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Democratic Landslide In November?
http://www.chrisweigant.com/ index.php/ 2008/ 05/ 14/ democratic-landslide-in-no…Democratic Landslide In November? [ Posted Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 – 14:07 PDT ] [Those of you who prefer "all cynicism all the time" should just skip this column, since I'm about to get blisteringly optimistic here. You have been warned.] Maybe this will be Karl Rove's legacy. One can only hope.
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When men aren’t men, but Hillary is?!?
http://britandgrit.com/ ?p=2467Hi Brit, I know I just did a political update, but this is one of those situations that needs extra attention. Besides, it’s also one of those days where I’m feeling productive, meaning that it’s raining, the dogs are quiet, and I’ve dipped into my cups a bit early. All of which brings us around
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Palestinian rocket attacks explained!
http://britandgrit.com/ ?p=2466Hi Brit, I may have been lost middest all the death and destruction from earthquake and typhoon, not to mention our political circus, but the Palestinians launched another rocket into Israel today. Not just any rocket either, but a rather large Iranian military version that made a valiant attempt
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Does personality matter?
http://www.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/ ?p=1276Personality should trump beauty. Many would argue this is sound advice when looking for a meaningful relationship. But what about in politics. Is the personality of a candidate or the party badge they stand under the most influential factor for voters? Michael White’s Guardian article suggests that the parties are preparing for this ahead of the Crewe and Nantwich by-election.
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Double Standard On Myanmar vs China?
http://royho.wordpress.com/ 2008/ 05/ 14/ double-standard-on-myanmar-vs-china/Updated information about China Earthquake And Your Money is edited into the same link. Myanmar is not accepting aid staff. What about China? There is no news about China accept to date. China still has 26,000 people under debris. However, we do not see any media response to this refusal.
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I see Barack Obama rising
http://britandgrit.com/ ?p=2464Hi Brit, Once again our friend, Writer Chick, has inspired me to song: I see Barack Obama rising. I see trouble on the way. I see taxes ever climbing. The Nanny State is here to stay. Don’t go ’round tonight they’ll regulate your life, Barack Obama’s on the rise.
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…with foundations of blood and agony…
http://tpzoo.wordpress.com/ 2008/ 05/ 14/ with-foundations-of-blood-and-agony/Turning the Green Zone into a “chic urban oasis” US-backed plan sees shiny future for Green Zone in Iraq All cartoons are posted with the artists’ express permission to TPZoo. Paul Jamiol, Jamiol’s World
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George Bush and the US celebrate Israeli Independence, spit in the face of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians
http://person-not-party.blogspot.com/ 2008/ 05/ george-bush-and-us-celebrate-isr…For every up there is a down and for every high there is a low - and so it goes. This week we have the Israeli celebration of their independence and reclamation of their Holy land, with many Palestinians still crying from their displacement and ethnic "cleansing".
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Random Thoughts from The Voices In My Head
http://screamingweasel.wordpress.com/ 2008/ 05/ 14/ random-thoughts-from-the-voi…Don’t you hate it when you wake up and the voices in the dreams don’t stop? ….. and y’all thought I was kidding when I said my prozak ran out. I think I’m going to become a politician so I can put the little voices to work. Politicians usually just spew a line of crap anyway.
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For Humans It’s About Change
http://screamingweasel.wordpress.com/ 2008/ 05/ 14/ for-humans-its-about-change/…Original Post Date: May 22 2006 As most human beings are creatures of habit, we tend to just love change. We are interesting in the fact that of the time people fear change (even the ones that don’t admit it), but once we understand it, we usually embrace the changes (unless honestly for the worse) that have been brought forth.