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After all the BS and drama, McCain tell Leher "Sure" he'll vote for...
After much flying around and "suspending" his campaign — while still appearing on three major news networks, running TV ads, opening campaign offices, and having his spokespeople constantly on the air — all to save the nation from our current financial crisis, without ever taking a position, McCain offhandedly mentioned during his first presidential debate with Barack Obama that he will vote for the bailout plan. After much flying around and "suspending" his campaign — while still appearing on three major news networks, running TV ads,... more
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Student Voter Rights Compromised
The widespread practice of students' registering to vote at their college address has set off a fracas in Virginia, a battleground state in the presidential election.
Late last month, as a voter-registration drive by supporters of Senator Barack Obama was signing up thousands of students at Virginia Tech, the local registrar of elections issued two releases incorrectly suggesting a range of dire possibilities for students who registered to vote at their college.
The releases warned that such students could no longer be claimed as dependents on their parents' tax returns, a statement the Internal Revenue Service says is incorrect, and could lose scholarships or coverage under their parents' car and health insurance.
After some inquiries from students and parents, and more pointed questions from civil rights lawyers, the state board of elections said Friday that it was "modifying and clarifying" the state guidelines on which the county registrar had based his releases.
(more at link) The widespread practice of students' registering to vote at their college address has set off a fracas in Virginia, a battlegroun... more -
Live-Blogging Day 2 of the 2008 DNC: The Hillary Kerfuffle
This article discusses and compares Michelle Obama's DNC speech given Monday evening to Hillary Clinton's convention speech given Tuesday night. Michelle's presentation was found to be fearless in its passionate reminder for us to “strive for the world as it should be,” and a brave defense of maintaining hope in the sometimes difficult pursuit of our dreams.
On the other hand, Clinton's address to the convention's delegates is found to be yet another display of the now well-known Clinton congenital narcissistic conviction of personal and political entitlement. In the end, Hillary's speech was all about her.
The article presents great photographs, a re-playable live-blog of Tuesdays events at the Democratic convention, two videos (including a video of Hillary's speech) and a remarkable photo-gallery that documents the entire course of Obama's presidential campaign, and is accompanied by music audio. This article discusses and compares Michelle Obama's DNC speech given Monday evening to Hillary Clinton's convention speech... more -
Dead monster washes ashore in Montauk
This is an actual monster, some sort of rodent-like creature with a dinosaur beak. A tipster says that there is "a government animal testing facility very close by in Long Island," but unless the government is trying to design horrible Montauk monsters that will eat IEDs and fart fire at bad Iraqis, we're not sure why they would create such an unthinkable beast. Our guess is that it's viral marketing for something. Ali Lohan's new album perhaps. Click thru for larger dino-damage. This is an actual monster, some sort of rodent-like creature with a dinosaur beak. A tipster says that there is "a government ani... more
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"Emo" is killing British children!
Okay, maybe this is showing my age, but when did 'emo' become synonymous with goth? I mean, I understand that both scenes have much in common, but still... maybe its also because I'm an American and here emo kids just get made fun of... Okay, maybe this is showing my age, but when did 'emo' become synonymous with goth? I mean, I understand that both scenes ha... more
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Chinese man lived 256 years!
If this proves true, the late Li Ching-Yun of China would be the oldest person who has ever lived, surpassing the former record holder by more than 100 years. If this proves true, the late Li Ching-Yun of China would be the oldest person who has ever lived, surpassing the former record holder... more
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Anglo-American Ambitions Behind Assassination of Benazir Bhutto and Destabilizatio...
It has been known for months that the Bush-Cheney administration and its allies have been manuevering to strengthen their political control of Pakistan, paving the way for the expansion and deepening of the "war on terrorism" across the region. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto does not change this agenda. In fact, it simplifies Bush-Cheney's options. It has been known for months that the Bush-Cheney administration and its allies have been manuevering to strengthen their political co... more
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