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Jon Stewart, on “the worst President since Herbert Hoover.”

by on Feb 23, 2013

An awesome insta-classic Jon Stewart on the McCain vs. Hagel-Benghazi “Country First” Hypocrisy: McCain, hypocritical? Sad, but seems to be the case. Ah, for the good old days of McCain with integrity. Fact is, opinion is dangerous…it biases all of our views of reality. So, well, meditate more, and see things as they are. But [...]

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Sarah Palin The Movie (first video). ~ Lindsay Friedman

by on Feb 1, 2012

Out of the blue, literally from across the sea, America was rewarded with one sexy Alaskan. (Clip)

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“Today’s a very sad day.” ~ Senator John McCain.

by on Dec 19, 2010

The above title is not my kind of pull-out quote re yesterday’s historic victory of equality among Americans. Let’s try this one, via …Senator Ron Wyden, of Oregon, who thought he wouldn’t be able to come because he is being prepared for prostate-cancer surgery, did anyway, as the Times reported, and talked about love: I [...]

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The Iraq War is Over.

by on Aug 23, 2010

Mission Accomplished! (What was our mission in Iraq, again?) “The last American combat troops are out of Iraq. Operation Iraqi Freedom is over.” ~ a report in the news media on August 19, 2010. Via Stephen Colbert: The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The Word – What If You Threw a Peace [...]

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Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians…It doesn’t matter, just clean it up!

by on Sep 10, 2009

Don’t speak. Everyone has a gift to bring. Dancers… let’s move! lveo~ the travelingneighborhood for more Revolution click* a Coup d’esprit on October 24th

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And just like that… the world changed

by on Nov 5, 2008

Tonight was the most intense and emotional election I’ve ever experienced; it was one of the most intense and emotional nights of my life. Tonight the citizens of the United States shed shadows of its past

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Generation WE… does make a difference

by on Nov 3, 2008

Generation WE: The Movement Begins… from Generation We on Vimeo. Born between 1978 and 2000? That makes you a “Millenial,” the largest generation in U.S. history, and the one that has the potential to make the biggest impact in the direction of our country. Want to be heard? Watch the video and then go VOTE! [...]

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Have you seen the footage of McCain’s Racist “Ex-”Pastor?

by on Nov 1, 2008

So much stink is made of Obama’s now-repudiated pastor Wright.  In the final days of the campaign, it gets dirtier and uglier. But all the while, hardly mentioned is McCain’s nefarious pastor,  Rod Parsley. And why is that?  Could it just be that Obama didn’t want to lower himself to McCain’s level?  Maybe it’s because [...]

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I Have A Dream Too.

by on Oct 26, 2008

Last night I woke up, startled by a b-grade racist dream. It was surreal.  But aren’t they all? The dream began with me walking down a street, and then I’m in a moment where I am making a racist remark racist about Senator Obama…

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Obama, Biden, McCain, and Palin: The election in pictures.

by on Oct 12, 2008

Got this sent to me by a co-worker.

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The Alaskan Albatross: the Unenviable Position of John McCain

by on Oct 12, 2008

In a lot of ways, you have to feel kind of sorry for John McCain. His VP pick, Sarah Palin, certainly hasn’t lived up to any sort of expectations he may have had, and it seems to be more and more clear she was picked for two incredibly cynical reasons:

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Panel to Palin: “You abused your power.” Palin: “No, I didn’t—see? I cleared myself!”

by on Oct 10, 2008

I’m not sure who actually said, “from the sublime to the ridiculous is but a step,” but it definitely applies to the recent antics of our dear Ms. Palin.

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“Intelligent answers appeal to people who are actively seeking higher education”

by on Oct 3, 2008

J. Riley a student of University of Central Florida Post vice-presidential debate, I had a chance to read my morning dose of The New York Times and there was an article citing college student’s reactions to last night’s event.  This time around it seems young adults are really taking advantage of their voting power by [...]

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Tribute in Light: McCain and Obama Meet for the Anniversary of 9/11.

by on Sep 10, 2008

I look forward to seeing the coverage of McCain and Obama meeting at the World Trade Center site tomorrow. But for now, on the eve of September 11th, I’m feeling more reflective than concerned with politics.

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Book review: Mindful Politics: A Buddhist Guide to Making the World a Better Place (Melvin McLeod, ed.)

by on Sep 3, 2008

In the rush and hustle of the political season, it’s easy to get caught up in the vigor and vitriol and forget that elections are about choosing a leader, someone who represents the best in all of us, regardless of their race, gender, or even their age.

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A Running Diary of My Day at the DNC (Oh, and God Hates Democrats).

by on Aug 29, 2008

Today while 74,000 people bask in the aftermath of Obama’s historic speech (I realize the importance of it all but I’m not sure I’m ready to call it historic—my breakfast too belongs to history—let’s wait ’til November and see how things shake out) I recount my failed attempt to take part in…um, the historic event.  [...]

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elephant journal e-xclusive: Waylon Lewis interviews Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post…pre-DNC.

by on Aug 20, 2008

Waylon Lewis, for elephantjournal.com: Recently, we interviewed Amy Goodman, Paul Hawken and Lester Brown. They all say the same thing: that media is the key to “saving the world.” I’d add that independent media, not beholden to its investors or advertisers, is key. As founder of the most popular news blog in the world, what’s [...]

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Article of the Week: McCain is no (Teddy) Roosevelt.

by on Aug 19, 2008

If only wishing made it so. Teddy: icon of the Right, beloved by the Left, a celebrity, trust-buster, war hero, our first great environmentalist…a Republican, a progressive who bolted his own party, member of the Mt. Rushmore Club…and oft-mentioned idol of Senator McCain, the erstwhile Modern Maverick.

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Baracky II. (a fun video wrap-up of the Presidential contest).

by on Aug 17, 2008

Fun, quick way to catch up on all the political ups and downs of the Primary and now the Presidential race. Video:

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Only Obama could ‘Define Rich’—who he’s gonna tax—at an Evangelical Church in Orange County…and get applause.

by on Aug 17, 2008

Last night, Rick Warren, pastor of the megachurch Saddleback, hosted both Obama and McCain. Check out Obama’s answer to that least-favorite of questions: who you gonna tax more than others? Video:

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Evangelicals, Global Warming and never the twain shall meet? Not if you ask Rick Warren, host of 1st Obama/McCain Presidential Debate.

by on Aug 16, 2008

Rick Warren, Southern Baptist minister of a megachurch, is leader of a new breed of Evangelicals: he focuses on issues like poverty, AIDS, Global Warming…only a few years after actively supporting

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Lester Brown: Defeat Global Warming? Yes we can.

by on Aug 16, 2008

The best article I’ve read on how to fight Global Warming. Here’s an excerpt (from Brown’s latest book, Plan B 3.0): The U.S. entry into World War II is a fascinating case study in rapid mobilization. Initially, the United States resisted involvement in the war and responded only after

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video: McCain is a Warmonger (they said the same of Churchill).

by on Aug 16, 2008

Personally, I appreciate the sentiment and power of this video, but I think—I hope—that it’s a bit over the top. John McCain may be

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video: Obama hits 3 curve balls—& Jon Ralston—out of the park.

by on Aug 12, 2008

Check out the video below (click Read the Rest)…Jon Ralston asks some tough, slippery questions on energy, wind, solar, drilling…and Obama grins

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John McCain’s soon-to-be-announced VP…who’s the Greenest of them all?

by on Aug 12, 2008

Pawlenty? Crist? Thune? Mitt? My new favorite eco/politics blog, Red Green & Blue, strikes again with Timothy B. Hurst‘s rundown of John McCain’s options and their attitude toward the earth they walk on. Remember: both choices for VP this election cycle, Obama’s and McCain’s, will be super-important. McCain is 73, so having a backup is vital. [...]

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Barack Smackdown: “This is serious business. Instead of running ads about Britney & Paris, they should go talk to some energy experts.”

by on Aug 9, 2008

I’m 34. I can hardly remember Reagan, or Bush the First, and I don’t try too hard. I liked President Clinton, but that man made more missteps than you can count. I didn’t like President Bush, and don’t think most Republicans should’ve, either–he didn’t abide by any traditional Conservative principles (isolation/avoiding foreign entanglements, avoiding debt, [...]

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With Friends Like These…Paris Hilton’s comeback against McCain’s ‘silly’ anti-Obama ad.

by on Aug 6, 2008

I gotta admit, it’s the first time

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Yes We Can or…McCain? Jen Sall’s UnionxUnion/Gold & Silver Stars has the answer. [LOL]

by on Aug 5, 2008

Like many, I started off this election cycle being purty psyched, after eight years of Mr. Hedge, at the quality of our 2008 candidates. But Hillary got kinda mean, and McCain’s Straight Talk has continued to get soft, mushy, even unfair…and Obama

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Conservation vs. Conservatives, round 11: McCain’s Offshore Drilling vs. Obama’s Inflated Tires.

by on Aug 5, 2008

Much ado about Obama’s great/commonsense idea: inflate your tires and we’ll save far more oil (and you’ll save far more $$$s) than all the offshore

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McCain is getting nervous: portrays Obama as ‘the One,’ compares to (Charlton Heston) Moses.

by on Aug 1, 2008

Senator John McCain’s sense of humor, as evidenced by the whacky campaign ad, above, seems to have a dark lining of fear around the edges. Still, at least he has one—it’s gotta be tough running against history-in-the-making, a “once-in-a-generation politician.”

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Quote o’Day: Al Gore’s big “10-Year” speech via NY Times.

by on Jul 18, 2008

“We’re borrowing money from China to buy oil from the Persian Gulf to burn it in ways that destroy the planet,” Mr. Gore said. “Every bit of that’s got to change.” Are we still a can-do yes-we-can nation? Can we power our once-great nation with clean, renewable, job-creating wind and solar and geothermal—giving up our [...]

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How Much for Iraq War?

by on Jul 14, 2008

“…nearly $1 trillion.” Now that’s a lot of schools. (click on that, best most inspiring article I’ve read in…like, a week). On a liiiighter note, check these killah Obama tees.

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US apes Communist Chinese torture techniques (on US soldiers) in Korea that elicited many false confessions.

by on Jul 2, 2008

You know you’re on the wrong path when: 1) you’re a Democracy but… 2) your military is teaching Chinese Communist torture techniques (used on US soldiers in Korea, no less) for use on your prisoner camp 2a) those torture techniques, while ‘mild,’ were ineffective in Korea—eliciting many false confessions 3) Your prisonor camp is located [...]

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Winner of Colbert’s “Make McCain Exciting” Contest

by on Jun 24, 2008

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