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Archives: November 5, 2015

NFL Releases Mandatory Post-Game Complaint Form for Patriots Opponents

I really wish people would stop saying

"Well, you should have spoken up"

Don't steal Serena Williams' phone

Hillary Clinton was asked an unexpected foreign policy question on the campaign trail—and she nailed

Justice Dept. sues South Dakota Dept. of Social Services for racial discrimination

THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 11/ 4 /2015 Chris Christie shows contender qualities in speech on addiction

They ask me "Paper or plastic?" at the grocery store.

Jus read in the Guardian

Gotcha, G.O.P.

DEA Chief: Comey 'Spot On' Linking Ferguson Impact To Crime Surge

Indian Summers, anyone?

IN 2005, we were on the right track. Today, not so much.(50 state strategy)

An Open Letter to the Democratic Party: (part three)

An Open Letter to the Democratic Party: (part two)

Eddie Milner, Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Dies.

An Open Letter to the Democratic Party: (part one)

What Has Hillary Done For Black People 2015

Arctic Sea Ice Has Slight Decline From 2014

Did Bernie register as a Democrat?

Skinner

Obama's Big Lie about "renegotiating NAFTA" comes back to gut-punch laid-off Kraft/Heinz workers

Links for Bernie as a Democrat

Jeb! to Donors: 'Chill Out'

In Case You Missed It: TOS and not advocating for the Democratic Party

If Hillary Is Answering For DOMA

The lesson here is...pay your landscaper

Why so many anti-Clinton screeds these days?

food photography?

First on CNN: Sanders, O'Malley to headline South Carolina jamboree

Rude Pundit Re: Kentucky Elections

*Howard Dean discussing Dem party 'issues' on Chris Hayes show. MUST SEE

Hightower: Can Jeb Bush Even Spell Integrity?

Dynamic Duo in LBN

Sure dealing with other people can be problematic, but some experts don't recommend sex with robots.

Obama Tells Democratic Supporters They Have to Sell Agenda

Anniversary of Rabin assassination is marked by incitement

F-State/NOAA Team - GOM Coral Damage Substantially Worse From BP Spill Than Thought

Sugar, corn syrup face off over 'natural' claims in U.S. trial

Nature Climate Change - Expect Near-Doubling Of Planet's Arid Lands By Century's End

Luckovich: GOP Fainting Couches

Canada to release ex-Guantanamo inmate for return to France: lawyer

A Note

Joe Romm: Why The UN Press Release Doesn't Even Come Close To Limiting Us To 2C

Don't Look; Don't Cheat; Don't Exaggerate; try not to look at others' answers first: What Should

U.S. says human trafficking report not softened for political reasons

Tehran's "KFC Halal" copycat restaurant shut down 1 day after opening due to "American influence"

Musical interlude: These particular primaries are tough.

There are more Democratic voters but Republicans are more reliable voters

Firefighters’ Union Backs Away From Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

11-3-15 The Streets Run Wild with Milk in 2:00

Amnesty condemns Syria for disappearance of detainees

11-3-15 The Streets Run Wild with Milk in 2:00

Mandatory Wednesday Malloy Truthseeker Thread. The Horror & a new kitteh gif

11-3-15 The Streets Run Wild with Milk in 2:00

Missouri Gov. Nixon backs Clinton bid for presidency

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he’s backing fellow Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton’s run for president

Ben Carson: Archaeologists Are Wrong, The Pyramids Were Built To Store Grain

No Crap: Missing 'Mega Poop' Starves Earth

While in Florida....

Hillary leading by 18 points in latest Quinnipiac Poll

Russia's Syria force grows to 4,000, U.S. officials say

Hillary leading by 56% in South Carolina

I think it is time for an **elleng** appreciation thread!

HISTORIC: Koch Brothers Lose Big, Seattle Votes Big Money Out of Politics

Hillary Distances Herself From Obama -- Talks Of Rebuilding Ties With Netanyahu

Venezuela’s leader will risk his moustache in the name of socialism

Ben Carson Versus Those Highfalutin Scientists

Congress Will Honor Dick Cheney With A Statue In The U.S. Capitol

&%#@!!! Flag stays at Mississippi State University

Kal Penn to Parody Fox News on ABC

Israel admits right-wing violence works

food photography

Mississippi State University president will not remove state flag from campus

Why are broad-based attacks on entire groups of people

Does anyone have access to the Wall Street Journal?

Anyone have any recs for the best DNA testing?

Protest against Trump hosting 'Saturday Night Live' grows

U OF WINDSOR STUDENTS PROTEST LECTURE BY ISRAEL’S FIRST BEDOUIN DIPLOMAT

Ben Carson believes everything he hears and reads

Anti-Muslim militia warns against refugee invasion at Idaho statehouse: ‘This isn’t made-up crap!'

When Collapse Is Cheaper and More Effective Than Reform, Charles Hugh Smith

Kentucky health law repeal: Not so fast

NBC News: Bernie Sanders' Run Could Have Long-Term Impact on Wall Street

Question: How would we transition from the ACA to Single Payer?

Stop the War refuse to listen to Syrians during debate…on Syria

Watch Rachael tonight if you desire clarity on Russian Plane Crash.

CBC news has inside Justin Trudeau's first day of being PM on that National tonight. Catch it on

Lebron looks like the Hulk tonight

Students, police clash in Honduras capital during anti-graft protest

After the exodus a couple months ago, it does my heart good to see HRC supporters returning

Florida Man Gets Year in Jail For Running over Baby Ducks with a Lawn Mower

'Anchor Babies' Go Right For Trump's Jugular... OMG - Yes, They Go There

Europe's big NO to half baked GMO compromises

TCM Schedule for Thursday, November 5, 2015 -- TCM Guest Programmer: Greg Proops

Poppy throws CHEENEE/Rums under the bus but I still don't like Poppy

Fate of former TierOne Bank CEO in the jury's hands

‘My Body Was Not Mine, but the U.S. Military’s’

"Human Capital". Great movie.

Struggle at Teotihuacanv

My house guest from Clinton Campaign HQ just came in...

*Good discussion on Lawrence show (with Alex sitting in)

Wow. Election night results: Biskupski bests Becker

What a Minute ... Why Doesn't He NEGOTIATE????

NLRB Rejects Target’s Petition to Invalidate Union Vote in Brooklyn

4 stabbed, attacker killed at California university

NLRB Rejects Target’s Petition to Invalidate Union Vote in Brooklyn

NLRB Rejects Target’s Petition to Invalidate Union Vote in Brooklyn

I went to the grocery store today. A Clinton Sanders divergence.

First Muslim-Majority City Council Voted Into Office in America -- GOP Heads Exploding

Israeli army injures Palestinians after settlers attack Nablus village

Around 60% say Hillary is not honest and trustworthy in 2 new polls

Quinnipiac: Rubio, Christie, Cruz, and Carson beat Clinton and Sanders

Bush the protector??????

Rachel Maddow to moderate Democratic candidates forum this Friday 8PM

Jay Dardenne(R), LT Gov of LA to endorse Democrat Jon Bel Edwards.

{Atheist and Agnostics Group Post} I just wanted to say something

I'd like to go on Facebook and post "damn I know some stupid people "

New Jersey Institute of Technology Hosts '9/11 Critical Questions' Forum on WTC 7

Luckovich - The Republican Debate

Israel orders aircraft carrier as part of US military aid package

Paging Dr. Dean. Dr. Howard Dean. There's an ailing party that NEEDS you.

No Daily Show tonight. Trevor Noah had an emergency appendectomy. nt

Trevor Noah vs His Appendix

What Is It About Christians and Bathrooms?

NLRB hearing on union at Tenn. Volkswagen plant concludes

NLRB hearing on union at Tenn. Volkswagen plant concludes

NLRB hearing on union at Tenn. Volkswagen plant concludes

Neil Degrasse Tyson on the Nightly Show. nt

Abbott warns sheriffs to comply with federal immigration requests

S&P joins Moody’s in downgrading Dallas’ bond ratings, also blaming police-fire pension fund

Probably a Duplicate. But PHONE BANK FOR BERNIE!!!!

Marco Rubio Would Like to Have a Beer With an Underage Teen

I keep hearing "I am in a BLUE STATE!!!! My VOTE does not matter."

Petition: Houston shouldn't be rewarded with the Final Four Tournament

For $2, this 11-year-old girl will create you a virtually uncrackable password.

2016 session of the state legislature

UnderSecretary Robert Bonnie: URGENT: Save the Olympic National Forest from War Jets!

Border Patrol agent under fire for Spanish Halloween sign outside 'candy only for American families'

Disfigured dog arrives in Ottawa for surgery

Disfigured dog arrives in Ottawa for surgery

Arizona retailers push to extend border zone statewide to attract Mexico shoppers

First grader given 3 day suspension for playing power rangers

Strong Philly Turnout Helped Swing PA Supreme Court Election

Planned Parenthood speaks out in recognition of Bernie Sanders and his support for women!

Everyone should watch documentary The Diplomat (HBO)

PUMAs can just go to Hell, thank you.

Democrat Hogsett cruises to victory with impressive win in Indy mayor's race

Republican ‘Family Values’ Consultant Caught Molesting Church Boys & Filming It “Hundreds Of Times”

Kick DWS out; bring the Colorado JeffCo parents in

Tension Rises in Argentinean Election Campaign

The New Yorker Doesn’t Factcheck What ‘Everyone Knows’ Is True

World's highest glaciers, in Peruvian Andes, may disappear within 40 years

World's highest glaciers, in Peruvian Andes, may disappear within 40 years

$750/pill pharma company under investigation by Senate for price gouging

Democracy is doomed if Bernie isn't elected

42% of Women and 37% of Men Own Game Consoles. Quick, Pretend To Be Surprised

Sanders' campaign delays speech explaining democratic socialism

Jeb Bush Borrowed His New Slogan From England's Most Notorious Child Abuser

First impression: O'Malley's quiet campaign needs to turn up volume.

First impression: O'Malley's quiet campaign needs to turn up volume.

I just got home from a Bernie house party.

Hillary Clinton: How I Would Forge Better Ties to Israel— and Rebuild Bond With Benjamin Netanyahu

Meaning, Uses and Forms of the word 'fuck'.

Mississippi Voters Reject Guaranteed Public School Funding

Sympathy is for white people...

Texts, calls from judge's wife prompt Paxton legal maneuver; shows split in Collin County GOP

Anyone interested in getting public funding for elections

O'Malley on guns: Unapologetically unconstitutional

Disillusioned bomber could get life in penitentiary (MS)

Matheson may reconsider Confederate statue (FL)

White nationalist banned from the United Kingdom

by Robert Reich

Why Russia May Be Wavering On Its Support For Bashar Al-Assad

Recipe for a good steak

Democracy Now: A CIA Tie to JFK Assassination? Book on Ex-Director Allen Dulles Questions Role

Marco Rubio Confronts New Scrutiny Over Use of Party Credit Card - Gulpgate!

I Pledge to Vote for the Democratic Nominee in the General Election. How About You?

Hilarious, "White People Whitesplain Whitesplaining"

Kevan Jones loves nukes

GOP Debate was “Who Is the Biggest Wuss”

Elder Bush criticizes Cheney, Rumsfeld in new biography

A Quarter of Pakistani Girls Are Married Before They’re 18. This Film Shows What That Feels Like

Mother Nature's light show

The Nation: Why Grassroots Democrats Don’t Have a Problem With Democratic Socialism

I posted this in the Lounge, too, but here's another aurora shot.

Russia has sent missile systems to Syria: air force head

The Co-ops Collapse: How GOP & HMOs Undercut Obamacare's Nonprofit Option, Leaving 500K Uninsured

Magic words to say when everything's going wrong. (NOT 'everything happens for a reason.')

The Corporate Case for Single Payer

Koch Brothers: We’re ‘Failures’ at Buying Influence

If you are going to vote for the establishment candidate why are you on Democratic Underground?

Daily Holidays - November 5

I am voting for the Democrat, because people will DIE otherwise.

The Witch's Disease, New Book by a new young Author in exile

Wife, son of Lt. Joe Gliniewicz are under criminal investigation

Remember, Remember…

Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement text released

Simple Republican Debate: Intro to Government (College Level)

We are the ones we have been waiting for

Bernie Sanders introduces pro-pot legislation

Doctors, Hospitals Say 'No' to Obamacare Plans

Appeals court judge absent since September 2014, still collects $160K

And some here wonder why we call it "woo?"

With several threads about DU's purpose and TOS, I'll add a quote:

FDR was the establishment. Truman was the establishment. JFK was the establishment.

Miami Herald: Sanders is the man (Bernie Group)

Poll: Hillary beats all Republicans except tied with Carson. And that is bwahahahahahaha...

Gun battle, with bull in the middle, leaves rancher dead

Officials: 4 Dead in Shooting in Central Maine

Text of TPP released

Conservation group expresses opposition to high-speed rail over possible detrimental impact

Cleveland proceeding with gun-offender registry

Elder Bush Says His Son Was Served Badly by Aides

How Did Joe Ganim Pull Off An Improbable Victory In Bridgeport Mayoral Primary?

Shared some of my Sanders money this month with O'Malley

Don't Believe in Their Lies

Southwest Airlines' pilots reject tentative contract: union

Warning From KY: Managerial Democrats Can Lose to Extreme Republicans

A Republican discusses the Republican presidential candidates.

Democrats have lost 900+ state legislature seats, 12 governors, 69 House seats, 13 Senate seats.

On Good Morning America - Bernie re: emails -

Southwest Airlines' pilots reject tentative contract: union

Southwest Airlines' pilots reject tentative contract: union

Bedfordshire Police: Speed cameras and sponsorship 'may fund police'

"Set it and forget it", my ass

Question about TOS (Sorry another one!)

Leicester MP urges Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour to avoid city

Debating against BDS - and winning

PSA: Don't snooze and cruise; Are You Too Tired To DRIVE? Here's How To Tell

The Progressive Democratic Message is Dying...

Re: Christie's Drug Addicted Law school Buddy story ...

‘Drone Papers’ Revelations Are a Cry for Ending the Slaughter

Florida Superdelegate goes Third Way, endorses Hillary Clinton

Community suckered by cop's suicide in face of theft charges, now disappointed.

Top ten reasons why Bernie is winning the primary

Bernie Sanders files bill to decriminalize marijuana

Senate Committee has begun investigating the Daraprim price-gouging.

Wow: George H.W. Bush says Cheney and Rumsfeld "damaged the reputation" of America:

Former South Sudanese Lost Boy becomes US diplomat

Chalabi, Snow White and Pinocchio

Introducing 'Keep It in the Ground' Bill, Sanders Goes Big on Climate

Introducing 'Keep It in the Ground' Bill, Sanders Goes Big on Climate

China Burns Much More Coal Than Reported, Complicating Climate Talks

We could feed EVERYBODY.

Egyptian flooding drowns Gaza's tunnel business

Every race for congress or governor has a primary. If you don't like the Dem nominees,

Police: Alabama child missing for 13 years found in Ohio

Carson Confirms He Believes Pyramids Were Built To Store Grain

Dems Re-Name House Committee Probing Planned Parenthood: "Select Committee to Attack Women's Health"

Honestly---I don't give a shit if you vote for Hillary.

Jordanian cleric walks back fatwa against killing Jews

Hillary in her own words: How I Would Reaffirm Unbreakable Bond With Israel — and Benjamin Netanyahu

'Iron-ass' Cheney and 'arrogant' Rumsfeld damaged America, says George Bush Sr

America's Misplaced Priorities:

Is there a new candidate named Meta TOS? (The primaries are still going on.)

Oath Keepers founder, Stewart Rhodes, facing disbarment

Sanders trouncing Trump, media ignores

Huffington Pollster latest National Poll trend.

The New National Geographic

McDonald's fries return to Venezuela but cost a pretty penny for locals

Thursday Toon Roundup 1- More 'baiting' about debatin'

Thursday TOON Roundup 2 - Arbusto's Bro

American Taliban Forms "Select Committee to Attack Women's Health" (again)

Thursday TOON Roundup 3- War pigs and pigskins

Thursday TOON Roundup 4- The Rest

Corruption is Legal in America

Sanders new found support for the republican witch hunt

Guess who's polling on Hillary?

Comparing Bernie & Hillary and how Bernie ranks.

Amnesty International report shows 65,000 "forced disappearances" by Syrian government since 2011.

Rachel Maddow - State Department rejects delay for Keystone permit review

Rachel Maddow - ISIS seeks credit for Russian plane crash, bomb considered

GRACE Satellites Confirm Huge Decline In N. Atlantic Overturning Current In 2009-2010

CNN: The struggles of Bernie Sanders

Live tapeworm pulled from California man's brain..

'The Hardworking Families of the AFL-CIO Will Join with Our Allies to Defeat the TPP,' says Trumka

Ben Carson to Target Black Voters With Rap Song: ABC

Since I just renewed my star membership my DU screen looks different.....

'The Hardworking Families of the AFL-CIO Will Join with Our Allies to Defeat the TPP,' says Trumka

Troy Goode’s family considering lawsuit against Southaven after hogtieing death

'The Hardworking Families of the AFL-CIO Will Join with Our Allies to Defeat the TPP,' says Trumka

Today is the day that 5000 Verizon employees are supposed to get RIF'ed

Bernie Sanders Launching Spanish Ads, Adding Staff in Nevada

Hmmm ...CNN doubting Carson's "violent past transformation"

How does Bernie overcome the challenge of Super Tuesday?

TYT: Judge Takes Baby From Mom Who Drank Pot Tea

Meanwhile, in Florida...

Defeat of anti-gay Loudoun (GOP) politician comes with Democratic board victories

Warren: Trim corporate pay tax breaks to cover extra Social Security checks

Attacker identified as UC Merced freshman

U.S. Plane Shot Victims Fleeing Doctors Without Borders Hospital: Charity

Overheard at the GOP Base Returns and Exchanges Department:

Trumka on TPP today!

Ayatollah Khamenei, get ready for the spicy tang of President Ted Cruz's "not kidding" whoop-ass

45 times Secretary Clinton pushed the trade bill she now opposes

The only dog I have in this hunt for the Presidency

Three lessons from that Antarctic ice study

It's TPP Day

After building it 'Trump' border wall, Hungary's RW government wants spies in media outlets.

I'm getting sick of you conservatives-what a Godless bunch of selfish excuses for human beings

Good news: Support for Finland's RW anti-immigrant, anti-EU party plummets.

Man died with 'tapeworm tumours'

White House posts entirety of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, here:

Deport Racism

Lebanon suicide blast 'kills 5' on Syria border

Robert Reich chats with former Repub Congressman: "So What Do You REALLY Think of these candidates"

Ex-deputy MI6 director named by MP as 'key' figure manipulating Westminster VIP paedophile ring

Comcast charging for heavy data use in 15 states

The True Cost of Fashion

Congress Will Honor Dick Cheney With A Statue In The U.S. Capitol

TPP Fears Confirmed with Release of Trade Deal Text

Take this any way you want from the UFCW I DON'T OWN THIS!

Ok we did 10min+. Time for best song between 7-10 minutes and length

'The True Cost' - Official Trailer

Charges for 2 Connecticut Students Said to Have Dressed Like Columbine Killers

Neil deGrasse Tyson debates pastor:Killer asteroids and genitalia debunk God as intelligent designer

Sweden beset by anti-migrant arson attacks

Netanyahu’s new media czar called Obama ‘anti-Semitic’

Bernie Sanders Puts Hold On Darth Cheney Capital Hill Marble Statue!!!

5K people fight with weapons, smash property, terrorize citizens. Not a riot.

I'd like to award Bernie Sanders a pair of used Flip Flops

Bernie Sanders sees 'real path' to winning African Americans' support

Bernie Sanders sees 'real path' to winning African Americans' support

Support Veteran's

Bangladeshi writers stage freedom rally despite fear of attack

Support Veteran's

Netanyahu’s new media czar called Obama ‘anti-Semitic’

Packed crowd at Boston College cheering on Martin O'Malley

Don't Mistake Passion for Votes

George Bush Sr book reveals a more dangerous Dick Cheney than anyone knew

Your Cat May Be Plotting Your Death

'Kerry's mental age doesn't exceed that of a 12-year old,' Netanyahu's new media czar wrote

Poll: 71 percent of UK Conservatives support UK exit from the EU

Heaven over hospital: Parents honor dying child's request

Thousands Apply to Adopt 'Saddest Dog in the World'

Anyone in the area of Plymouth Meeting PA with computer skills looking for temp work?

“Latino Rights PAC Offers $5,000 “Bounty” to Disrupt Trump on NBC’s Saturday Night Live TV Broadcast

Anyone in the area of Plymouth Meeting PA with computer skills looking for temp work?

Here is a good link for the daily job cuts in the U.S.

British scientists discover molten iron clouds on distant sunless planet

U.S. Plane Shot Victims Fleeing Doctors Without Borders Hospital/NBC

Wall Street has made Hillary Clinton a millionaire.

That moment you realize Bernie Sanders has your vote.

anti-hillary "liberal" media and her supporters overselling Bernie's email remark?

SUN OCT 04, 2015 AT 07:56 AM Hillary Clinton's 2008 position on gun control wasn't what it is now

Sweden can no longer guarantee refugee beds

U.S. Reform Jews adopt sweeping transgender rights policy

Patrick Kane, star of NHL's Blackhawks, will not face rape charges: prosecutors

re: the afghan woman stoned to death: there are certain sects in THIS country (not just muslim)

Hillary Clinton’s anti-Sanders smears are completely out of control THURSDAY, NOV 5, 2015 10:13 AM

South Carolina for Bernie is having a LIVE rally, tomorrow 11/06, on Hardball with Chris Matthews.

Latest Gravis Marketing Poll - Clinton 57, Sanders 25, O'Malley 3

U.S. House passes revised defense policy bill

Questioning the Unverified Computer Results of KY's Governor's Race: AGAIN the nightmare scenario

Elizabeth Warren is trying to right a wrong by Bill Clinton & help SS at the same time.

Interesting tweet from an establishment supporter: re: Sanders and Trump

Vegan Stroganoff with Mushrooms & Beefless Tips

Some of my favorite songs of 2015 so far (dial up, possible NSFW warning) :

Here’s the Deal: The Text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

U.S. women paid less in all industries, every level: report

Well, this is just putrid!

25 Most Invasive Creatures On Earth

House approves transportation bill that renews trade bank

McGinty Wins UFCW Endorsement

How I Would Reaffirm Unbreakable Bond With Israel — and Benjamin Netanyahu

White House set to notify Congress about TPP, start 90-day clock: official

Bernie Sanders Met Sandra Bland's Mom And Didn't Tell Anyone 10/15/2015 07:54 PM EDT

Colorado voters “give the middle finger” to Koch Brothers education reforms

Clinton: How I Would Reaffirm Unbreakable Bond With Israel — and Benjamin Netanyahu

Sanders: If election decided by black voters, I would lose.

Starting to feel a little sorry

WMATA FY2016 Public Hearings for Bus Services State of Good Operations

Republican Jay Dardenne endorses Democrat John Bel Edwards for Louisiana governor

Contemplating Doing Something Radical For Myself

Five Reasons No Progressive Should Support Hillary Clinton

Pic Of The Moment: Carson To Archaeologists: You'd Know You're Wrong If You Stop And Think About It

Hillary Clinton Nets $1M at Christina Aguilera's Beverly Hills Fundraiser

Denise Juneau launches campaign for Montana's U.S. House seat

What do you think of Windows 10? I keep getting these messages to do a free update.

Four dead in Oakland shooting, including gunman

I love this Toon ...

U.S. women paid less in all industries, every level: report (Hillary Group)

To the loyalty oath pushers I have 2/words for you

Scientists warned the US president about global warming 50 years ago today

Ahh - Louie, Louie - foot in mouth disease poster boy

Most recent poll shows Bernie Sanders behind Hillary by 18%....

Rare Omura’s whale caught on camera

Draft Biden's S.C. head signs up with O'Malley.

Jamaica: University of Tech hosts international hydrogen conference

‘Fake pot’ varieties are being created faster than we can ban them

2 British Ex-Bankers Convicted in US in Interest Rate Trial

There are two types of Republicans: billionaires and suckers..

Pure fluff.

How I feel about the Third Way if it wins and the GE against Republicans:

MSF says hard to believe U.S. strike on Afghan hospital a mistake

Chris Christie Has No Chance of Getting Into the Next Prime-Time Debate

Who Are the Seventh-day Adventists?

LePage requests more agents for Maine drug crackdown or he’ll call up National Guard

SeaWorld still battling Blackfish fallout as profits fall by $10m for the year

Magistrate who removed newborn from mom who used pot tea accused of overstepping authority

Opponents of Washington state anti-tax measure eyeing court action

Americans more likely to support 'gun laws' than 'gun control laws', poll finds

I owe magical thyme a sincere apology

Will Bernie Sanders endorse challengers to existing Democratic House and Senate candidates?

Just about half-way through Eisenhower's "So Far From God: The U. S. War With Mexico, 1846–1848."

Phone Banking For Bernie to Get underway very soon.

Colombia court rules same-sex couples must be allowed to adopt children

Colombia court rules same-sex couples must be allowed to adopt children

In An Email, Hillary Clinton Once Wrote: 'Plumpy'Nut?' Plumpy What?

This message just about says it all....

Ben Carson Not Ready To Be President Of Cuba, Either

Trans-Pacific Partnership - Full Text

Veterans groups question McCain’s defense of University of Phoenix

U.S. Secret Service Protection Authorized For Trump, Carson -ABC

Bernie Sanders Now Has More Donors At This Point Than ANY Other Candidate In History

If Isis did target Russian plane, what does it mean for 'war on terror'?

Applications for U.S. Jobless Benefits Reach Five-Week High

commercials for opioid caused constipation HA!

How do you increase your self esteem when depressed

Consumer Comfort in U.S. Declines to Lowest Level in Seven Weeks

Paul Krugman has a little fun with the pyramid business out there...

Not me...

Sanders Says He Supports Clinton E-Mail Investigation

Texas Info - more cities for meetings - Bernie Campaign Staff

Luckovich: GOP Debates

House Passes Highway Bill Under New Speaker Paul Ryan

Utah guv candidate: Overstock stockpiled gold in case of economic collapse

U.S. fears Burundi ultimatum will trigger violence this weekend

S.C. Johnson announced Thursday that they are relocating 175 jobs from its headquarters in Racine

Planned Parenthood speaks out in recognition of Bernie Sanders and his support for women!

Pissed Off God Levels Toledo For Failing To Elect Prophetess Opal Covey Mayor

Urgent Call to Action - contact your Senator AND Assembly

Fox News...You Assholes.!!!!!.

Poor little W. He wasn't actually horrible, according to Poppa.

Hey Hillary fans

Richard Dawkins calls Ben Carson a 'disgrace' for belief in creationism

Rome mafia trial begins with 46 accused of systematic corruption

Rejoice!!! Detroit Lions clean house!

Ben Carson: Humans walked on the moon because America was founded on God

Rand Paul Compares Tuition Free College To Heroin

Jeb! can look into a person's eyes and see Vladamir Putin's soul.

If OTR Transport in the 40s & 50s Had Been Treated Like Communications Today...

Survey Reveals 80% of Israeli Kids Traumatized by Terror-Attack Videos, 64% Afraid to Leave Homes

PA claims Israel harvesting organs of dead Palestinians

St. Louis suburb funds itself by increasing nuisance ticketing on black homes by 495%: lawsuit

Yale frat's Halloween party allegedly refused to admit minority women

TYT: The Real Reason Ohio Didn’t Legalize Weed

It's not a flip-flop. Seriously, let it go.

Actor Viggo Mortensen: Warrior-King in Lord of the Rings' Middle Earth is Peace Activist on This One

Woman who held disabled people captive gets life in prison

Ben Carson calls many Americans stupid and praises Faux "news"

Happy 45th Birthday!!!!!!!

I am currently reading the new Gore Vidal biography "Empire of Self." Excellent.

Three of the GOP presidnetial cndidates will be kissing up to this wacko...

TYT: Bernie Sanders Proposes BOLD Climate Change Policy

Adidas push to end 'racist' Native American mascots

What is your favorite backwater* city?

50 state strategy

Gun Sales Set Record for Sixth Month in a Row

Official Says Illinois Cop Who Killed Himself Sought to Have Village Administrator Killed

9 ways new House Speaker Paul Ryan was a total dick as a lawmaker

Bernie Sanders Blows Up The Koch Publicity Tour With A 10 Megaton Truth Bomb

The Dark Side of Thomas Jefferson

After Church Leader is Convicted for Decade of Rape, His Community Blames the Victim

TYT: Ted Cruz Can't Stop Whining About Debate Moderators

"Everytown for Gun Safety" objects to teaching kids gun safety.

What's the deal with cancelled D.C. Enough is Enough rally?

Brent Budowsky: Sanders trouncing Trump, media ignores 11/04/15 05:55 PM EST

Aleksandar Hemon: ‘It’s the end of America. They just don’t know it yet’

TYT: Bill O’Reilly Suggests Hanging Drug Users

JFK's crutches, school desk displayed in new Boston exhibit

GOP blocking investigation into high drug prices

Charles Pierce: Here's a plan. Stop sending weaponry to a place if you can't keep track of it

369 House Members Ask Palestinian Leader to Restore Calm

Ex-JP Morgan Broker Pleads Guilty in Theft of $20 Million

Enough is Enough Rally Canceled by Organizers

Feds: Physician Assistant Flooded Long Island Streets With Oxycodone

President Obama Sat Down with Fox News for Special About Bush Sr.: One of the Most…

Marco fiddles, while America burns

Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu?

Iran bans US consumer goods: minister

Enough is Enough Rally Cancelled by Organizers, plus Cornell West

How Inequality Is Tearing Up The Fabric Of Society - Les Leopold Part Two

Papantonio: Poor-Hating Teabaggers Now Run The House

UPDATE 1-France to deploy aircraft carrier to help operations against Islamic State

some good news .. boy missing for 13 years found safe.

Unlike Some Candidates, I Don't Consider Republicans My Enemies.

O'Malley:Unlike Some Candidates, I Don't Consider Republicans My Enemies.

Did GOP Insiders Steal the Kentucky Governor's Race for Tea Partier Matt Bevin?

Elizabeth Warren wants to send seniors a check for $580

The horrible consequences of seeking “natural” immunity: Naturopathy and Whooping Cough

Hillary Clinton’s primary lead has become so large, the media doesn’t know what to do with itself

Hillary Clinton’s primary lead has become so large, the media doesn’t know what to do with itself

Sanders's evolving and 'wishy-washy' stance on same-sex marriage = Two Pinocchios

The horrible consequences of seeking “natural” immunity: Naturopathy and Whooping Cough

Bad Trade Deal 'Worse Than I Thought,' Sanders Says

Charles Herbert, Child Star Known for Roles in ‘The Fly’ and ‘13 Ghosts,’ Dies at 66

Bernie just encouraged more Republican witch hunts against Hillary

Bernie Supporters---you gave it the best you had. I commend you.

Are Threats to Withhold Your Vote From The Nominee in the General Fair/Sensible Primary Tactics?

Will Jeb! cry about disappointing his dad

Just heard Trump and Carson given Secret Service protection. Has Bernie gotten it?

Two more National polls released today and another Huffington Pollster Trend update:

Papantonio: Bernie Sanders Scares The Hell Out Of Corporate Democrats

NYT: Elder Bush Says His Son Was Served Badly by Aides

Native American leader's 'blackface' for Halloween causes outrage

So I was told today that a guy who believes the Pyramids are for grain storage--will beat Hillary.

A Pattern of Dishonesty?

So what happened today, Filing Day in NH?

Challenging the Racist Legacy of Confederate Monuments (MD)

AP: Job creator or job killer? A look at the Pacific trade deal.

A Canadian LTTE asked the US "when you're done with Obama, can we have him?"

Washington Restaurant Association now actively supports raising the state’s minimum wage

Exxon Mobil Under Investigation in New York Over Climate Statements

Religious kids are harsher and less generous than atheist ones, study says

‘Costs are out of control’ New VatiLeaks books unmask Catholic Church corruption

Democracy is PROBABLY DOOMED anyway, BS supporters need to get over themselves

There’s Nothing Like Coming Home (Especially To This!)

Presidential Primary Poll (NC)

Pennsylvania Officer Who Fatally Shot Motorist In Back Cleared Of Murder, Manslaughter Charges

Goddamnit

On November 10, we’re holding a national day of action

North Carolina (Elon Univ.): Clinton 57 / Sanders 25 / O'Malley 3

On November 10, we’re holding a national day of action

On November 10, we’re holding a national day of action

Doctors Without Borders Seeks Explanation for Kunduz Hospital Attack

Anyone here use one of those old-time lawn mowers with no motor, you just push it around?

Sanders registers for NH Primary: "I am am running as a Democrat obviously. I am a Democrat Now"

Wasn't Anon supposed to release that huge list of KKK members today?

'Alice Through The Looking Glass' looks AWESOME!

We ALL need to do this for Bernie

Anti-US activist convicted of buying gun for 'revolution'

"bernie sanders has to realize by now he is creating a Republican Campaign Commercial

I have been a DU user since 2013 and until sometime in September all my old comments were available

California Law Adds New Twist To Abortion, Religious Freedom Debate

Memo to progressives: Hillary Clinton is lying to you: Salon THURSDAY, OCT 8, 2015 01:00 PM

Thought I could stay. Was mistaken.

The new Meme: Hillary will lose to the entire Klown Car.

WaPo: Ben Carson’s striking ignorance

We're # 2 in $ again!

Arkansas Democratic Party candidates 11/5/2015

Bernie Sanders, Tammy Baldwin Join Fight To Prevent Mining Of Sacred Native American Lands

I'm sorry, this is just painfully ridiculous

Sanders should give up, say Clinton supporters

Gaza: Hitler 2 clothing store puts Palestinian knife-wielding mannequins on display

Bush Sr. Tries To Save Jeb’s Campaign By Rewriting W.’s History

Biosphere collapse: the biggest economic bubble ever

New report reveals MSF staff's fruitless calls for help as hospital came under fire

Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti Endorses Hillary Clinton

Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti Endorses Hillary Clinton

Did TIME just publish a photo and erroneously label it as Noelle Bush?

As Sanders Makes Major Pivot Toward Immigration, His Record Gets In The Way

Ben Carson Shattering Stereotype About Brain Surgeons Being Smart

Official OpKKK HoodsOff 2015 Data Release

How the power of money in politics has disenfranchised America’s silent majority of socialists

Do you ever wonder if you could be on the "No Fly" list?

Is it Disruptive Meta to call out a protected group out in GDP or GD?

Monsanto Blocked By Mexico Supreme Court Injunction Until Consultation With Indigenous Communities O

Monsanto Blocked By Mexico Supreme Court Injunction Until Consultation With Indigenous Communities O

Bernie Sanders: Climate Change Is A ‘Major Planetary Crisis’ And The U.S. Must Act Now

Martin O'Malley Town Hall in Durham, New Hampshire, C-SPAN video

Elon University Poll (NC): HRC-57%; BS-24%; MO'M-3%, Other 2%. "HRC extends her lead".

US Senator Demanded Closure of Guantanamo Bay Prison

US Senator Demanded Closure of Guantanamo Bay Prison

A Massive Effigy Of David Cameron And A Pig Is Going To Be Set On Fire

PLEASE Do Not Watch Saturday Night Live This Week

Martin O'Malley Town Hall in Durham, New Hampshire, C-SPAN

US to remove sanctions on EU firms who do business with Cuba

Crazy Alert: Dr. Malpractice Says Pyramids Were For Grain Storage

US to remove sanctions on EU firms who do business with Cuba

Thursday Open Thread |1916 Convention of Ex-Slaves in D.C.

Netanyahu Appointee Forced To Apologize For Insulting Obama, Clouding White House Visit

Hillary can't be trusted to not sell us down the river like Obama did with TPP

Official OpKKK HoodsOff 2015 Data Release

First Nations chief supports Blackhawks logo redesign with black hawk

History says Bernie deserves a fair campaign

IT Contractors That Let Russians Write Military Code Will Pay $12.7 Million

What the media ISN'T telling you about Carson's pyramid claims

In '08 Hillary advocated stronger urban gun laws and locally weaker laws in rural areas.

Democrats now favor socialism over capitalism by 12 points.

Tampa's high temp today of 91 breaks record by three degrees.

Mother shot in home invasion fired back, husband says

Mother shot in home invasion fired back, husband says

White House urges Congress to stop blocking Guantanamo closure

To commemorate my 10,001'st post, Bernie gets $25. Will you join me?

White House urges Congress to stop blocking Guantanamo closure

Adidas wants pay US schools to ditch Native American mascots

Dam bursts in southeastern Brazil, submerging homes

Adidas push to end 'racist' Native American mascots

Unions, Liberal Groups Revolt Against Obama’s Pacific Trade Deal

New deranged right-wing ct

Mississippi Supreme Court Narrowly Grants Same-Sex Divorce

Police cite juvenile linked to Henry Doorly Zoo tiger-bite case

Archaeologists To Ben Carson: Ancient Egyptians Wrote Down Why The Pyramids Were Built

Official: NY Probes Exxon, Peabody Climate Statements

Leaked Emails From Pro-Clinton Group Reveal Censorship of Staff on Israel, AIPAC Pandering, Warped M

Who said, "Everything prior to this, is pre-season"?

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 6 November 2015

Those Who Say Bernie Can't Win

Governor Greg Abbott’s awkward pandering problem

Half of the New Canadian Cabinet Members Chose to Skip “So Help Me God” in Their Oaths of Office

How Much is the fish?

Berkeley High students stage walkout over racist post

Who said, "Everything prior to this, is pre-season"?

Law Closes Loophole Allowing Harassment in Labor Disputes (AP's headline, not mine)

Picture this

Trump/Carson not stupid,

PRESS RELEASE: Sanders Asks Presidential Candidates to Back Ban on New Coal, Oil......

PRESS RELEASE: Sanders to Visit Las Vegas

Christian preg. centers freak after California turns tables and forces them to disclose abortion law

I just saw TAKEN 3...

6pm and it's dark as midnight outside.

Ipsos Reuters Poll -Clinton 59(+6) Sanders 28% (-7)

A bug on DU?

Name this guy...

Papantonio: Crazy Republicans Now Think Paul Ryan Is Not Extreme Enough

Pentagon's Failed Syria Program Cost $2 Million Per Trainee

the sky tonight - fireballs

As a woman I'd love to see a woman President, but not just any woman. Vote by person, not by gender

Tar Heel Poll-Clinton 57% Sanders 24%

Battle of Ohio tonight

So much for Mr Positive-Campaigning...

So the search for stolen baby goat is over. He was stolen from his mommy at the state fair.

Who Was Your First Presidential Vote - DU Poll

A "feel good story to interrupt? Terminally Ill Man Sees 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' a Month Early

DeKalb County’s LaVista Hills election investigated for tampering

DeKalb County’s LaVista Hills election investigated for tampering

Back To The Future? 2009 Article On Election Machine Tampering in Kentucky.

Well, Ben . . .

Well if the new Gov. of Kentucky..

MSNBC...

Jeb! raising cash Thursday night in Philly

Is George H.W. throwing Cheney under the bus to support Jeb?

beware of this liberal media

"Remember, remember the 5th of November..."

NEW FILM: Dalton Trumbo.....and the "Hollywood Witch Hunt" of the '50's --MOVIE TRAILER

Luckovich - Ben Carson, Pyramids, and Bart Simpson

Is a hotdog a sandwich?

Bass Pro Shops considering offer to buy Cabela's, according to report

LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum

West Liberty now has totally female city council

Irish women tweet periods to Enda Kenny in abortion protest

George Will Tears Into Bill O’Reilly’s Reagan Book

A Facebook post from a British translator residing in Japan, re: health care

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