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- What I would Change About the World: Global Warming
- Influences/Heroes: Al Gore, Michael Moore, Stephen Colbert, Richard Dawkins
- Political Bent: Left
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- phoenix_fire999 commented on California becomes first US state to ban trans fats 3 years ago
Hooray! Trans fats should be banned. I'm so proud of my state for taking the initiative!
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up California becomes first US state to ban trans fats 3 years ago
California today became the first state to prohibit restaurants from using artery-clogging trans fats in preparing their food. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that will ban... more
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- phoenix_fire999 commented on Killing for religion is justified, say third of Muslim students 3 years ago
This is disturbing. I don't think Muslims should be allowed to violate human rights just because their religion says it's ok. Especially not in Britain. They must follow the rules of... more
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up Making a profit out of the food crisis: From brave new World Bank to Monsanto 3 years ago
In reality, this strategy is using the misery of millions to push an unpopular, ineffective and potentially disastrous technology upon the world's farmers and food consumers. As Bill Freese... more
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up Is it or isn't it impeachment the judiciary committee hears arguments 3 years ago
A congressional committee has heard testimony about the case for impeachment of President Bush. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, while majority Democrats have ruled out formal impeachment efforts,... more
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up Puffin numbers fall unexpectedly 3 years ago
The number of birds in England's biggest puffin colony has fallen by a third in just five years, a survey has shown. Experts are dismayed by this decline, as they had predicted a slight...
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up 79% say legalize marjiuana 3 years ago
Do you believe marijuana should be legalized in this country? Yes 79% 16016 votes No 21% 4130 votes Total: 20146 votes 2/19/07
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- phoenix_fire999 commented on 25 companies benefiting from Iraq war 3 years ago
war profiteering - it's something you won't hear from the "mainstream" news media but is costing lives and 2 billion dollars a day. It's the elephant in the room in our...
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up 25 companies benefiting from Iraq war 3 years ago
The most vicious Iraq war profiteers: the Iraq war is many things to different people. It is called a strategic blunder and a monstrous injustice and sometimes even a patriotic mission, much to... more
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- phoenix_fire999 voted up Los Angeles to ban plastic bags by 2010 3 years ago
Los Angeles yesterday became the second US city to end the use of plastic bags, although its ban would only take effect if the state of California does not follow through with plans to charge... more
