Albmore

I am a Christian and a Veteran of the first Gulf War. Left the military after 9 years of service. Lived in Europe for several years. Was born in Baltimore and have a big interest in politics.

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Hillary Clinton Plans to Run in 2012

Politics – The LA Times blog reported early Saturday morning that the Markham Group, a company which has worked very closely with Senator Hillary Clinton in her past elections, has purchased a website with the url "hrc2012."

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Gore: We Can Be Electricity Independent in 10 Years

Politics – Today former vice president Al Gore challenged the nation to produce all of its own electricity from renewable energy carbon clean sources in the next 10 years. "We're borrowing money from China to buy oil from the Persian Gulf to burn it in ways that destroy the planet. Every bit of that's got to change," Gore said.

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UK targeting Islam not extremism, says Muslim News editor

Religion – UK - Islam The British government Friday was accused of trying to interfere in the Muslim community on religious matters by announcing controversial plans to fund a board of theologians to prevent Islam being abused by extremists.

Sunk on July 18, 2008 01:28pm

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Poll: Red State Of North Carolina - McCain 48% Obama 45%

Politics – The race is still close between John McCain and Barack Obama in the traditionally red state of North Carolina. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds McCain ahead 45% to 42% in the Tar Heel State. When "leaners" are included, McCain leads 48% to 45%.

Voted for on July 18, 2008 01:26pm

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All the World's Obama Stage: Will He Shine?

Politics – Sen. Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail on a different continent. Seeking to boost his image on foreign policy, Obama, D-Ill., will travel to Israel, Jordan, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom next week and is expected to at some point soon visit both Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Chertoff: European terrorists trying to enter US
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Chertoff: European terrorists trying to enter US

Politics – European terrorists are trying to enter the United States with European Union passports, and there is no guarantee officials will catch them every time, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Thursday.

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Mosques Increasingly Not Welcome in Europe

Religion – Europeans are increasingly lashing out at the construction of mosques in their cities as terrorism fears and continued immigration feed anti-Muslim sentiment across the continent.

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U.S. led forces kill more civilians in Afghanistan

Politics – More bloodshed in Afghanistan as more civilians killed by U.S attacks further undermining support for the U.S. backed regime of Karzai

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Obama: I'll Take the Fight to al-Qaeda

Politics – In a speech this morning at the International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama criticized George W. Bush and John McCain for ignoring Afghanistan, and he also promised to take the fight to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Do as we say, not as we do: gasoline edition

Politics – If the US military was a country it would be the worlds 38th largest consumer of oil. Yet despite its large appetite and soaring crude prices, its operations will continue unabated.

Sunk on July 16, 2008 06:26am

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If Obama Can't Handle Satire, How Will He Handle Real Attacks?

Politics – Let's be frank. People sophisticated enough to read, say, newspaper editorials are smart enough to know that the New Yorker's cover art this week -- portraying Barack Obama as a be-turbaned Muslim and wife Michelle as an Afro-sporting terrorist with an AK-47 across her back -- is a work of satire. But what about the millions of dumb Americans who w

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How to Prevent a War With Iran: Support the Troops!

Politics – If a U.S. soldier really wants to be a hero, he should refuse to fight in any foreign war. "Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person" (Deuteronomy 27:25).

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Obama promises Hispanics a push for 'American dream'

Politics – SAN DIEGO | Sen. Barack Obama received a rock-star welcome Sunday from the nation's largest Hispanic rights group, telling them they are the critical swing group in November's presidential election and promising a renewed effort to pass an immigration bill during his first year in office.

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Barack Obama Should Defend Constitution, Lead Fight Against FISA, Says Bob Barr

Politics – Sen. Obama claims to represent change. "I challenge Sen. Obama to represent real change by standing for the people's liberties and against the administration's unlawful surveillance program," says Barr.

Sunk on July 10, 2008 04:35pm

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Jackson apologizes for comments on Obama

Politics – The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for "regretfully crude" comments he made about Barack Obama's speeches in black churches during what he thought was a private conversation.

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