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Jian Ghomeshi fired from CBC / apparent sex scandal
This is looking to be quite a scandal. Full discloser, I'm a huge fan of the show. http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/jian-ghomeshi-host-of-q-no-longer-with-cbc-1.2813670
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Clinton asks for $353K to attend fundraiser with Clooneys
Can anyone besides Vedder afford / have have any interest in attending this political fundraiser? Clinton asks for $353K to sit with the Clooneys http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/hillary-clinton-george-clooney-fundraiser-221207#ixzz43xRopjcC It will cost more than four times the average income in San Francisco to have…
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I just might vote for Trump
It would be refreshing to have someone in charge who is not a politician, who is not a polished spokesperson, who is not indebted (obligated) to any particular person/place/or cause. I have thought this for sometime before he came on the scene. It would be nice to have someone who speaks for themselves and does not rally…
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Obama visits CUBA
I'm surprised none of the Obama haters are not bitching about him visiting Cuba , i for one feel this is long overdue i don't see how opening up relations with Cuba could be a bad thing lot's of opportunities down there .... http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35856126
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the best "democracy" money can buy
after 20 years and $2 billion dollars on this years campaign, the democrats finally learned something...MATH! the O-bomb-us brain trust did a superb job of focusing on the swing precincts and counties and winning them in order to capture the states electoral votes. in some states (swing states included) rMoney won most of…
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Half of U.S. women have 'very unfavorable' view of Trump: poll
Only half? A letter to the other half: Trump does not like you, he thinks you're a pig. Grow some self-respect, and leave the fucker. http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0WJ155
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America's Fifth Great Awakening
There have been two major "Great Awakenings" and four overall in American History. This is where society decides for a short time to celebrate conservatism, and strict Christian religions get a huge boost in followers. I think right now we are headed that way, or at least a modernized version of it (1960s-1980s being…
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what do you think ?
> As President George W. Bush's top speech writer, Marc Thiessen was provided > unique access to the CIA program used in interrogating top Al Qaeda > terrorists, including the mastermind of the 9/11 attack, Khalid Sheikh > Mohammad (KSM). > > Now, his riveting new book, "Courting Disaster", How the CIA Kept America > Safe…
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Fascism: Can It Happen Here?
Great article here by Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan. Obviously this article focuses on DT but we don't need another DT thread. Let's talk about the bigger picture, the potential for the rise of fascism in America. Is this possible? Will it get worse or go away or stay the same. There is a large number of Americans who…
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The People's Budget - Prosperity not Austerity
What say you? How The People's Budget builds a stronger America. Executive Summary While our economy is rebounding from the Great Recession, hardworking Americans are being left behind. Our economic and political system has lost sight of what matters most: We the People. The Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Budget for…
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the "i'm a victim" thread
today i showed up in the operating room with scrubs for children;s hospital and i got threatened with a write up for having the wrong scrubs on. my scrub card at the adult hospital stopped working last week and the lady at the back desk did not have an extra scrub card or locker room card. i had sent out several emails…
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Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland
President Obama to announce his nominee at 11am.
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north korea has American prisoner
WASHINGTON – North Korea announced Saturday that an American detained for nearly six months is being tried in the Supreme Court on charges of plotting to overthrow the government, a crime that could draw the death penalty if he is convicted. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/04/27 ... z2RgOtdRZC
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Will you miss the Obama's?
This is an article by David Brooks, resident conservative from the NYTimes. I generally don't agree with Brooks, but he's thoughtful and serious. It's nice to see that he recognizes the class and grace of Barack and Michelle. As this primary season has gone along, a strange sensation has come over me: I miss Barack Obama.…
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Where is the Democracy in the US?
We have a capitalist party vs. a capitalist party, and both ensure the profit of big business. Where is the candidate that stands up for the working class, that ensures WE make a profit, the we have a job even? Where is the candidate that ensures our tax dollars won't be fed to the rich, that ensures we won't be treated…
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Super WoOt tuesday
Since it's a forgone conclusion this is important to the USA from a right perspective... Meaning correct and fiscally conservative of course... If Trump wins Texas and GA we all know it's going to be Great Again. Merica that is. Join us. Hillary will be in prison Bern will be doing whatever the heck he does And the rest of…
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RIP Nancy Reagan
A unique lady
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On privilege.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/when-youre-accustomed-to-privilege_b_9460662.html 'When You're Accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression' Chris Boeskool Blogs at theboeskool.com about Jesus, politics and bathroom humor I've never been punched in the face. Not in an actual fight, at least. I'm not much of a…
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Should a travel advisory be issued for Turkey??
In light of the many recent bombings I'm quite surprised no advisory has been issued yet. My own mother is travelling there in two weeks and I'm a little nervous about it. Has any warning been issued in your country? http://m.rte.ie/news/2016/0313/774600-explosion-ankara-turkey/
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Moved: Make America Grate Again!
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Non-Liberal Fans: Conflicted?
**Disclaimer: I know they're musicians and no, I don't base my entire worldview on what 5 musicians believe, nor do my beliefs mitigate my love of the band. Just looking to have a conversation with some like-minded individuals** I'm a long-time fan of PJ's music but a relative newcomer to PJ activism and the fanbase. I am…
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Great Ad by Bernie Sanders!!
One of the best Ad's I've ever seen. I just made another donation. I hope this ad will inspire someone to do the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4xzFnk3oF8
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electoral college
(just to be clear i did the search and found zero thread(s) on the electoral college. in case there is a thread out there on this topic it is titled under something other than the electoral college) http://www.archives.gov/federal-registe ... about.html so can anyone please help us understand why the popular vote does not…
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Bloomberg will not run - letter to the public
Discuss... 3/7/2016 The Risk I Will Not Take Bloomberg View Americans today face a profound challenge to preserve our common values and national promise. Wage stagnation at home and our declining influence abroad have left Americans angry and frustrated. And yet Washington, D.C., offers nothing but gridlock and partisan…
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Noam Chomsky: 2016 Election Puts US at Risk of "Utter Disaster"
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/35138-noam-chomsky-2016-election-puts-us-at-risk-of-utter-disaster
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2016 Democratic Presidential Candidates
As much as we don't really need another thread on the subject, I wanted to say something about tonight's debate (1/17/16) without posting it on one of the other candidate threads. Tonight's debate left me feeling very frustrated. I'm still going with Bernie Sanders for the major reason that he wants to take big…