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Ten Years Ago, Bin Laden Demanded Oil Should Cost $144 a…

Politics – In a 1998 interview, Osama bin Laden said the real price of a barrel of oil should be $144 a barrel (10 years ago, a barrel of oil was $11). Also, One month after 9/11, the New York Times warned that among the misguided…

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Don't Let Fisheries Harm Our Oceans

Politics – Currently NEPA enables saving endangered species, preserving food sources for coastal communities, saving deep sea coral reefs and more. The government wants to untie fisheries from the National Environmental Policy…

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Kerry: McCain's Judgment Is Dangerous

Politics – Says Republican Candidate Is A "Changed Man" For Siding With Bush On War, Economy, Energy

This story has mostly positive ratings. 32 votes / 2 sinks

John McCain: "I Hate the Bloggers"

Politics – JOHN MCCAIN: "Now we've got the cables. We've got talk radio. We've got the bloggers. I hate the bloggers. We've got all kinds of sources of information."

This story has mostly positive ratings. 33 votes / 3 sinks

Bush's Selective Mourning

Politics – On July 4, as fireworks explode, triggers are pulled and Bush blathers, let us remember the lines from writer Bertolt Brecht: "Everyone sees you hiding the hem of your mantle, which is bloody with the blood of your…

This story has mostly positive ratings. 27 votes / 2 sinks

Bob Barr Criticizes Housing Bail-Out for Including IRS Snooping…

Politics – "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent," Thomas Jefferson told us two centuries ago. That is as true today as it was then. "Only vigilant and active citizens will…

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Barack Obama's Support Reduced w/Clinton Supporters

Politics – A recent poll shows that the Democratic Party is not coalescing around Barack Obama in the four weeks since Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race.

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From evangelical Christians, good news for McCain and Obama

Politics – Barack Obama got good reviews from some conservative quarters after his speech outlining a plan for building upon the faith-based initiative established by President Bush. But John McCain got better news from the…

This story has mostly positive ratings. 24 votes / 1 sink

Helms never changed on civil rights opposition

Politics – Jesse Helms forever changed North Carolina politics and the conservative movement. The former senator did it without ever changing much about himself.

This story has mostly positive ratings. 24 votes / 1 sink

John McCain's "protective barrier"

Politics – In the most vivid example to date of media describing any criticism of McCain as criticism of his military service, NBC's Andrea Mitchell described a television ad that made not a single mention of McCain's service…

This story has mostly positive ratings. 15 votes / 2 sinks

DRILL, & SAVE, NOW ...

Politics – Funny how quickly $4-a-gallon gas can smoke out hypocrites - as last week's Pew Research poll, citing a dramatic spike in the share of Americans demanding more energy sources and less environmental protection, shows.

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For Republicans, the Senate outlook is bad

Politics – Mississippi and other longtime strongholds could go Democratic this fall. Obama's candidacy is a boost.

This story has mostly positive ratings. 15 votes / No sinks

Truth & Consequences for CIA on Torture

Politics – In January, when real investigations by Congress and the Justice Dept. might begin, the CIA could be turned on its head. It could well be duck-and-cover at its worst. There will be accusations, counter-accusations…

Bush turns 62 on the fly
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Bush turns 62 on the fly

Politics – Wedged between America's Independence Day and a summit of world leaders, President Bush's 62nd birthday got shortchanged this year.

This story has mostly positive ratings. 15 votes / No sinks

Obama To Speak In Front Of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate?

Politics – A German friend passed along the news Saturday that local sources in Berlin are confirming that the Obama campaign was in contact with city authorities to discuss the possibility of presumptive Democratic nominee…

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Gallup Daily: Obama Leads, 48% to 42%

Politics – Democratic candidate Barack Obama continues to maintain a slim margin over Republican John McCain, 48% to 42%, according to Gallup Poll Daily tracking conducted July 2-3 and July 5.

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The Permanent Base Plan Will. Not. Die.

Politics – July 31 is the stated goal for President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki to ink a deal for an enduring U.S. occupation that neither the Iraqi people nor the American people desire.

This story has mostly positive ratings. 13 votes / 1 sink

Veterans group plans ad campaign featuring Iraq victories…

Politics – Republican John McCain, who has made support for President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq the centerpiece of his presidential campaign, is getting from help from a veterans group that's launching a national TV ad…

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Foreclosures Predicted to Rise Despite Election

Politics – Foreclosures are being predicted to continue regardless of which candidate wins the upcoming Presidential election.

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Bob Barr: Bush has Systemically Assaulted the Bill of Rights

Politics – Bob Barr the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate appeared on ABC's This Week program today. "You have a government an administration that believes it's ok to electronically survel U.S. citizens in their our…

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Barr - Paul Alliance Buzz Builds

Politics – "Signs are emerging of a possible alliance this fall between Ron Paul, the libertarian-minded rebel Republican, and Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee," the Boston Globe reported on June 14.…

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Obama's (Almost) Round the Clock Coverage

Politics – It's been one week since the Obama campaign agreed to a "protective pool" or "bodywatch" allowing reporters to follow the Illinois Democrat, not only in his public moments, but his private moments of down time off…

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England: 175 Million Fewer Pints Sold Due to Smoking Ban

Politics – Pubs have sold 175 million fewer pints in the past year as a direct result of the smoking ban, according to market analysts AC Nielsen.

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McCain Struggles

Politics – John McCain trails Democrat Barack Obama in polls, organization and money while trying to succeed a deeply unpopular fellow Republican in a year that favors Democrats. However, McCain also is beefing up his staff…

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DNC Convention Stumbles

Politics – "In some ways, it provides an excellent manifestation of Democratic governance. Underfunded, overspent, and chock-full of unrealistic mandates, the entire enterprise appears on the brink of failure ââ;¬" and…

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