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We did it, we did, we did. Thoughts on watching history unfold…

I'm so proud right now. So damn proud of our country, it's people and of our new President. Yes, it was so good to hear "Do you, Barack HUSSEIN Obama … Continue reading We did it, we did, we did. Thoughts on watching history unfold…

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Context for those people offended at Dr. Lowry’s comments during benediction

For those folks offended by Dr. Lowry's words... I can't change that you are offended that is your right but there's nothing I can do about it. Don't come crying … Continue reading Context for those people offended at Dr. Lowry’s comments during benediction

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President Obama’s Inaugural speech 20 January 2009

Full text of the speech given before more than a million on the National Mall1:28 PM CST, January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama, with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters … Continue reading President Obama’s Inaugural speech 20 January 2009

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Please help the people of Emmonak. You, yes you can help these poor folks.

Another passage described a family of six: "(The husband's) family has been out of food for quite some time now. Their one-year-old child is out of milk, can't get it and he has no idea when he will be able to get the next can. He has been borrowing milk from anyone he can." The next day, Tucker gave his letter to local officials who gathered for a meeting on fuel prices. It calls for someone, anyone, to fly food into the village over the next several months. "I'm not messing around. If we can get a massive air lift, do it," he said in a phone interview Wednesday. "I don't care how it's done," he said.

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Advocate cover – Gay is the new Black, excuse me?!

Did I miss the moment when racism ended? Because last I checked having a black president meant the Secret Service had more threats to investigate, not that America put away the bigotry. Not to mention that pesky little matter of black LGBT folks who are apparently officially figments of our collective imaginations.

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An open letter to white activists, re: Proposition 8

Via LJ User slit I find it curious that African-American women are all lazy unwed welfare-cheating baby-making machines and African-American men are all violent drug-abusing absentee fathers RIGHT UNTIL they … Continue reading An open letter to white activists, re: Proposition 8

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Election List X: Some of The Horrible Things That Will Happen To You If You Don’t Vote

From John Scalzi... Horrible things that will happen if you don't vote http://whatever.scalzi.com/2008/10/31/election-list-x-some-of-the-horrible-things-that-will-happen-to-you-if-you-dont-vote/ http://scalzi.wordpress.com/?p=5057 This is all true. Election List X: Some of The Horrible Things That Will Happen To … Continue reading Election List X: Some of The Horrible Things That Will Happen To You If You Don’t Vote

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On why I’ve never been able to support McCain/Palin & chose Obama/Biden

I'm a life long democrat, that shouldn't surprise anyone here. My bit on the lack of support for McCain is so people can understand this isn't a knee jerk, OMG … Continue reading On why I’ve never been able to support McCain/Palin & chose Obama/Biden

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Palin going rogue? That’s rich… the Maverick picked her, let him suffer his foolishness

Palin allies report rising campaign tension Ben Smith Ben Smith Sat Oct 25, 8:27 am ET Even as John McCain and Sarah Palin scramble to close the gap in the final days of the … Continue reading Palin going rogue? That’s rich… the Maverick picked her, let him suffer his foolishness

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Yeah… right, a typo. If you believe that I’ve got a bridge to sell you

Big ballot boo-boo: Osama for president? Rensselaer County gaffe makes national news after absentee ballots misspell Barack Obama's name By: BOB GARDINIER, Staff writer First published in print: Saturday, October … Continue reading Yeah… right, a typo. If you believe that I’ve got a bridge to sell you

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Anyone who thinks racism is dead needs to wake up.

Inland GOP mailing depicts Obama's face on food stamp 08:54 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 By MICHELLE DeARMOND The Press-Enterprise The latest newsletter by an Inland Republican women's … Continue reading Anyone who thinks racism is dead needs to wake up.

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Race & Politics herein, read and comment at your own peril

Warning - hateful image at the head of this & linked post, in case it would bother anyone A thoughtful post on a hateful image done by a McCain supporter … Continue reading Race & Politics herein, read and comment at your own peril

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A reminder for IL residents from Sen. Steans – Today is the last day to register to vote!

State Senator Heather Steans Voter Registration Information I am writing to remind you that the last day to register to vote in Illinois is Tuesday, October 7.  I have received … Continue reading A reminder for IL residents from Sen. Steans – Today is the last day to register to vote!

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Is she just that clueless? Wait, I just answered my own question

Palin attempts to link Senator Obama to homegrown terrorism. Except as usual, she's way off the mark. Palin claims Obama is palling around with a known terrorist during a campaign … Continue reading Is she just that clueless? Wait, I just answered my own question