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Army guy crosses his fingers in photo op with HillaryHaircut: $8 BDUs: $100 Knowing You Just Mocked 'The Smartest Woman On Earth' Right Under Her Fat Elitist Nose: Priceless.
Obama Wins Endorsement from Kansas GovernorGov. Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday endorsed Barack Obama for president, a Super Tuesday boost in a GOP-leaning state where Democrats hope to reclaim in the White House campaign. "I think he represents the kind of leader that we need for the future of the country," Sebelius told The Associated Press.
Prediction: Fox News is in for a very rough 2008 !This article from Media Matter analyzes the recent history of biased reporting and corporate blunders of Newscorp's memo-driven Fox News. It provides an itemized list of reasons why FoxNews will bomb in 2008- including their reckless and irrational pimping of their 9/11 comrade Rudolph Ghouliani, and their deliberate exclusion of Ron Paul.
Sales of New Homes Fell by 26% in 2007The housing industry, caught in a maelstrom of sinking demand, rising foreclosures, and bulging inventories, is in its worst slump in decades, a growing body of economic evidence shows.
Interview with Romney, reporter decides who to vote forThis reporter has had enough with the lies of Candidate, and decides after an interview in which Romney laughed at his opponents just who to vote for.
Obama Could WIn New York City!A WNBC/Marist poll released last week found that although Mrs. Clinton had a 47% to 31% lead over Mr. Obama among likely New York State voters, he was far closer in New York City, drawing 39% of likely voters versus 43% for Senator Clinton. In recent weeks, Mr. Obama's support has been surging among black voters, a demographic he won 4 to 1 in SC.
Rudy Giuliani hints at dropping outIn a meeting in the back of his chartered plane en route to St. Petersburg, Fla., a short while ago, the onetime, longtime GOP front-runner told a small group of reporters, including The Times' Louise Roug: "The winner of Florida will win the nomination."
Republicans Scared: "Obama is the Democrats' Reagan"Here is a great article from a conservative Republican commentator on Beliefnet. This echoes what we Obama supporters have been saying for months. He thinks Obama will "win in a landslide" if he wins the Democratic nomination: "If I were a Republican, I'd be very, very afraid. Oh wait, I am a Republican. Dang. Lord have mercy."
The Economist: The End Of Cheap FoodRising food prices are a threat to many; they also present the world with an enormous opportunity
Gravel: Bush worst President ever, Florida Giuliani's graveBarack Obama's response to Bush's final State of the UnionBarack Obama responds to George W. Bush's final State of the Union address.
"Tyson Foods Will Raise Prices Substantially""We have no other choice but to raise prices substantially," CEO Richard Bond said in a conference call. "We are raising prices because we can't absorb these costs. Despite concerns about the economy, people have to eat, and they will continue to eat protein." Tyson Foods Inc. reported Monday its quarterly profit fell 40% from a year ago
FORTUNE's 25 Most Powerful People in BusinessSome are empire builders. Others are hired guns. But if they truly have world-class oomph, they're on Fortune's subjective - yet really quite accurate - list of the most powerful businesspeople in the world.
Ted Kennedy's Stirring Endorsement of Barack Obama at AU"What counts in our leadership is not the length of years in Washington, but the reach of our vision, the strength of our beliefs, and that rare quality of mind and spirit that can call forth the best in our country and our people..." - Teddy Kennedy, 1/28/08
Obama's win not, I repeat, not, about raceExit poll nuggets from the Atlantic illuminating the fact that racists are a dying breed...literally.
Google - 50th anniversary of the Lego brick.Cool logo.
Randall Munroe of xkcd endorses Obama"I want, for once, someone I can vote for not because I dislike the other candidate, but because I?m proud of mine. Obama is the real thing."
The CA Majority Report // Breaking News: Obama Support!The California Teachers' Union will NOT be endorsing Hillary Clinton at this time, because the "rank and file" mutinied against the leadership re: their "coronation" efforts before Feb. 5th! Not so fast, the members say...
$3 ATM Fees? Banks Increase the Price of Your MoneyConsumers who rely on ATMs for quick cash access may find that getting their money actually costs them more as banks raise their ATM fees. The financial institutions, which already generate $10 billion a year in revenue from what they charge people for accessing their accounts from other banks' ATMs, have increased the fees in response...
Beleagured Hillary Defies DNC Rules - Heads to FloridaHillary Clinton said she will go to Florida to assure Democrats that ?their voices are heard? and to underscore her pledge to seat the state?s delegation at the convention. Though Democratic candidates largely have heeded the DNC?s request that they not campaign publicly in Florida, Clinton said it?s time to pay attention to FL voters.
Guiliani thinks you should have REAL ID to get onlineVideo clip from the FL Republican debate voicing Rudy's position on a national ID card.
The great fiscal stimulus package ... of 1929 Herbert Hoover -- only nine months into his presidency -- assembled leaders from the public and private sectors to create an economic-stimulus package. Among the measures, Time magazine reported at the time, was a promise from Congress to offer bipartisan support for a tax-cut package.
The List: The World?s Biggest Military BuildupsSince the end of the Cold War, most of the world?s militaries have downsized. But in recent years, a few countries have been bulking up. In this week?s List, FP takes a look at the countries that are going large while everyone else is slimming down.
The town that measures life in 15-second intervalsLife here is measured in intervals of 15 seconds. It is how long the people of Sderot have between the sounding of the sirens and the inevitable explosion.Hardly anyone walks outdoors unless they have to. There is fear in Sderot - fear of Hamas' rockets and fear for the psychological damage to the next generation. Reality check, Sderot 2008.
Tiki Bar's Johnny Johnny (Kevin Gamble) Saves Woman's LifeToday Kevin Gamble, also known as Tiki Bar TV's "Johnny Johnny," in an incredible act of heroism, saved a woman from an oncoming train in a New York subway. "The train is about 60 seconds away, so I immediately leap over the edge...So I haul her up on my shoulder, at which point she comes too, and I quickly get her back to the edge..."
McCain Warns: "There Will Be Other Wars"The remarks underscore a growing effort on McCain's behalf to keep the political discussion centered on foreign affairs (his strong suit) and not the economy (an admitted weakness). They also reflect a take of America's military policy that is heavily weighted towards combat.
Who are the traitors that voted in favor of REAL ID?House Resolution 1268 contained the appropriations for REAL ID. Here is the official vote in the senate. Please contact your Senator expressing your disgust.
Senator Mike Gravel on the Oppressive Nature of Religion.One question that seems to embarrass all Presidential candidates is the question on Evolution. Some refuse to recognize its existence as a legitimate theory and prefer to let religious beliefs dictate their political message. Others refuse to discuss or advocate for the views of atheists, merely because they represent a minority of votes
Anonymous Releases New Press Release! A call to action.
Obama Online Donations: $500,000/hour After SC WinThe Obama campaign measures online donations every 15 minutes, and the source said that online money was pouring in at the rate of more than $500,000 per hour.
Senator Kennedy, Lion of the Senate, Endorses Barack ObamaSenator Edward M. Kennedy will endorse Barack Obama for president tomorrow, breaking his year-long neutrality to send a powerful signal of where the legendary Massachusetts Democrat sees the party going -- and who he thinks is best to lead it.
REAL ID KILLED IN 17 STATES! JOIN US!!REAL ID killed in 17 states. 33 more to go! No2RealID.org
Chavez Urges Withdrawals From U.S. BanksVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez urged his Latin American allies on Saturday to begin withdrawing billions of dollars in international reserves from U.S. banks, warning of a looming U.S. economic crisis.
A President Like My FatherWe need a change in the leadership of this country — just as we did in 1960. We have that kind of opportunity with Senator Barack Obama.
Go to any Best Buy tomorrow and just TRY to buy these DVDS!Silly Jason. He thought a Best Buy sign reading "2 for $25" meant he could buy two DVDs for $25. He obviously didn't read the part of the sign that requires customers to buy Saw IV.Oh, that's not part of the sign? Then why did the manager of the Best Buy in Beaumont, TX refuse to honor the in-store advertisement? Read Jason's story.
The Super Bowl Economy : Big Bucks For All InvolvedThe race for Super Bowl profits is on. While the New England Patriots attempt to become the first team in the National Football League to reach a perfect 19-0 record, businesses across the country are banking on this game to be a bigger economic driver than any single sporting event in history.
Before You Run to The Polls: Grab Paper and PencilSouth Carolina's Republican presidential primary last weekend raised new concerns. In Horry County, which includes Myrtle Beach, election workers were unable to get about 80 percent of the touch-screen machines running on time. Many voters had to use emergency paper ballots. And some were told to come back later when the paper ballots ran out.
Chicago Tribune Endorses Barack ObamaThe professional judgment and personal decency with which he has managed himself and his ambition distinguish Barack Obama. We endorse him convinced that he could lead America in directions that the other Democrats could not.
Iraq veterans say that war crimes are encouraged by command."The killing of innocent civilians is policy," veteran Mike Blake said. "It's unit policy and it's Army policy. It's not official policy, but it's what's happens on the ground everyday. It's what unit commanders individually encourage." "These decisions are coming from the top down," veteran Matt Howard said.
Caroline Kennedy's Endorsement of Barack ObamaOVER the years, I?ve been deeply moved by the people who?ve told me they wished they could feel inspired and hopeful about America the way people did when my father was president. This sense is even more profound today. That is why I am supporting a presidential candidate in the Democratic primaries, Barack Obama.