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Archives: November 19, 2012

Florida DUers.. Has West conceded yet?

Shooting the Highest-Resolution Photo Ever Made of Machu Picchu

Rupert Murdoch sees $500 billion profit waiting in US public education. Getting his share.

One teen’s standardized testing horror story (and where it will lead)

It is a little early but who is Rick talking to on the phone on The Walking Dead. ( Possible Spoiler

"anonymous" firewall the new birth certificate?

OMG! I just connected the Crimsom Permanent Assurance Song to it's origin...

US, Britain warn of risks of Israeli ground war

In Leaked Docs, Honeywell Cites Obama administration Ties As Key to Anti-Union Strategy

Rebels in Congo reach door of Goma

america said 'no'....thank you

Malaria makes a comeback in southern Greece

Congress to investigate Benghazi 'talking points'

New Pope of Egypt's Coptic Christians installed

PBS runs Sandy Doc tying it to Global Warming. And at the end "Funded by David Koch"!

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Monday, 19 November 2012

Inappropriate pooping and other strangeness

Charlie Chaplin hat, cane sold at auction

MURDOCH's "Corrupt/Illegal Payment To A US Official On American Soil---For Saddam In His Underwear

The Buildings of Socialism Rediscovering Modernism Behind the Iron Curtain

One Pick Only: What Hostess brand or product would you save from extinction?

More bad news about glaciers — and therefore sea levels

Channel 13/WNET/PBS. I can't get it on my analog TV.

Book-Vending Machine Dispenses Suspense

Brave Sir Allen West (R-Lame Duckville/Crazytown), bless his little war criminal heart.

"The Dust Bowl" tonight on PBS UNC TV @ 9 PM n/t

Define Necessity

Tea Party movement evaporates in Will County

Ahh, fuck. The bumble bees from Pittsburgh are playing tonight.

Tea Party movement evaporates in Will County

Mayor Bloomberg Issues Gas Rationing Rule for 'Vanity Plates'

So, I am unemployed again - at nearly 50 and for the second time in about four years.

Interesting graphic on diplomatic security

GRRRRRRR-uff!

More translation challenged signage

Live stream in Gaza, you can hear the shelling.

Was this election the tipping point for the old angry, white (male) voter?

Shooting the Highest-Resolution Photo Ever Made of Machu Picchu

Some wisdom from the late Molly Ivins

Count Sen. JEFF MERKLEY in the campaign to bring back progressive talk to Portland!

Any recommendations for a good basic mouse?

As IDF strike kills entire family in Gaza, Israel is starting to get in trouble

Anti-semitism at the Democratic Underground

Naomi Klein on Capitalism and Climate Change - MUST SEE - Bill Moyers Journal

Gingrich finally jumps the Freeper shark

The Medea Complex and the Parental Alienation Syndrome

That Microsoft ad for "Surface"

The Republicans can only win the White House again by lying

BCS Rankings 11/18 - Irish are #1 for the first time

Rightwing rivals both declare victory as battle to succeed Sarkozy turns nasty

What the heck are the Pittsburgh Steelers wearing?

President Obama DID NOT control Congress for Two Years! (timeline, photos, and chart)

Noam Chomsky: Propaganda And Control Of The Public Mind

Superstorm 2012

What's for Thanksgiving, Grandpa?

Nose cell transplant enables paralysed dogs to walk

Israeli strike kills 9 members of Gaza family

If you're inclined to buy any Mary Kay cosmetics in the next 24 hours... (fundraiser alert)

If you're inclined to buy any Mary Kay cosmetics in the next 24 hours... (fundraiser alert)

Hey GOP, take the Palin cure. She's hot, she's blue collar, she's electable.

50 Fun Things to Do in an Elevator

WI Legislators Receive $24K in Campaign Contributions After Pushing ALEC Predatory Lending Bill

senseless death of irish woman exposes grim reality for women

senseless death of irish woman exposes grim reality for women

FDR Thought ALL Americans Entitled to the Economic Bill of Rights

(Canadian) Moscow embassy vulnerable to attack, espionage

New nanoparticle halts multiple sclerosis, now being tested in Type 1 diabetes and asthma

So long its been good to know you, Woodie Guthrie

3 Days till Thanksgiving. A word of warning to those that are on FB to....

Friggin' HILARIOUS!!!

NC Lt Governor race STILL too close to call

Rob Gronkowski suffers break in forearm

Allen West is really pissing me off.

Really? Israel and the actions.

Janis Joplin. Cry Baby. Priceless

Funny Newt Response to Mitt's Gifts from Obama.

Graphic on voting disparity due to gerrymandering

Toon- Wile E. Fiscally Cliffy

Sorry, we don't accept credit cards......

this is for all the GOP Asshats and their faux outrage over Benghazi

"Republicans Abandon Romney In Droves After 'Gifts' Comments"

Six-figure backdrop, pension followed by part-time county job

A video I doubt many could not love: Look at the world through security cameras

It never fails, damn it.

Veterans In New Congress Fewest Since World War II

So we can choose to spend a pantload of money on . . . . . .

McCain Refuses To Support Any Secretary Of State Nominee

DRUDGE Critical of A Fellow Republican..."CHRISTIE CLOWNS ON 'SNL' AS RESIDENTS SUFFER"

Starcrash just might be the greatest film of all time

"'Gifts': The Legitimacy of Self-interested Voting" by Dante Atkins at the Daily Kos

portrait of an egret in flight

DRUM

Daniel Day Lewis

Rules for Teachers 1872

Paul Krugman: The Twinkie Manifesto

Inauguration plans

Republicans say Rice must testify on Benghazi statements

I just discovered that jury duty is the one place where people can make ugly personal attacks

To The GOP "Freedom" Means The God Given Right Of Businesses To Mistreat And Exploit Their Employees

Anonymous on #OpIsrael and being called terrorists:

It Is Always Some Political Scam With These GOP Bastards. You Can Never Get A Straight Answer Or -

crap, there is a skunk in the chicken coop

Some Thanksgiving advice (and a laugh) from our K9 friends.

Had to send this to an old friend.

Recently I learned that the priest who baptized my youngest child was a pedophile priest.

Man Is Stabbed Outside a Mosque

I don't understand what Senator Feinstein's problem is

One of the few states where Obama improved his performance over 2008: Mississippi

Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Generations of a Palestinian Family

Results in West/Murphy Race? Precinct 93 w/ 7 reg has 900 votes

Video of Anderson Cooper in Too-Close-For-Comfort Gaza Explosion

Al Sharpton says he will never criticize Obama about anything.

Blind Cat Wins National Award

In Britain, an EU exit is no longer taboo

The Week - "Are fringe Republicans trying to impeach President Obama?"

"How To Run a Killer Campaign" by John Dickerson at Slate

Morocco says setting up Gaza field hospital

Rio evicts the poor for the 2016 Olympics

Palestinian statehood wins European backing

Interesting Quote from Abraham-Hicks

The idea that there are still parks and places named after Civil War Generals from the South

"Petraeus Testimony on Benghazi Reveals Conspiracy to Catch Terrorists"

Photos I have had with a heavy heart since 2009/Gaza in the first week Jan. 2009 - VERY GRAPHIC

$50 IS THE NEW $200 Why rich countries can’t have $20 tablets—yet

Thank God George W. Bush beat John Mccain in the 2000 GOP primary

The Secessionist States of America

Tuesday, November 20: Star of the Month: Constance Bennett

How long will our universities last this onslaught? Will Harvard and Princeton

Oh. My. God.

Robert Reich:Why We Should Stop Obsessing About The Federal Budget Deficit

14 Wacky "Facts" Kids Will Learn in Louisiana's Voucher Schools

The Idea That Some Lives Matter Less...

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, November 21: Novel to Film

21 businesses with a sense of humour at huffington post.

Egocentric Tendencies

Fight over Calif nativity display in court

Anonymous leaks personal information of 5,000 Israeli officials

McCain had no hearings on WMD in Iraq, we lost almost 5000 troops there over it

Ebay has been a big part of my collecting illness

Possible Path To E-Vote Theft

It's US.

Best Political Cartoons of the Week

Names and ages of killed people in the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza

Wild Barack Obama-Hurricane Sandy-Jay-Z Story

PROOF That Some American Diplomats' Deaths Mean Less Than Others To The GOP

Any chance we might have a vote on going back to quarterly fund drives?

Republican 'Young Guns' effort misfires

Any Education Administrators or Policy Experts willing to Help Out on an 8th Grader's project?

Asian Shares Rise on US Fiscal Hopes.

Ted Cruz: Mitt Romney ‘French-kissed’ Barack Obama

Ann Coulter

Politifact has been updating the Obameter. Y2008 campaign promises kept now at: 200

Task force says global shadow banking hits $67 trillion

Here is what the Republicans really mean regarding Romney

Pakistani & Indian scientists speak out on nuclear race issue

Gloat Free NBA Scores (Sunday, November 18)

McCain's November reply:

California Teacher Sues School District Over Breastfeeding Rights

Palestinians Storming the Rafah Gate.

A couple 2012 presidential election popular vote stats

Pakistan’s hot nuclear greenhouse

I'd rather not get stuck in Metazoo with this, but I can't help wondering if anyone has a clue...

Admit it, Republicans.... you are almost as relieved as we are that Romney lost the election.

Boardwalk Empire: A Man, A Plan... - Season 3, Episode 10

Turkey to request Syria border missiles on Monday - Germany

Commission calls for Welsh government income tax powers

Product Placement

Kitten rescued from inside statue of Lincoln

Q: What would happen to electricity if Hurricane Sandy hit the Netherlands? A: Nothing.

Dean Baker: Re-Writing the History of the Housing Bubble and the Economic Crisis

It is Rocky & Bullwinkle Day

If you missed a great Nova

If marijuana becomes legal across the nation, does that have the potential

Chris Christie Pushes Camden Police Force To Disband, Despite Questions Over New Plan's Finances

Glenn Beck's The Blaze digs into the past of FL elections supervisor

Amazing! What did most Republicans LEARN from this Obama victory? NOTHING!

Iran warns arming Syrian rebels will increase risk of terrorism

More NHS patients being treated by private firms, survey finds

Shadow Banking Grows to $67 Trillion Industry, Regulators Say

Most Independents Elected to Statehouses Since 1942

It's true. I voted Obama for the gifts---Much to my chagrin, I did not get a pony.

Average US credit card debt per borrower up in 3Q

Neighbors point guns at each other over trespassing

Florida officials re-thinking opposition to 'Obamacare'

Are You Dumber than an American?

Obama in Cambodia on final leg of Asia tour

New York Post-Sandy Is a Lesson in How Social Injustice Will Amplify the Ravages of Global Warming

Chris Christie Pushes Camden Police Force To Disband, Despite Questions Over New Plan's Finances

Neighbor Almost Hit by the Crossfire During Home Invasion

GENERAL BOYKIN: Repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” made Petraeus cheat on wife

The war on Christmas has begun, and Google fires the first shot.

Petraeus scandal puts four-star general lifestyle under scrutiny

Give BP the Death Penalty

les chiens touchés

Nation-building doesn't begin at home

4 Fascinating Things Marijuana Legalization Has Already Taught Us

Chris Hedges: Elites Will Make Gazans of Us All

New York Post-Sandy Is a Lesson in How Social Injustice Will Amplify the Ravages of Global Warming

BOEHNER: "Follow ME"

germany: turkey will ask for patriot missiles

Palestinian civilian toll climbs in Gaza

The beginning of the end of the Third Reich.

nev. brothel owner rides to victory

Torture Survivors Ask the UN: What’s the Point of Having Laws Against Torture if They Don’t Apply to

the hostess company

America, you are an idiot. You are a moocher, a zombie, soulless, mouth-breathing, ignorant, greedy,

George Will Ignores GOP Gerrymandering To Deny Obama Mandate

Another Reason to Hate Global Warming: Lousy Coffee

Paging Dr. Howard, Paging Dr. Fine, Paging Dr. Howard ... Your patient is ready.

Fight the Dead. Fear Daryl.

I was so proud of you guys when you did away with the obligatory amount for a membership

Any condemnation in the West on the attack on the 'global media' in Gaza?

Shadow Banking Grows to $67 Trillion Industry, Regulators Say

Symphony of Science

Pailin 2016

Wal-Mart Shoppers Seen Overrunning Black Friday Union Protests

Entrepreneurs Turn 900-Year-Old German Abbey into Clean-Energy Icon

Cover of "Der Spiegel"-magazine on the Petraeus-story

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel carrying out "terrorist acts" in Gaza

As legislative ranks become more diverse, so do the books and words used to affirm duty to office

President Obama's Faith..

Some people have to shop at Wal-Mart

Bomb explodes near Anderson Cooper during live broadcast from Gaza

Who, from Saturday Night Live, went on to become the biggest star?

Jonah Goldberg: Compassion sucks but we probably need to sell it anyway

Wal Mart - Always!

Stop the War on Thanksgiving!

How About "The Money Pit"?

Richard Cheese

average credit card debt per borrower up in 3q

131 Years of Global Warming in 26 seconds

Inside the 'Romney Readiness Project,' the ambitious plans for an unrealized administration

If at first you don't "Cecede" try, try to learn how to spell (pic)

A book recommendation

Need a good recipe for cranberry sauce.

OMG the Republicans have lost Cokie Roberts!

Nation-building doesn't begin at home

Romney campaign got its IT from Best Buy, Staples, and friends

Couldn't sleep last night and watched "Time Cop"

Could Obama have waved a magic wand and saved Ambassador Stevens?

How come the Republicans so upset with Susan Rice...

White House march revives Keystone XL protest movement

Private Police departments will replace the city police departments?

If more churches were like this there would be a lot less hate...

Israel's Battle Against Hamas Could Spark Wildfire

Spain to offer residency to foreign house buyers

Can someone explain to me in a couple of sentences what Repubs are pissed off about Benghazi?

Who Pressured Obama into this Pardon? (Toon)

Still "STUNNED"?

All nations will suffer effects of climate change, warns World Bank

What's for Dinner ~ Monday Nov 19th

Forget Christmas, what about the war on Festivus? Keep the Festive in Festivus!

UK breeding bird population shrinks by more than 44 million since 1966

President Obama calls Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss 'fiscal cliff'

It's the Nihilism, Stupid

We are stuck in a political purgatory until we can take back the House.

lindsey fucking graham

Check out what the GOP doesn't want you to know about the deficit - The truth

World Bank report warns of ‘devastating’ global warming

Times of Israel falsely accuses Haifa students of holding vigil for Hamas chief

I guess I'm not getting it,

Drumbeat from this weekend and today...

Drumbeat from this weekend and today...

Request for a 'Climate Change' group under EE

A plea to Israel from the right: End the Gaza war now

Antwerp: Protesters chant ‘Hamas, Hamas, Jews to the gas'

How old is the Earth? Rubio: "I'm not sure we'll ever be able to answer that."

Nate Silver on Morning Joe tomorrow?

...pssst...Benghazi tinfoilers...when The Economist calls you a total blithering idiot...

Tom Tomorrow: Droney Says "Humans are Weird"

NYT: Gaza Without End

Wyoming Waahmbulance: conservatives decry 'parasites' as they suckle on federal teat

Why Aren't "Think Progress" or "Media Matters" on the DU blogroll? n/t

Homebuilder Confidence Rises to Six-Year High as U.S. Sales Jump

How do you guys feel about David Frum?

Children And Admirers Line The Streets For Pres. Obama In Myanmar (pic heavy)

GDP Accelerating to 2.9% Helping U.S. Overcome Sandy Woes

Existing Home Sales Climb, Housing Recovery Gains Traction

Meat pie ~ I love it and will make it again this holiday season

Rush Limbaugh losing revenue is a mixed blessing

iTunes external drive question

Gotta read it to believe it: LA Times columnist champions Palin for President in 2016. Seriously.

Your Mother Should Know

# # # # # # # # # Happy Birthday, texanwitch ! # # # # # # # # # #

I hate it when people sneak up on you!

It's a rare person who has any business criticizing anyone for shopping at Walmart

Just a reminder -- Today is the best day to list eBay auctions for Christmas items

U.S. Begins Talks On Long-Term Troop Presence In Afghanistan Beyond 2014

Warren Buffet is a genius, this was just posted on facebook by a friend

Romney campaign got its IT from Best Buy, Staples, and friends

Five Reasons Why Chris Christie Is Not A Moderate

Republican Underground Emerges From The Shadows

Big Banks vs. Elizabeth Warren: It's On (Again!)

Updated: Rubio Declines To Say How Old Earth Is: ‘I’m Not A Scientist, Man’

New Middle East Runs Into Old Realities

Tom Toles on the 'fiscal cliff'

AP: Strike On Media Center Killed Top Leader Of Islamic Jihad

Obama to people of Myanmar: America 'is with you'

I am so proud of my President that I started to cry after seeing these pictures.

His name was Henry Hamilton, and now he is dead.

Allen West’s recount backfires

Children And Admirers Line The Streets For President Obama In Myanmar (some really nice photos)

McCain vs. Obama, the sequel

Monday Toon Roundup 1- Republicants

Myanmar's Pres. Steals “Forward""I want to use the exact word used by the President Obama"(luv this)

I filed my candidacy paperwork for the municipal election this morning at 8 AM Central time.

Fatah, Hamas Agree To Unite Over Gaza Crisis

Walmart filing a complaint to the NLRB over the Black Friday Strike.

Monday Toon Roundup 2- Twinkie

A friend of mine received a letter from Alabama (-oops TX -) Congressman Pete Sessions...

Allen West’s recount backfires

Monday Toon Roundup 3-The Rest

Dear President Obama, Glad You Won, But Can We Fix The Voting Machines Before 2016?

Christmas Pledge

Should Eric Holder Have Told Obama About the Petraeus Scandal Sooner?

Ten Numbers the Rich Would Like Fudged

For a laugh: Do not surprise!

Why the Republicans need Benghazi--

World Nut Daily Editor: YOU ARE ALL GONNA DIE !!!!!

Conservatives Must Forgo Secession & Other Fantasies and Work Within GOP

Killing of a Top Magnate, Reportedly by His Brother, Stuns India

Hostess wants pay executive bonuses while "liquidating"

Sikh religion joining California universities' curriculum

Church of England to decide on women bishops

NY Times Op-Ed: Tax Wealth, Not Income

Why African-American Voters Still Support Jesse Jackson Jr.

Major advance in using sunlight to produce steam without boiling water

Mosque for gays to open in France

Pic Of The Moment: McCain Will Block All Sec. Of State Nominees Unless Vital Concerns Are Addressed

40 People Stop Keystone XL Construction: Four Lock to Machinery, Nacogdoches Student and Two Others

Limbaugh advertiser backlash DIRECTLY responsible for radio industry downturn: –radio network exec

Thom Hartmann: BP...How 'Big Oil' Got Away with Murder

It was a huge mistake putting General Petraeus in charge of the CIA...

P Diddy Boosts Campaign To Protect Sioux Land

CHRIS HEDGES--"Elites Will Make Gazans Of Us All"

*** Gets out her staple gun and posts today's DU Lunch special in the DU Cafeteria ***

Today in Peace and Justice history on November 19, 1969

Today in Peace and Justice history on November 19, 1969

President Obama's Daily Schedule, 11/19/2012

Glen Rogers, O.J. Simpson, Nicole Brown Simpson confession: Serial killer says he killed O.J.'s ex

Fellow Atheists! The War on Christmas is at hand!

That Shirt......

Well that was embarrasing

Paul Krugman- The Insecurity Election

We're in this together: A pathbreaking investigation into the evolution of cooperative behavior

DC Voucher Schools: No Accountability

Rush Limbaugh: " Freedom to you and me is the absence of government in our lives."

Israel Is A Terrorist State: Turkey PM

Obama: Missile fire from Gaza must stop first

Whrn President Obama arrived in Yangon

Check out this photo of President Obama with Aung San Suu Kyi

Psy and MC Hammer make me grin big in a dreary news cycle.

Got a fax? Thank these people for their Line in the Sand on SocSec & Medicare:

bear cubs caught in dumpster use ladder to climb out

GOP Land - Elections Don't Matter - We Still Won Even If We Lost - You Will Still Do It Our Way

President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon

Uribe admits receiving 'help' from Drummond .

Uribe admits receiving 'help' from Drummond .

Why didn't the Obama campaign do anything about the various vote-counting conspiracies?

Hostess Brands to terminate pension plan as part of liquidation

Rant: who was the moron who drafted the ACA such that states can opt out automatically?

President Obama "Your are the Legend Hero of Our World"

OFA gearing up for 2014!!!!!

Forecast: Drought And More Drought

Some cool folks just got Netflix working in Linux!

Attorneys: Obama’s ‘secret’ cyber security law may allow ‘military deployment within the U.S.’

K&R if you support President Obama's position on Hamas and Israel.

An Open Letter to President Obama from Michael Moore

The Presidential kiss and hug...

Republicans’ problems are bigger than the Tea Party

Oops! Taliban Reveal Identities of Their Mailing List Members

Rubio: Maybe Earth was created in 7 days because ‘I’m not a scientist, man’

it appears Hostess has some buyers interested.

In on Fox News this afternoon discussing merits of carbon tax

Iron Dome: Missile defense system a game changer, Israelis say

Mike Thompson toon on affirmative action

Nate Silver is going on Morning Joke tomorrow

Don't mess with me!

Romney Spends $600 Million On Top-Tier 'Soul Searching' Team

Georgia GOPers hold meeting over Obama mind-control conspiracy

Members of Congress Implore Feds To Back Down On Marijuana Prosecution

first caller on Ed Schultz today...was me! (an Ed show call in virgin...)

WalMart is doing exactly what OUR politicians have given them permission to do.

Why Do Cabinet Officers Require Confirmation?

Cool map of US states' GDP equivalent to which other countries.

'Killer robots' should be banned, say human rights groups

Honduran party primaries herald return of Zelayas to country’s politics

Romney campaign didn't quite master the art of sign placement (pic)

How long before faux outrage over Biden's NJ statement?

Catholic March Against Gay Marriage in France Turns Ugly

CNN Poll: 57% of Americans say Israeli attacks in Gaza are justified

"Historical Collapses" primer?

Please oh please Mitt - JUST GO AWAY!!!

Okay, another thing I'm just not getting...

Will Taxpayers Have to Pay Hostess Workers' Pensions? (rather than the Hedge Fund Investors)

Tom Tomorrow - Humans are weird

Gaza crisis: 'More than 100' killed in Israeli strikes.......

Do you like doing it two at a time?

On Andrea Mitchell Reports

I wonder why the Republicans are attacking Dr Susan Rice so much?

The Anti-Due Process Bias of Housing Reporters and Analysts

Jimmy and Bruce: Habitat for Humanity and Sandy relief

The secret behind the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012 revealed...

When are they going to can Luke Russert?

Brazilian mediums shed light on brain activity during a trance state

U.N. court ruling expands Nicaragua's offshore rights

Question about turkey stock.....

"MY president"

Reclaiming the Word QUEER - It Worked!!!!!

Violent Protests Erupt In West Bank; Protester Dies Of Wounds

President Obama Embraces Burma's Deliberate Turn Toward Democracy

Iranian Blogger Tortured To Death In Prison

Pat Robertson: Miserable Atheists trying to steal Christmas

Pension fund theft is a business model. Twinkies Defense Is Private Equity's Pension Offense

Excellent read: "Petraeus’ entire philosophy has been based on hiding the truth, on deception,

I give up. How is "moron" any less vile than "retard"? nt.

Sitting in Richmond, waiting for in-person interview. Just finished phone interview.

!

Lindsay Graham: "When you're in a hole, stop digging." Am I the only one...

It isn't Christmas season until....

Can we replace the CIA?

A climate change puzzle:

It is your fault, so I need your help. If I do a ham for thanksgiving, can I just buy an already

World Bank Report Warns 'Catastrophic Consequences' of Global Warming

Corporate Giant Kaiser Permanente Comes Out Against GMOs

This Susan Rice thing is really starting to piss me off.

Hostess Liquidation Too Sweet for Managers, U.S. Says.

Elites will make Gazans of us all.

Israeli MK Incites Violence Against Leftists, Palestinians

Is anyone using Dragon?

Organic Consumers Assoc Calls for Boycott of Organic Brand Parent Co. That Helped Defeat Prop 37

Rep. Allen West loses more ground to challenger after recount

European Union Officially Endorses Syrian Opposition

"You watch your tongue around the ladies!"

Hamas Leader Dares Israel to Invade Amid Gaza Airstrikes

Already First In Line At Best Buy

Favorite Post Thanksgiving Event

(Allen) West watch: no concession, no decision on challenging apparent Murphy win

Hey guys...If you haven't seen my update in the Lounge, I thought I'd cross post for you evil son

In which I vent my frustration.

Does it say something about our society, that zombies are so popular these days?

The Iron Dome System has some holes in it

How arrogant do you have to be to tell others how to celebrate Xmas?

I just got laid off.

Anonymous and the Supposed Hack.

Civil War Question

'Shadow Banking' Still Thrives, System Hits $67 Trillion

John McCain should had known better than to

Were any sitting Senators (besides Brown MA) defeated in this election?

Remember The Illustrated Man?

Anti-Gay Bryan Fischer Can't Answer When He Chose to be Straight

Newt Gingrich Calls Mitt Romney's 'Gift' Comments 'Insulting'

Why I want Allen West to formally concede.

Playboy Quiz

PA. Repubs. Want Investigation of One Dem Legislator and One Fracker - let's investigate them all!

The Rude Pundit - Note to Progressives: Bobby Jindal Is Still a Skeevy Bastard

Wisconsin-based atheists foundation answers citizens’ calls to defend First Amendment

So, what everybody playing these days?

Can I have some good vibes, please?

Bahrain seeks charges for protests calls during Shiite religious ceremonies

The Twinkie Manifesto

Benghazi or “Watching Republicans Strangle Themselves”

Deadly oil rig explosion caught on camera

Did I miss Halloween?

murdoch unscathed: Emerging From Scandal, News Corporation Looks at Potential Acquisitions

Hostess to mediate with union, could prevent shut down

Inspirational pupster

Romney Donor, Mark Leder, To Save The Twinkie?

Treatment that risks foetus can be 'ethically permissible' - Catholic bishops

Same-sex marriage bringing in business for Maine

Paula Broadwell smacks photographer in forehead with car door

Petraeus scandal: Another reason 'free trade' is never free

Myanmar graffiti artist welcomes Obama

Study shows gender bias in science is real. Here’s why it matters.

Naomi Wolf thinks the Petraeus story is about snooping by the national security state

Highest-Tech War

An Open Letter to President Obama …from Michael Moore

The Leaders at the ASEAN-US meeting join hands.

Anti-union photoshop job alert

Even apes have 'midlife crises,' study finds

Hugs

Hostess May Avoid Bankruptcy

More photos showing President Obama with 'that shirt".

Father Bourgeois expelled by Maryknollers

Toasted pumpkin seeds with sliced almonds

;)

Romney and Ann were Twihards all along. . . .

Iran's fingerprints on Hamas weaponry, but its larger role in Israel-Gaza crisis remains murky

Daily Kos: Lead Grows for Young Challenger in Alaska Legislative Upset

Breaking: Hostess, unions agree to mediation

The Huffington Post's Sexist Linkbait Strategy

Israelis In The U.S. Mobilize Against Gaza Conflict

If at first you don't succeed ...

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Canonically Dismisses Roy Bourgeois

THE CHRISTMAS TREES ARE HERE! THE CHRISTMAS TREES ARE HERE!

I got duped by Glenn Beck!

So What The Heck Is That 'Fiscal Cliff' Thing All About, Anyway? - MoveOn.org

Liberal Talking Heads Declare War On Governor Cuomo "DONT YOU DARE TRY AND RUN AS A PROGRESSIVE"

Say something nice about Rush Limbaugh

Ron Paul is cool with secession

I shop at Wal-Mart, sometimes Barnes-n-Olble, Kroger, Albertsons, K-Mart, a local junkyard,

Russia Frustrated Over UN Security Council’s Silence On Gaza As Attacks Escalate

McCain’s obscene hypocrisy

Fla. GOP tries to defeat Crist before he can run

Soccer playing turkeys OR what goes for entertainment in TX

House Republicans: Rice unfit to head State Dept

Walker signals ending same-day registration

Jim DeMint is my best friend, says Rubio

After two years, I'm kinda back working again.

Jill Kelley took multiple flights at taxpayer expense

2 days till Thanksgiving. Ah the dreams!

Hostess, Bakers Union to hold talks on reason for strike

Mystery of the Mayan Calandar Solved!

SEC Rocked By Lurid Sex-and-Corruption Lawsuit

Feds Come Down Hard on Spill; BP’s $4.5 Billion Plea Includes Manslaughter...

This is unnecessary

Appoint McCain Ambassador to Libya and put him on a plane tonight.

Bernie Sanders Doesn't Often Agree With Ronald Reagan, But When He Does . . .

Thanksgiving weight loss challenge - 30 miles on T-Day. UPDATED 11/22/2012

Huffington Post: Dan Lungren, drug warrior, loses reelection.

I Fight Back

This is dumb, but I was dying to tell someone so...

Jesus Fucking Christ = Restoring Reason to Election Integrity Madness

If this is Not Indication That Ron Paul Has always been Bat shit crazy then I dont know

TSA Protest..T.hat's .S.exual .A.ssault...

Isn't it hilarious watching ReTHUGs and their hacks deconstruct RMoney's shellacking

Pew: More Americans Following ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Than David Petraeus Investigation

Allen West Concession Speech!

Taiwanese animators cover the Hostess liquidation story

Democratic party Presidents rise to the Presidency

Seriously, someone explain to me what Susan Rice has done to piss off the GOP

Breaking: Deadly Indianapolis home explosion now criminal homicide investigation, source says

Did Anonymous stop Karl Rove from Stealing Ohio again?

Republicans desperately want a "Scandal" and or Obstruction

Any DU'ers out there, 55+ looking for a job?

Why One Poll Says 45% Would Rather Skip Christmas

What's With Xians Insisting That One Chooses To Be Gay, So They Don't Get Certain Rights?

House Republicans "deeply troubled" by Rice

Christian Mingle Drives Me Crazy

Need some info on Obama care...

Official "What the Hell Movie/Show am I thinking about. I can't remember the name!"

Thank You Anon!

Santa Monica can ban Nativity scenes, judge rules

Bud Selig approves Marlins-Blue Jays blockbuster citing “plausible baseball judgment”

Outnumbered conservative Senate Democrats blanch at taxing the rich

100 House Republicans Deeply Troubled by the Color of Susan Rice's Skin

Awesome Six-Year-Old Girl Writes to Hasbro About Gender Inequality in Guess Who

GOProud, Gay Republican Group, Offers Twinkies For Donations As Potential Snack Shortage Looms

Palin in 2016!

Four Score and Seven Years Ago.....the 149th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

How Much Would It Suck To Be A Rational Republican Today , If Any Still Exist ?

Cook County begins enrolling 250,000 new Medicaid recipients

Israeli strike kills four Gaza family members

Elizabeth Warren faces fight from Wall Street for key committee assignment

By the numbers: Just how welcoming is the U.S. to immigrants?

Democrats sweep last undecided House races

Hezbollah Leader Vows Support For Hamas Despite Syria Rift

"At what point in the relationship do you tell your partner about your zombie daughter?"

heh, newt turns on Rmoney... I'd feel bad but...

Susan Rice is on John McCain’s Lawn

Colombian rebels call truce as peace talks start

Colombian rebels call truce as peace talks start

would you use polycarbonate panels for a garage roof?

Walker, key aides implicated during Doe sentencing

Dear Marco Rubio, the age of the Earth is not in "Dispute".

Holiday shopping done!

Delusions of (Upward) Mobility - Paul Krugman

When did Hamas become secular?

Obama performance with white voters on par with other Democrats

Has anyone watched this movie "Thrive" and what did you think about it?

To Susan On the West Coast Waiting

Just got some bad news concerning my sister's prognosis

*The Dust Bowl, part 2, on PBS tonight

WaPo: American manufacturing is coming back. Manufacturing jobs aren’t.

Oh good Lord did...

Authorities: Indy home explosion investigated as homicide

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Paula Broadwell 'filled with guilt and shame' for affair with ex-CIA chief Petraeus [bro confirmed]

OK, Daryl vs Governor cage match. who you got?

Spots before my eyes

" Lincoln Didn't Free The Slaves. They Freed Themselves."

CNN: Anonymous declares 'cyberwar' on Israel

McCain kinda forgets that the Bush administration outed a spy we had in Al Queda

For the millionth time on D.U.

Security by Dog

Happy pup

Lee Atwater’s infamous “n*gger, n*gger” interview

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