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Archives: August 13, 2009

Is it me, or do they look as if they are related?

Lies, Damn Lies and Big Elephant-Ass Lies

Picture a squat, glazed, earthenware vessel.

I thought of an excellent way to calm the paranoid fears about a "Death Panel"

Federal Court To Hear Arguments In Case Challenging City-Sponsored Prayer In Greece, NY

If ever a book could use a new release, this is it:

It amazes me that some average citizens are willing to defend the insurance industry.

Good thing we have the greatest healthcare system in the world.

Fuck the Republican Party. It's long past time for the Democrats to push their agenda through.

Could Obama disrupt all the disruptors with a trick from the W playbook?

It's time to put the blame where it belongs - the for-profit health care industry

Hey, Julia Hall ... Where's YOUR birth certificate? Well?

This should go in the "protest sign hall of fame (saracasm division)" "Teabagging is only. . .

Afghanistan Election Prediction Thread

'Perverse' Incentives Examined in New Health Care Documentary

'Perverse' Incentives Examined in New Health Care Documentary

Cradle-to-Grave Crazy

Rachel, Rachel, some of us are way ahead of you

"The best lack all conviction...

Good news! When a couple breaks up, in almost all cases the motive is to trade up...

“Don’t let the government get its hands on Medicare!”

What if the current system was run by the government?

Let's use RW resources to resist their harmful propaganda.

Let's use RW resources to resist their harmful propaganda.

Jones Soda lays off 27% of workers

It's plain and Simple. Unrec is Oppressive and Unfair.

"Freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ."

Are polls useful?

US corporations squeezing more output from workers and paying lower wages

US corporations squeezing more output from workers and paying lower wages

Attention DUers with relatives in the military

Meet Captain Ineffective!

Thousands Line Up for Promise of Free Health Care

Great letter to the Minneapols paper today about health care

So where's the 'Whitey Tape'?

14 Dead in Pakistan in Suspected Drone Strike

I can't help but think all this winger BS is going to backfire on them

If You Are Sick of The Right Wing Nuts Dominating the Health Care Message

Visit the Canadian Governments Healthcare System Website: Health Canada/Santé Canada (re-direct)

Simply put: I love Fox News.

What's wrong with this picture?

Former Health Insurance Exec: Insurers Fomenting Town Hall Chaos"...

New Army Handbook Teaches Afghanistan Lessons

Lest We Forget... Grassley, et. al....

I Fought the Troll...free MP3

Glenn Beck wants Barack Obama to be Assassinated

Have any of our more outspoken or pugnacious congressmen/senators had town hall protests?

Mandatory Wednesday Malloy Truthseekers check in!!

Scientologist Greta hosts a=hole/ criminal KISSINGER - that is ALL!1 n/t

NYT best-selling author: Hillary offered $17 million to fight rape in Congo...but hey, she got mad!

Holy shit! Larry King's got Bill Frist talking about healthcare reform. How's that for stupid?

Dick Cheney = Nathan Jessup

The most heartwarming, hopeful video possible. Please watch at link.

Environmental Racism Study Finds Levels Of Inequality Defy Simple Explanation

Imus In Talks For Primetime (6-9 am) Faux BUSINESS Channel Simulcast?

Orly Taitz — not just a birther!

Prop 8 to be challenged in 2012.

Other than Obama being an illegal immigrant, what are the other things that Orly Taitz believes in?

Want Health Care As Good As Senator Grassley's?

My Response to a Psuedo-Deather

I don't know why anyone would have a problem with the health care issue

GA. Lawmaker Calls for Caning and Execution of Marijuana Offenders

Criss Angel EXPOSED! (scary....He is of the devil!)

Failure, the secret to success

Need Argument RE: Healthcare

The GOP Laff Riots by Ed Nada

The GOP Laff Riots by Ed Nada

Which is the better road to reelection in 2012?

Signs we should be carrying...

"Youth In Asia Will Kill Your Grandma"

Ok I've got it. What to call all the swiftboat liars du jour: FeeBaggers

Whoa. Hold up. What's up with the "traditionalists" on here?

Where are the Democratic mad dogs? Should there be Democratic mad dogs?

Specter protestor Katy Abram laments coming socialist toilet paper shortage

this man is a united states senator...GRASSLEY REPEATS 'DEATH PANEL' CLAIM

Typical White People

I opened a portal to hell just now...

Did anyone see the Perseid meteor shower last night or tonight?

Fox News' "Glenn Beck" Loses Advertisers - Reuters

Heritage Foundation Favors Lax Penalties For Child Porn And Child Sex Trafficking

Karzai Suffers an Election Blow

Namedropping the Founders.

Discover Card fraud? Not sure how to label this.

Washington Journal this morning: Have the healthcare protests changed your mind?

As the GOP melts down, the not-as-crazy- as-the-rest-of-the -wackadoodles are coming into our tent

Question begging to be asked of O'Reilly, Beck, and their ilk....

health care reform is too expensive!!

did anyone just see what I saw on ClusterFox?

Katy Abram is a stupid disgusting selfish asshole

Okay. Which one of you is holding THIS sign:

Guy who does my sister's lawn--untreated hernia, no insurance, says Obama is going to socialize HC

In Montana, Integrated Care Clinic Reduces Costs

If there were no Medicare, there'd be a lot less resistance

A sample of Health Care Town Hall front pages - 8-13-2009

What Party Of The Past Does The Current Republicant Party Remind You Of?

LAT: Bruce Lisker will be released from state prison Thursday morning (California)

Is it starting to make sense? all this BLIND opposition? to something as mundane as health-care?

Should we be taking these militia videos seriously or just laugh them off as cranks?

Should we be taking these militia videos seriously or just laugh them off as cranks?

President Karzai’s supporters ‘buy’ votes for Afghanistan election

Has anyone considered that the Norquist crowd is trying to drown

Question for DU health care experts re: immediate impact of health care reform

There's Just No Way Sarah Palin's Writing Her Facebook Notes

Town Hall meeting today with Oklahoma rep. Mary Fallin (R-Insane)

Just had to call 911 for a domestic dispute.

Breaking on NPR: Recession officially over in France and Germany

Congress moves to extend unemployment benefits

Congress moves to extend unemployment benefits

Congress moves to extend unemployment benefits

Congress moves to extend unemployment benefits

Airlines Set to Ask More of Passengers (more information)

Group “Warning” Elderly About Dangers Of Health Care Reform Tried To Privatize Social Security

Taliban Leader Turkistan Baitani Killed by Mehsud Supporters

Sign of the Apocalypse: Mike "Heckuva Job Brownie" Now Hosting Radio As a Political/Gov't Expert

Health Care Reform and Part-time Employment

Delete

WASP-17, Newfound Planet Orbits Backward

Blog comparing Obama and Sarkozy to Hitler

CNN Prez Tells Staff to Stop Booking Talk Radio Hosts - 'They Just Add to the Noise.'

Report: Cheney felt Bush gradually turned away from him, gained unexpected independence

You don't hear the protesters yelling about this public option...

Yet another GOP member of Congress comes out as a birther

1988 Lokerbie versus the 1976 Cubana bombing

Heated health care debate derails Mount St. Helens meeting

YouTube documents Joker Poster contest...

K2 summiter Kazem Faridian jailed in Iran

K2 summiter Kazem Faridian jailed in Iran

Buchanan is on Willie Geist's show AGAIN...Patty at 5:30AM is more than I can take...

Poll on how you hold your Steering Wheel

July 2009 was the 2nd warmest July ever recorded in the planet

Caption this Sen. Grassley pic

Iraqi Refugees and the Pottery Barn Rule

You can focus on the RW distractions, or you can educate yourself on the issues…

Good explanation of the 4 basic Health Care Models

A right-winger on truth serum...

Has the barn door not only been left open but has the barn also been destroyed?

Sad. Most people believe town hall protesters' behavior is "appropriate," Pew finds

The Republican healthcare plan is the alternative to the Democrats' attempt at healthcare reform.

Ten Telltale Signs of Republican Disease

Large Facilites needed for Teabagging clowns ('toon)

Teddy Kennedy's Brain Surgeon: Optimistic About Obamacare

Next Bubble to Burst Is Banks’ Big Loan Values

Howie Dean is on GEM$NBC now

Can Ted Kennedy name his wife to take his seat?

The Last Abortion Doctor (Esquire)

Dick Cheney loved working in the shadows with no accountability...

Scumbag Calls for O.D. Death of Chris Dodd, Glenn Beck Acts Out Poisoning of Nancy Pelosi & More...

oh feathers..

Unwitting Channeling or the new Ventriloquism CARTOON

So another guy with a (unregistered) gun (loaded) was arrested in New Hampshire

The Nation: Racism Runs Wild at Town Halls

After years of war, economic terror, social polarization: 'Pus exploding from a wound.'

Rep. Kennedy: Dad's illness has united family

Question about college financial aide. More directly about "Financial Aide Probation".

The Terrorism of Ann Coulture Part 1

My modest proposal regarding health care reform

"...the perfect IM-ing, texting & twittering back-to-school phone..."

Yikes - Toomey leads Specter (ok, it is Rasmussen)

There is no healthcare reform bill, there are 5, none of them finalized.

Eliot (Single Payer) Engel coming up on Stephanie Miller

Maxine Waters Poised To Confront Health Insurance Industry W/Need For Charity Health Clinincs

The 2nd ammendment allows to carry guns on an airplane.

The 2nd ammendment allows to carry guns on an airplane.

Reaching the next generation with "Muppet diplomacy"

Why does a drunken blog post bring the SS to the door, but Beck can yell "pitchforks and torches" ?

Rachael is going to be on MTP this Sunday...

Help Dick Cheney name his yet-to-be-published memoir book......

awwww.... poor widdle Markie Sanford all lonely living by himself in the Governor Mansion...

Sen. Baucus: "This was the closest thing to a mob that I've ever experienced in my life"

There are only whites, commented CNN's Tony Harris

Grover Norquist is on MSNBC....

Michele Bachmann's Son Joins "Re-Education Camp"

Cheney Uncloaks His Frustration With Bush

Does my 7-year right against self-incriminitation begin...

GOP Senate Leader Acknowledges He Hasn’t Read Full Health Care Bill

The United States does not have the best health care system in the world

"Do you think that if a Gay person gets killed, society is better off?"

Palin doubles down on 'death panels'

ACLU video for Eric Holder - Oliver Stone, Rosie Perez, Philip Glass, etc.

‘Sick for Profit’ (Robert Greenwald)

(Netroots post #2) Live from Midwest Death Panel

Cheney Uncloaks His Frustration With Bush

Cheney Uncloaks His Frustration With Bush

Glen Beck is a psychopath

OK, I called Boswell's office just now...our own garden variety Blue Dog.

Senator Cardin Town Hall Wacko: "'We're 99 trillion dollars in debt"

Who do you want on your death panel?

Latest "Obama-nations"

Push it. Push it good.

I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THE THREATS

US corporations squeezing more output from workers and paying lower wages

Government Tells ‘Clunkers’ Buyers Not to Sign Waiver

Why the hell are Keith and Rachel giving free air to protesters?

phone numbers for Grassley

I really wish the word "Death Panel" had been coined before Michael Moore made Sicko

Ohio Militia and NOT Ohio Militia

Remember when we wanted bush's wars to end? Think they ever will?

Is it time to send Grassley home?

Right-wing pundits tear into 11-year-old girl for asking Obama a question

Sewage Breeds Bigger, Faster Mosquitoes (in streams)

Sewage Breeds Bigger, Faster Mosquitoes (in streams)

Les Paul Dead at 94

Here's the real truth about the townhall disrupters.

Hilarious: Cheney's Umbrage At *

Oh geeze, did Rush actually lie about his diet? LOL!

Texas judge's flyer suggests criminals support Obama

Utah paper rejects same-sex wedding announcement

Insurance co's could give Katy Abrams something to really cry about

My turn for a non-controversial, light-hearted, "wow you should have seen what I saw" post.

If you don't think Glen Beck and his followers aren't a threat to this country, go to this website

Nigeria has come up with a goodie!

The Ghost of Truman: The Wartime Contracting Commission Gives DOD Hell on Iraq Contracting

Orly Taitz - an extra crispy bucket of crazy !

Obama bashers - THom is taking the WH to task today

Question concerning civilians working at military bases,

I Don't Care If It's Stupid - I Love Maddow For Arranging The Shipment Of Baseball Gear To Iraq!

Illinois raises sales tax on coffee, candy, tea (bottled Cof.&Tea.)

We like our insurance plan/doctor, but we are being "pushed out" of our plan

We like our insurance plan/doctor, but we are being "pushed out" of our plan

Les Paul Has Died

some religiously insane news out of Tulsa (and C Street)

My LTE on health care reform was published today

The Health Care debate has assured one thing

Spoiling for a Bush-Cheney Fight

Stimulus that actually stimulates the economy? Wow. (Ford increases production)

Fox News - (Not) Fair and Balanced

The most amazing thing about the healthcare discussion is that there isn't one

Idiotic repub toon of the week

The Tree of Knowledge...

When the Dead Have No Say: Can the war in Afghanistan be successful?

A Window Into C.I.A.’s Embrace of Secret Jails

First we had Joe the Plumber

Right-wing militias on the rise in US: report

Unbelievable, really NOT

2 U.S. Architects of Harsh Tactics in 9/11’s Wake (psychologists)

Memoirs to reveal Dick Cheney thought Bush had gone soft on war on terror

If American Dems moved to Norway, they'd have to joine a right wing party

Limbaugh yells "Nazi" (and the press yawns) - Eric Boehlert - EXCELLENT!

May we please have a death & funeral channel, sir?

Now Cheney's desperation has reached the toilet - he is dumping on GWBush

Katy Abram, you ARE a Racist

Jobless claims rise, retail sales fall, foreclosures spike to record highs.

Jobless claims rise, retail sales fall, foreclosures spike to record highs.

Cheney Uncloaks His Frustration With Bush

A little history lesson, on why, if the conditions are right, the Town Hall Liars may help us ...

A little history lesson, on why, if the conditions are right, the Town Hall Liars may help us ...

Yesterday on Randi Rhodes' show she played a clip of Rush Limbaugh...

Sanford: It's 'hard' living alone in governor's mansion

Canadians Back ‘Public Solutions' to Improve Care

Is Obama's playing chess?

Healthcare industry lobbyist: "We have an agreement with the White House, we trust the White House

Healthcare industry lobbyist: "We have an agreement with the White House, we trust the White House

Concerned Women for America waving a pistol at ENDA. Literally

Isakson's little bon mot for "end of life counseling" had to be deliberate

Has Obama made a new back-room deal with hospital lobbyists where the public gets the shaft?

C-span -- Violence Against Women Act Hearings -- from 6/10/09

AARP has an excellent pro-health care reform ad for tv

Thanks Hilary

Is AARP A Front For United Healthcare Insurance Company?......

Facebook poll asks if society would be better off if a gay person is killed.

These stupid ass consersatives (Re: Candians)

NHS compared to US, other countries

Student faced gay slurs by teachers, state says (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Why did Republicans vote unanimously in favor of single payer Government Health care for elderly but

This showed up in my local newspaper....help debunk

The Truth Will Not Out, on Its Own = "test of whether reality matters"

Does DU have a way of being narrow for reading on a cell phone?

Iran: The Green Brief #52 (August 12 - Mordad 11) Latest news from Iran.

Iran: The Green Brief #52 (August 12 - Mordad 11) Latest news from Iran.

Sanjay Gupta is probably a Doctor - the "journalist" part

Are there any insurance companies that contribute to progressive candidates?

RIP Les Paul. Vaya con Dios. You made the world beautiful in an audio sort of way.

Open wide and say 'Awww!': Stem cells grow replacement tooth for live adult mouse.

i turned on msnbc and they had 'death panel debate' on the screen while discussing healthcare

Welcome Home Capt. Speicher.

ALERT Freeper has taken over homepage ads on Politico. let's run up his bill

Is AARP A Front For United Healthcare Insurance Company?......

Birthers, Deathers and Assorted Wingnuts

I'm worried that I will see my father shouting at his rep at a town hall meeting

Why are advertisers leaving glen beck?

Death Panels Are The New Swift Boat Lies. Democats Err By Not Smacking It Down Hard

Palin leaves Alaska with a mountain of ethics issues

More treason talk among the Freepers

Syria pulls some strings in Iran

Carter's final budget $27.5 billion deficit

Cash for Clunkers questions

Anyone want to retract their bullshit comments about KO now?

Anyone want to retract their bullshit comments about KO now?

Profile of a future domestic terrorist or assassin

Who needs healthcare (or brains) when you got a nice rack?

Perspective: 60 deaths per day...

Breaking, Cops involved in a standoff outside Fe Building in L.A. CA -- link to twitter updates

Paul Krugman Gets a New Place to Hang His Hat and Nobel

Windows service pack 3?

News Anchor viciously attacked by pitbull.....makeup removed

More racist jokes found from Atwater (CA) councilman

Live Broadcast from Secaucus NJ Town Hall meeting -Live.

Three British, Two US Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Schuster on MSNBC just announced that Grassley has walked it back

If your spouse/SO's brain were to be transplanted into one of the following women

A couple of slogans we can use in the "debate," er, shouting match

The pain and rage of powerlessness. It is uniting all Americans by the day.

Do You Believe The Corporate Media Has A Conflict of Interest in Covering the Health Care Debate?

Bush Adviser Worries About Santorum Bid

Don't Tread On Me Flags & Posters......

Les Paul has died. If you ever picked up a guitar in your life you probably know who that is.

your thoughts on a new slogan...

surge update - 21 Die in Bombing in Northern Iraq

Fr Salon, fantastic new interview with Oily Taters, fun!

great email 2 the Nut with the gun at the HC townhalls

Detroit chase ends in fiery crash.

Women's boxing becomes Olympic sport

Officers detain man with 'Death to Obama' sign near health care town hall meeting in Maryland

In a compromise today, Blue Cross democrats have agreed to let

Finally, the ultimate way to handle the disruptors.

What will it mean for Barack, Democrats and the political scene.. IF

What is sermo.com?

When is Limbaugh going to erupt? Beck has been emerging as the opinion leader of Obama and policies

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Death Panel talk is probably hyperbole.

DNC Spokesman Quotes Palin: How About Ya Quit Making Things Up?

DNC Spokesman Quotes Palin: How About Ya Quit Making Things Up?

Mom finds her baby alone, locked inside RI daycare

First on the Ticker: GOP support for Sanford impeachment grows

It's deeply ironic (and infuriating) that older Americans are in the forefront of

Clunkers for Hummers?

R.I.P. Les Paul

Dean: There will be primaries for Dems who vote against the public option!

Elizabeth Warren: "We Have A Real Problem Coming..."

The 5th Congress passed a healthcare act "For the Relief of Sick & Disabled Seamen"

Bush, Gog and Magog

Paul Begalia: Progress Over Perfection (in other words progressives back down on health care)

NASA Budget Too Slim to Reach Moon by 2020, the Germans are coming....

Teddy's Friends Raise Millions

LA Standoff - SWAT Vehicle looks to be

Any nurse practitioners out there? Can you give a description

If the sky is falling but nobody is watching.. does it make a sound?

See the WH press conf. with Gibbs? One reporter said he's getting emails

On MILFs, Cougars, and Forces of Nature. Discuss.

After 9 years Joe Scorborough still does not know how the 2000 election was rigged

Another officer beating up a handcuffed minor

"Palin stands by 'death panel' claim"

Attn Dems: Stop Saying "End of Life Counselling"

**Op. Kenyan Justice** plz check in for important update

Great. The rest of the civilised world is gonna spank us, hard. And we deserve it.

CA Town Hall: The voices of reason drown out the RW howlers for a change!

Black-is-white and White-is-black.

Ne. D Party: Who's Really Blocking Health Care Reform in Nebraska?

Yawner jailed for contempt is released

Beck telling his supporters to stand up and praising free speech

What questions would you ask your congressman?

That is a hell of a commercial the AARP is running

NAME THE VILLAIN!!

Do you think Obama is kicking himself for agreeing to postpone healthcare reform until after August?

Anybody Interested in Going to A Town Hall Meeting in Your Area

Whole Foods didn't disappear the protest posts

A New Town Hall Tactic...

A New Town Hall Tactic...

Kittens survive truck crushing, days without food or water

Who would be stupid enough to call K. Abrams' celly with a threat in this day & age?

What is the best company to get a refi with?

BBC:US woman soldier [Lynddie England] unrepentant over Abu Ghraib

BBC:US woman soldier [Lynddie England] unrepentant over Abu Ghraib

Rick Pitino, the Rudy Giuliani of adulterous basketball coaches

Vermont Tea Party vs. Bernie Sanders @ three town hall meetings

When a black guy makes racial threats he goes to jail.. when a white guy does it..he

Anti-Conservative Quote for August 13, 2009

Free ideas for right-wing poster artists (comic)

(Rant) Damn am I sick and tired of the racist standard quo....

Chant by repugs against healthcare

Mere truth is a weak weapon against

When progressives turn out in mass

I am watching Howard Dean on MSNBC and I totally agree with this point he made:

Check it out...OpenCongress.org brings us the House Bill on health care

Was End of life provision & Death panels a setup?

Are Republicans really building their hopes of a comeback on birthers and screamers?

As dissappointed as I am with Harry Reid

Cheney's latest book laments bush had gone soft on him.

Check out The Truth-O-Meter on health care: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

Check out The Truth-O-Meter on health care: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

How long before Glenn Beck has a meltdown and claims he's being censored?

I have to buy a new vehicle and I really want to buy American

AARP article debunking "death panels."

Kick and Rec if your

CommonDreams: The Attack of the Useful Idiots

Les Paul, guitar pioneer dies at age 94 RIP Les n/t

Huffpost: "Let's face the harsh reality -- Obama has blown health care reform, big time. "

Recession Watch: Bottled Water Sales Dry Up

Thursday TOON Roundup part 2

Thursday TOON Roundup part 2

Thursday TOON Roundup part 2

U.S. Supreme Court v. Democracy: Crucial Battle Underway

Public Option Advocates: Time to Come Home to Single Payer

Joe Scarborough can kiss my ass.

Twitter backlash to rightwing smear of the NHS.

Is it time yet ........... ??? ........... to drop this obsession with bullshit bipartisanship?

USGov MRE Menu #22 (Jambalaya) WARNING: GLASS IN JAMBALAYA!

Giuliani believes in 'death panels'

A Constitutional case for health care reform

The real reason for their anger

Hannity Suggests Racist Disrupters at Town Halls are 'Alinsky' Plants Sent by Obama

Must Read: 254 elderly die while waiting for Alaska state programs

Grassley: I phoned his office this morning

A story about the 60's...that is if you can stand another story from an old fart!

Whole Foods Board of Directors

This pretty much sums up the mentality of a freeper...

The Real Grand Chessboard and the Profiteers of War By Prof. Peter Dale Scott

Matt Taibbi: Newt Gingrich Changes What’s Left of his Mind on End-of-life Care

2000 attend Rick Larsen Health Care Meeting

Lila Shapiro: Whole Foods CEO: "The Whole Foods Alternative To Obamacare: Eat at Whole Foods!

First and foremost, rightwing fanatics LIE

While a thread can be rated, why isn't it enough either to see <5 or to see >4?

Obama and the Dems have given the wealthy elite every thing they wanted, and given the poor

West L.A.: Police surround man accused of White House threat

Victory in Afghanistan Similar to Pornography: Holbrooke

Woman sets self on fire, walks around Miami mall

Mom finds her baby alone, locked inside daycare

Dear Focus on the Family;

Pics of the "Death to Obama" AHole who Secret Service Busted

My suggestion to counter the nutcases. Pick a day, on a

TDS tonight - Jeff Sharlet "The Family ..." (C-Street)

My Dad and Mom Died

The guy in the standoff in Los Angeles today is:

Lipitor commercials

High-Fat Diet May Make You Stupid and Lazy

Palin Endorsed End Of Life Counseling As Governor

UPDATE: Exxon Pleads Guilty To Violating Environmental Law Protecting Birds

1000's Line Up For Charity Medical Care. Democrats Should Be There Instead Of Town Halls.

A tiny tidbit about a small man: Shrub is alone with his sons, uh, dogs, doing AWOL Guard duty

Minority Whip Eric Cantor, A Conservative Jew, Says Nothing As His Party Invokes Nazis.

Whole Foods Exec Slams Health Care Reform, Says People Should Just Eat Whole Foods

Right Wing Terrorism Watch - Police in standoff with man who made threat against White House

STATE FARM PULLS GLENN BECK SUPPORT!!!!

Leon Czolgosz is the 65th most searched term on Google today

I didn't live through the 60's. For me, this is the ugliest summer in living memory.

Not Just Death Counseling, but School-Based Contraception and Abortion Clinics? - pic

Dick Durbin: "(Teddy) tried to put together not all that he wanted, but what he could get."

CNN Prez Tells Staff to Stop Booking Talk Radio Hosts

Bill Moyers' Journal continues to kick mega ass on health care....Looking ahead to NEXT WEEK:

Du this poll...

Can I have some help with some RW email crap? (Notes from Mom)

Whole Foods seems to have censored its forums since CEO Mackey's anti-HCR WSJ piece today

Who's advertising on Glenn Beck's show today?

Mother of Killed Unborn Twins Speaks Out (about Vermont law)

The Ohio "militia" should be treated just like the Taliban.

Anybody listen to NPR any more? I just caught the first half hour of

Retail Sales in U.S. Unexpectedly Fall on Concern Over Job Losses, Income

NorCal wildfire forces about 2,400 to leave homes

A new parody from a Petty thief. :)

Despite the Violence and the Death Threats, We Must Not Give Up

What kind of people should be soldiers?

Elizabeth Warren: "We Have A Real Problem Coming..."

"Death to Obama" Sign Holder Detained by Secret Service

Fact or Fiction? The Truth About Four Health Care Fears

Man accused of making threats against the WH in stand off at Federal Bldg in LA

Code Red: Antidote to Town Hall SwiftHaters -- everyone else wear RED; when they yell, STAND UP

Why is big business not strongly in favor of single payer?

Congressman: Town hall protesters committing 'political terrorism'

I’ve had it

The Trickle Up Economy - striking new stats on income inequality (Krugman, DeLong)

The Trickle Up Economy - striking new stats on income inequality (Krugman, DeLong)

"...by a mom" marketing.

I googled "Barry Soetoro"... oh my these people are dumb

My experience with medicare

A Window Into C.I.A's Embrace of Secret Jails (Kyle "Dusty" Foggo's role emerges)

Halp. Hold me. My FIL is watching Hannity and Malkin in front of me..

Judge rules Microsoft can't sell Word anymore

Milky Way may have a huge hidden neighbour

More from gun guy (dial-up warning)

What would be President Michele Bachmann's first official act?

Congratulations GOP! You Created Your Frankenstein Following & Now You Can't Control Them.

Would you trade congressional majority for healthcare?

"Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?"

Where are the Christian leaders in the health care debate?

Parents and students: At what nonRepublican store will you spend your money for school supplies?

Overweight Lady in Pink: Your STUPIDITY could kill you

I am really liking Brad Pitt..

Heard on NPR this morning: NHS and Brits are getting peeved at US batshits trashing their system

30 pieces of silver...

Trying to "find" myself

Bachmann: "Don't Let Them Palinize Me!"

With a Billion People Living on Less Than $1 a Day, Is Buying Luxury Shoes Ethical?

'Death to Obama' sign holder in Md. detained

Margaret & Helen tear into the town hall mobs. LOL. I mean it. Really.

Thursday TOON Roundup part 1

Glenn Grenwald/Digby from Salon.com on tasers and society

So Does Anybody Think We'll Be Seeing John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO......

I'm a bit comfused as to why more liberals aren't yelling back.

Newsweek: American Europhobia Gets Uglier

Newsweek: American Europhobia Gets Uglier

The Rude Pundit: What'll We Do About the Town Hall Screamers? Part 1: The Missed Opportunity

Mini Cooper ad agency wants to buy radio time ... but no "urban formats"

Public option losing ground: charges that it is unfair to private insurers appear likely to sink it.

Thursday TOON Roundup part 3

Thursday TOON Roundup part 3

Sources: Edwards to admit paternity of ex-mistress' child

Labor Leader To Blue Dogs: Don't DARE Ask For Support

In Taliban heartland, coalition's made little headway after 8 years

Why is everyone convinced the public option will eliminate private insurance companies?

Teabaggers at Trader Joe's?

Apropos of nothin', but "line in the sand" is an idiotic figure of speech

Aw Jeeze, they are starting the hurricane shit

Can I get a discussion on Nazi comparisons?

Georgia Republican hints Democrats Could Declare MARTIAL LAW

A message to American corporations...

The Time To Start Mocking Rick Santorum Is Now

I dedicate this, my 3,000th post, to all the rightwing fanatics out there

"Mad as Hell Doctors" Embark on Cross Country Care-A-Van to Demand Single-Payer from Congress

The only way we can make a success of Health Care Reform is to force it down the Repukes' throats

Farmed Catfish Tastes Better Than Wild And Is Better For The Environment!

Here's another not-so-veiled anti-Obama death threat blog

Hillary is doing this on purpose

Grassley Has Signaled Bipartisanship

National Enquirer: DNA proves Edwards is the daddy

Nate Silver sees major Republican gains in Congress next year

The nut job from Alaska at it again.

Updated: Even more advertisers pull support for Glenn Beck-ConAgra, Roche, Sanofi-Aventis and RadioS

my company hit a new low today

Dean: "There Will Be Primaries" For Dems Who Vote Against Public Option

I've never met a left-wing business student...

Tea-baggers, birthers, salad-tossers at the PA Town Halls are doing something I never knew possible

Updated: Even more advertisers pull support for Glenn Beck

Thomas Paine, Founding Father...and agitator for social welfare programs funded by taxes on the rich

Poor Katy Abram! Her life has been turned upside down in 6 months ’cause a black man is in the WH

Why not a "Blue State single payer health coalition"?

So, who else anticipates this discussion with their Mother in the future?

Katy Abram on Glenn Beck radio show, is claiming to be receiving constant threats

Death Panels Exist!

Death Panels Exist!

Humana - Individual policy (the worst kind of policy) want 26% more next year!

The republicans need to be punished for their nonsense

All-purpose thread for definitive opinions concerning events you don't know much about

Subject: Nancy Reagan’s Letter of Forgiveness

Subject: Nancy Reagan’s Letter of Forgiveness

So if a Muslim woman wants to wear what is essentially a wet suit

'Racist' Baby Doll Pulled From Stores

Memo to media: When crazy brainwashed people scream & holler, it's not "debate"

The US has always been a country of violence

I've been wondering--How do you get onto a Death Panel?

Florida teachers' unions, Hillsborough County schools join Walmart foundation for vouchers...

The personal side of being at war

Rachel Maddow this Sunday on Meet the Press

Paying for abortion

July Poll, support for a National Insurance Plan grows - Medicare for All

Next Bubble to Burst Is Banks’ Big Loan Values

This is a MUST read/watch about how the Korporatist-Kristianist-Krazy alliance came into being.

Millionaire Who Funded Prop 8 to protect traditional marriage dumps wife.

If the republicans want to cut the end-of-life counseling provision, then let them.

All D.U.ers PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!

My Facebook line in the sand...

My Facebook line in the sand...

Life Expectancy and Infant Mortality around the world.

All Those Who Think the Dems Should Forget Bipartisanship After the Recess, Check-in

Guardian UK: Thank heaven for the NHS (How dare the Republicans badmouth our free healthcare system)

Give me some one liners, please.

How do I live stream MSNBC? My daughter is hogging the tv and I want to watch

UK Health System Hits Back at US Critics

8 FACTS AND 8 MYTHS ABOUT HEALTH CARE REFORM -- let's help this go viral, DU

Today's Episode Of "What Digby Said": Tasers And The Terrorists Who Use Them.

Mom in minivan tasered twice in Salina traffic stop

Just curious - when's the last time you shot a gun?

Single-Payer Health CARE.....the time is NOW

Facebook - I Refuse

Katy Abram is a symptom of what the Becks of the world are creating

US economic myths bite the dust

Blogging from Netroots Nation

Take ANOTHER moment for a LAUGH

IF we get no health care reform this time...

Les Paul had a bigger impact on popular music than Michael Jackson IMHO

Les Paul had a bigger impact on popular music than Michael Jackson IMHO

Freepers, Birthers, Morons of all stripe, You didn't get mad...

After two round trips from show room to service bay, my new Prius is finally home!

I wonder how Joe Jackson is feeling these days...

New Man v. Food coming up!

I'm watching Tropic Thunder on HBO

There is a laundry god.

Oh boy...here's a good one.

Please DU my urban dictionary definition

Freeperism in Milwaukee...

Good news! When a couple breaks up, in almost all cases the motive is to trade up...

Chipotle ran out of rice AND chicken.

Good news, my brother who has the heart problem but no insurance is in the VA hosiptal.

I have my PC hooked up to a big screen right now.

In your face...

Is Aristus awake?

At last! All of my Hannah Montana questions will be answered!

Hank Williams III-5 Shots of Whiskey

Fucking bitch-ass thyroid!

Suge Knight's Las Vegas home...DeNiro's home in "Casino"...on the market for $1,495,000

The word "if" is in the middle of life.

Steppin' Out

OMFG! Rolling Stone Jonas Bros. COLLECTORS EDITION! 5 BIG POSTERS! OMFG! OMFG! FIVE!

Damn. I accepted a job 600 miles away and quit my current job.

Sorry wrong forum

Oily Titz

"Resplendent"- Vigilantes Of Love

Oh dear! Might I favor Master with a tender kiss on the forehead?

My So Called Life is on Hulu.

Wake up! I can't sleep!

Wake up! I can't sleep!

Tempe is going through quite a lightning storm...

Obama debunks birther conspiracy, but admits to another

Accused nude doorbell ringer pleads not guilty

Important News...Chocolate Cuts Death Rate in Heart Attack Survivors

Know what The Lounge needs?!?! More Kawliga!

I really do not think it is too much of me to ask...

Hells kitchen preview for next week

Call me old fashioned, but women voters? Welcome to planet Mars!

Jesus Christ!!! My DOG got a hold of my cell phone and sent me a text!! Know what it said?

Ladies--any issues w/dating guys who are shorter than you are?

what foods would one eat to encourage the colon to get moving again?

Okays so I went to El Pollo Loco

lil AA learned no yesterday

Photobombed by a squirrel (high cuteness alert!)

Call me old fashioned, but I think that fire is magic....

I am watch History International program about the dark ages.

Post here if you think Rockford Files is cool

grace0418 & CaliforniaPeggy!

George Zimmer (Founder of Men's Wearhouse) appeared in Almost Live! skit

Oh, dear. Les Paul just died.

I really wish the Colbert Report and The Daily Show would quit having musical guests.

Travel Health Insurance while in France

Am I the only one whos had problems with Google today? (getting 502 errors on certain search terms)

I want a tattoo...

Call me old fashioned, but it seems to me that when the giant that is holding up the earth dies...

Just a reminder, folks ... not all rodents are Republicans ...

My husband has achieved complete geekdom.

Family problem I could use some advice on... (Long story)

Call me old fashioned, but I think those neanderthal babes are hawt.......

How would he average American handle a father taking his daughter into a men's public bath?

Call me old-fashioned, but I think we should worship the sun and moon as powerful gods...

The UPS guy was so nice

sigh, my car is in the garage, so I'm stuck at home and will have to spend a fortune to fix it

Drive-Thru Rant

Facebook question. I know someone here knows. Converting coins to dollars.

Ever get Automotive Deja Vu?

Had I not escaped to Canada, today would be the 30th anniversary of my arrival in the States

Call me old-fashioned, but I think we should consider Tommy_Carcetti the reincarnation of evil...

Post your amusing, thread-enhancing graphics here.

Remember "Family Affair"? Remember "Uncle Bill"?

Flirt with me for crissakes (not directed at Aristus!) I was supposed to call a man

"They Live" remake coming. (and other upcoming sci-fi flicks...)

Bartcop and the "Morans" guy...

Today's Bible quote: 4th Kings, Chapter 2, verses 23-25

I just saw a squirrel fall a good 30 feet out of a tree.

Relative Failure

Best way to handle Astroturd mobs

Rainbow Conspiracy!!

Eh, not bad, ya know how it is...

I love Fabio.

I left George Zimmer a voice mail thanking him and The Men's Wearhouse for pulling their advertising

Pic sharing help pleeeze?

"If I'm not me, den who AM I?"

Call me "Old Fashioned"...

*******HAPPY BIRTHDAY to hippiechick!!*******

When it rains it pours. Single for almost a year, and now I have two women that want to date.

*******HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dinger!!*******

What was there before the universe started?

Guess the outcome.

Facebook question re: farmville. How does one convert coins to dollars?

Just had to call 911 for a domestic dispute.

Anne Briggs - Blackwaterside (YouTube)

Who is Ezekiel, and what the hell does he have against me?

Math

French Pool Bars Muslim Woman for 'Burquini' Suit

I like Elvis Costello's new sound!

Who is your favorite Addams?

Which is better for knots combs or brushes?

Women In Bikinis Reading from the Star Wars Script

What is your most favorite thing that you have ever done?

Karma's A Bitch: Man killed by shards of glass after hurling girlfriend through shop window

OK, call me a dummy

If your spouse/SO's brain were to be transplanted into one of the following women

I don't want to make trouble, but Obama Death Panel would be the kickass band name of all time

Songs with weirdass chanting in them--post 'em if you got 'em.

Why don't waiters give you your exact change anymore?

AMC developing zombie apocalypse show - "The Walking Dead"

The sexiest movie scene from back when movies had no business being this sexy...

What is the least favorite COUNTY you've ever been in?

Can You Help Me Identify The Mix Of My New Rescue Puppy?

OK boys and girls, I have only got 39 to get to 10000

The Best Guitarist Of All Time

Share music with me

Just saw Bolt. Great movie, and I am not a dog person... nt.

What is your least favorite city you have been in?

So, why aren't you very popular on Democratic Underground?

It's a "It's time to post your desktop again" thread!

WOOHOO!!! Another new Chick Tract - just in time for the weekend!!!

At 29 am I too old to date a 21 year old?

Don't much like her music, but Lady Gaga's new song Paparazzi is awesome.

OK, so you go to your favorite Deli, and order "The Palin." Tell us what that is.

I want to recreate a thread that never dries.

A Window Into C.I.A.’s Embrace of Secret Jails (Foggo)

Philippines clashes leave 43 dead

Obama Taking an Active Role in Health Talks

In Montana, Integrated Care Clinic Reduces Costs

A Window Into C.I.A's Embrace of Secret Jails (Kyle "Dusty" Foggo's role emerges)

New Army Handbook Teaches Afghanistan Lessons

Dark-Horse Prospect Adds Twist To Fed Race

US wins trade case against China

A Window Into C.I.A.’s Embrace of Secret Jails

dupe

How a GOP senator's proposal gave rise to 'death panels'

High-Fat Diet May Make You Stupid and Lazy

North Korea frees South Korean worker after official's visit

Memoirs to reveal Dick Cheney thought Bush had gone soft on war on terror

Palin doubles down on 'death panels'

Hillary Clinton's Comparison of the 2000 U.S. Recount to Nigeria's Elections Spur Criticism

India's water use 'unsustainable'

Les Paul, Jazz-Guitar Virtuoso and Inventor, Dies at 94

Violent protests hit Honduras

North Korea frees South Korean worker after official's visit

Minister: China wants more say over iron prices

China's Yanzhou Coal to buy Felix for $2.9bln

Ravine Separates Typhoon Survivors and Safety

Thousands Line Up For Free Healthcare

Bombs Kill 14 Civilians in Afghanistan

Bomb Wounds 2 Journalists in Afghanistan

Whistle-blower: Health care industry engaging in PR tactics

China Scales Back Plans for Software Filter

Retail Sales in U.S. Unexpectedly Declined in July (Duh?)

Expanding the Charter Option (More Charter Schools Wanted)

Boy's Poodle 'Fried to Death' at Ohio Dog Groomer

If this guy isn't a Republican....

Swiss bank to name US tax evaders

Police Standoff Forces Evacuation of Federal Building

Cheney, preparing his memoirs, unloads on Bush for bowing to public opinion

India hit over religious violence

Suicide bombers kill 21 in northern Iraq

Key group to push repeal of Prop. 8 in 2012

Mumbai shuts schools, cinemas over H1N1 scare

Germany and France exit recession

ExxonMobil pleads guilty to killing birds

Obama team sees difficulties unique to the Bush(Alaska)

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Thursday August 13

White Flag Deaths - Killings of Palestinian Civilians during Operation Cast Lead

American service member killed in Afghanistan

Obama Administration Restating Its Position on Honduran Coup?

As Marines push into Afghan town, fire from '360'

Honduran post-coup leader wishes to shake hands with Nicaraguan president

ConAgra CEO received $10.1 million pay package

Ex-U.S. Attorney David Iglesias: ‘I feel one hundred percent vindicated’

E-mails from public clog U.S. House's Web site

Indonesia police find new bomb cache

Two thrown out of Marcia Fudge's district meeting

Cheney Uncloaks His Frustration With Bush ('Statute of Limitations Has Expired' per Cheney)

Thailand to appeal extradition ruling on "Merchant of Death"

India Plans Focus on Environment

Bernie Madoff's Other Secret: His Hadassah CFO Mistress

Specter met by cheers, jeers in Kittanning

Hillary Clinton Compares 2000 Florida Recount to Nigeria's Rigged Elections

'Dirty war' general found guilty

Fla. doctor ousted after denouncing doughnuts

(Sen.) Coburn: Controlling health care costs may fall to patients

Chocolate Cuts Death Rate in Heart Attack Survivors.

Police Standoff Forces Evacuation of Federal Building

Obama asks court to block forest road building

Inspired by (Rosemary) Williams, second homeowner vows eviction fight

Election 2010: Pennsylvania Senate Election Pennsylvania (Senate: Toomey 48%, Specter 36%)

Fox News' "Glenn Beck" loses advertisers

'Clunker' vouchers allowed as eligible new cars get scarce

We were duped, say two British women used in US health campaign

Sources: Edwards to admit paternity of ex-mistress' child

Ford Ramps up Production as Demand Rebounds

UK woman with prosthetic arm wins Abercrombie suit

'Traficant Release Night' Canceled

Man detained by Secret Service in Hagerstown, MD

Guitar Legend Les Paul Dies at Age 94

Abu Ghraib Torture Was "Like Nothing" (says Lynndie England)

2 Thrown Out Of Heated Meeting On Health Care Reform

Colombia rebels leader open to talks

Gates: 'A few years' of combat in Afghanistan

Mob kills noted geologist in Kenya mine dispute

Taliban chiefs agree ceasefire deals for Afghan presidential election

Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Lockerbie bomber 'to be released'

Sen. Isakson: Health care bill's end-of-life provision not my idea

Money-Driven Medicine: Patients for Sale (hospital ads)

Money-Driven Medicine: Not the Best, Only the Most Expensive

TIME

Rachel Maddow & Guest Dr. Warren Hern Discusses Climate Of Political Terror In The US

9/11 Tribute Sites: Should the Government be Giving More Aid?

Awesome President Obama rap song.

Unhealthy debate at town hall

The History of the Universe - If you don't agree, you're stupid

Senator McCaskill shoots down single payer.

Grassley: We're not gonna let the gov't pull the plug on grandma

Unfastened Coins: The Truth Behind the Sinking of the Titanic

Israeli Soldiers Fired On Civilians Waving White Flags! Human Rights Watch Report

Richard Trumka "The Labor Leader Guy" Rips Blue Dogs On Healthcare!

Lunatic Fringe

Brave New Films Hits The Mainstream: Robert Greenwald On The Ed Show For Sick For Profit

Faux News' Carl Cameron Says Sen. Chuck Grassley Is Taking Credit For The Health Care Town Halls

Fault Lines' Full Interview With Wendell Potter, CIGNA Health Insurance Exec Turned Whistleblower

Fiore: Health Care Reform

Glenn Beck Takes His Insanity To Another Level: Cries While Comparing Obama & Democrats To Nazis

Coulter says Rahm Emanuel's brother is on her death list

Thom Hartmann: Day in the Life of Joe Middle-Class Republican

Samuel Rodriguez vs The 'Sissy Oprah Winfrey Christians

Thom Hartmann - Why is the right promoting lies that in the Turner Diaries led to a race war?

Cheney's Tell All Book

Google Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote Village

TYT: Beck Cries, Uses Special Needs Daughter To Compare Obama To Nazis & More

Rachel Maddow - America's deeply disturbing racial and violent discourse

Thom Hartmann - Is America experiencing terrorism at the hands of Fox News?

Major Garrett (FauxNews hack) Accuses WH of Breaking Law Based on Emails - Gibbs Smacks Him Around

Rep Rick Larsen's Town Hall: I've Got Facts On My Side & You've Got Glenn Beck On Yours!

TYT: Hillary Clinton Goes Off -- Was She Right to Get Pissed?

Les Paul's Wonderful Invention...

The Full Story Of Poster Altercation At McCaskill Event: By The Guy Who Filmed It, Peter Glickert

Penn Jillette- Is Dissent Still Patriotic?

Alhambra Town Hall

Glenn BecKKK Brings In Psychiatrist To Defend His Radical Comments Re Inciting Militias & Violence

In Pictures: President Obama presents Medal of Freedom to recipients

NYT: More Evidence of a Scandal (involving Rove and U.S. attorney firings)

Gunning for Health Care

GOP: Focus on the Family “Too Big to Fail”

Diagnosing the Threat from the Right

Fear based on falsehoods (Gene Lyons)

25 Signs of Hate

A Surefire Way to Really Put the Town Hall Nuts Over the Edge

Jim Hightower: Starbucks' Strategy - Hide Its Name, Pretend to Be 'Authentic' Local Coffee Shop

Why we need the media to focus on the facts

Palin responds: 'Death panels' are real

Teabaggers Unite with Liberal Bloggers!

"Death Panels": the Circles of Sarah Palin

Steven Weber: Mad Men

Health Reform and Small Business

Sarah Palin and "Obama's Death Plan:" The truth about Healthcare Reform and the Lies Palin Tells

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE STIFFENING HEALTH CARE OPPOSITION: FOLLOW THE MONEY

If Right-Wingers Get Their Way, 22,000 Americans Will Continue to Be Killed

Bob Cesca: Malkin and Fox News Are Stalking Children Again

Economists: Unemployment Figures Don’t Count Those Who’ve Stopped Looking for Food

The Ghost of Truman: The Wartime Contracting Commission Gives DOD Hell on Iraq Contracting

Will Citadel be Financial Liable for Town Hall Mobs Organized by Their Radio Hosts?

Dick Cheney, Mr. Tedious

Fatah: A New Beginning or an Imminent End? (Ramzy Baroud)

When the Dead Have No Say

Republican Rx For Health Reform: Helter Skelter

Burn everything

The Attack of the Useful Idiots

Robert Reich: Palin, others talking about "death panels" should be ashamed

Grassley’s Condition Worsens, Dementia Feared

Paul Begala: Progress Over Perfection

Joe Conason: The Real Death Panels

Comcast favors Fox News, charges $204 more for MSNBC package. ACTION NEEDED

7 Ways We Can Fight Back Against the Rising Fascist Threat

O'Donnell vs Katy Abram

Obama Administration Restating Its Position on Honduran Coup?

Yet another eloquent hate mail....

His name was Harvey Milk.

CA-10: Garamendi Leads the Pack

The Nutters Are Coming to Get You

Pick a Senator!

Whole Foods CEO Slams Health Reform, Angering Liberal Pro-Reform Whole Foods Customers

List of Town Hall Meetings, In Case Any DUers Want to Attend

GOP isn't interested in fixing "terribly broken" system just blocking Democratic attempts to do so

Health care for all By Helen Thomas

Completely missing from the health care reform discussion is DENTAL CARE

Cafferty doesn't like fact that surgeon general pick is paid adviser to Burger King

Sign Of The Times

What's this **** @ the Secret Service having no $$ ?

Cheney indicates he is about to go to war on GW Bush -

Was Hillary Clinton’s Answer in Congo the Right One?

Once again, I may be the new poster child for health care reform.

Conservative Bruce Barlett calls out GOPs "misplaced" rage!!

Joan Baez diffuses right wing protest at Idaho concert

Sarah Palin & her "Healthcare Decision Day"

just saw an aarp healthcare reform commercial.

It's Not Entirely Up To Obama

Please Send Senator Kennedy Your Love And Good Wishes:

Bachmann: "Don't Let Them Palinize Me!"

Why a Whole Foods Boycott Might Actually Work to Spur Real Health Care Reform

The Fairweather Independents Have Been Swayed

Greg Sargent - Tea Party Conference Call - "No Reform At All Is The Goal"

End of life issues threaten to unravel health care reform.

Healthcare industry lobbyist: "We have an agreement with the White House, we trust the White House

Healthcare reform bill "will be a Christmas present for the insurance, hospital and drug industry"

The kind of Ad the DNC should run.

How close was gun guy to the President?

Chamber of Commerce criticizes 'public option' on insurance

Obama’s New Safety Cops

CA-Gov, CA-Sen: Brown, Boxer Look Strong

This is why town halls need to be in CBC strongholds

a simple solution to the "problem" of single-payer being seen as a "government takeover"

The irony in this discussion with SOME idiot old people...

A 'Jobless' And 'Wageless' Recovery?

I caught Dr. Gupta trying to explain the Death Panel plank of the Gop described

Internal Memo Confirms Big Giveaways In White House Deal With Big Pharma

Put up or shut up time, teabagger mobsters. Burn your Medicare cards.

About that $80 Billion pledge by the Pharma lobby...

Barack's Aunt Zeituni: "Duh!"

Why is Obama not kicking Grassley's ass in?

The Health Care Benefits Cancellation Card: Hand these out to people against health care reform

Throw Grassley from the train!

Missouri - "Good Insurance" Means Depending On Bake Sales and Garage Sales To Cover Medical Costs

I'm Thinking That President Obama Complimented Grassley On Purpose ......

Rachel may have the most important show on the air.

Young Damon Interviewed POTUS today..

Obama website for signing up to "drop by" Congress offices.

So now the left is pushing a lobbyist's version of events?

Wealthy Oilman Joins Kansas 4th District Fray

I went to my Congressman's Office today

Please join my Whole Foods guerilla action initiative!!

Axelrod is initiating a Chain Email ......

From Greg Palast and you're not gonna like it

Arlen Specter with a tan

Heller acknowledges the John Ensign effect

58 - 40 - 2: this has got to be driving the wingnuts crazy.

good grief, rick sanchez on cnn parroting gop ad about sheila jackson lee.

Howard Dean: Primaries for Dems who vote against public option!

Show up at the Town Hall meetings and remind them,

ed show taking christian right to task on healthcare. nt

Economic recovery - the food pantry across the street is MOBBED in this W MA town

How the hell is Sarah Palin relevant?

Dr. Nancy on MSNBC is a TWIT!!

Bush/Cheney was America's first regency government .

What’s really behind the ‘death panel’ scare?

isn't sarah palin saying all this crap because she's still bitter about losing the election?

Sestak’s city health care event draws a crowd ... of pro-reformers.

The Democrats created Medicare for the elderly, and now they want to kill them off

Hundreds Come Out To Rally In Jackson, Michigan Over Health-care Reform

Have you called your representative, Senators, & the White House to support HR676? Check in

Election 2010: Pennsylvania Senate Election

Self-delete

TPM: New Coalition/PhRMA Sink Millions into New ProReform Campaign in key congressional districts

Finance Committee drops end-of-life provision, according to GrASSley

Would these right wingers be as crazy if the first black president were named Bobby Ray Jefferson?

Canadians love Obama, like their health care system even more

Strategy Idea

Rasmussen Spins For The GOP- "Voters Give GOP First-Time Lead on Health Care"

Reasonble people have showed up to the Specter Town Hall today.

Finally- Reid: Protesters are 'evil-mongers'

GOP support for Sanford impeachment grows

CIA drives Smart Cars?

Desperate GOP focusing on regaining power/face using Deception and Fear Cards

Industry "Playbook" At Work Against Health Reform

Restaurant play if Birther Republicans against healthcare reform were involved

Shelia Jackson Lee took the call b/c it was from a constituent as opposed to the astroturfers . . .

Gallup: Presidential approval at 53%. The Economist poll: 49%

Son of UNLV legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian to run against Harry Reid...

republican kevin brady townhall on cspan.

Ha ..ha .. My 4 year old Nephew said this ..

You know, we really are in debt to the tea baggers, the birthers,

AP: E-mails From Public Overload House Web Site

At Rep. Rothman town hall, the last Birther actually said that Palin should be President...

A basic question about health care

It Is Democracy, Not Health-Care Reform, That Is Sick

If one more commentator says that Bush "went soft" on Cheney I'm gonna

Judge Rebuffs Obama On Mining Waste

Protester: "...wash it down with Ted Kennedy's Whiskey."

When healthcare reform passes; will we recognize it?

Arlen Specter has conducted himself pretty well since switching parties IMO...

why are we calling it health care reform?

Rachel's clip of Rep La Tourette said he was D (for Democrat).

Arlo Guthrie A Registered repuglican?

Dose William Kostric carry his gun all of the time?

NY Times - "Thousands Line Up for Promise of Free Health Care" - Who Needs Doctors w/o Borders?

Teabaggers - These people would have been Democrats 60 years ago (1950s)

Arizona GOP Runs Doctored Cigarette Photo of President Obama

David Price D-NC holding Townhall on campus of NCCU

We are standing by our Representative tomorrow when the "town hall" nuts come for her...

As bad as Katy Abram was...in all honesty...I have to give her props..because...

Funny how the cable "news" channels never give 15 mins of fame to health care proponents.

He NOT ONLY pals around with terrorists...now he ALSO "makes light of health care reform concerns."

I have had it up to HERE with the threats and calls to action to harm our President.

Kudos to Spector and Mccaskill for how they handled the town meetings

DER FURY

OK, pass this true story around...

August 12 1978 and Americas greatest living woman

Visit the Canadian Governments Healthcare System Website: Health Canada/Santé Canada

David Broder says town hall antics will backfire.

I'll be tabling for Organizing for America this weekend and beyond

Obama himself Debunks Birther Conspiracy, but admits to something else

Huh? Poll Finds Majority Approves Of “Angry Attacks,” But Disapproves Of “Shouting Down”

Massive campaign for Obama hits air - $12 million in ads (POLITICO)

Republican's, how do you sleep at night?

my bro said the 6 months of shock has finally worn off on the white racists

Montana protesters plan rallies around Obama event

Obama Injects Himself Into Health Talks, Despite Risks

To all those worried about violent GOPers and wingnuts

A lot of us have white relatives who believe that all government does is take their money

I'm going to Bozeman friday. Any other DUers going to be there?

Did Grassley's grandson vote pull the plug on grandma?

IT IS TIME

Obama's brilliant move.

Texas judge's flyer suggests criminals support Obama

A Pic Just To Make You Smile:

The thing I do not understand about pulling the plug on granny,

dumbass repuke Says she Wasn't a Plant At Kagen (D-Wi) Event Last Week

Geesh, Rachel! You're killing me. Lay off the North Carolinians. Uncle! Uncle! eom

More useless polling from Gallup

In furtherance of CTLawGuy's post...

Obama's grandma had a hip replacement in the last weeks of her life?

Gay USA: National Kiss-In set for August 15.

rachel maddow on townhall turfer nuttiness, including death threats. nt

Nazi Rolfe from Sound of Music grew up and got a job here in the US

Awesome Obama videos: Obama is NOT a mud gollum!

keith on townhall turfers, sen. grassley, glen beck, karl rove, and of course, michelle bachmann. n

Oregon Will Fund Removal Of Four Klamath River Dams - But No Demolition Until 2020

U Oregon Study - 25-Year Continuous Data Track Shows State Growing Steadily Sunnier

Boston Gears Up for Biggest Bike-Sharing Program

Sneak Peek: GridPoint Unveils Smart Charging 3.0

Australia emissions plan rejected

Wildebeest Migration Underway, But Mara River Nearly Dried Up Late In Rainy Season - Independent

Peak Energy And Cultural Fragmentation - Energy Bulletin

Australian Senate Rejects Cap-And-Trade Bill 42-30 - Rudd May Face Early Election - Bloomberg

Drumbeat: August 13, 2009

Study Finds Big Storms on a 1,000-Year Rise

Oilsands Emissions May Be Acidifying Rain In Saskatchewan - Samples Show 4.93 pH

Ontario Issues Provincial "Threatened" Status For Polar Bears Within Its Borders - Star

Energy Minister - Mexican Oil Output May Fall To As Little As 2.6 Million b/d In 2009 - Bloomberg

Bottled Water Boom May Be Over - Sales Fall For First Time In Five Years - WP

My Clunker Pickup Is Too Old For Junk - Energy Bulletin

Cameco Says Utilities in China Stockpiling Uranium

GM in cahoots with EPA makes up 230-mpg number

Study finds higher pathogen loads in collapsed honeybee colonies

Danish Energy Agency Reports North Sea Oil & Gas Reserves Gone By 2020, Spurring Renewable Push

Carmakers vie for Most Asinine EPA Figure (Nissan 367mpg claim)

Feds withheld negative Yucca data; Data shows proposed nuclear waste facility would fail

New findings show increased ocean acidification in Alaska waters

A Window Into C.I.A.’s Embrace of Secret Jails

In defense of grass-fed livestock

An electric chopper?

Foresters demonstrate hot new technology

Sharks sign a pair of goalies

Stay classy, Rick

Grimsley Meets Clemens Prosecutors

Gloat-free Baseball Scores (Wednesday, August 12)

Billie Jean King corrects Obama

Donte' Stallworth Suspended Without Pay for Season

OMG! Michael Vick has signed with the Ravens!

Vick to Bills

Hey you piss-ant Tiger fans!

Tennis spoilers...

Top 10 most-feared tacklers in NFL history

What do the Dallas Cowboys have over the New York Yankees?

Guess who leads MLB in ERA and strikeouts?

The media doesn't get Latin America

Al Giordano was on Flashpoints today

Argentina convicts ex-general in 1976 killing

Violent protests hit Honduras

Peru detects swine flu in Amazon Indian tribe

Vice president punched in riot

Zelaya to meet with Hillary; Lula to speak to Obama about Honduras

Israeli Commandos with Experience in Palestine and Colombia are Training the Honduran Armed Forces

Eyewitness Report - Tegucigalpa - Wednesday, August 12th Brutal repression and intimidation

Ultima Hora: 12 de Agosto Resistencia Popular continua firme

Fidel Castro, turning 83, still a force in Cuba

Honduran post-coup leader wishes to shake hands with Nicaraguan president

Repression Wednesday in Pictures

Photo Gallery: SF Protesters Decry Media Censorship in Honduras

Zelaya Supporters Gather in Honduras’ 2 Biggest Cities

“¡GOOOOOOLPISTAS!”

In Bolivian capital, explosives-laden envelopes wound 7 people in 2 bombings

Colombia rebels leader open to talks

Repression Wednesday: We’re All Watching

Spinning the Honduras Coup

Anti-coup protesters, police clash in Honduras

The Honduras coup is a sign: the radical tide can be turned

And Speaking Of Dam Removals - Very Cool 10-Minute Video On Marmot Dam Removal, Oregon

Immunity for rape in Colombia

Preminary results of Fatah Central Committee vote

IDF investigating possible kidnap of Israeli soldier

Report: Ousted Fatah leader Qureia hints elections unclean

Gunfree Englewood (Chicago) : Man shot dead in Englewood

US delegates blame Palestinians for no peace talks

Israeli commandos in Honduras

Hamas looks at Obama plan 'positively,' with condition

Palestinians get their own Google domain

such a big deal made over something which ended up being nothing

another road rage shooting - oops, Texas this time

Curbing Israel's reign of terror

Report: Israeli troops fired on Gazans waving white flags

Tinkering, or real changes to OSHA VPP?

Students protest Russell Athletics

Under New Ownership, San Diego Union-Tribune Lays Off Another 200

Boeing Machinists in South Carolina Plan Union Vote

Obama Follows Clinton's Lead On Creating Labor Council

NYT: 3 Indicted Leaders of Carpenters’ Union Are Fired

Summers says Obama will fix Social Security — question is how

Deal reached on wage freeze (my job)

Today in Labor History Aug 13 John Frey testified before the Dies Un-American Activities Committee

Can Labor Get Out of This Mess?

Internet Writers at CBS Organize

Heatstroke in the Fields

In Illinois, Another Workers' Rebellion Flares Up Against 'Banksters' Greed

Daily Kos: Labor Leader To Blue Dogs: Don't DARE Ask For Support

W Post: U.S. Should Offer Tax Relief to People Who Turned to Their 401(k) for a Bailout

Sent by a friend by iphone - and he is clueless about our dilemmas with "Green"

In for a penny, in for a third picture, and it, too has plenty of green

Lost any objectivity I ever had. Only five simple pictures, PLEASE just vote.

It's not easy picking green, and do sunflowers count?????

Summer

GREEN POLL! - comments welcome

Just for MissHoneychurch...my friend heard you and just sent this

One more from my friend's iphone - makes me want to visit my country of origin

Greens from the 'hood, part I (dialup warning)

Greens from the 'hood, part II (dialup warning)

At veteran's Park

PNHP has link to urge ‘Yes’ votes on Weiner amendment HR 676

What the Health Exchanges would and would not do.

Report: NASA can't keep up with killer asteroids

New planet displays exotic orbit

Rabid Reich-Wingers and Health Care Reform.

Antikythera mechanism: Linguistic Clue Pushes Back Origin of "World's Oldest Computer"

Alcohol blamed for oral cancer rise

Today's Lousy Healthcare Coverage Brought to You by Siemens & Novartis...(get the picture?)

Congressman GK Butterfield (D-NC) HOLDS a TOWN HALL

Zombie Ants Controlled by Fungus

Ring Strike

Harbingers Of Increased Atlantic Hurricane Activity Identified

What i want to ask in a republican Senator/Congressman townhall meeting ...

NASA Budget Too Slim to Reach Moon by 2020, Panel Says

Dr Housing Bubble 08/12/09

There is No Recession, This is Planned Financial Demolition

Bankers Split on an FDIC Guarantee Extension

Dark-Horse Prospect Adds Twist To Fed Race

Healthcare industry lobbyist: "We have an agreement with the White House, we trust the White House

Next Bubble to Burst Is Banks’ Big Loan Values

Did you guys catch Deninger's post nailing Republican asses to the wall?

How to tell the 3 kinds of Hard Times

Cannabis may prevent osteoporosis

Non profit coop health system?

New credit card law set to start next week

Scientists spot massive methane rainstorm over Titan

Moon News that Bears Repeating: Conspiracy Theorist Bart Sibrel Gets Decked, Hoofed and Flagged off

Visit the Canadian Governments Healthcare System Website: Health Canada/Santé Canada (re-direct)

Something practical you can do while watching the economy collapse...

Law Hits Home as Credit Cards Opt Out of Overlimit Fees

Revenge of the Accounting Authorities?

So I just get this call from my primary care clinic......

National Guard drill at high school to prepare for possible H1N1 riot

Gordon Brown joins Twitter campaign defending NHS

The right is angry and it should be.

Facebook poll asks if society would be better off if a gay person is killed.

ATTN: Denver/Colorado residents!

Utah paper rejects same-sex wedding announcement

Minn. school district settles gay harassment suit

NBC

The first protest, I am organizing, is going to be agains my "own"

To those who tell you that Congress is exempting themselves from health reform

10 Steps to Better Health Care

High-Fat Diet May Make You Stupid and Lazy

Leo Sun opposing the triple conjunction (goes exact Friday to Jupiter) - Planetwaves

Interesting thread in Editorials on science and consciousness

A post for those interested in out of body experiences...

Starchild The Energies For August 2009 (Dragons!!!)

The 'Yuck Factor' by Jennifer Hoffman (why negativity bugs some more than ever)

WooHoo: Myrina is having a Birthday, Let's have a Party

Stabilizing in the New Timeline by Lauren C. Gorgo

Further reflections on my vision quest

What do you think history will record as Obama's greatest strength?

Wisdom from the leading 'atheist' of his day (Epicurus)

The story of Prop 8 is the story of a group of citizens losing their basic human rights

Expanding the Charter Option (More Charter Schools Wanted)

Any idea where can we get a health care reform speaker for our

My rep. is not having any town halls as far as I can see.

Officers indicted in police brutality (Beaumont)

Close up shots of the Pentagon prove, no 757

‘Official Michael Jackson Opus’ uses new tech

BBC-A Fans, anyone watching Being Human. OMG, let's discuss

Torchwood fans...apparently John Barrowman is in talks to join...get this

Michael Jackson's glittery glove up for auction

Doctor left drugged Michael Jackson alone, sources say

May I please ask Canadians for their health care experiences?

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