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Archives: January 8, 2013

Venezuela Catholic Church warns over new Chavez term

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Northern Wisconsin mine

Do we need a "Slaughter of the Week Mourning Group" so Gun Threads

You've got to appreciate the sheer fucking nerve of Congressional Republicans…

The Apology: A Guide

Michael Nodianos of Steubenville ‘Rape’ Video Drops Out of OSU, Citing Threats

Environmentalists urge Obama to block Keystone XL and act on climate change

I'm so pissed off right now.

Did Nancy Lanza Handle Her Guns Responsibly? ‘You’ll Be Surprised,’ Police Spokesman Says

How would lowering the Medicare age save the system money?

NFL retirees more likely to have depression and cognitive problems, brain study shows

Fake mission to Mars leaves astronauts spaced out

"So I'll keep teaching science, not belief"

Holidays and drinking

"Choices"

Kuwait sentences second man to jail for insulting emir

Hillary receives gift from staff.

The Invisible Gorilla In The Room: One reason so many people are so ignorant

Naftali Bennett interview: 'There won't be a Palestinian state within Israel'

Gun control, creativity and...

Mexican Restaurant In SC Under Fire For Racist ‘How To Catch An Illegal Immigrant’ T-Shirt

Who needs a hug? Everybody!!!

How much do you value the ability to father children, or become a father?

I keep thinking it is Ray LaMontaigne but, it's not. It is Joshua James...

The GOP Division Over the Fiscal Cliff Is Not Going Away

GUNS GUNS GUNS

Healthcare costs grew at near-record lows in 2011

How to catch a capitalist greedhead racist Mexican restaurant owner--

Gay marriage flap: Gallaudet reinstates official

Any worries about this guy/party for Israel's future?

Colo. shooting families listen to police testimony

Michelle Rhee's group gave D and F grades to most states in this country for their school policies.

I'm kind of down again.

"CIA Choice Is Trusted Adviser on Terror" (John Brennan..a Questionable Choice)

More proof McCain & Graham are losing it....

Georgia Power to close 15 coal, oil units

What's the worst teacher you've ever had attitude wise?

RIP Huell Howser. YOU were "California's Gold".

Sorry Lindsay Graham, but John Bolton is not going to be the Secretary of Anything anytime soon

Rep. Grayson mocks ‘bath salts caucus’ for voting against Sandy relief

Hagel tends to emphasize the limits of American military power. . . but that doesn’t make him a dove

There's a Violent World War Going on Right Now, with Millions of Casualties - Oligarchs vs. Everyone

22 Candidates File For Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Vacated Seat

An acquaintenance just sent an e-mail whining about how his "taxes" went up

If HRC runs in 2016, who should be the pro-worker, pro-peace, pro-justice candidate in the race?

Audit shows Florida charter school overcharged state $160,000.

Hagel is an old-school conservative with a history of opposing much of what Democrats stand for

Bernie Sanders: FCC Set to Approve Further Media Consolidation

Tea Party documents show it's the toy of a few super wealthy idiots

The Tornados - Telstar

Samsung Profit Beats Estimates as Galaxy Fends Off IPhone 5

Huell Howser, host of public television programs, has died, says KCET

Growth of Health Spending Stays Low

Chicago Lottery Winner Died From Cyanide Poisoning One Day After Collecting $1 Million Jackpot

NatGeo 2012 Photo Contest Winners

Why did the Repubs think taxes would never have to be raised again?

Drilling barge pulled from rocks off Alaska island

Such a beautiful sunset tonight...

To quote Lou Costello ... "I'm a baaaaaad boy ..."

Anyone here every been to one of my DU Philly parties at Doobie's in Philadelphia?

The Male Body Has Ways

Official National Championship BCS Thread

Anti-Vaxxers left a flyer in my door...

Back Baby!

Mandatory Monday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! Deck the Halls With Rounds of Ammo, a new Kitty gif

Carrot chipotle soup

Discuss

I say we put Ronald Reagan's face on the Trillion Dollar Coin

Ecuador vs The Bankers

CNN now! Alex Jones freaking out on Piers Morgan...the guy might need to be physically removed

where did eliot spitzer go? :~{ eom

There's a gun nut going berserk on CNN

Everything we eat causes cancer…sort of

Ableism allowed to stand

Suttle: Restaurant tax may be used to cover shortfall created by fire union pact

Sweet merciful Jesus, Downtown Abbey is a boring show!

The Laughter You Hear Comes From Wall Street and The Banks

According to Steve Clemons ( a gay defender of Hagel) Hagel thought that firing Arabic translators

Oh has to wonder, if the israeli lobby succeeds in scuttling the Hagel nomination, do they really

Possible dumb question but,

Vulture capitalists refuse to answer state angency about Golden Guernsey.

For the few people that read my Music Blog - it's about to get interesting...

Pro-Israel Lobby AIPAC Sitting Out Hagel Fight

E-Cigs question

WOW: Pro-Israel Lobby AIPAC Sitting Out Hagel Fight

There's a bit of irony involved in the ridicule offered to Republicans...

U.S. Spent More On Immigration Enforcement Than All Other Federal Enforcement Agencies Combined

Funeral services were held today for Lillian Lewis,

After 8 years, I am 24 posts from 3,000

I guess he's eating there because he can't stand the pizza at his own places

My DVR is screwed up . . . or not

Think A ‘Trade Your Homosexuality For A Free Chicken Sandwich’ Coupon Won’t Work At Chick-fil-A?

Missouri man accused of dismembering victim, throwing arms at witnesses

Federal fisheries scientists claim censorship by agency manager

The hottest hippest f***ing song u'll *ever* hear '90s Hispanic not Beatles

Are you 'angry' over the end of the payroll tax holiday?

January 19th is Gun Appreciation Day

Nancy Skinner to introduce ammunition bill.

Interesting point

G.O.P. Freshmen Saddened by Failure to Shut Down Government on First Day

Man thinks burglars are outside, shoots up home

How do you find a particular member?

My dog whines when given chew snacks. Anyone know why?

If you don't understand science...

Act to protect the Black Hills from Uranium Mining

If Notre Dame was the family pet the kind thing would be to ...

OBAMA~BIDEN 2012

MFM real progress update

I just made up a new drink...

(California judge rules) Corporations aren't people in carpool lanes

‘Deport Piers Morgan’ Creator Flips Out On Morgan’s Show: ’1776 Will Commence Again’ If Guns Taken

Down the Rabbit Hole of Educational Reform

A gentle reminder of the Inauguration that could have been.

Michael Bloomberg compares teachers union to NRA

Happy New Year from Omaha Police 2013 (my Dept at work on YouTube)

After 7 in a row by the SEC, ideas on making the national championship game competitive...

recovery of the 3 snowmobilers in rangely lake

After 7 in a row by the SEC, ideas on making the national championship game competitive...

Chuck Hagel's Secret 'Offense' to Secure Job at Defense

The south shall rise again, from the north side of Austin.

Recreating Childhood Photos

Parents of disabled children blast Florida health care

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) RQ-1 Predator with Display Stand (Dimension: 6" x 3-1/2" x 1")

Can Kohlberg’s theory of moral development shed any light on discussions

Panetta Lauds Nominees For Defense Secretary, CIA Director

I understand that Notre Dame is playing a real football team tonight.

The Nazis are everywhere!

This is an racist TV show. Please sign the petition to stop it. "All my Babies' Mamas"

Alabama now up 35-0 with 7 mins to go in the 3rd

I am raising my glass tonight, to my poetry teacher and mentor...

'Exceptional' heatwave challenges records

Fox News Airs Serious, Thoughtful Interview with Crazy Texas Secessionist

Your Worst Escalade Nightmare Just Came True

Jon Stewat and Colbert should be fun tonight

The saddest graph you’ll see today

Clear Channel to go bankrupt?

Do you believe Dems HAVE to back a big war budget to hold the White House?

Restaurant rethinking allowing concealed weapons after customer shot

Satire: ‘Chick-fil-A Foundation’ trades homosexuality for chicken sandwiches

The Notre Dame fan base in a nutshell.

Four weeks.

Judge orders Catholic leaders in Los Angeles to name abusers

What's for Dinner ~ Tuesday Jan 8th

Abortion pix vs Bullet-ridden 6 year olds of Newtown

Hey...if the R"s manage to somehow scuttle the Hagel appointment

Worship of cats, then and now.

Pic Of The Moment: How To Solve The Debt Ceiling Crisis

The Tarring Of Chuck Hagel

Jon Stewart just killed it on the GOP/Sandy vote

Poachers kill 11 elephants in Kenya

Asa Hutchinson considering another run for governor?

3 Things You Should Know About “Zero Dark Thirty” and Torture ( Amnesty International )

AIG Is Thinking About Suing the Government for Bailing It Out

What's with all the locks in GD from one of the moderators?

A monkey warrior, riding into battle

Jon Stewart Tears Apart House GOP Over Sandy Aid: If You Can’t Vote For This, ‘Then We’re F*cked’

Hey, I've got an idea ... let's label anyone who believes in reasonable gun control regulation ...

Vibes for my mom, and her kitty Sweet Pea?

Obama should do a reverse Reagan....Give the FAA 72hr to start shutting down.

Owned & Operated

Is modern Atheism: denial of a "God" which is no longer adequate to the problem of our time?

Illinois man killed by cyanide poisoning after striking it rich in lottery

I am seriously disturbed that a thread was alerted on (repost to meta)

Lawrence v Texas was argued March 26, 2003 and the Prop 8 case will be argued March 26th, 2013.

What would the world look like if the NAZIs had won World War II?

Pastor 'cures' gay teens by getting them to stroke horses

Michael Nodianos 'is a really good kid from a really good family,' lawyer says

Banks shortchanging consumers in mortgage settlement

New study shows Chinese tolerance for homosexuality over thousands of years

Raid on home of Twitter user suspected of spreading Chávez health rumours

When the day comes that you think you can have a reasonable debate about gun control

Just saw a new AIG ad. They're presenting themselves as heroes to the American public.

“The telephone network is obsolete”: Get ready for the all-IP telco (AY&T wants to screw YOU)

CROOKED CLEANUP: Government to investigate Fukushima decontamination

David Bowie is alive

Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu

Am Seeing a lot of Hatred Directed Toward Males From DUers

Found the Alex Jones/Piers Morgan video link (from Real Clear Politics, snicker)

Here's that pork-laden Hurricane Sandy relief bill Lyin' Ryan was complaining about ....

Indian guru says victim 'as guilty as her rapists'

Ignoring voters' wishes, Michigan cities challenging marijuana reform

Secrets and Lies of the Bailout

So Noam Chomsky is virtually banned from TV, but CNN can give an hour to nutcase & liar Alex Jones

Disney looks for cost savings, ponders layoffs

‘1776 Will Commence Again If You Try to Take Our Firearms!’: Watch Alex Jones Lose His Mind on Piers

Octafish A Troll?

Now it's okay to be prejudiced against fat people at DU.

One Twitterer's take on the Alex Jones interview:

New technology to protect US electric grid

A Teacher's take on armed security in school...

Perrier or San Pellegrino?

Who was an exceptional teacher to you?

The Exit Of Progressive David Sirota And The Loss Of Progressive Radio In ----

Like computers?

Kepler telescope: Earth-size planets 'number 17bn'

In Alternate Universe, Homeless Donald Trump Still a Narcissistic Douchebag

America says: Cut 'Defense'

Rush Limbaugh fraud

The Loopholes will never close

4,000 miles I roamed, just to make this beach my home

It really shits bricks! Really

The burgers, on the other hand . . .

I am watching Oliver Stone's "Untold History" and, wow, I have to say ...

January 8, 1863 Second Battle of Springfield, MO

Rep. Mike Thompson hosts forums on gun violence this week - NAPA, VALLEJO and SANTA ROSA CA

Climate Change is Turning Australia Purple with Blazing Heat

How Our Government Is Trying to Scare Us into Submitting to Corporate Dominance

Austerity Disaster: Hurricane Sandy Victims Thrown to Lending Sharks and Privatized "Relief"

5 Most Terrifying Things About the Likely New CIA Head John Brennan

Church Can't Withhold Names in Calif. Priest Files

Ice carving

13 Reasons People Think The Number 13 Is Unlucky

If Poe had a computer

The new priest

Oil sands' toxins 'accumulate in freshwater ecosystems'

Spit test 'improves' asthma care

Beta-blockers 'may lower dementia risk'

Climate Change and Poverty: The Post-Crisis Crises by Joseph Stiglitz

Why Does Congress Suck?

UN says it can't feed 1 million hungry syrians

inspections planned for drilling rig pulled off rocks

after the surge, a slow trickle back to the shore

Baby boomers with no place to call home

Texas Chainsaw 3D tops The Hobbit at box office with $23-million opening weekend pull

Whiskey Business

Rep Alan Grayson on Stephanie Miller

Arizona marks 2 years since Giffords shooting

Congressman Rob Andrews (D- New Jersey) tells Mama about his fight on the House floor for Sandy reli

17th-Century 'Aristotle' Sex Manual Goes Up For Auction

Albert Einstein

Yes, lead poisoning could really be a cause of violent crime

To all of the "End of the World" people

Tentative Ruling Allows Walmart to Be Named as Defendant in Wage Theft Class Action

U.S. troops discharged for ‘homosexuality’ to receive full severance pay

Congratulations to BCS Champion Alabama

Without Public Arts Funding, We Wouldn't Have 'Les Misérables'

Two medical pioneers aim to trial a cancer-killing virus. I aim to help out

The Welfare State, 1942-2013, obituary

When preschool entertainment and vaccination controversy collide

Email message when an alert has been read?

Jamaica's debt hurricane -The Greece of the Western Hemisphere

Castle

McGramps and Turtle McConnell's Amnesia re Hagel

PA State Senator Leach to co-sponsor Marijuana Legalization!

New climate change projections surpass previous estimates and threaten 187 million

Temperatures off the charts as Australia turns deep purple (More colors have to be added to maps)

Obama Nominates John Brennan, 'Kill List' Architect, as New CIA Chief

It's sad and pathetic that my longest relationship to date has been with my cat.

Amy Winehouse inquest: Singer drank herself to death

Wildfires rage across Australia amid blistering heat; 100 still missing after Tasmania fire

He would have been 78 today.

In Chuck Hagel and John Kerry, a wariness of war

Showdown at San Onofre

Dr. Strange has the greatest sig line on DU

What's the cultural significance of 'Thrift Shop'?

Wildfires rage across Australia amid searing heat

Out of white privilege, male privilege, and socio-economic privilege, what is the biggest problem?

Resistance is Fertile: Protest against Keystone Pipeline contractor Michaels Corp in Wisconsin

Question about credit cards that offer rental car insurance coverage......

Tea Party Shrinkage Explained

Gabby Giffords launches group to counter gun lobby

Gun Hoarding and Defense Spending....

Flu shot.

They're back...the Tennessee General Assembly

British soldier killed by Afghan army gunman in Helmand

India says Pakistani soldiers kill 2 Indians

The true reason there is so much opposition to Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary?

Finally, a SCOTUS decision that I agree with!

US drone attack in Pakistan 'kills seven militants'

Want A Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich? Are You Also Gay?

Former leader (Gen. Stanley McChrystal) says U.S. owes Afghans enduring security

Why don't potato chips taste the same?

Lessons from the longshoremen - why we need powerful unions

What I am is what I am, are you what you are or what

Widow of Medgar Evers to deliver invocation at Obama inauguration

Boehner Blinks (Again)

Alberta Plant At Center Of 2012 E Coli Outbreak Cited Five Times In Nine Preceding Months

Widow of Medgar Evers to deliver invocation at Obama inauguration

Alabama's AJ McCarron girlfriend is more popular than he is--I wonder why?

Supreme Court Will Hear Water Fight Between OK, TX Over Red River Water Transfers - NYT

Judge in San Francisco lets biggest medical pot shop stay open

Gun Nut of all Gun Nuts: And a College Professor to boot.

Alaska couple sentenced to prison for plot to kill judge, others

Sandy Relief Bill's Cluelessness: Funding For Rebuilding Beaches, Cost-Effectiveness Sole Criterion

I have a bipartisan solution to the debt ceiling fight

In Kabul, Widows and Orphans Move Up

Tunisia frees man held over attack on U.S. consulate in Libya

The Good. Old. Days. Made in America re-visited

Incredible footage of BBC cameraman and hungry polar bear

Gabby Giffords launches group to counter gun lobby

Tuesday Toon Roundup 1- Congress

Tuesday Toon Roundup 2- The Rest

Fires have devastated the south of the state of Tasmania

Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand.......

Dish Network, the Meanest Company In America.

Rape Wasn't Rape Because Victim Wasn't Married

Explaining the Expletives: A Glum John Boehner, ‘I need this job like I need a hole in the head’

A malnurished child in a cash strapped family

I need a substitution for caper pickling liquid.

I'm $2485 poorer now. Just paid my property taxes

Why Post-Sandy America Needs State Banks More than Ever

A rant on the politics of cruelty

So Alex Jones got his moment...

C#@k Block You on the Hurricane - Jon Stewart - too good

Chuck Hagel nomination: Obama rebukes Bushism

Entitlement Reform Everyone Can Support

Trend on some recent juries - a reminder of what DU is about....

A possible Christie challenger makes his bad day worse

The Fools on the Hill - captured by a John Cole cartoon

The loneliest lone wolf

The Corporate Media Coup - they have declared war on everything

Faulty iPhone Burns Through $30,000 of Mobile Data

FDA Approves Drug For The Annoyingly Cheerful!

Did anyone else hear Mayor Bloomberg on MJ in reference to Chris Christie? Heh, heh...

McChrystal: Serious Action Required on Gun Control

Hourly Wage Linked With Hypertension Risk: Study

Obama won't "mint the coin" because it's just not his style

Ted Strickland Out Of 2014 Ohio Governor’s Race

Keiser Report: Deadly Deflation

Sen. Graham on Brennan: No Confirmation For CIA Until Benghazi Questions Are Answered

Keeping an eye on the Texas Legislature

Job one for the White House — isolate the NRA

Carwash Workers Unionize...WOW

PNAS: Shareholder responsibility could spur shift to sustainable energy

Quite Telling Hagel Dynamics...

Today is the anniversary of the Arizona shooting that left six dead and Gabby Gifford

Disney's 'MagicBands' will track the movements and behavior of theme park attendees

Scientists Mimic Fireflies to Make Brighter LEDs

Colleges Resist Free Online Courses, Undercutting Promise

The White House Just Set Gun Rights Activists Ablaze

U.S. Set for Biggest State-Local Jobs Boost Since 2007

Obama Said Close to Choosing Lew for Treasury Secretary

Repug rep admits that the GOP is like the Mob

Cuomo Seeks to Tighten New York Assault-Rifle Ban After Newtown

Heat-Resistant Corals Provide Clues to Climate Change Survival

new coin anyone?

Mom awoken by cat finds python wrapped around 2-year-old daughter

New NASA, Bigelow Deal Puts Inflatable Space Station Module One Step Closer to Orbit

Secret Goldman Team Sidesteps Volcker After Blankfein Vow

Capitalism vs. Socialism

Michigan Supreme Court To Have 5-2 Conservative Majority In Wake Of Hathaway's Resignation

Kitchen Scales: Recommendations? Warnings?

Ed Koch's racist reaction to Hagel pick

Michigan Supreme Court To Have 5-2 Conservative Majority In Wake Of Hathaway's Resignation

The problem is the phrase "payroll tax".

Remember the scout who was denied the opportunity for eagle advancement

Engineered bacteria make fuel (precursors) from sunlight

PBS's FRONTLINE Tonite!! Michelle Rhee... America's Ed. "Reform" Goddess.

A breathtakingly disgusting article that is a must read

Law Firm Partners Can Expect Major Layoffs This Year

Don't you just love diversity? Especially in the US Senate...

Woody Harrelson - A Video About Fur

Is there a more perfect "poster child" for this quote??

Krugman: The Outside Man

Am definitely going to cover the botched coverage by Washington Times and Limbaugh of DU in the last

Want To See A 'They're Coming For Our Guns' Dude Totally Lose His Sh*t On Piers Morgans' Show?

Dallas Stars teach Dallas Cowboys valuable lesson in Internet trolling

Sarah Silverman Has A Message About Gun Violence, And This Time It's Not

Fisher-Price Warns About Mold On 800,000 Baby Seats

Surprise: We Might Hit The Debt Ceiling Two Weeks Earlier Than Expected

Judge orders 'immediate cease' to NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy in Bronx 'Clean Halls' building

Raid on home of Twitter user suspected of spreading Chávez health rumours

Secret Republican Plan??? It was in this forum, I believe, yestreday.

Pro-Israel Lobbies Split Over Hagel

Those "patriotic" postage stamps

(Awesome) College Basketball Coach Rallies For Change In A Passionate Plea After The Newtown Tragedy

Expected to not like Gen McChrystal. Interview presents him in different light.

GOP Zeal To Cut Budgets Message To Mentally Ill is HEAL THYSELF.

Because we need a break from it all

How a Male CEO's Kids Affect His Workers' Pay

Today in Peace and Justice history on January 8, 1912

Today in Peace and Justice history on January 8, 1912

Note: CES is a junk filled crapfest and should be ignored.

From The Office Of the President - Executive Order 2012-12-31

Log Cabin

Tricycle House

State of Fear - Chris Hedges

Now that's better

All the modern conveniences

Someone from the Stamford Advocate should really have caught this!

'Large, extremely dangerous' football team confirmed in Miami this evening.

Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC = Rep. Giffords

I am getting an area of vertical lines which cover up parts of photos or text.

Gov't spent $18 billion on immigration enforcement

Yum!

When Survivors Feel Slighted, Not Honored

Planter

The Rude Pundit: The Rude Pundit Talks to an Apache Helicopter Pilot

The Dog Whistles of DU.... Some are obvious, others, pretty good.

Sheriff: Alabama bomb plot student may have been influenced by Newtown

Letter from David Bowie in 1970 - Then I recorded 'Space Oddity...'

The Proxy War Against Chuck Hagel at the Pentagon Is Really About Obama

And before you know it ...

SPECIAL REPORT: Guiding children through the online playground

Mosbacher: I’m Furious at My Own Party

Indonesia Envisions More Religion in Schools

Memories: If you're under 40 you won't understand this and if you're over 60 you'll love it.

None Means None (Not Atheist, Agnostic, Unbeliever...)

Taco Bell Franchise Cuts Worker Hours to Avoid Giving Them Health Coverage

Boeing 787 fire at Boston airport renews safety concern

The Incompetent Party by Michael Tomasky

I had bearly gotten to sleep when ....

had to share: Gollum vs Smeagol Rap Battle

Losing My Religion Over... My Religion

FIFA: Hungary and Bulgaria to play their next world cup qualifiers behind closed doors

Inside the Delhi Rape

Whenever I hear 'Astronaut Mark Kelly,' I think 'Astronaut Mike Dexter.'

Israeli ex-security chief sees risk of Palestinian uprising

Military Judge will rule on motion to dismiss in Manning trial today

Will Harry Reid and the Senate Dems fix the filibuster rules to prevent a 'hold' on the Presidents

Building Upon the Energy of Idle No More

Calif. marijuana dispensary owner gets 10 years on federal charges

wolf

What can we the people do to

Amazon.com will open Robbinsville warehouse, creating hundreds of jobs

Fox News Takes on the No Billionaires Campaign

In two easy steps - Kitty picture

Cabela's blames 'glitch' for Jan. 1 tax error, promises refunds

socialist kitty

_The Cherokee Word for Water_ has been released.

kitties love belly rubs

Which Wolf Will You Feed?

We've got our survival supplies ready for this weekend's terrible weather

Pic Of The Moment: How Wall Street Says "Thank You"

How long can you listen to the most unpopular song? fully created to be so! (funny..or sick!)

Biden To Meet With NRA, gun safety organizations, shooting victims groups...sportsmen

Freddie Mercury and David Bowie's Isolated Vocals From 'Under Pressure.'

Rinse Pringle knows what went wrong with the Romney campaign...

'Love at Long Distance': A Man in Prison for Protesting US Drones

Who’s the Mother in Kansas? The Kansas sperm-donor fiasco.

Attention shoppers! Please visit the candy aisle for today's sweet special.

If you register to post on DU and immediately post about seceding from the Union

Petition to have all 50 guns taken from Alex Jones.

Ok. I have to admit, I kind of like Psy's music.

Windows 7 photo gallery: combining images vs Vista photo gallery

Is the Anti-Hagel Campaign a Step Forward for Gay Rights?

NOAA: 2012 was warmest year ever for US, second most 'extreme'

Bill O'Reilly Investigates: Why is Hawaii so liberal?

'Universal' personality traits may not be universal after all

Arlight. Gun threads belong in the Gun Forum. Alex Jones threads belong in Creative Speculation.

They said our wedding was unnatural! That it would destroy the sacred institution of marriage...

Americans for Responsible Solutions

Hagel's "Gay Problems" Signal Changed Ground On LGBT Rights

The Alex Jones threads in GD...

Watch this short video. It'll make you feel better. Promise. :)

The Combustible Politics Of Obama's Clearest Break From Bush

Moratorium on new membership?

Elizabeth Warren gears up (Rips AIG a new one) - Greg Sargent

Sunday Shows Quoted No Democratic Politicians On Climate Change

How Can Chuck Hagel Have "Opposed" the Iraq War When He Voted For It?

"Man-bashing." My favorite DU pule.

How's that trickle down working for ya?

Pope Very Worried About World Income Inequality While Sitting On Golden Throne

Jim Sterling on Video Game Violence, who's really to blame, and why blaming violence on games is BS

Just how Loonie Toons is Alex Jones?

Alex Jones Has Meltdown On Piers Morgan's Show

Obama and Energy: A Failure In Optical Illusions

Not The Onion: 'Gun Appreciation Day' Planned For January 19 By Conservative Coalition

Thom Hartmann: Billionaires vs "We the People" - This is War!

Why is my area to add a reason for my decision on a jury blocked?

And it's time for rest of the country to add "next year" to their "the SEC is going down" statements

The Economic Crisis and the Grief of Santa Claus

Study: US loses billions on unnecessary C-sections

So, just how unpopular is Congress?

Global warming beneficial to ratsnakes

When Do Low-Income Americans Get Their White House Meeting?

Senator Elizabeth Warren gears up (hits AIG on news it plans to sue U.S. Gov't)

Sane self-defense

cut corporate welfare, not the safety net

Two Years Ago

Esquire writes about Michelle Rhee and the empire she built.

There's Always Money in the Defense Budget

Upton punks Notre Dame. And the Jets.

Like Gabby & Mark's American's For Responsible Solutions FB Page

wall street pulls the strings: social security under attack in february

Clinton to testify on Libya assault Jan. 22

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal calls for 'serious' gun control measures, says military-style guns..

Concentrated Solar Power with Thermal Energy Storage Can Help Utilities’ Bottom Line, Study Shows

Where does Hagel stand about abortions in the military?

No Rest For Scout

Blame everything on mental illness. Blame me personally if you want.

LOL and Thanks EarlG

Israel Vows To Use Veto Power If Chuck Hagel Confirmed As U.S. Secretary Of Defense

Watch Leonard Nimoy explain NASA's next mission to asteroid belt

Curiosity Tidies Up a Bit on Mars

Advocating again.

Biden To Meet With NRA

CARTOON: The Five Pillars Of The Tea Party

The NRA has a plan...

FBI: Holmes' booby trap included improvised napalm (link corrected)

Lots and lots of people aren't paying any attention.

New Movie of a Neutron Star Looks Eerily Like the Phantom of the Opera

Your claim is denied due to flooding not wind, but hey, can we use your home in an ad?

Palazzo’s Opposition To Sandy Relief Blasted By Hometown Newspaper

Allstate tries to cheat couple, then uses their house in an ad.

About making soup

Bad News for the NRA - people are fugging serious

RNC chairman thinks presidential campaign should be 4 years

Alex Jones vs. Piers Morgan (in this video we peer into the bizarre brain of Alex Jones)

Poll: Congress Less Popular Than Root Canals, Nickelback, Donald Trump

U.S. Legal Officials Split Over How to Prosecute Terrorism Detainees

'Gun Appreciation Day' Planned for January 19th by Conservative Coalition

(VIDEO)Government Saved AIG–AIG Says Thank You On TV Then Considers Suing “We The People”

Nationals sign Adam Laroche

The Marijuana prohibition provides an unlikely window into weak federal representation.

I'm sorry but this trial has become the theater of the absurd...

Many Senate Democrats Remain Noncommittal On Hagel Nomination … For Now

Pythons, Lionfish and now Willow Invade Florida's Waterways

A generation of atheists

Taco Bell joins Wendy’s in gutting blue-collar employee hours allegedly to avoid Obamacare

This was strange...

Florida Governor Inflates Cost Of Medicaid Expansion By 2,600% To Avoid Implementing Obamacare

It’s Official: 2012 Was Hottest Year Ever in U.S.

"Compact for America"

Thom Hartmann: Will Republicans do far more harm then Al Qaeda?

This trillion-dollar coin sounds like a great idea

CHART: How The Clinton Surplus Turned Into A $6 Trillion Deficit

Gandalf has JUST a few words for SalmonChantedEvening.

BEWARE!!! This is the future we will face if vegans fulfill their dreams of world domination.

Cats can be sweethearts. The same cats can be real assholes. Sometimes they've got it coming.

Unconditional love. Would your SO do this? I think not. So do you. Unconfuckinditional love.

MiddleFingerMom's beard looks so good.

We both know you won't enjoy looking at MFM's assless chaps as much as he does, but you WILL look.

The economic case for decriminalizing heroin

Most Inspiring LGBT Religious Leaders

NPR Snap Judgment Performance of the Year / Noah St. John, "The Last Mile" (Have tissues)

Tamron Hall Laughing at Creepy Brent Musberger Funniest Thing on TeeVee in 2013 (so far)

Anyone ever have an Egg Waffle?

Chelsea Clinton Points to the Queens Way

Air-swimming kitty.

I Went to the Last Gay Catholic Mass at the UK's Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

US sees Iran behind hostage photos of ex-FBI agent

Rick Scott and republicans in Flori-duh are trying to remove the political stench from themselves

Hidden casualties of Afghan war: nomadic farmers adopt more settled life

ESPN fires Rob Parker

Oil production to grow at fastest rate ever

Bradley Manning ensured leaks would not harm US, lawyer insists

Big Pharma Donations to Obama Campaign

A Simple Solution to Permanent Social Security Solvency

Classy driver who probably helped vote in the do-nothing congress of 2010.

Patrick Kennedy and David Frum and the anti-legalization crusade

Senator plans hearing on Shell vessel grounding

Opponents seek Chavez court ruling

Robert Redford on the Keystone XL Pipeline

JPMorgan: Congress Already Inhibiting Economic Growth In 2013

No way out? The double-bind in seeking global prosperity alongside mitigated climate change

Former Mint Director Who Wrote ‘Trillion-Dollar Coin’ Law Explains Why the Coin Isn’t a Bad Idea

Atlanta pastor, Evers' widow named to speak at inauguration

Not from the ONION--Here's What James Holmes's Online Fans Had To Say Before His Hearing Today

Born in Africa

Tweeting Every U.S. Drone Strike

Let's all thank graywarrior for her commitment to public service.

America’s favorite joke is anything but funny

Bluff the Repubs with the Platinum coin---Watch them cave and raise the debt limit....

I am not angry about the payroll tax holiday expiration.

Bettye LaVette - "Crazy"

News Networks Fail At Covering Climate Change (again in 2012)

Attacks on Chuck Hagel Show Political Correctness At Its Worst

is this beginning of a super majority republican-built dystopia in NC?

Kristol vs. Hagel; Chuck Hagel’s opponents mostly agree on this: Jan. 7 was the first and only decen

Thom Hartmann: Fox News Takes on the No Billionaires Campaign

Been away awhile ... but something weird happened today ...

If Obamacare states that doctors can't ask about guns, where does that leave me?

Colombia Prosecutor General reopens 'parapolitics' case against Alvaro Uribe .

Military Chaplains handing out anti-Semitc, homophobic Japanese comic book.

10 Most Biting Amazon Reviews for Children’s Drone Toy

Grrr, Comcast, grrrr

Former Travis County Candidate Auctions Bushmaster AR 15 For Child's Medical Expenses

A further distinction between...

Target vows to match Amazon’s prices

Can you believe this social commentary was released over 30 years ago

Breaking: Judge Reduces Possible Sentence for Manning (Unlawful Pretrial Punishment)

The people who rushed to buy assault weapons after the Newtown School massacre

NRA to attend White House meetings on guns

Alex Jones warns he may be ‘killed by crackheads’ on Bloomberg’s payroll

Atlanta pastor, Evers' widow named to speak at inauguration

Break Time

Will China test an anti-satellite weapon this month?

so does my daughter love me...or hate me! Xmas present - she is taking me to see The Residents!

Excellent point by Tom Toles

The politics of rape

Maduro: Chávez is acting in full capacity as president

"Honest Toddler" Confronts Berenstain Bears On Twitter

Fiscal Cliff Deal Forces The IRS To Push Back Tax Season This Year (but only by a week)

Does DU Spend enough time talking about Rape?

The Criminal Mindset Behind the Republican Threats to Shutdown Government

Hey Hey DU, "WE" made the Washington Times!!!!

People, I'm in BIG trouble.

Chavez cannot be sworn in on January 10 (Spanish)

Let's be clear:

The Big Bang & Genesis

If Your Knew Your Neighbor Had Assault Weapons And Assault Clips, Would You Move?

Crapo poised for promotion after DUI

Alex Jones sings his theme song!

DUers from TX, exactly how popular is this secessionist movement(? ) there?

MFM helps LynneSin by posting the (un)Appetizer section of the DU Cafeteria menu.

The 10 Craziest Things Employees Tried to Expense Last Year

Moderate Republican group to remove ‘Republican’ from name, welcome Democrats

Remember the aftermath of the Tuscon shootings?

Pregnant Mom Surprised By Eatery's Act of Kindness

Robert Reich: TARP is Over, But the Bailouts Will Continue Until the Big Banks are Broken Up...

They don’t give a shit about deficits and federal spending....

People Do Not Like Congress

Officials: US may leave no troops in Afghanistan

Carmello demands KG take one step back when he is shooting

I'm in the winter of my anger at my religious indoctrination (Kodachrome moment)

‘Fugitive’ Paul Watson is safe at sea

Anti-Gun Group Declares Victory After Brushback Pitch At Heitkamp

Krugman: Rage Against the Coin

Questions about Alex Jones?

chris matthews is going to go after alex jones.....this should be good

Poll: Unpopular Cuccinelli Trails McAuliffe In Virginia Guv Race

NJ Dem: GOP's Christie may have 'prayed' for storm

Israel Presses U.S. for Military Threat Against Iran

Papantonio: NRA Losers Have No Power In America

Scott Lively, "Kill the Gays" Uganda started trail for crimes against humanity yesterday!

Venezuela To Postpone Thursday's Presidential Inauguration

Viagra for Flu Shots?

New Changes to YouTube COMING SOON (February 2013)

GOP disarray over debt ceiling

X-Post from GD: Act to protect the Black Hills from Uranium Mining

Lawmakers Warn A.I.G. Not to Join Lawsuit Against U.S.

Americans for Responsible Solutions-Gabby Giffords

Alex JONES. Words fail (me. Not him.)

Kansas man accidentally shoots wife with gun at Lenexa restaurant

Taco Bell Franchise Cuts Single Mom Johnna Davis' Hours Because Of Obamacare

The known universe in 1922 and than in 2012

"I am for a war with Iran if we have to..." Thanks Chris Matthews, now STFU

2013/2014 Governors Races in NJ/VA/and OH.

the Dumbest thing ever written on congressional stationery, and it can be yours!

Native American children claiming sexual & physical abuse; agents determined to get kids to recant

Rush Limbaugh: Left will “normalize pedophilia” like it did gay marriage

"Vampira, also known as Ann Coulter."

Download 'The Assassination of Hugo

#ShoutingBack: Tales of everyday sexism brought to you by

I've never heard the nice Mother (across my street) EVER say "Fucking" until today.

Piers Morgan interview of Alex Jones - the FULL 14 minutes

Alex Jones was wrong on CNN. The scenario that he shouted about is 1861, not 1776...

A&M prof & department head jumps from campus building, dies

Vice President Biden To Meet With The NRA On Thursday

Can anyone guess what the number 112 stands for on Hillary Clinton's Jersey?

Paul Watson resigns as leader of anti-whaling organisation Sea Shepherd

Out in the Woods/Leon Russell

I find it interesting how we are getting distracted again. An LFR editorial

George Carlin Classic:" it's a Big Club and You Ain't in it"

The 5 Weirdest Things that Influence your Dreams

Approaching gun control from another angle

BloombergBusinessweek: Oops! The Seven Worst Predictions About 2012

Israel's Discontents

Depressing graph about rape

Berlusconi slams "feminist" judges for huge divorce settlement

Inside the Search for the Truth About Steubenville — 1,000 Tips at a Time

2012 was warmest and second most extreme year on record for the contiguous U.S.

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Marijuana dispensary operator Aaron Sandusky sentenced to 10 years

Newest update regarding Ashley Judd (D) vs. McConnell (R-KY)

Women leaders and activists...

Some people just make me happy.

Why, oh God, did you have to set me up in a job across the street from a shopping Mecca?

Meet Billy: A Touching Puppy Mill Rescue Video

Fighting gun violence - by Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly

Okay, DUers - time to design the $1 trillion coin

Google Violates Privacy Laws? Makes Up Their Own?

What's for Dinner ~ Wednesday Jan 9th

A jury left this? Really?

Link to North Carolina Democratic Candidates Facebook page....

Pfc. Bradley Manning suffered unlawful pretrial punishment

Lupe Fiasco - "Bitch Bad"

If need be, do you think that the Feds could find you if you post on Democratic Underground?

Fuel Leak Is Latest Setback for Boeing 787

Congresswoman did not swear oath on a Bible

Irish-Tide why we need a playoff

Alaska Militia Leader Sentenced to Nearly 26 Years

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