in Psychology and is not licensed as a psychologist..

Is it a cut in Social Security when...?

Scotland Yard Chief Quits Over Hacking

Only 3,700 troops have left Iraq the past 10 months.

Revealed: Senior MP's secret links to Murdoch

It's neither. He's going to reveal "Person 'L'", a deep-cover mole in...

Why can't I get tomatoes now in FLORIDA?

Scotland Yard chief quits,Ex-Murdoch aide Rebekah Brooks arrested in London

Harry Potter & The Debt-ly Hallows

Brooks still being questioned 12 hours after arrest

Disney advises hospitals and doctors on improving patient experience

Ever see the 2003 video of Rebekah Brooks admitting to paying police for information?

Ever see the 2003 video of Rebekah Brooks admitting to paying police for information?

If President Obama want's the job as President, it's his......

Are Americans Ready To Pay Higher Taxes?

Have you ever played "Angry Birds?"

'George W. who?'

ARC Entertainment Announces Strong Opening for "The Undefeated," with Multiple Sold-Out Runs...

Like The Swallows To Capistrano... The Loyalty Posts Have Arrived...

Can't Win A Class War Unless We Fight One - DailyKos

Obama: “I always have hope. Don’t you remember my campaign?”

With Betty's passing, I have to admit - I like all of our "First Ladies" in my lifetime.

Um... Did You Guys Know That Murdoch Hired An Axe-Murderer As An Investigator ???

Isn't there a rule against vilifying the President if he is a Democrat?

nbc nightly news...the 'new' mystery...where is casey anthony?

nbc nightly news...the 'new' mystery...where is casey anthony?

Herman Cain trying to out bigot the bigots

Photo: A Voice From The Rustbelt!

I once worked for a company that ran on something like the Republican business model

Looks like we have Tropical Storm Bret just off the Florida coast.

Oak Park Drops Gardening Charges Against Julie Bass, Goes After Her Dogs

2012 & 2016: Presidential Ambitions

2012 & 2016: Presidential Ambitions

The SPEECHES on re-opening the 405 are taking longer than the PROJECT itself.

So MFW (My Favorite Wingnut) sends me an email asserting that Obama is a socialist or communist.

Cost of War to the United States

Who would be your preferred primary challenger to President Obama in '12

Do you think the "falling on the sword" will soon become "kebobbing the boss?"

"He did the right thing, he found ou, and FIRED THEM, costing hiself a good deal of money"

An opportunity to fix medicare, and for all?

Murdoch Meltdown: News Corp Imploding; Raising Questions about Corporate Personhood

What are the chances for no debt ceiling increase?

Heavy casualties reported in Libya fighting, explosions near Tripoli

Top Ten reasons why rich people should not pay higher taxes.

Congrats Japan

Police arrest Rebekah Brooks - report

GoldmanSaks Bet Against Euro Nations Who Were Also Clients

Guess I'm a nationalist. I wanted the USA women to win

Every Parade In America Should Have This

ReTHUG bill : "erect a constitutional firewall to safeguard tax cuts and tax breaks" for wealthy

ReTHUG bill : "erect a constitutional firewall to safeguard tax cuts and tax breaks" for wealthy

Man arrested for making death threats to Barbara Boxer

Debt Ceiling Debate "Fraud"

"They’re Going to Cut Back the Bone and They’re Going to Keep the Fat, Basically."

God is love: Catholic Bishop Bans Raising Money For Breast Cancer Research

MTP, This Week, Where are the Liberal Voices on the Economy in the MSM

At least Warren Buffett gets it.

Join Anonymous "The Plan"

I Will Be Staying Home On Election Day 2012

Japan's win was totally because DUers split their loyalty

Would you accept "ANY: changes to SS & Medicare?

Please Explain this for me. When the Dems controlled both

Troops March in San Diego’s Gay Pride Parade

At large on a network of need

Is there ANY chance that the Murdoch scandal MIGHT bring down Fox News here?

Want Good Watch? Al Jazeera's Coverage of Murdoch...Two Videos..

Want Good Watch? Al Jazeera's Coverage of Murdoch...Two Videos..

Want Good Watch? Al Jazeera's Coverage of Murdoch...Two Videos..

For those of you keeping track: Tea Party Jamboree Canceled Due to Lack of Interest

It's personnel not personal

1920s Sign Exposed During Third Street Demolition in San Francisco

Can the President win the next election if he does't change his present strategy?

WE, labor, the workers, are the "job creators"

UK Fraud Watchdog Opens News International Probe

Too Good, Too Smart, Too Able for Wall Street Approval - Ralph Nader

China is just like America. Really. That's what I learned from a co-worker yesterday.

David Gergen says it is unfair to villify the RepubliCONS...

WELCOME TO THE PLUTOCRACY! by Bill Moyers

Obama To Nominate Cordray For Consumer Job - Reuters

Obama To Nominate Cordray For Consumer Job - Reuters

Pres. Obama to make a "personal" announcement tomorrow

Pres. Obama to make a "personal" announcement tomorrow

House GOP split into two factions on budget deal

Water concerns rising as cattle die in dry Texas

Maybe Obama is wrong. Maybe the People do know more than the Professional Politicians.

Who, besides me, doesn't give a crap about Casey Anthony?

"I am a former News Corp employee...a crime in one newspaper is a crime for all"

A Flag for Sunrise (DIAL-UP WARNING)

Horsey Does It Again....An informed electorate… TOON

Typhoon Ma-on heading northwest south of Japan

Guess which store was busiest at the mall today?

Richard Clark:"The Road To Serfdom"- In A Nutshell-The World Is Being Prepared For "Neo-Feudalism"

For those who will not support Obama, or do things to cause his defeat, own your decision

I will just say this...

I will just say this...

Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury hits multiple targets in a single sortie today

So, who are the progressives putting up against Obama?

Why do we have the TSA security measures? Here's why:

There are some problems (for me, anyway) voting by mail, or absentee...

There are some problems (for me, anyway) voting by mail, or absentee...

What Ronald Reagan did in 1982:

October Surprise Evidence Surfaces

Sons kill mom over Yahtzee game in Minnesota

Seriously, what IS the campaign slogan for BO in 2012 gonna be???

Governor O'Malley accuses Republicans of hurting the economy for 2012 political gain

I predict that Commissioner of Police, Sir Paul Stephenson, will resign within 24 hours

Russ Mitchell, on the CBS Evening News, asked if there was any chance the Murdochs could be arrested

Solar cooking skills taught because more Americans struggle to prepare hot food

Solar cooking skills taught because more Americans struggle to prepare hot food

Obama Passes Over Warren, Names Deputy to Run Consumer Agency

Best yard sign ever for a millage election benefitting the library

Fmr. Fox News Executive: Americans' Phones Were Hacked

God Damn. Just God Damn...

God Damn. Just God Damn...

War on Drugs - DEA to absorb the BATFE?

Go Wisconsin!!

When does controversial art 'cross the line'?

The New Fox News Logo

WSJ: Why the Rich Fear Violence in the Streets

Straight man who "appeared gay" rejected for blood donation

Can any of you Obama backers explain why military spending is mostly off the table, but SS is not?

Congresswoman on Debt Ceiling: Possible Financial Ruin

Congresswoman on Debt Ceiling: Possible Financial Ruin

New Disney Resort is Revealed

Sears mistakenly posted iPads 2 for $69. Not honoring purchases that were processed at that price

Al Sharpton taking Cenk Uygur's 6pm slot on MSNBC... FAIL

I'm very close to breaking up with my man because of Republicans

The Six Worst Things to Happen to Rupert Murdoch Today

Is Dr. David Kelly buried at the heart of the Murdoch scandal?

The Absurd Taboo in Discussing Family Size

I touched some magic today...

Tea Party Gets Reduced Gov. Services, Then Complains in Writting About it!!!

US warns of possible attacks against its consulate or US entry points in northern Mexican city

Rupert Murdoch and family face damaging new allegations

Tax embezzlement suspect assassinated

Rupert Murdoch's Empire Must Be Dismantled – (Labour Leader) Ed Miliband

Progressive Groups: Balanced Budget Amendment is a Terrible Idea

Phone hacking: Murdoch empire must be broken up, says Ed Miliband

UK police investigating phone hacking and bribery make 10th arrest, a 43-year-old woman

Boston- More than A Feeling

Egypt Military Moves to Cement a Muscular Role in Government

Boston - Don't Look Back

Boston - The Journey/It's Easy

Graham pushes 'cut, cap and balance' plan

Typhoon Ma-on heading northwest south of Japan

El Clash Combo...Weddings, parties, anything...and bongo jazz a speciality

Goldman Favors Romney Over Obama in Race for Wall Street Funds

Revealed: Senior MP's secret links to Murdoch

AP Source: Judge Expected in NY for NFL Talks

I haven't been drinking beer for more than 25 years now....

Urban Myths: There once was a criminal who was brought into

Our pets. Are we breeding out the best of them?

Foul play in the Lounge??

The world turned upside down!

I month old baby left in a car in Ottawa. Temp was very high. Some nuts went into Home Depot.

Preliminary inquiry into News International by Fraud Office

Habsburg empire's last crown prince buried in Austria

Karzai Adviser Is Killed at Kabul Home

(Scotland Yard) Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson resigns (over phone hacking and connecti

Gunmen attack Afghan presidential adviser ( 2 assasinated)

It's a shame Lady Gaga doesn't have enough confidence in her

Boston - A man I'll Never Be

Mubarak's lawyer says ex-president suffered stroke

Met Police Commissioner Resigns

More KEEF, with Marcus Bachmann's favorite band

Murdoch Makes Fresh Apology Over Hacking Scandal

Thank you, Seattle, for a wonderful week!

G.O.P. Freshmen Say Debt Concerns Them More Than Re-election

Boston - Talking to the Wall

Former Uraguay dictator Bordaberry dead at 83

"I feel like a marshmallow t-rex sealed up in a bag waiting to be eaten"

Iowa congressman Leonard Boswell, family safe after home invasion at Lamoni farm

OK, so it's Saturday night . . .

Herman Cain Supports Banning Mosques

The Black Helicopters are over the house again...

Bette Davis or Hugh Laurie Eyes.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Now Lower Than At Height Of Global Recession

I was just watching Man in the Iron Mask on cable

Dem Leader(Durbin) calls for Congress to investigate News Corp. phone hacking

Herman Cain: Communities should be able to ban mosques

How about a little Rolling Stones blues up in here

Give a Little Bit by Roger Hodgson

Gun-smuggling cartel figures possibly were paid FBI informants

Rolling Stones - Drift Away

Keef & the Winos - Connection

Keef &the Winos - Locked Away

Keef & friends - Dead Flowers

Keef & George Jones - Say It's Not You

Keef - Sing Me Back Home

Bankruptcy lawyer, then Divorce Lawyer, then purple dildos

Rolling Stones - We Had It All

New Barbarians - Let's Go Steady

What would be your dream job? I'd like to work in a thinktank devoted to

Cheetahpop

In Iowa, Hispanics upset with Obama, lack other choices

Baltimore Oriole

Respect

Tales Of Brave Ulysses

Zombieland:

I had a short conversation with a colleague the other day that reminded me why I love Arab culture.

My Baby Just Cares For Me

And they say obesity is a killer

Delete

QUICK!....Where can I watch online (stream) The woman's soccer world cup???????

Boston - Foreplay/Long Time

Japan Wins World Cup On Penalties After 2-2 Thriller

Business up after Monroeville restaurant's new policy banning under-6 crowd

espn3.com Live free stream of Japan vs USA

Keef & the Winos - Eileen

Women's World Cup about to start

Misread 'UK Hacking Scandal" as "Uke Hacking Scandal" and thought for a moment

I'm wearing my winter clothes in July -- cords, fleecy jacket, socks

Gooooaaaaat!!!11!!!!

Anyone else getting a headache from the high heat?

Mythbusters

Brooks Arrested in Phone Hacking Probe

Article: NASA Spacecraft Now Orbiting Huge Asteroid Vesta ... Hopefully

The Apartment, on TCM now.

Colorado Sunset

An oldie but a goodie; The Dixie Chicks and "Goodbye Earl"

It's my birthday and this is what I'm listening to

Casey Anthony Released From Jail After Nearly Three Years

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Bunny FooFoo Edition

What do dogs really think of cats?

I am in mad "like" with Eddie Izzard (pic heavy)

Cordray is Obama's choice to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Stories from the Road: A little madness in your glass?

Casey Anthony is free!

How hot is it near you?

OK, I've noticed a significant craft beer contingent here. Here's our Beer List:

All In The Family Question

Anyone having problems with the fruits and veggies freshness?

Republicans edge US nearer debt crisis

Family - Can you relate at all?

Are there actually people who enjoy the heat?

What song/artist do you dislike that everyone else thinks is great?

So, it's over now - Which Harry Potter movie was your favorite, and why?

so, it is July 16th

Rank the Harry Potter films

Exactly how much has spending gone up in the last 20 years year by year?

Palin Documentary opens with near empty seats

World Cup Final: Dr. Jill Biden & the U.S. Delegation Arrive in Frankfurt to Cheer on Team USA

Breaking Bad tonight!!!

Stakes high in debt talks for moderate GOP senators

Obama to women's soccer team: Sorry I can't be there

Washington Wire: Romney Adviser Backs Obama Health Exchanges

Durbin: Reid, McConnell Working on Debt Deal

Would a default hurt a millionaire more then an hourly worker?

I know I am, but what are you?

SPT: Intensity fuels Wasserman Schultz in political pursuits

Political Cartoonist Tony Auth: The Bush Years

Gallup's arbitrary titles: Preferred Fix: 50% want deficit reduced mostly/only with spending cuts

Good News For Obama

Photo of the room where President Obama does a lot of work

President Obama making PERSONNEL (not personal) announcement in Rose Garden tomorrow - EDITED

Pennsylvania Fundraising

Elizabeth Warren on Richard Cordray's nomination to head the CFPB

NY Times: New Stable of Wealthy Donors Fueled Obama Campaign’s Record Fund-Raising Quarter

Note to presidential hopeful Hermann Cain regarding mosques...

Obama edges closer to political cliff with support for 3 NAFTA-like trade deals

Sarah Palin: About to have another grand baby pop out next month.

Nobody will ever be confirmed to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Deepak Chopra: Why We Need President Obama -- A Critical Moment

I wish he'd just say, "We've tried to negotiate with you, now I want a one sentence bill"

Can someone explain why Obama is not accepting a "clean" debt-ceiling vote?

Fox Nation On Obama: Why Don’t They Just Call Him Boy?

Despite DADT, Troops March In San Diego Gay Pride Parade

President Obama has repeatedly said Social Security does not contribute to the deficit

Who out there sees the BENEFIT to Democrats of a serious progressive presidential primary challenge?

Family Obama on their way to Church, and then catching a football game..

Barack Obama accused of crimes against humanity for Osama bin Laden killing

Obama Administration's centrist strategy isn't working

Cooking with Sarah Palin (Political Parody) - Adult Language

New Barbarians - Before They Make Me Run

Mike Malloy - Gay History Included In California Schools

Debt Ceiling Debate

Newburgh's Deadly Streets

No No Bush .Ringo Starr.

Mike Malloy - Obama & His Human Shields

The Jobs Crisis — Moving to Action: A Dialogue Between Workers and Policymakers

A Debt Ceiling Standoff Video- with EvelJustin!

Hackgate: The Movie

Torture in Syria! The police!

Liz Cheney: "Obama Never Says Private Sector"

Hero Opposition Figure demonstrates that so called "Dialogue sessions" are a Charade

Flashback: The Making of our Current Financial Mess

Lithuania shocked as Austria frees ex-KGB man

Sheila Jackson Lee Brings Obama's Race Into Debt Ceiling Fight

US citizens to Obama: No more sacrifices (Al-Jazeera English)

Fox & Friends' Jaw-Dropping Whitewash of News of the World Scandal

Bill Maher - The Reason Why Liberals Don't Like Bachmann & Palin

Murdoch ally Rebekah Brooks arrested

Trained for Pain: Get your Torture Degree from School of Americas

Day of Apologies for the Murdochs, More Questions for Cameron: NYT

Ana Fabricia Córdoba: a death foretold

What hope is there for us if America is driven to the brink of meltdown?

Stain from Tabloid Rubs off on Cozy Scotland Yard...NYT

Afghan transition begins with a whimper amid attack

One general, two primary elections in Democratic districts set for Tuesday (WI Summer of Recalls)

Independent UK: Murdoch down and (Labour Party Leader) Ed Miliband up in new opinion poll

A mom in African refugee camp; son thrives in US

In These Times: Divesting From Private Prisons

Part company with Japan for UNSC seat, China tells India

Deficit Public Opinion Goes Missing (CJR)

Habsburg: Austro-Hungarian heir's heart to be buried

Redistribution of guilt

Balanced Budget Amendment Hurts Americans- Revise Free Trade Instead

Obama’s Bush-League World/ Is the Obama National Security Team a Pilotless Drone? By Tom Engelhardt

Murdoch Most Foul

The questions hanging over Murdoch, USA

Dallas Housing Voucher Stampede

Is Dr. David Kelly buried at the heart of the Murdoch scandal?

Hundreds Of Afghan Translators Coming To Canada

Democrats, Unable to be a Party of the People, are Sinking Themselves

Cliff Schecter: Yes, I'll dare call it treason

Bachmann Rumor Grows Louder

Power Of Soil, Oceans To Buffer Rapid Climate Shifts Eroding Rapidly

'Ice Wars' heating up the Arctic

Dozens Of Fukushima Workers Falling Ill From Heat Stroke/Exhaustion Symptoms

"keeping ordinary citizens content about ... nuclear power has become a greater priority than usual"

FL Cuts 50% Of State $ For Mosquito Control, Local Govts. Also Strapped In Record Mosquito Year

And under the heading "Everything has its price" we find this analysis

Lufthansa Begins World’s First Regular Biofuel Passenger Flights

Huntsman Picks Bush-Era Environmental Lawyer As Policy Boss; Pick Not NEARLY Far Right Enough To GOP

Sri Lanka to count its elephants for first time

Michigan's butterfly population fluttering as habitat disappears

Male and female giant pandas prefer different habitats

The Unusual Nature of Recent Snowpack Declines in the North American Cordillera (Science)

Washington Redskins and NRG Energy Bring Solar Power to FedExField

Suspicions Grow Re. Imprelis Poisoning Trees & Shrubs; DuPont - "May Have Been Errors" By Users

Isofoton to supply 250MW of ‘made in Ohio’ CPV panels

Solar installations break records in Minnesota

Xinhua - China Aims For "Ecological Civilization"

Detroit Free Press: The truth about Asian carp Pt. 1

Veteran Sherpa Sees Everest Base Camp Changes; No Need To Melt Ice, Lakes Grow As Glaciers Retreat

PIOMAS update

Solar: Now for renters, too (California)

Beehives stop elephant crop-raids in Kenya, Africa

Republicans Declare Victory For Freedom After House Vote On Light Bulbs - Guardian

Greenpeace destroys GM wheat trial in Australia

Record cold temperatures in the stratosphere

Japanese nuclear-contaminated beef

U.S. heat wave to last at least another week

TX - Hottest June Ever, Hottest 9 Months On Record; Cattle Dying From Overdrinking When Moved

Wind is Not the Answer to a Low-Carbon Future

Utilities, Miners Shocked, Shocked As AEP Bags CCS Plant - GOP Doesn't Care/Proposes More Tax Cuts

Pope excommunicates China bishop

The Modern Monks of China

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