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Author: TriSec    Date: 08/06/2013 10:21:42

Good Morning.

Today is our 4,321st day in Afghanistan.

We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:

US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,254
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,099

We find this morning's Cost of War passing through:

$ 1, 461, 959, 610, 000 .00

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59 comments (Latest Comment: 08/06/2013 22:07:59 by Raine)

Sochi: Dangerous games
Author: Raine    Date: 08/05/2013 14:43:37

A few weeks ago, Harvey Fierstein wrote an Op-ed in the NYT regarding new anti-LGBT laws that have been passed in Russia.
A few days earlier, just six months before Russia hosts the 2014 Winter Games, Mr. Putin signed a law allowing police officers to arrest tourists and foreign nationals they suspect of being homosexual, lesbian or “pro-gay” and detain them for up to 14 days. Contrary to what the International Olympic Committee says, the law could mean that any Olympic athlete, trainer, reporter, family member or fan who is gay — or suspected of being gay, or just accused of being gay — can go to jail.

Earlier in June, Mr. Putin signed yet another antigay bill, classifying “homosexual propaganda” as pornography. The law is broad and vague, so that any teacher who tells students that homosexuality is not evil, any parents who tell their child that homosexuality is normal, or anyone who makes pro-gay statements deemed accessible to someone underage is now subject to arrest and fines. Even a judge, lawyer or lawmaker cannot publicly argue for tolerance without the threat of punishment.
He furthers states that the "...Olympic Committee must demand the retraction of these laws under threat of boycott."
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28 comments (Latest Comment: 08/06/2013 01:17:47 by TriSec)

What to Get Your Repub for Christmas
Author: velveeta jones    Date: 08/04/2013 14:29:27

There are only 142 days 14 hours until Christmas and you still have no idea what to buy your republican friends? Well, Velveeta is here to save the day.

One of the easiest ways to find the perfect gift is to know their tastes. Let's take a look at things they hate.
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3 comments (Latest Comment: 08/05/2013 01:45:10 by Will in Chicago)

An open Saturday
Author: TriSec    Date: 08/03/2013 11:02:47

Good Morning!

An early morning, but no platelets involved. I'm off to do some trail work with Mr. Bean this morning - we've partnered with the Friends of Mary Cummings Park as their corporate sponsor (The park is a half-mile from the store).

I know we've had a few open blogs of late....but it's summer, cut us some slack! (Or better yet, you could write one!)

Anyway, here's some ice cream. The cows are out back. (Middleton, MA)
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4 comments (Latest Comment: 08/03/2013 22:14:21 by TriSec)

The Circular Firing Squad
Author: BobR    Date: 08/02/2013 12:10:39

Anyone who remembers the Republican party of the "aughts" - that is, the years GW Bush was president - remembers a party that marched in lockstep. They were disciplined, on message, and formidable. Even now, they tend to vote unanimously, even when it's against something they used to support (just because President Obama supports it). After a few bad election cycles, however, the cracks are showing, and self-preservation and grandstanding are replacing the loyalty they once had.
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49 comments (Latest Comment: 08/02/2013 22:10:44 by Will in Chicago)

Thurs Stub
Author: BobR    Date: 08/01/2013 13:06:07

Work is pulling at my collar - the blog will be up in a bit...
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47 comments (Latest Comment: 08/01/2013 20:15:22 by Mondobubba)

Rotten to the Core: Groundswell and Congressional Collusion
Author: Raine    Date: 07/31/2013 15:53:00

Last week I wrote a post about the coordinated efforts on the right to manipulate the public via the media. Mother Jones broke the story of a group called "Groundswell". On Tuesday Morning, our friend Karoli at Crooks and Liars posted actual audio (transcript here) from one of their meetings and it is proving to be eye-opening. Remember the IRS scandal? It was created by Groundswell.
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55 comments (Latest Comment: 07/31/2013 23:29:01 by Raine)

Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec    Date: 07/30/2013 10:19:34

Good Morning.

Today is our 4,314th day in Afghanistan.

We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:

US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,251
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,099

We find this morning's Cost of War passing through:

$ 1, 460, 063, 100, 000 .00

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94 comments (Latest Comment: 07/31/2013 00:08:14 by Raine)

Time to Take This Seriously
Author: BobR    Date: 07/29/2013 12:34:29

When people go to the polls, they are voting for the person they believe will best represent them in government, whether it be local, state, or federal. Not every person will be happy with the results, but majority rule is the best and fairest method we have. One has to wonder, however, who the current crop of legislators in Congress are representing. Do the majority of Americans really understand the causes and likely cures for America's ills, or do they just look upon politics as another form of Championship Wrestling, cheering on their guy as they go through the motions of pretending to legislate?
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44 comments (Latest Comment: 07/29/2013 20:57:12 by Raine)

Sunday Relax Blog
Author: velveeta jones    Date: 07/28/2013 13:50:22

Velveeta is too angry from all the republican hatred to write anything that wouldn't possibly lead to suicide or homicide. So it's open today. Enjoy this video of a porcupine eating a 'nannar.
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1 comments (Latest Comment: 07/28/2013 14:26:27 by BobR)

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