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Archives: September 7, 2010

List of groups that the Republican Party shuts out

Mosque debate distracts us from greater issues

DU this WSJ poll: Can more government stimulus lower the nation's unemployment rate?

Ex-soldier holding some folks hostage. Welcome to the jungle. Or maybe the desert.

This person gets one vote just like me. Steve King IA 5th Dist

Obama speech on cspan now nt

Go skyscraper guy!!

Carpenters union planning to back Rick Snyder (R) for governor of Michigan.

Mouth breathing, illiterate, terra-cotta toothed, bottom dwelling

es this admin has been lousy at messaging BUT whay are all the Dem

Billionaire Meg Whitman Has Spent $104 Million Of Her Fortune or $21 Per Vote

My Trip to Al Qaeda: Six Questions for Lawrence Wright by Scott Horton

This looks like an interesting way to rate an article/post

The Coming Republican Tax Bombshell When They Take Back...

Special interests, politics, history and Obama

Do you think Congress is doing the job that we elected them to do?

interesting robocall this evening.

Who's Afraid Of the Tea Party??? The GOP!

Assets frozen at Kabul bank, EXCEPT for ***Karzai's brother***

Assets frozen at Kabul bank, EXCEPT for ***Karzai's brother***

Anti-Dem Propaganda Watch #7 - "It's a long shot, but Senate's now in GOP sights"

Could the Tea Party idiocy actually become a threat?

Did you enjoy your day off? If it were up to the GOP, there'd be no "Labor Day"

USA ranks 18th on Democracy Index of the Economist Group

Happy Labor Day! Soon we will be losing Labor Day, along with many things we take for granted now.

ACLU lawyers seek to quash wiretapping charges! (Taping Police Story)

Huffpo: Terry Goddard Targets Jan Brewer Over Beheaded Bodies In New Campaign Ad (Video)

'Multiple and/or dozens' of homes lost to fire

Fox News parent company funded North Korea through network of subsidiaries: report

Who has seen movie "The Age of Stupid"?

We are bearing witness to a revolution...and it is NOT good

Internet polls and petitions are bullshit.

HuffPo - Jared Bernstein - Great Graphic On Impact Of Obama's Economic Policies

Well, whose fault will it be?

Remember when Barney Frank told that woman she was like "Arguing with the dining room table"?

Prosecutor who indicted Marc Emery ("king of pot") : LEGALIZE IT

So, ... Faux parent funds North Korea. Soros donates $100 MILLION for human rights. ... WTF?

WT-EFFING-F? JONATHAN ALTER! Put down the CRACK PIPE..."Why Obama should debate Boehner"

Guess What? He's a Terrible President - David Michael Green

Guess What? He's a Terrible President - David Michael Green

Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket

Big collection of photos from the NZ Christchurch Earthquake

(Expletive deleted!) Just for us rubes, is there ANY failing of the Obama administration that is

BWAHAHA! HuffPo tells you how to pronounce "Boehner" so you don't call him...well, you know.

FDA considers approving genetically modified salmon for human consumption

Obama and the Fat Cats: Now, I'm Really Getting Pissed Off - David Michael Green

The Placeholder Presidency of Obama - David Michael Green

I am been having some deep thoughts this holiday weekend, it as been long summer for me.

I am been having some deep thoughts this holiday weekend, it as been long summer for me.

www.healthcare.gov - Interactive Timeline Feature Shows What Is Effective When

Um, excuse me, check this breaking news out:

An addendum to the Sound and Fury article

"The world should have more people with Down Syndrome, it would be a much better place"

Eugene Robinson: "Barbour's Generation Gap"

Great. NowThe U.S. Military Is In The Education Bidness

Kandahar Boardwalk: KAF Offers A World Away From War

Fort Stewart Hostages: Ex-Army Soldier Threatens 3 Hospital Workers

America's Empire and Endless Wars Are Destroying the World, and Ruining Our Great Country

Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella

I had to call Citi Bank the other day with a question

Swedish election (Sept 19): conservatives have edge, far-right party may hold balance of power

Another Frivolous DoD Wet Dream Underway

Harris poll: "British are more hostile to immigrants than people in France, Germany, Spain or Italy"

The Spec Ops Dog And Pony Show Coming Your Way

LABOR DAY: ORGANIZE

Toles Toon Nails the midterms

Army Times: Years of subsidized Afghan training expected

Special Forces In Afghanistan Whining About Lack Of Helicopters

Make Labor Day meaningful. Kiss a union member.

Midterms 2010: What you need to know

You can’t fix stupid, but you can collect it!

London Underground strike causes severe disruption

London Underground strike causes severe disruption

OK, so President Obama 'assailed' the GOP today

A timely repeat of a fellow DU'ers sum of the GOP's economic plan.

Brown Digs At Whitman During Sacramento Visit-"You can't buy the confidence and trust of the people"

Do all of the Bush tax increases begin in 2011?

You know Mr. President--A couple more speechs like that and I might get off my ass in November!

Petraeus: Koran burning plan will endanger US troops

It's really very simple....

What a Second Stimulus Should – and Shouldn’t – Look Like

The New York Post will print ANYTHING to keep "Ground Zero Mosque" in the news

In Europe, science collides with the bottom line

Intrade Prediction Markets......for repubs keeping/gaining seats

God doesn't believe in atheist.

Obama's Next Economic Plan: Don't Use the S Word!

Healthcare reforms don't go far enough

Countering Maria Bartiromo, the mouth piece's prediction of a Market Surge should Republicans win

The "Oath Keepers". . Scariest RW domestic terrorists in the US.

Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket To Split Dem Vote

GOP recruiting the homeless

This is the right-wing we are battling...

Right wing fringe using originally anti-semitic talking point to spread paranoia about Muslims

Learning the newest conservative talking points is easy. Just go here:

Obama finally hammering the republicans, a good sign

Re: The Koran burning "christians" in Florida...Anyone have any plans to

Raw Story: One Iraq veteran’s harrowing journey from the battlefield to suicide (Part I)

Firms plead for lock, dam upgrades,Tax us, please.

Any post with a strong progressive discussion has high viewers and little to zero recs.

Most believe 'retirement as we know it is over'

The United States of Inequality

Can the GOP dominate in November with 'Just say no'?

Peter Orszag, former Director of OMB, says extend taxcuts for two more years...

GOP election slogan: "Democrats haven't fixed our mess yet"

The road to unionized Wal-Mart runs thru obscure towns where workers are abused in hidden warehouses

The Hourglass Nebula just winked at us - pic

Anthrax War—the Malaysian Connection (ProPublica)

How is this man any different . . . . . .

Contribute to Rand Paul's opponent, here:

Advocates Claim Politics Behind Closing of Louisiana Abortion Clinic

When people vote in November..many who are angry now will

Nevada Man Sues Over Health Care, Calls 'Socialistic' Law 'Involuntary Servitude'

Indianapolis GM Workers Resist Company, Union Pressure to Cut Pay

Indianapolis GM Workers Resist Company, Union Pressure to Cut Pay

What was your first job and what did it teach you?

I'm listening to the Stephanie Miller show

Don’t be duped by Dove World dimwits (Qur'an burners)

The revolution the South forgot - "racism was the only bullet left in the chamber"

Human trafficking must stop

Can anyone translate this?

Poll: Clear GOP advantage ahead of midterms....bullshit

Poll: Clear GOP advantage ahead of midterms....bullshit

Looking beyond the election...

Anti-Dem Propaganda Watch #9 - "First Read - First Thoughts - A GOP Tidal Wave Building"

LOL! Low Information Nation

Montana Tea Party Leader Axed Over Comments Concerning Hanging Of Homosexuals

It's sad to see July 4th being pushed aside.

Anti-Dem Propaganda Watch #11 - "House ripe for Republican takeover, latest polls find"

I actually think that these polls showing a rethuglican "win" this november HELPS us...

I actually think that these polls showing a rethuglican "win" this november HELPS us...

For Repubes - how is Obama's bill worse than the Transportation Bill of 2005 which was $286 Billion?

Al-Qaida and Taliban threat is exaggerated, says security thinktank

I've come up with a business plan idea I thought I might run by you guys

2010 is NOTHING like 1994

Anti-Dem Propaganda Watch #10 - "Polls Offer Grim Outlook for Democrats in November"

NY Times: (Illegal immigrants) are not flooding in as much, but they are not flooding out.

I'm so very proud of many members of DU

I'm so very proud of many members of DU

EVERYONE PLEASE READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Republic Editor: Muslims Are Indifferent to Human Life and Therefore Unworthy of First Amendment

Joe Miller Cited In 3-Car Crash

Welcome Back to School "Reform": the more the public sees, the less it likes.

Republicans and their teabagger base have been very quiet on that Koran burning. Could be they are

On privacy... and the Fourth Amendment and the twitter

Bumper Sticker: "I am Proud to be Everything Liberals Hate"

Terry Jones, Koran-Burning Pastor, Doesn't Care What General David Petraeus Has to Say

OK, DU...it's time to stop fighting with each other and figure out how to move forward!

Georgia mayor to sign baggy pants ban (baggy skirts too, oh my)

Back to School Special!!! . . . Please come CAPTION Lil' Miss Michele Bachmann!!!!

I haven't been to a movie in years.

Police Use Stun Gun On Man Battling House Fire

Los Angeles school named after Al Gore

Fuck The South, from November 3, 2004

Montana Tea Party Leader Axed Over Comments Concerning Hanging Of Homosexuals

Somebody needs to get lots of pics of tea baggers at the 9/11 Koran burning.

MT tea party removes leader after anti-gay post

Pharmaceutical drug development/ more risk, more reward

Pharmaceutical drug development/ more risk, more reward

Georgia Man Wants Tea Partiers To Join His 'Patriotic' Pyramid Scheme

Georgia Man Wants Tea Partiers To Join His 'Patriotic' Pyramid Scheme

Americans don't live in America any longer

Are donated clothes harming Africa's economy?

Reality Iraqi TV Show Plants Fake Car Bombs on Celebrities! What's next, reality torture TV?

Republican "Young Guns" Gunning for your SS & Medicare

Onward Xtian Brownshirts

Ivy League Union Busters, Then and Now

America's Empire and Endless Wars Are Destroying the World, and Ruining Our Great Country

Teabagger Christine O'Donnell finally earns Bachelor Degree (after lying about it for 20+ years)

Powell's workers rock out to walk out

Washington Post duped by fake teabagger 'Rep. Jack Kimble'

The REAL G.o.o.P. platform.....DUPE

Washington Post's blind allegiance to Michelle Rhee: Rhee's "reform" a failure

A union busting CEO on Obama's Deficit Commission is willing to risk nuclear fallout in a town

Shameful, shameful, shameful.

Great post K&R! Mike's follow up to his story

I have come to the conclusion that uranium In Any Form is a danger

Say what you must, but this fella and Simpson were especially hand-picked for this hatchet

k&r

Accidental gas releases at the Honeywell uranium plant

This fellow has no business crafting fiscal policy. K&R.

Do Politicians Give a F**ck About the People Doomed to Chronic Unemployment?

Islamophobics Anonymous

Republican "New Ideas:" Endlesss trivial investigations and tax cuts for the rich.

The new African land grab

My take: Jesus loves porn stars

Church 'praying' about plan to burn Quran, pastor says after warning

Was it a hoax or did an Iraqi really name his baby after Bush back in around April 2003?

If you don't want to hear this in Nov. Vote for a Democrat. Tell all your friends and children.

What ever happened to this group

The Obama Tragedy: No Narrative

New research restores psychedelics’ medical respectability

Calif. drunk driver hits 9, drags toddler (everyone survived)

This is what school choice does to people --

New Jersey Dems: what does your governor mean by "pension and benefit reform" for public employees?

Of all the reasons not to burn the Koran...

"You Lie !" about your travel expenses

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel? Mayor Daley announced he is not running for reelection

Palin non-word 'refudiate' gets most online searches

Eugene Robinson: Gov. Barbour's civil rights fairy tale

CEO pay escalates as more employees laid off

Fool or Liar? Question for anyone who says corps aren't hiring due to tax concerns

The Rude Pundit: Hey, Mr. President, Can Barack Come Out to Play?

HP sues ex-CEO Hurd after he takes Oracle job

CNN christens its new talk show 'Parker Spitzer',competition Olbermann, O'Reilly

Justice Clarence Thomas' 84 clerks were all trained by judges appointed by GOP president

New Zealand post-quake

Whoa, Dude: Fox News parent company’s ‘Big Lebowski’ game developed by North Koreans

Alan Grayson just sent me an e-mail

Well, at least all those pigs will have to buy a bunch of copies of the Quran

Rich Are More Sensitive to Tax Increases Today, Zandi says

In a few days, all posts referring to 9/11 will be moved to the 9/11 Dungeon.

Orlando mom mistaken for suspected prostitute, jailed after cruise

Anyone in Gainesville want to steal my idea on Burn a Quran Day?

The REPUBLICAN BRAND? Is it repaired enough to carry out their Plan?

Innocent woman sues after identity theft leads to jailing, strip search

More people are in Grand Central Station than watch MSNBC during the day

The rich save, and the middle class spends

California Council of Churches IMPACT endorses legalization of cannabis

teaching tolerence 9/16/1963 (A Time to Speak - video)

I think that Palin and Beck will meet in Alaska on 9/11 and go clubbing

Two US soldiers killed in ummm, ummm, ummm... "combat" in IRAQ?

Please recall the republican "contributions" to the good of the country

Why does Republican Dylan Ratigan have a show on MSNBC?

There are TWO CHOICES in November

Whitman Gets Endorsement From GOP Primary Opponent (sort of - lol)

Are Your Pants Lying to You? An Investigation

I am still the Dick Clark of DU, so I designate September 7th as Troll Hunters day.

Have to Correct Ed

I had the worst 'conversation' I've had in at least 5 years today...

NATO chief: Please don’t burn the Quran in Florida

The Federal Govt. is clinging VERY tightly to marijuana prohibition

Maria Bartiromo on NBC: Republican election sweep could lead stocks to surge!!

Righthaven may be up against a deep pockets that can fight back

Health Insurance rates rise at their lowest pace in 15 years

John Lennon's killer denied parole..

Gov. Barbour's civil rights fairy tale - By Eugene Robinson

I am willing to be used as an example........

Which word or phrase best describes the Republican Party?

What the Voters Want and Why They will vote so Wrong

HuffPo: BP To Accept Some Blame For Oil Spill In New Report

Alex Sink (D) FL made a big mistake IMO today...

Dallas Pastor Defends Claim That Islam 'Promotes Pedophilia'

*IF* the republicans "sweep into power" in November, what will really change

Las Vegas gets first measurable rain since April

my next ltte will compare ceo salaries with unemployment of workers,outsourcing

DU this poll: Please vote yes in support of farm workers and AgJOBS

The Inter-Faith presser AGAINST anti-Muslim bigotry is DYNAMITE

Hit by a Car? Victims Pay “Crash Tax”

This poll made me really think about this

I can hardly wait for that massive electoral turnover this November,

5 States Pay Their Own Way; The Other 45 are Subsidized by the Federal Government

A strong two-party system has led to two very lazy parties.

tweety's panel today is a farce

How does someone use an attack of something being similar to Nazism to defend burning books?

What is the benefit in peddling false hope about the mid-terms?

Democrats not being quite as bad as pubs in re irresponsible fiscal policies, unfair tax policies,

Stephanie Miller will be heard on the Armed Forces Radio Network

What If Pro Choicers Burned The Bible...

'Refudiate' might eventually be listed in dictionaries

Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket

So the American voter is mad at the Democrats

Mayor Daley will not seek reelection

Post Office manager apologizes for ‘poopy cake’

Should the government have let the housing market crash? Should it now?

Ahem... About That Republican Whoopin We're Supposed To Take...

AZ: Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket

When do you plan to retire?

Palin/Limbaugh 2012

BREAKING: Radioactive Boars On The Loose In Germany

The Haight Street Kids

Is Zennioptical.com for real or a rip off?

$75K.. the threshhold to "happiness"

Ari Fleisher Explains How Professional, Ethical Reporting Should Work..

Ari Fleisher Explains How Professional, Ethical Reporting Should Work..

Would it be offensive if someone burned the bible to protest Terry Jones

Oliphant toon "Oh Them! We screw them all the time!"

Right Wing Jewish Group Drums Up Fears About Sestak’s Record on Israel

Tea Party Head Fired After Facebook Joke About Killing Gays

It's just plain dumb to invoke Freedom of Speech Re: Quran Burning.

Obama's taking a strong stand against privatizing Social Security!

A union busting CEO on Obama's Deficit Commission is willing to risk nuclear fallout in a town

Burning the Koran... and what happens beyond the US

Freedumb (tm) It came to me just now, 'Baggers and Neocons believe in

LOL !!! - Caption This !!!

globalization and "free" trade has become a solid argument against a tax cut for the rich

71% don't agree with the 50 billion in rebuild projects.....

My Dad flies the gay pride rainbow flag in our back garden.

Gallup: Generic ballot question swings back to Tied at 46%

Good times for Mexican marijuana growers

Good times for Mexican marijuana growers

Anyone tried Google lately?

Rescue tale faked to 'save' puppy-throwing girl?

PLEASE LOOK: DU can help Alan Grayson's efforts to help us right back. A vote - not money

An Advocate's Guide to Social Security - keep, share, use to debunk idiocy

The GOP is raising Taxes but making the Dems take the blame

Why the UAW brass like "no strike" contracts

Paul Krugman: Why public has soured on government activism and lost faith in fiscal expansion

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaah War criminal Tony Blair cancels

What event do you think will end The Great Millenial Depression?

Official: Obama to back more business tax breaks

what section of the democratic electorate do you think

"Not a single Democrat has run an ad in support of the health care bill since April,"

Hungarian far-right want Roma forced into camps

Winona County wants to ban county employees from staying in hotels with porn

'taxing the energy companies is a terrible idea'

Fox News parent company funded North Korea through network of subsidiaries: report

Midlands Voices: Unions’ history dedicated to freedoms of workers

Today I Joined the Ranks of the Unemployed

Joe Scarborough models bullying behavior of women in his treatment of Mika Brezhinski today.

Oh, wonderful. Even World Nut Daily is promoting Obama's opposition to marriage equality

Atkins Diet Increases All-Cause Mortality

It defies description

More Repug Dirty Tricks

This Modern World: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today...

American Made: Five Companies Bucking the Outsourcing Trend

1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Should I burn the book, 'The Pet Goat' on 9/11 to enrage right wingers?

The REAL G.o.o.P. platform.....

Is Defaulting on the National Debt on the Table? Dean Baker calls out Dems

My name is still Steven Joseph Vincent

MSNBC Daytime is totally worthless!

Is the idea that Republicans even have a chance proof that there is some sort of tear in reality?

"If Republicans capture congress they will plunge this nation into an endless depression."

BWAHAHAHA!!! Rick Santorum wants to be President, but still has a Google problem (frothy mixtures.)

Google To Compete With iTunes

Why do people go into business? I was listening to a Republican spokesman today,

Is there any Republican proposing anything different than what Republicans have done for last decade

MRE's from around the world

Received from Prez O. Please contribute.

In a new role, teachers move to run (charter) schools

Rupert Murdoch Helping Fund North Korean Regime of Kim Jong Il

We were in Canada last week and I heard that it too interned citizens of Japanese ancestry after

Long Island Man Arrested For Defending Home With AK-47

California: Transportation to school is now the Parents' responsibility

I say , if someone wants the burn the Koran : so frickin what ?

French gear for nationwide general strike to protest plans to raise min. retirement from 60 to 62.

I Support Rahm E For Mayor of Chicago...

'Honor' Killing: The Crimewave that Shames the World

Why now? Why didn't they do this in the first place?

" Where They Burn Books, They Will Also Ultimately Burn People."

Beyond Park 51: Religious Leaders Denounce Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Call for Respect for America’s

Tony Blair, the New Dems and the Third Way Wonkfest 1998.

Anti-Dem Propaganda Watch #8 - "A Stark Year for Democrats"

David Plouffe to Dems: Don't despair, get to work!

Big Time Troll Bust At DKos

Big Time Troll Bust At DKos

Chuck Todd is a Douchebag!

London Crawling

Any info on that survey Skinner was going to have for us?

Save your eggs and shoes for November 9th: "Memoir by George W Bush to be published in November"

Poll: Gallup says it's a tie

I suppose a public bible burning would just piss a bunch of people off huh?

Christine O'Donnell wants all of you to stop jerking off right now! (Delaware Tea Party)

Happy F*ckin' Labor Day! - by Michael Moore

Is It My Imagination, Or Are There More Than A Number Of...

What can still be done at this late date to reduce the effects of those Repub-made Voting Machines

Back when I went to school, we did not start until the Tuesday after Labor Day…

Jobs Now!

A challenge for DUers:

So what do we do to solve the homeless problem?

Hickenlooper (D-CO) Headed for Landslide Win

DKos Sockpuppet BUSTED!!!

Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire

cool TEA PARTY shirts ------->

"One Nation, Working Together." Can WE get together on 10-2-10 on the Mall?

Next time someone says that you can't raise taxes in a bad economy

I am a little sick and tired of the pollsters and pundits telling us who will win OUR election

Barbarians

FILTER THE CHEMICAL SOUP IN NEW JERSEY’S DRINKING WATER

Why don't they like sports?

“Denying my experience.”

Robert Reich: Obama's Proposed Corporate Tax Cuts "will subsidize companies to cut even more jobs"

I was sent an anonymous letter re: Glenn Beck letter to the editor

Ugly Americans: For Those Who Identify With the Tea Baggers….

In Japan - Powell Points Finger Directly At Bush Admin (including himself)

I can tell you two public faces that are hurting Democrats

Someone needs anger management: Livermore man arrested in stabbing of teen son

Someone needs anger management: Livermore man arrested in stabbing of teen son

I love my job...

OK, I've been to a game at BYU

Wine & olive oil?!1 - OR - Beer & butter?!1 (A poll)

I don't know where I am, I don't know who you are, I don't know what is going on...

Just stumbled across this poem, "In The Dance"...and thought "I can relate to that."

You're all adults, and I should not have to tell you this.

From the vaults. 80s Italo Disco Classic by Miko Mission - How Old Are You

Todd Rundgren can still sing...

I want to see if anyone else but me recognizes these two names:

I was thinking of encouraging my mom to join DU, then I decided not to.

Saltine crackers/Harry & David Raspberry Preserves. Is there any better meal after stomach flu?

"Comfortably Numb" on...you guessed it...UKELELE.

"Onomatopoeia"

WOMAN! WAYYYYY down inside...YOUUUUUUU need it...you need to hear "Whole Lotta Love" on UKELELE.

* deep sigh*.....*gentle smile*

A video which FLAGRANTLY violates the principal of separation of church and MIMES.

what to do?

Manchester Orchestra "Jimmy, He Whispers"

Skyscraper Man cited with two misdemeanors, released. :)

Stories from the Road: Pleasant Memories

last night i had a dream about my penis [seriously, this is not a troll]

How to open a new book

What do you care the most about?

Hasselhoff roast is starting on TV now.

Bed Intruder Song - Auto Tune the news

Daddy screamed like a girl.

I want to hand out some Damn Skippys today, shoot me some links

Craigslist ad: CAT STOLEN AT GANGBANG

"Cinnamon Girl"...on ukelele by a guy who sounds like Dieter from "Sprockets."

When you're up against your own personal Humbaba...

A&E Hoarders: Sir Colonel Dr. Patrick Donovan Flanagan O'Shannahan. Tonight.

You ever try to be nice to someone just to turn them on?

So, How long did you play with the Google Logo?

A Christian Movie Review of "Machete"

Terrible tragedy in Milwaukee...

CVS is selling Net-books

Last Night I Dreamt That I Was Dating This Woman

Do not pee in my Wheaties

Cat HATES Justin Bieber

Spider question

Vegetarians live longer. Weeeee!

Ugh! I had to listen to local conservative talk radio this morning

cbayer, please do me a favor and check your PM

cbayer, please do me a favor and check your PM

I can't see the Google doodle!! I have only the normal Google page!!

Listening to somafm.com now. I have the station 'Lush' playing. Don't know why they call it that.

We Have Abandoned Baby Kitties and I am Streisand

Living in the Wasteland of the Free

Get with the program Facebook!

improved puke smiley

Last night I dreamt that I was catering a party for Al Pacino

I live in a "Neighborhood Watch" area.

Mistake.

Sometimes, like Dr. Doolittle... I talk with de animals.

One thing I have to say about LeftyFingerPop...

Because everything is better as lounge

The garden gate and the Magistrate.

The Jerk store called!

A tribute to "The Hoof"

Who wants to burn the bible with me??

Halloween is on the horizon -- what should the puppies dress as?

Always be careful where and when you sit down.

Post a classic TV theme song...

Is she gay?

We Have Abandoned Baby Kitties and I am Stressed

It's Tuesday, that means it's whoooos??day!

Don't you hate it when a great dream turns into a quest to find a bathroom?

wading to the cement bridge (pix, dial-up warning - I should know!)

Damn it, got some dissapointing news regarding a job

Post some left wing protest signs!

Which TV show had the best music score?

When you become a vampire, a whole new world of awareness opens up to you

Signed a new $2500 client today. Drinks are on me.

Writer of Happy Days "Jump The Shark" episode says it doesn't deserve its fate

Attention, please. The famed Hawaiian stringed instrument is the 'UKULELE. Not UKELELE!

The next time you hear this tired old corporate standard...

Innapropriate smilies.

Fun reference from the BBC: "Keep your English up to date"

Post some BEETLE Covers!

Beer Snobs! Whaddaya think about canned micro brews?

I've come to realize that there are two types of people here at DU...

Wow, my kitchen is trashed this morning. Yuck.

I am seek dating advise from teh Lounge galfolk! What are a good first dating?

I used to watch two shows (Lost and 24) and need a new one. Any suggestions?

true story. saw a double rainbow a while ago, while out on my evening bike ride.

Little ones first day of kindergarten today

Ice cream...beer. Ice cream...beer. Decisions, decisions.

WOKE UP THIS MORNING

These incredible poetry performances

I am watching Leverage online, this show really great.

Wanna have your mind COMPLETELY BLOWN?

You ever try to be nice to someone just to have them turn on you?

Debi, how many times do I need to tell you

Hey Duers! Join the NFL Football pick 'em pool! just started!

AFL-CIO President Trumka says the choice is clear this November. ("Countdown" VIDEO)

Anyone noticed in the last couple of days the media is saying Obama went to far left

"The Republican Recession"

The Danger of American Fascism

"Rising to the Occasion"

NY Daily News: President Obama is unlikely to face a Democratic foe in 2012 primary

AFSCME hits GOP over state aid

If you don't understand we are in trouble this election you are deluded

Official: Obama to back more business tax breaks

What time is today's fiery stump speech? nt

Dems are not running away from health care reform as Politico claims

NBC/WSJ Poll has Generic Congressional Poll tied at 43% while the ABC/WashPo poll has the R's ahead

Pass the $50 billion infrastructure job bill by reconciliation?

Why Obama is proposing whopping corporate tax cuts, and why he's wrong

HP - Sam Stein: David Axelrod: Republican Congress Could Be 'More Extreme' Than Bush (EXCLUSIVE)

ABC/WaPost Generic Congressional Poll - 53R-40D

Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket

Domestic Spending Increased A Record 16%

Big Ed: A poll is a SNAP SHOT in time we aren't voting today

Obama's Latest Stimulus Plan Gets Panned By Krugman

Congress Republicans wary of Obama economy plan

I've got as many problems with the administration as anybody...but I damn well WILL vote

E. J. Dionne: Is the fighting Obama back?

Joey S. trashing cost of healthcare bill. CBO says it will cut deficit by $1.3 trillion over 20 yrs

When Republicans Discover A Reason To Care About The Homeless

WP:Senior admin official tells us that they would be"shocked"if Emanuel doesnt run for Chicago mayor

(R)asmussen Poll: DE Senate: Castle still under 50%

"it takes a Village" which means more than 1 or 2 great speeches. It means

Eugene Robinson: Haley Barbour’s Ridiculous Story

Obama's FDR Moment

Fox calls for repeal of the 20th century

Political cartoonist Tom Toles nails the problem on the upcoming mid-terms!

Let’s play some offense

Obama proposal for 200 billion business incentive: better late than never but

DCCC internal polls for individual races

I'm confus-ed! What does it mean when someone "talks about you like a dog?"

Iraqi soldier kills 2 US troops

What's going to stimulate the economy (updated)

Hardball: Piece on Barney Frank in town hall meeting with woman comparing Obama with Nazism

New New York Voting System....it's interesting.

we're screwed...

Orszag column blindsides White House

September polls

State Gains Would Give Redistricting Edge to G.O.P.

I want Obama to strongly condemn the Quran buring & then state "I don't give a flying FUCK . . ."

Why don't our leaders say THIS:

No Democrat is running on the Health Care Bill in TV ads.

Is Obama Talking Tough, Or Getting Tough?

New AFSCME TV, Radio and Web Ads Highlight November Choice

"President Obama Quotes Jimi Hendrix"

Poll--Colorado Senate--Bennet: 43% Buck 40%

If Democrats lose control of Congress, Hart argues, it's "because they didn't vote."

Politico's Vandehai on MSNBC: HIC makes $2 million ad buy 'Not Anymore' to promote healthcare bill

Big Ed:I don't believe the polls it's September

"Game On"

Obama Left Largely Helpless As Judicial Vacancies Reach Crisis

Keep this link handy...

Look, guys. Practical activity.

MSNBC just said that 75% of people NOT planning on voting APPROVE of the job Obama is doing.

Krugman: Infrastructure

Petraeus: Burn a Quran Day Could 'Endanger Troops'

Rahm's Replacement

GOP Poll--Texas Governor: Perry (R): 42% White (D) 41%

Why do the Republicans HATE REASON, SANITY & COMPASSION...?

WHY??? WHY Wasn't He Doing This ALL ALONG??? Why????

Gallup: Parties Tied at 46% on Generic Ballot

Please check in if you think pundits will be proven wrong!!! GOP will not control anything after NOV

We Have A Chance To Defeat John Boehner Here In Ohio 8th Congressional District With DU SUPPORT!!!!

Very depressed and feel hopeless

Tired of Defeatism

On Labor Day, remember the unemployed vote

I call bullshit on the Polls too. Who pays for the polls?

Fox News parent company funded North Korea through network of subsidiaries: report

FDA considers approving genetically modified salmon for human consumption

Indonesian volcano erupts again; strongest one yet

Soros to Donate $100 Million to Rights Group (Human Rights Watch)

Putin compares himself to FDR as he hints at third term

Top US commander: Burning Quran endangers troops

Condoleezza Rice: I told Bush not to come back after 9/11

Oracle Hires Mark Hurd As Co-President

Strikers in Paris and London Snarl Travel

Appeals Court in Atlanta Again Rejects Racial Discrimination Claim

EU members urged to shun racism

EU agrees new financial supervision framework

Gunmen kill prominent Iraqi TV presenter Riad al-Saray

ACLU, Other Groups Sue U.S. Government Over Border Laptop Searches

What does it take to be happy? About $75,000

Alaska US Senate Candidate Cited in 3-Car Crash

ABC News Chief Is Said to Be Resigning

France rallies against pension reform

BP to provide $10M to NIH for health study

Whoa, Dude: Fox News parent company’s ‘Big Lebowski’ game developed by North Koreans

New Documentary: Condi Rice Yelled at Bush on 9/11

Gerald Posner sued over alleged "Miami Babylon" plagiarism

Feds: Hospital Gunman Threatened Obama, Clinton

33 charged with blocking L.A. city streets during immigration protests

Daley says he will not run for re-election

Iraqi soldier kills 2 U.S. soldiers

State Gains Would Give Redistricting Edge to G.O.P.

Sharron Angle: 'I'll be a mainstream senator'

US universities look to expand operations in India

Mumford High School Shooting: 2 Students Shot In Detroit

Milwaukee man accused of shooting woman because of her race

Obama to Propose Plant and Equipment Tax Write-Off

Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire

Gunman in Iraqi army uniform kills 2 U.S. soldiers

Chevron on offensive in Ecuador suit

Obama White House: Plans to burn the Koran threaten U.S. troops

Mexican state reduces penalty for abortion 'crime'

U.S. judge upholds Guantánamo detention of Afghan shopkeeper

Karzai brother's Kabul Bank villa deal revealed

Colombia orders arrest of reporter in rebel case

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Tuesday September 7

DOJ investigating at least 5 anti-Muslim acts

John Lennon killer Chapman denied parole

US judge refuses to lift ban on govt stem cell funds

Italy to veto EU-South Korea free-trade deal: minister

Former FBI man implicated in CIA abuse

David Axelrod: Republican Congress Could Be 'More Extreme' Than Bush

Health Care Wastefulness Is Detailed in Studies

Taser Used On Man Trying To Save Pets From Burning Home

Chinese woman sues cinema over excessive advertisements

Poll: Clear GOP advantage ahead of midterms

NOAA says no signs of 'dead zone' in Gulf

No recession here: Election spending sets records

Steep rate hikes on way for individual health insurance

Michele Bachmann runs away from CNN

Obama vs. Orszag - W.H. still seeks to end tax cuts

Report: Reggie Bush expected to be stripped of Heisman

Iran says it has the right to bar UN inspectors

Woodward book to be called 'Obama's Wars'

Attorney General Holder tells religious leaders burning Qur’an is 'idiotic and dangerous'

US church to go ahead with Sept. 11 Quran burning

Rahm Emanuel 'surprised' Chicago mayor won't seek reelection (mum about running)

Ohio bans offshoring as it gives tax relief to outsourcing firm

Major US veterans group condemns planned Koran burning

Millions can find only part-time or lower-paying jobs

Murkowski: I'm 'still in this game'

Angelina Jolie visits Pakistan to meet flood victims

Angelina Jolie visits Pakistan to meet flood victims

Religious leaders unite against Koran burning ("A Blight on America's Spirit & Soul")

Church 'praying' about plan to burn Quran, pastor says after warning

India's PM says China's territorial ambition must be challenged

(Australian) Labor to form government

Fans lobby Stephen Colbert to host "Restoring Truthiness" rally in D.C. to rival Glenn Beck's event

Bill O'Reilly F@@@ It Music Mix

Johnny Cash - Working Man Blues

Billy Bragg - There Is Power In A Union, live @ AFL-CIO Building, Washington DC, 10/22/02

Hostile Reaction to Protest Outside Iranian Interests Section in Washington DC

Keiser Report: United States of North Mexico

Don't be a sucker

Prolefeed 030: Reagan Mythology Rewritten

Prolefeed 044: Obama Assimilated by the Corporatocracy

How to use the new voting machine in New York City

AFSCME: Doors

Weird Liberal Head Show #155: Vote, Vote, and VOTE!

Protesters Denounce Pastor's Plan to Burn Quran

Doors - AFSCME television spot

Pete Seeger - Take It From Dr. King - Live on David Letterman, 2008

Mrs. Betty Bowers' Christian Sex Tape

Fundies rally in Sacramento: 50,000 unused water bottles

Papantonio: Tax Cuts for Billionares?

Angelina Jolie Press Conference In Pakistan, Describes Heartbreaking Stories & What She's Witnessed

CNN: Burn The Quran Cuckcoo Man

Pastor Terry Jones' Quran Burning Draws Protests! (Shocker...)

THE MAN WHO COULD UNSEAT JOHN BOEHNER

David Plouffe to Dems: Don't despair, get to work!

Shameful, shameful, shameful.

Blitz 70th anniversary: Night of fire that heralded a new kind of war

A Labor Day Commitment to the Common Good - Jim Hightower

How the GOP Celebrates 'Bizarro Labor Day'

Obama Pushes Jobs Plan, and Assails G.O.P. for Criticism.

German banker hits nerve with anti-immigration book

Life in Talibanistan, Part 2 ( The degree of zero culture) by Pepe Escobar

"Freedom’s Just Another Word" ........ By FRANK RICH

The Danger of American Fascism

Right-wingers admit connection between words and action. Sorta.

Hypocritical Legal Crusade Against Craigslist Will Not End Violence Against Sex Trafficking Victims

In Defense of Alan Simpson

Paul B. Farrell: Forget going green -- Earth doesn't care

My Trip to Al Qaeda: Six Questions for Lawrence Wright by Scott Horton

In The Headlights (James Howard Kunstler)

"'Looking back, I think I accomplished between 60 to 70 per cent

Anthrax War—the Malaysian Connection

GOP Seeks to Turn Labor Day Into 'Day Labor'

Neo-Nazis Seek Foothold in Kindergartens

New York Times: "Grim Housing Choice: Help Today’s Owners or Future Ones"

Peter Orszag op-ed, NYT: Bush Tax Cuts not affordable, so let's extend them for two more years

8 of the Most Toxic Energy Projects On the Planet

Dumbest Right-Wing Protest Signs Ever

Democrats Aren’t Running From Health Care. But What Are They Running On?

CEOs: “Reinvest those profits or we’ll tax your bonus!”

Naomi Klein & John Grisham versus Bankers, Lawyers and Milton Friedman

GOP Control Of Federal Trial Courts Has Increased Since Obama Took Office

Accidentally double-clicked. And I hate wasting energy. nt.

"Georgetown University Welcomes Colombia’s Ex-Pres. Uribe"

Pre-existing health condition insurance premium too expensive for many

Drumbeat: September 7, 2010

New Scientist - Carbon Storage In Forests - Esp. Tropical Rainforests - May Be Hugely Overstated

PNAS -Deforestation Explodes Following Completion Of Trans-National Highway Through Peruvian Jungle

Declines In Pollination Rates Of Up To 50% Already Seen In Some Plants As Bees Vanish - Telegraph

New study slashes estimate of icecap loss

Australia: New Coalition Government to Aggressively Pursue Climate Bill

Under the guise of peaceful nuclear power, nuclear weapons proliferation in progress

Lake Michigan Researcher - "By The Time The Carp Get Here, There Won't Be Anything For Them To Eat"

Anyone here own a Prius?

49ers release Nate Davis, sign Troy Smith..

That was one hell of a game!

Wild boar invasion leaves pitch unplayable, ends match

2010 NFL Preview from The Onion....

Albert Haynesworth on way out?

Parcells turns over control of Dolphins to GM Jeff Ireland

The most ugly, thuggish looking uniforms ever!

AP Poll: Boise State #3, TCU #4

Sources: Bush to be stripped of Heisman

Klitschko vs Peter (boxing)

Mexican state reduces penalty for abortion 'crime'

Cross Post: Soros to Donate $100 Million to Rights Group (Human Rights Watch)

Jewish community in Venezuela has declined by half in the last decade

Colombia Captures Warlord Blamed for Massacre

Rights Activists Released in Cuba

Chevron on offensive in Ecuador suit

Brother of ex-inspector general arrested for unionists' murder

Ecuador court charges Colombian general with murder

Arias called for questioning over subsidy scandal

Honduras: No let-up for radio stations that opposed coup

Colombia orders arrest of reporter in rebel case

Fidel to Ahmadinejad: 'Stop Slandering the Jews' Atlantic: Jeffrey Goldberg in Havana

US interference in Venezuela keeps growing

"Georgetown University Welcomes Colombia’s Ex-Pres. Uribe"

What percentage of shooting victims are themselves criminals?

More Augusta-area women purchasing firearms (Georgia)

Lee County erases ban on guns (Florida)

7 September, 1876

Chandler man shoots, kills 2 suspected gang members

Simplicity. Why gun control is a bamboozle.

Chicago Police meet with gang leaders ...

Ten years after school shooting, community remembers, sees few changes after 6-yr-old Kayla's death

22 Times Less Safe? Anti-Gun Lobby's Favorite Spin re Attacks Guns In The Home

AUSTRALIA: Sports Star Dumped By Sponsor After Homophobic Tweet

BULGARIA: Orthodox Bishop Hands Out Medals For Opposing LGBT Rights

Montana Tea Party Leader Axed Over Comments Regarding Hanging of GLBT People

Beetlejuice's Otho Dies At Age 58 (Underwent electro-shock as a teen)

National Review hits on a "new" way to talk about Same-Sex Marriage - NOM says best article ever

MASSACHUSETTS: Catholic High Schoolers Rally In Support Of Lesbian Dean

HUNGARY: "Heterosexual Pride" Parade Marches Through Budapest

Afternoon at El Mercado - San Antonio

Sugar High

Water Falling Over (And Boiling Out Of) Things 2010: Part III

What I Did This Summer... (IF YOU HAVE DIAL-UP, DON'T EVEN BOTHER)

Avigdor Lieberman Pushes For New Settlement Construction Amid Middle East Peace Talks

Poll: Half of Israeli teens don't want Arab students in their class

Why 100,000 jobs a month won't lower unemployment rate

NPR: Many Americans Working Harder For Less

The Hill: Expecting a midterm hit for Dems, labor still sees agenda momentum

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Responds to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis's Call to Resume Talks With Union

Pratt & Whitney Machinists Union Files NLRB Complaint Over 38 Layoffs At Cheshire Plant

Wheeless: Are unions bound by tribal law when organizing on tribal lands?

Salem hospital nurses vote on union, but legal wrangling keeps ballots sealed

OSHA issues rules governing whistleblower complaint procedures under various statutes

Today in labor history Sept 7 Federal employees win the right to receive Workers' Compensation ins

Conservatives celebrate Labor Day by attacking organized labor

Septemberfest a labor of love for Moore

City, retirees discuss settlement (my union)

California votes to reject Texas history curriculum (HOORAY!)

Fewer than 40 cases left of this 93 point wine (union vinted & bottled)

God doesn't believe in atheist.

Wonderful press conference today....

"Does the Past Exist Yet? Evidence Suggests Your Past Isn't Set in Stone."

The next World Gratitude cycle starts tomorrow, Sept 8

This incredibly, beautiful message is too important to wait until my next newsletter.

Big Bountiful Belated Birthday Thread for the Bedazzlingly Beneficent One. . .

Young gay men fuelling HIV epidemic, study warns

On the Epidemiology of Influenza - x

America's Mental Illness Epidemic: It Turns Out That the Drugs Are the Problem

"Sharks don't get cancer." -- FALSE.

Koch Industries Funds Attack on Science Linking Formaldehyde and Cancer

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