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How McCain Is Skirting His Own Spending Caps

ybdogsct — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:45:36 EDT

Even though McCain has agreed to an $84.1 million spending cap by accepting public funds--a decision he likes to portray as a principled stand against the corrupting influence of money on politics--at least double that sum will be spent on his behalf thanks to loopholes in the law that allow largely unregulated "soft money" contributions.

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain Barack Obama RNC DNC soft money

GOP Looks To Redistrict Itself Back Into Power

Aidenag — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:00:57 EDT

For months, a sense of dread has been percolating within Republican circles over potentially massive congressional losses in 2008. Facing the possibility of a more pronounced minority status in the House and more than a couple seats lost in the Senate, the GOP has begun setting its sights on a contingency plan: redistricting.

Channel: Politics Tags: GOP Republicans Redistricting Gerrymandering Politics

Before the Wars

Spadecaller — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:46:40 EDT

This Debussy melody is accompanied by a poem, "Before the Wars" by Spadecaller and the paintings of Bouguereau, Glover, Rousseau, and Rubens. A Spadecaller Video.

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Poetry Debussy Rubens Rousseau Spadecaller Video

Jimmy Carter says Israel has 150 nuclear weapons, newspaper claims

TechnologyExpert — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:34:38 EDT

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says Israel has a nuclear arsenal of 150 weapons.

Channel: Politics Tags: Arsenal Nuclear Weapons Carter Israel

Preventing the Great Depression

kyle9456 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:59:22 EST

There are many simple steps that could have been taken to prevent the Great Depression. Many stipulate what was ultimately the fall of the economy. However, this does have logical reasoning.

Channel: Humor Tags: great depression funny loans

Harvard ""Accomodates" Muslims

BoBo in Texas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:37:19 EST

Religion of Peace Update - What can a 19-year-old guy in jogging shorts do at Harvard that a rich Saudi sheik who sponsors terrorism can't? Get banned from the building.

Channel: Religion Tags: Religion of Peace bigotry submission

Better Buckle Up! Cheney Bush's Final 10 Months

Radiofreeeuropa — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:14:04 EST

If anyone harbors illusions that the lame-duck CheneyBush Administration will taxi harmlessly to its departure gate in January, recent events suggest otherwise. It's abundantly clear that in the next ten months, they are going to behave brutishly in amassing and misusing their power.

Channel: Politics Tags: Lame Ducks. Saboteurs of Democracy Bush Cheney

Stephen Colbert Has a Monkey Brain!

RickyDawkins — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:52:59 EST

Frans de Waal, author of "Our Inner Ape", tells Stephen that he has a large monkey brain. A priceless moment! Needless to say, Stephen ultimately remains unconvinced about evolution.

Channel: Television Tags: colbert report evolution monkey franz de waal primatologist

Hillary Sends Bill On "Campaign Trip" To Antarctica

ind06 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:50:06 EST

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton has sent her husband, former President Bill Clinton, on a "special campaign trip" to Antarctica that could last "six or seven months," Clinton aides confirmed today. "From here on in, Bill is going to be our man in Antarctica," said a top Clinton strategist.

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE I Hope He Brought A Coat

Conscientious Objectors

Spadecaller — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:41:16 EST

"No, you cannot have my body to fight your war...do what you will with me!" The indomitable force born from one courageous act is more powerful than a thousand screaming voices. The conscientious objector must make some hard choices.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Conscientious Objector War Peace

De Lorean Insurance

homewrecker767 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:32:50 EST

As most of us know, the De Lorean had quite a few adventures in its life time. Many of which left the car altered, damaged or in other vicarious situations that could constitute an insurance claim.

Channel: Humor Tags: insurance humor delorean movie

New World of Warcraft Milestone: 10 Million Subscribers

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:20:44 EST

Makes you wonder why Brazil banned EverQuest when this is the real king of MMORPG, doesn't it? Blizzard announced on Tuesday that World of Warcraft has reached double-digit millions in subscribers, with 10 million subscribers worldwide.

Channel: Video Games Tags: WoW Warcraft MMORPG

Thousands Sign Online Petition to "Save HD-DVD"

TechnologyExpert — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:43:22 EST

Anyone ever sign a petition at PetitionOnline.com? It's a site that "provides free online hosting of public petitions for responsible public advocacy." Once Warner Bros. said they were switching to Blu-ray only, a petition to save HD-DVD was opened by Tudor Cacenco.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: HD DVD Blu ray Petition

What I Want For Christmas--Not Another Unicorn [PIC]

lenseview — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:51:58 EST

Funny (tongue-in-cheek) pic & caption. A nutty new lawn sculpture....A speculative interpretation.

Channel: Humor Tags: funny picture satire photo sculpture humor

Bush vetoes kids health insurance bill (again)

TechnologyExpert — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:03:48 EST

President Bush vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have expanded government-provided health insurance for children, his second slap-down of a bipartisan effort in Congress to dramatically increase funding for the popular program.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush SCHIP Veto