Scout Aidenag

Photographer by day, news junkie by night. My main areas of interest are politics and the environment. If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions, for me or propeller, feel free to email me at Aidenag @propeller.com Or IM me at Aidenag @gmail.com

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Military chief warns against striking Iran

News – The words Wednesday from Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were notable for their blunt pragmatism: An Israeli airstrike on Iran would be high-risk and could further destabilize the region, leading to political and economic chaos.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 04, 2008 05:38am

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GOP Miscounting Obama's Tax Votes

Politics – The McCain campaign and the Republican National Committee both claim that Obama has voted 94 times "for higher taxes." But their count is inflated and misleading.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 04, 2008 12:40am

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Bush drops a "terrorist fist jab"

Politics – I guess he missed the GOP memo that a fist jab is an act of terrorism...

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Submitted and Voted for on July 04, 2008 12:37am

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McCain Fundraiser Oversaw Payments To Terrorist Group

Politics – The co-host of a recent top-dollar fundraiser for Sen. John McCain oversaw the payment of roughly $1.7 million to a Colombian paramilitary group that is designated a terrorist organization by the United States.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 04:11am

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U.S. Deaths Rise in Afghanistan

News – June was the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the war there began in late 2001, as resilient and emboldened insurgents have stepped up attacks in an effort to gain control of the embattled country.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 04:07am

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A Growing Coral Crisis

Science – Overfishing And Global Warming Are Killing Reefs Around The World. Is It Too Late To Save Them?

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 03:37am

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Georgia Judge Blocks Coal Plant

News – In a landmark victory in the battle to regulate global warming pollution, a Georgia judge ruled that a proposed coal-fired plant could not be built unless its carbon dioxide emissions are limited, effectively killing the project.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 03:35am

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Webb: McCain Should 'Calm Down' on Using Military Service

Politics – Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) waded into the debate over John McCain's military service Monday to say that the Republican should avoid using military service in politics.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 03:18am

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The 10 Most Awesomely Bad Moments of the Bush Presidency

Politics – A shorter version of our long national nightmare.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 03:13am

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S.F. Mayor Newsom to explore run for governor

Politics – San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who built a national reputation pushing cutting-edge -- and controversial -- policies on same-sex marriage, healthcare and other issues, launched an exploratory bid for governor Tuesday.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 02:22am

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Tolkien's children fight for 'Lord of the Rings' gold

Movies – The 'Lord of the Rings' film trilogy has raked in billions for others, but for the heirs of beloved author and creator J.R.R. Tolkien, nothing.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 02:15am

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Obama Got Discount on Home Loan

Politics – Shortly after joining the Senate and while enjoying a surge in income, Barack Obama bought a $1.65 million Georgian mansion in Chicago. To finance the purchase, he secured a $1.32 million loan from Northern Trust in Illinois. Obama spokesman Ben LaBolt said the rate was adjusted to account for a competing offer from another lender.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 01:31am

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A Backlog Of Cases Alleging Fraud

News – More than 900 cases alleging that government contractors and drugmakers have defrauded taxpayers out of billions of dollars are languishing in a backlog that has built up over the past decade because the Justice Department cannot keep pace with the surge in charges brought by whistle-blowers, according to lawyers involved in the disputes.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 01:26am

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Haysbert: Prez role on '24' may have helped Obama

Television – Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 12:47am

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When Military Service Didn't Matter to McCain

Politics – When asked whether military service makes somebody better equipped to be commander-in-chief the Arizona Republican said "Absolutely not". A year later, McCain cast his ballot for George W. Bush. A more telling example may have come recently, when McCain found himself campaigning against an Iraq War veteran who was running for office.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 02, 2008 12:12am

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