My mom and I argued again about God.
Dear friends on the DU: PLEASE say "Happy Birthday" to my oldest daughter
Proposal for new website: Democratic Underground Guns
Corporations created by publicly held corporations must be declared publicly held
2010: U.S. To Wage War Throughout The World
Anyone as excited as me about tonight's Iron Chef America?!?
ACLU: Privacy Isn't the Price for Security
Wal-Mart settles organizing case
Unions, Democrats helped Reed pull off daring strategy
NYT: U.S. Intensifies Screening for Travelers From 14 Nations
You say centrist, I say bullshit.
Gordon Brown to launch £100bn wind energy programme
Comedian Jean Carroll dead at age 98
Do you find that the 2 political camps...
What scouting looks like WITHOUT the religious fundamentalist influence
Brit Hume: Tiger Woods must become Christian to be forgiven
Remember Naught: "conservatives got everything they wanted in the decade just past"
`Avatar' tops $1 Billion worldwide
How about a big cheer for a member of the NY Jets.
“Mark of the beast” livestock case continues moving
“Mark of the beast” livestock case continues moving
Ahhh, the joys of flying......
Gun Rights and Tea Party Activists Encourage People To Bring Guns To New Mexico Protest
Community Rallies Around Neighbor in Need
Community Rallies Around Neighbor in Need
Conservatives got everything they wanted in the decade just past
Conservatives got everything they wanted in the decade just past
Huffington Post: Holding Obama Accountable
Who here remembers Horn and Hardart restaurants?
B.C. Family's Dog Saves Boy From Cougar Attack
This is MY country, right or wrong...
West coasties... iron chef with WH ingredients
GOP Financial Struggles Jeopardize 2010 House Election Bids
Not A Poll: What is Your World's Biggest Problem?
Ethiopia rejects warning of hunger after drought
I'm putting a Cucumber in My Pants
House Financial Reform Bill-Not Reform
Buddhism offers compassion ....
I think the term Progressive is too non-descriptive
Britain: Council signs contract with IBM for service privatisation
Britain: Council signs contract with IBM for service privatisation
British fire service faces downsizing and privatisation
Vermont targets unlicensed junkyards
'I thought Obama would reverse the policies of the Bush administration' -Sen. Patrick Leahy
Former CIA agent "another big rethink on Afghanistan" in 1 year
AP - "Lessons of a weekend of free health care"
People power demands: 'get tough on Tony Blair'
Radioactive waste soon to find home in Utah
A perfect film for DUers: "What Would Jesus Buy?"
German anti-Nazi leader Freya von Moltke dies in US, 98
Need info on an organization: "America Responds With Love", www.respondwithlove.org
Why Democrats Run from Real Change
Stepped-up screening targets fliers from 'terror-prone' lands
401K? How much do you contribute?
There was a defining moment in the 20th century when the left lost ground it has never regained
Aaargh. This drives me fucking nuts.
"Question of the Day: Can you commit to a full month of making Ben Nelson’s life a living Hell?"
Why didn't the intelligence agencies catch ExplosiveUnderpants?
Obama, Progressives and the Press
Tom Hayden: US More Vulnerable on Afghanistan as It Leans Harder on NATO Allies for Support
Surge in Casualties Predicted in Afghanistan
We have about one year until the 2006 elections. You help us or don't.
Alabama Democrat Casts His Lot With G.O.P.
Rare double Darwin announced for 2009
How Did Pantsman Conquer the World?
Capitalism catches a serious disease about every 70 years...
American Evangelicals' Anti-Gay Crusade in Uganda Sparked Kampala Drive to Criminalize Homosexuality
Yemeni officials downplay ("exaggerated") al-Qaida threat
Use of potentially harmful chemicals kept secret under law (WaPo)
Crackdown on alcohol seen as part of conservative moment in Iraq
Are We All "Radical Pacifists" Here At DU?
Another "Oh no, it's teh ACORN!!11!" talking point debunked! ACORN CEO did NOT visit WH.
'Ready to go back to the mainland?
PROTEST AGAINST CIA DRONE ATTACKS COMING TO LANGLEY, VIRGINIA January 16
Remember This?- "That was the most expensive vote you will have cast."
Obama gives Interpol free hand in U.S.
I just joined DFA. I'm surprised I wasn't already a member
Suicide bomber was CIA double agent. Wonder if he is the only one? Have there been others?
How long a media campaign will it take for everyone to be IN LOVE with full body scammers .... er ..
U.S. Evangelicals’ Role Seen in Uganda Anti-Gay Push (NY times)
The Foundation Beyond Belief.org
Camp-In Protest Begins in DC March 13-Stay as long as it takes
House-Senate Health Care Conference Begins In Earnest Tomorrow; PhRMA Deal Targeted
Avatar Surpasses $1 Billion Mark Worldwide.
Scientists create world's first molecular transistor
Get over yourself GEM$NBC hack Savannah Guthrie
Asynx Planetarium (The desktop software for the astronomer in all of us)
Use of potentially harmful chemicals (17,000 roughly) kept secret under law
The CIA black budget is annually in the vicinity of 1.1 trillion dollars
Oh that a jury like this would be empanelled:
Conservative Google ads on DU piss me off.
Parker Griffith Staff Resigns: Nearly Every Member Quits
Secret Service Investigating Obama Effigy in Ga.
GOP senator continues to block TSA appointee — despite attempted detonation of plane
Why do Republicans consider Obama to be a big-spending socialist?
Anyone listen to Lynn Samuels?
Jordanian double-agent killed CIA officers
Little Steven Van Zandt put it well...
Advocate strikes back electronically on Arpaio crime sweeps
Is it possible to disaffiliate a state Democratic party?
Replicating the Vietnam finale!
How do you "profile" a religion?
The Rude Pundit: Photos That Make the Rude Pundit Want to Sodomize Some Dudes with Idi Amin's Femur
Jake Gyllenhaal Challenges the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
The Purpose of the Terror War System
San Francisco Pier 39 sea lions found in Oregon?
ENSIGN gets to yap on t.v. about gunman, "our crazy world," NOT about his crappy morals
Third Gate-Crasher Discovered at White House State Dinner
well I will say it, the TERRORISTS have won
AP: 2009 bankruptcies total 1.4 million, up 32%
: Full Body X-Ray Scanners Are Cancer Threat, Use Airport Detection Dogs
Senate to take up jobs bill soon
Jesus2020.com is advertising at DU now?!
By George I've got it re "They hate us for our freedoms"
DeMint, Republicans oppose USA PATRIOT ACT
John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO: I Don't Believe In Climate Change
Republican/Conservative dirty tricks throughout history
Tiger have you BUMPED your head what the hell is this
The Culture of the New Capitalism by Richard Sennett 2006 (Reviews)
Why are the various and sundry security/intel people STILL not sharing info? What do we do about it?
S.F. getting its fill of 'service animals'
Vermonters embrace record snowfall
Ill. sheriff charged with murder-for-hire
Happy New Year, Unless You're Fat: Social Networking Site Kicks Out 5,000 Members For Holiday Weight
The Pictures of War You Aren’t Supposed to See, by Chris Hedges
The Pictures of War You Aren’t Supposed to See, by Chris Hedges
Tweety is coming for Cheeeeeeeeeeeeney again today
Republican Retirements Mount in House (14 and Counting...)
NYT: Bomber at C.I.A. Base Was Jordanian Asset
For those who believe that HCR in its current form will help them/those they love:
Tiger Woods baptism, live on Fox!
BREAKING: CNN’s John Avlon Named Media Asshat of the Year
Invitation from "Crooks & Liars" Website to sign their HCR letter to Obama, Pelosi, Reed
Just had an older Winger in the office;
Move Your Money: Project Urges People to Transfer Money Out of Largest Banks to local community ones
Which way is Harry looking at the Health Care bill?
Fla. Judge Won't Delay Prison For UBS Informant-helped launch a massive US tax evasion investigation
Six trucks of explosives 'disappear' in Yemen
Bradley Birkenfeld Exposed Over 19K Tax Cheats: To Begin Prison Sentence Friday ("60 Minutes" VIDEO)
8 years, two wars, sacrificed liberties, rendition, torture, TSA, FBI, CIA, DHS, NSA...
History will judge 'war on terror' architects
Longaberger Announces 125 Layoffs
Not to disparage Houston, but if she's going to sing like that...
Former President Looks Back on ‘Greaterest Decade'
Contrarian observations from the holidays/hiatus...
Didn't Republicans promise to "re-create" the magic of Townhall August during the Winter recess?
Didn't Republicans promise to "re-create" the magic of Townhall August during the Winter recess?
Chicago Sun-Times Writer Richard Roeper Rips Rush
Look what Condi Rice is doing with herself
Senate Health Bill Uses Federal Enforcement Against Individuals, but Not Private Insurers
Senate Health Bill Uses Federal Enforcement Against Individuals, but Not Private Insurers
Is it me or is the empire project accelerating?
America's Financial Priorities
Rights groups laud end of US HIV/AIDS travel ban
Sign code bans spinning barber poles
Is an invasion force, regardless of the reasons given for it, a vile action by a barbaric govt?
I am so tired of the racists on DU using the "airport security" as an excuse to promote racism
Waxman On Fannie/Freddie Bailout: “Must Be Conditions Imposed”
M$M: Lies *only* for Profit - or - also used to seed the Public Mind per the aims of elites?
Thomas B. Edsall, HuffPo - Dems' Only Hope For 2010: Make The Race About The Other Guy
Repeal of HIV Travel and Immigration Ban Effective Today
Poll: Canadians say the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable
Matthews compares Politico to Drudge with that Politico asshole Jonathan Martin on the set.
Dog Dragging Suspect Upset He Is Held Without Bond
VIDEO: Torture Lover Bill Kristol Claims Embassy Closing in Yemen is a "Victory for Al Qaida"
Police: Angry McNugget fan punched window (McD's out of nuggets)
Yes, It Was Torture, and Illegal...nytimes
How To Bring Peace To Iraq and Afghanistan
off topic-I have a new Compression(Surgical) bra size 3X that someone can have
off topic-I have a new Compression(Surgical) bra size 3X that someone can have
Court records reveal trouble at Turkey Point
Dems intend to bypass GOP on health compromise
US Drone Attacks Killed 700 Civilians [Last Year], Officials Say
Identical twins born in 2 separate decades
This health care bill is really bad but watch what the Republicans do with it after 2012 elections!
My grandkids wonder why we can't fire Santa Clause like coaches that lose.
I'm mad as hell. Stupid redneck sonofabitch upset me.
STUDY: Income Inequality In The U.S. Is At An All-Time High
PETA Calls For Ban On Horse-Drawn Carriages (Sacramento)
Alex Koppelman, Salon: The flaw in Ditto McPigshit's Hawaiian hospital healthcare fatwa
In all seriousness, is there a chance of meaningful financial regulatory reform
One determined passenger with no weapons is a threat to an airliner.
Over the holidays I haven't been following politics too much and it feels great.
Police: Man ran off with suspect's loot
Man Accused of Assisting Suicide in Court
Richard Pombo running for Congress again..but not where you think...(CA - Yikes!)
California bond allows private companies control of water
California bond allows private companies control of water
ru$h limbaugh says he did not receive preferential treatment in the hospital
Why Sony is rethinking the Cell (bear with me on this)
The Official WHACK-A-JOE (Lieberman) Game!
Why are DEMOCRATS insisting on taxing inadequate, overpriced insurance as "Cadillac" w/o indexing...
Glenn Beck Accuses Liberals of Coordinating Birther Phone Calls
Glenn Beck Accuses Liberals of Coordinating Birther Phone Calls
Glenn Beck Accuses Liberals of Coordinating Birther Phone Calls
Move Your Money Project -- from Democracy Now! this a.m.
Gitmo Watchdog and DU friend Andy Worthington has updated Definitive Prisoner List
Gitmo Watchdog and DU friend Andy Worthington has updated Definitive Prisoner List
Gitmo Watchdog and DU friend Andy Worthington has updated Definitive Prisoner List
Why are DEMOCRATS insisting on taxing inadequate, overpriced insurance as "Cadillac" w/o indexing...
Why are DEMOCRATS insisting on taxing inadequate, overpriced insurance as "Cadillac" w/o indexing...
Why are DEMOCRATS insisting on taxing inadequate, overpriced insurance as "Cadillac" w/o indexing...
Puppies Behind Bars: Good for Prisoners and Society
Fiancé Committed Suicide on Chantix (If you want to quit smoking, probably best not to use Chantix)
The Obama Disconnect: What Happens When Myth Meets Reality
The Obama Disconnect: What Happens When Myth Meets Reality
The Obama Disconnect: What Happens When Myth Meets Reality
The Obama Disconnect: What Happens When Myth Meets Reality
A news story on the radio today made me go "MOTHER ..... FUCKER"
Politico: Obama takes heat that Bush did not.
Politico: Obama takes heat that Bush did not.
Politico: Obama takes heat that Bush did not.
Politico: Obama takes heat that Bush did not.
Politico: Obama takes heat that Bush did not.
2 marshals shot, gunman apprehended in shooting at federal building in Las Vegas
That 1937 Feeling - Paul Krugman
DU, Time To Spit Out The Binky of Bigotry
The Myth Behind China's Miracle (Foreign firms dominate)
Burj Dubai renamed as Burj Khalifa
Great Moments in Teabagger Tolerance (tolerance for misspelling racial slurs, that is).
Nazi resistance fighter Moltke dead at 98
Video of what the new body scanners at airports can see
President Obama Names Transgender Appointee to Commerce Department
Teabagger "President & Founder" Holds Up(Mispelled?) N-Word Sign
Less than three weeks after being sworn in Bush* sends 1.6 Trillion dollar tax cut package to congre
A challenge to every elected ConSERFadem, DLC'er, Blue Dog..
Has Troubletown been reading DU?
Glenn Beck Accuses Liberals of Coordinating Birther Phone Calls
US General Urges Strip Search of Muslim Men- "We have to use profiling"
Civil rights advocate using text messages to thwart racist Sheriff (Arpaio)
Bush officials avoid speaking out in support of Obama’s policies out of fear of ‘Cheney’s circle.’
Juan Cole: Serial Catastrophes in Afghanistan threaten Obama Policy
Only 25% of Americans Can Correctly Answer That Around 900 Troops Have Been Killed in Afghanistan
Over 700 Innocent Pak Civilians Killed in US Drone Strikes in 2009
Wow: DKos FDL Diarists slinkerwink and nyceve part ways with FDL!
Why Democrats Are Trying to Commit Electoral Suicide
John Yoo, Unindicted War Criminal, Praises President Obama's Approach to Executive Power
Whole Foods CEO Takes on Climate Change
Whole Foods CEO Takes on Climate Change
GOP Retirements Mount in the House
GOP Retirements Mount in the House
The Pictures of War You Aren’t Supposed to See
Any other single DU'ers annoyed by the constant stream of match.com, eharmony.com, etc. ads
MN GOP House Candidate: Battling Liberals More Important Than Defeating Terrorism
Politico fails to fact-check Rasmussen’s claim...
Battle to save tigers intensifies with only 3,200 left on Earth
Battle to save tigers intensifies with only 3,200 left on Earth
My Wife’s Work for Catholic Charities Refugee Center of Washington, DC
The American EVANGELICALS Goading Uganda To KILL GAYS
Record snowfall brings Beijing and Seoul to a standstill
LOL !!! - Peter Hoekstra Fails To Register petehoekstra.com - HuffPo
I'm so damn old I remember when "purists" were just "liberals" who weren't ashamed of it.
Rush Limbaugh praises Hawaii Medical system, which btw is SOCIALIZED MEDICINE
I'm thinking of composing a post about how baby boomers didn't have it so good.
10 Sci-Fi Weapons That Actually Exist
The resurrection of Howard Dean
What Chase is doing with your bailout money.
Mandates: Do you feel regularly cheated by your auto insurance companies?
Freya von Moltke, member of anti-Nazi resistance in Germany, dies in Vt. at 98
Pelosi Says She Can’t Pass Bill Without Public Option (Update2)
The President WAS Warned Of Impending Terror Attack
The President WAS Warned Of Impending Terror Attack
After Americans Visit, Uganda Weighs Death for Gays
Scott Horton: Justice Dept Prosecutors May Have Sabotaged Their Own Case. (Against Blackwater)
Why the underwear bomber story does not pass my smell test.
Juicy and Tender, Seitan Is Quite Possibly the Best Fake Meat -- But There Is a Downside
Marianne Williamson: Where Does A Democrat Go From Here?
A Look at Some Positive Changes During President Obama's First Year
Why God allowed that darned Buddhist to win so many golf tournaments over good Christian men
It seems my last remaining grandmother might be in her final days and hours.
Brit Hume tells Tiger Woods to "Turn to Christianity"
KA-BOOM!! Your fears about nuclear war (+ your age)
Arne Duncan's Race to the Top is "The Carrot That Feels Like a Stick.”
Warren Beatty slept with 12,775 women, claims biographer
Scientists say dolphins should be treated as 'non-human persons'
MSNBC reporting legislators looking to avoid conference committee on HCR bill
"sexism in america: alive and well, and ruining our future"
"sexism in america: alive and well, and ruining our future"
Study Shows Prop 8 Results Appear to Have Been Corrupted
Quick question; Do Judgments fall under Bankruptcy protection?
The best lefty book you read last year.......
Family Secrets:All Your Worst Fears About The Bushes Were True
What Technology Advance Would Most Improve The World We Live In Today?
Barack Obama in the White House
Senate Health Bill Uses Federal Enforcement Against Individuals, but Not Private Insurers
How Israel Screens For Terrorists....You'll like this.
Hey Eaglet fans! How does 24-0 and a wild card team sound?
Hey Giants fans, how do you like your whupping by Favre?
Challenge: what will be the name of the Lifetime Network movie about Tiger Woods's wife?
copyrights and publishing correspondence
Is there a website you can go to for adding different subtitles to the famous scene from Untergang?
Wegmans is, bar none, the greatest grocery store ever
Anyone know anything about antique ceramics and restoration?
Cutest fucking thing you will ever see ... 3 year old playing I'm Yours
SI Swimsuit Model Who Doesn't Believe In Shaving
Any Oklahoma Aggie fans here? Or are you crying in your beer?
Do you have Indians in Indianana?
December is harvest time for ice wine in the Okanagan region of western Canada.
Incredible High School Music Video Filmed in Reverse (Can you spot Stephen Colbert?)
John Lennon and Cheap Trick with Tony Levin, "I'm Losing You"
I have a serious question to ask of you.
How would you like a smack upside the head
How would you like a smack upside the head
anybody have a link to the DU glossary?
Today I spent the whole day ZIPLINING.
Ernest Hemmimgway was the first to transcribe Instant Messages.
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The BlueIris Semi-Nightly Poetry Break, 1/4/09
Have you been to Google today?
So how much is it to build a garage?
Warren Beatty estimated to have slept with 12,775 women
Is there a figure of speech that means you warn someone/tell them
Humans are on my nerves again...
I don't think I can go home for spring break.
I'm probably the only Werner Herzog fan at DU. I'm gonna cry. Tell me it's not true.
Wow! New hearing aids, new glasses....
I'm probably the only Whitey Herzog fan at DU. I'm gonna cry. Tell me it's not true.
Some people should simply not be parents.
I saw the movie "The Blind Side" today
I'm probably the only Frank Herzog fan at DU. I'm gonna cry. Tell me it's not true.
My new favorite website.... (for real men only)
Four words I prayed would never be spoken in my lifetime: "J.Lo’s nearly naked catsuit"
Why did Kal Pen have to take a position with the Obama administration?
Anybody here ever clean the mirrors on your DLP TV?
Is it appropriate to ask someone for a copy of their Will?
3/4 of the Earth's surface is covered by water...
Anyone here ever attend a Wedding/Bridal Expo?
YouTube - Traffic, live in Santa Monica 1972: "John Barleycorn Must Die"
YouTube - Richard Thompson, "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (Fairport Convention reunion, 1995)
YouTube - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, "Love Is A Long Road" LIVE
YouTube - Stephen Stills, "Treetop Flyer" LIVE (CSN "Daylight Again" concert)
YouTube - Another version of Stephen Stills' classic "Treetop Flyer," with Neil Young (2006)
Demi Moore threatening to sue Boing Boing for looking at her pictures
YouTube - Phish, "Chalkdust Torture," Late Show w/ David Letterman 12-30-94
YouTube - Sleepy LaBeef performs Hank Ballard's "Tore Up (Over You)," 2006 Minnesota State Fair
YouTube - Thornetta Davis, "Cry" (featured in Season 1 Episode 12 of "The Sopranos")
I was watching "PS I Love You" on TV Today. This is the movie with Hillary Swank in which she gets
YouTube - Pre-"sellout" Aerosmith..."Seasons of Wither," Texxas Jam 1978
YouTube - Pre-"sellout" Aerosmith..."Seasons of Wither," Texxas Jam 1978
Remember that cartoon book, X# of reasons a cucumber is better than a man?!
I'm probably the only Werner Klemperer fan at DU. I'm gonna cry. Tell me it's not true.
Tomorrow morning Houston will have a new mayor, history is being made..
So how many here have taken down the holiday decorations, not including the tree.
I know we're not supposed to do medical advice threads here, but I just gotta say:
My father-in-law told me that I need to...
It's a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock'n'Roll - AC/DC
Is it immoral to kill a centipede?
Have calendars already been marked down in bookstores? If not,
White House Iron Chef America: The Verdict Is IN!!! The Winning Team is Announced!~!! (spoiler)
I know someone who is under the misguided belief that hairpieces
"Communications specialist" for a police department--does this mean a dispatcher?
"The Blind Side" See it. Not a spoiler, but the best first lines:
Shit, fuck. 2010 is already starting to suck.
Can you believe I got served 2 days before New Years? I'm being sued.
Who here remembers Horn and Hardart restaurants?
I just totally blew up at a telemarketer.
some things aren't worth drinking...I guess the party's over...way over...
I know someone who is under the misguided belief that hairbands
Does anybody know the name of a Lebanese dish made with lentils and fried onions?
Your favorite method for enriching yourself
Just discovered an interesting singer: Mayer Hawthorne
How many of these films have you seen?
Tila Tequila: "I said I'm pregnant. I'm not, but I'm going to be."
I got impatient at the movie snack bar and made an all too common mistake:
Mudhole Water Skiing from South Carolina
I know RWers are often called "wingnuts", but are lefties also called similar?
My law student friend starts a course on "ethical lawyering" tomorrow.
Is "The Matrix" a good film? Is it a great film? Is it an important film?
Avatar Surpasses $1 Billion Mark Worldwide.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab succeeded in striking at Democracy even though he screwed up
SC-01: Henry Brown Calls It Quits
We need to pivot to the new War On Superstition to make sure Humanity survives this century
TNR Exclusive: Dems 'Almost Certain' to Bypass Conference
"House-Senate Health Care Conference Begins In Earnest Tomorrow; PhRMA Deal Targeted"
I am addicted to watching the West Wing, which in itself wouldnt be too bad
Hate to say this but I think the Republicans are gonna win huge in the midterms
Is this true? Does anyone know? Already checked out Snopes
Obama effigy hanged in Jimmy Carter's home town
Just remember when the rethugs went after Clinton over sex we picked up house seats
Please help correct this lie in weekend editorials
Politico fails to fact-check Rasmussen’s claim that he ‘has never been a campaign pollster..."
Come As You Are: The End of America's HIV Ban
Fundraising Woes Could Hold Back the GOP in 2010
Obama appoints trans woman to Department of Commerce
Limbaugh’s ‘Dandy’ Health Care Provided By Union Nurses
Former Dem turned GOP Rep. "Parker Griffith’s Staff Exits Stage Left"
Michelle Obama: Not ready to leave 'Trying to mount a coup'
Sen. John Kerry Undergoing 2nd Hip Replacement
"Dems 'Almost Certain' to Bypass Conference"
Party switcher Griffith's staff resigns
US lifts 22-year HIV/Aids immigration ban
State-Level Data Show Recovery Act Protecting Millions From Poverty
I was really impressed with John Brennan this morning. And people didn't want him to run the CIA
What does it say about our nation that the Republicans' strategy seems to be working
401K: How much do you contribute?
For Shanghai Fair, Famous Fund-Raiser Delivers
Sing-Along post as to why I do NOT think the midterms will be kind to the GOP
Is this true? Does anyone know? Already checked out Snopes
DOD Announces Casualties 04-Jan-10
Tweety STF!!!!! up with your DOOM and gloom of the Dem's
GOP 2010? NO NO and NO. (Picture heavy).
I just burned myself with tap water
Kos' Research 2000: 45% of Democrats currently either are unlikely to vote or know they won't vote
President Obama faced "real threat, evolving quickly" on inauguration day (NYT Magazine)
New Year's prediction, we will give up 42 House seats and 6 Senate seats in November.
Political Wire: GOP Retirements Mount in the House
If Obama captures Bin Laden or kill him before Nov. all bets are off the rethugs ain't winning shit
What the hell is wrong with everybody?
I'm putting a Cucumber in My Pants
Gordon Brown to launch £100bn wind energy programme
Texas police arrest 169 in cockfight raid
In Spain, a Soaring Jobless Rate for Young Workers
France sells off surplus swine flu vaccine
Scientists say dolphins should be treated as 'non-human persons'
Obama presses review of nuclear strategy
2010 situation grows more difficult for Democrats
Chinese Manufacturing Grows by Most Since April 2004
U.S., China locked in trade disputes
Climate change increasing malaria risk, research reveals
Obama gives Interpol free hand in U.S.
Crackdown on alcohol seen as part of conservative moment in Iraq
Embassies shut after 'Yemen lost track of arms trucks'
Repeal of HIV Travel and Immigration Ban Effective Today
Official: South Carolina Republican US Rep. Henry Brown will not seek election to 6th term
US lifts HIV/Aids immigration ban
US detainees remanded in Pakistan
Burj Dubai renamed as Burj Khalifa
Whole Foods CEO Takes on Climate Change
President Obama Names Transgender Appointee to Commerce Department
Afghan attacks kill 4 US troops, British soldier
Senate to take up jobs bill soon
German anti-Nazi leader Freya von Moltke dies in US, 98
Newark Airport in lockdown after security scare
Tony Blair’s £1m-a-year paymaster seeks giant Iraqi oil deal
Manufacturing grows at fastest pace in 3 years
France security van robbery nets armed gang millions
US takes risk on Yemen president to fight al-Qaida
Venezuela, Colombia and Peru stock markets the most profitable in the decade
After 7 Months of Republican Filibuster Brazil Gets US Ambassador
Bernanke Says Low Rates Didn’t Cause Housing Bubble
Germany knows nothing of alleged CIA murder plot
Northrop to Relocate Headquarters to Washington, D.C.
Suspected U.S. drone kills 2 in Pakistan
European response mixed to new US security demands
Iraq PM slammed for 'Iran loyalty'
GOP Financial Struggles Jeopardize 2010 House Election Bids
Dow, S&P and Nasdaq Hit 15-Month Highs
Embassies shut after 'Yemen lost track of arms trucks'
A 3rd uninvited guest got into White House dinner
$24 billion lawsuit filed against Credit Suisse
Jordanian double-agent killed CIA officers
Obama effigy hanged in Jimmy Carter's home town
2 guards shot in Las Vegas federal building
Yemen rules out US intervention
Parker Griffith Staff Resigns: Nearly Every Member Quits
STOCK MARKET WATCH, Monday January 4
India and Australia condemn student killing
US appeals court upholds Moussaoui conviction for 9/11
Year kicks off with jumping energy prices
Statewide Anthrax Scare (Alabama)
Report: British Nazi sympathizer linked to Auschwitz sign theft
New York's Attorney General: Asian carp will hurt Great Lakes industry
New scanners break child porn laws
Tea Party groups plan (January 20) 'strike'
Obama aide defend trial for suspect in Christmas Day attempt to bomb plane
Extremist Islamic group defends UK parade
Brit Hume Bitch-Slapped by Mormons: 'Tiger Belongs to Us'
An American World of War: What to Watch for in 2010
Peacemaking in the Mideast: Obama's Year of Missteps
Guardian UK: The war on terror has been about scaring people, not protecting them
Environmental Refugees Unable to Return Home
Obama's Fifth Category: The "Untriable" By William Fisher
Chris Hedges: The Pictures of War You Aren’t Supposed to See
Buddhist Monks Urge Brit Hume to Take The Vow of Silence
Is The U.S. Government Buying Stocks?
The first time someone gay is killed by the state in Uganda, these Christofascists will have blood .
Keynes: The Return of the Master
Why Democrats Run from Real Change
US Is Increasing Its Hegemony As the "Global War Gladiator" Under Obama
Health care overhaul: Critics on left, right unite against mandate
Tainted Burgers Show That Corporate Profits Trump Public Safety
Murder Claims the Lives of Two More Anti-Mining Activists in El Salvador
House-Senate Health Care Conference Begins In Earnest Tomorrow; PhRMA Deal Targeted
Dick Cheney's Role in Al Qaeda's Yemeni Resurgence
Cheney's snipes at Obama a new low - even for him.
Limbaugh’s Union-Hospital, Employer-Mandate, Standardized-Plan Dream For The American Health System
E.J. Dionne:How Democrats can avoid a midterm rout in 2010
The Pictures of War You Aren’t Supposed to See
Robert Reich: What's Ahead for the Economy and Politics in 2010
2010: U.S. To Wage War Throughout The World
As Economy Declines, Time To Rein In The Banksters
CIA Agents assassinated in Afghanistan worked for “contractor” active in Venezuela, Cuba
"Dick Cheney is a dedicated American patriot who sincerely gives a damn about America..."
Why Democrats Are Trying to Commit Electoral Suicide - OOPS DUPE, added link to GD post
From a well known RWer...And you know what?
French media caught red-handed: Honduras coup protest photo presented as Iranian
Mexico Is On the Brink of Its Third Revolution
Bachmann: GOP should ‘allow themselves to be re-defined by the tea party movement.’
Stories From Former Felons on Restoring Rights
Rachel Maddow takes down gay-to-straight conversion seminarist Richard Cohen
Afghanistan and global dominance
Soaring, Cryptography and Nuclear Weapons
Thoughts from Supporters for Restoring Rights to Former Felons
Shunning the Banksters - Catherine Austin Fitts on Economics 101
Bomb plot suspect described as 'gentleman'
Dutch to use full-body scanners
Church Asks for Nearly $1 Mil in 48 Hours
Rep. Hoekstra Dodges Question About His Fundraising "Off the Attempted Murder of 300 People"
Obama Effigy Spotted in Jimmy Carter's Hometown
Renowned Theologian Pat Buchanan Defends Brit Hume's Call for Tiger Woods to Convert to Christianity
Most Children Not In Favor Of Child Healthcare
Allen Quist: Defeating liberals a bigger battle than defeating terrorism
Want to see some propanda that would have Joseph Goebbels coming in his pants?
Imus defends Budhism - mocks and fact-checks Brit Hume
Jake Gyllenhaal Challenges the Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (Political Remix Video)
Beyond Cute: Animal Videos Teach Humans How To Be
xpost: California bond allows private companies control of water
150 Tons Of Diesel Spills Into Yellow River Tributary - Water Restrictions Likely In Some Areas
CA Central Valley Fall Chinook Run Near 2008's Record Low Levels - Further Restrictions Likely
Red Foxes In Sacramento Valley - Long Believed Invasive - Turn Out To Be Native Subspecies - AFP
Gone: 2000 - 2010 In Extinctions - A Look Back - Mongabay
From The "Now What?!?" Dept. - Congo Park, Home Of Rare Gorillas, Hit By Lava Flows - AFP
Interest growing for solar power on farms in New Jersey
Shell accused of abandoning solar power buyers in the developing world
Did EESTOR miss another deadline? Signs are pointing to "yes"
Climate change far worse than thought before
Secretary Salazar Initiates Final Review of Cape Wind Proposal
Plug-and-Play Panels Hit Shelves at Lowe's Energy Center in 21 Locations
Chiefs putting the whoop ass on the donkeys
Unofficial NFL playoff prediction thread
Redskins Fire Zorn after two seasons...
Henin returns a winner, beats Petrova in Brisbane first round
Dolphins' QB White out of hospital
Hey Auggie! Where's the Wild Card prediction thread?
Tracy McGrady Is #2 In All-Star Voting For West Guards?!?!?!?!?!?
Not a great movie, but I cried through several parts of "Invictus."
Favre commits to Mississippi State
If Boise State wins tonight, can Denver give them this thing? >>
NFL to consider incentives for teams to play starters in late-season games
"Redskins’ hiring of Shanahan appears imminent"
Three NFL games yesterday are going to be repeated this coming weekend...
Colombia: more than 2600 guerrillas desert in 2009 (Spanish)
From Coup-lite to Truth-lite: US Policy and Death Squad Democracy in Honduras
Venezuela captures bigger drug haul in 2009
Iran Soccer Official Resigns Over New Year's E-Mail To Israel
Peacemaking in the Mideast: Obama's Year of Missteps
Lieberman to Blair: Peace deal within two years 'unrealistic'
'Egypt and Palestinians still insist on settlement freeze'
Four years on, Sharon's legacy wanes in Israel
Indigenous Youth Delegation to Palestine (VIDEO w/Laura Flanders, Invincible, Narcicyst, Ras K'Dee)
PINK FLOYD'S Roger Waters Speaks Out in Support of Gaza Freedom March VIDEO
Lieberman scolds diplomats over 'placating the world'
I've changed my mind about a two-state solution
A slice of life in Sheikh Jarrah
Islamic states condemn attack on Danish cartoonist
Venezuelan non-oil exports at the lowest level since 1997
Hung out to dry in the West Bank (Seth Freedman)
Can someone explain to me the difference betwen shooting groups
Gun Rights and Tea Party Activists Encourage People To Bring Guns To New Mexico Protest
Police: Homeowner shoots, kills suspect during possible robbery attempt
Bloomberg’s “Blueprint for Federal Action on Guns”
Workers fight for fair contract at Logan
Oregon’s new “Worker Freedom” law is being challenged in court
Florida employment Law News - OSHA cites Walt Disney World
OSHA: Mereaux refinery still has safety issues
OSHA fines two companies for fatal ammonia leak
Southwest Airlines and Teamsters reach agreement
Judge rules Swift unlawfully fired two drayage drivers
American Red Cross Announces End to Teamsters Strike
Grieving family seeks workplace safety
Police escort UFCW reps from packing plant
NBA players union says it will fight if Wizards, NBA try to void contract of Gilbert Arenas
Union: NFL owners want lockout
Firedoglake: Obama’s Labor Board Nominee Returned for Reconsideration by President McCain
20 Percent of Employers Expect to Create New Jobs in 2010
California Judge Rules Against State Furloughs
Today in Labor History Jan 4 Farmers threaten to lynch banking representatives and law officials
Lawsuit challenges NewPage plan to cut retiree benefits
Business Lobbyists Yearn For The Days When Elaine Chao Ran The Labor Department
Hell Freezes Over: Rush Limbaugh Loves Union Hospitals and Socialized Medicine
I am extremely proud of my vote for Obama today
ArmyTimes: Look for DADT Repeal in 2010
Americans’ Role Seen in Uganda Anti-Gay Push (NYT)
Evolution Caught in the Act: Scientists Measure How Quickly Genomes Change
Have you seen this in GD? Prop H8 vote almost certainly corrupted in L.A. Co:
Obama appoints first openly transgender person to post
My first post in photography group
White Lizards Evolve In New Mexico Dunes
I can't enter this month's contest, but I still wanted to share my favorite shot from this year
MAJOR CHANGE in the January Contest -- PLEASE READ!
Kepler telescope has turned up five 'exoplanets,' NASA scientist announces
Fuel cell helicopter takes to the skies
Japan Return to '91 GDP Gives Markets Mega Risk Crisis
Will the U.S. job market break its losing streak?
U.S. treasuries post worst performance among sovereign markets
AP: 2009 bankruptcies total 1.4 million, up 32 pct
Chinese Manufacturing Grows by Most Since April 2004
The Futility Economy By James Howard Kunstler
Bernanke is wrong; Low interest rates did fuel the housing bubble.
U.S., China locked in trade disputes
Eek! I put a deposit down on a house yesterday!!!
Up and running (finally!) and an offer
2010 Resolutions and Help thread....
Seriously, isn't anyone else feeling this?
Is The U.S. Government Buying Stocks?
Anyone seen this website on home remedies from around the globe?
Let's screw the pharmaceutical companies
Late-night teens 'face greater depression risk'
Is the Fed Juicing the Stock Market?
Gauging the Dedication of Teacher Corps Grads
Parents Push for Open Enrollment, Wanting Ability to Choose Schools for Kids
Another Irish Catholic Bishop Quits, Someone Please Open The Windows.....
Buddhism offers compassion ....
Tiger Woods must become Christian to be forgiven.
What a wonderful accompaniment for Pad Thai
Who here has ever made braised pork belly? I have not .....
Restaurants (and the French Revolution)
I could eat a lot more pizza if ......
time to put away the chocolates.
December is harvest time for ice wine in the Okanagan region of western Canada.
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