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Afterbirthers in a Neo-Racist Society.
Author: Raine    Date: 04/28/2011 13:07:58

This morning I find myself fascinated once again over the amount of racism that is acceptable (for me, you know, NONE is the proper answer). For the Media, I just don't know. After yesterdays press conference, where the President actually declared that he released his Birth Certificate, some assumed that the issue would finally be over. They were wrong. The reason why is that it was never really about the birth certificate. If one needs more proof, take a look at Donald Trump and Orly Taitz. One is now attacking the President's education, the other has deemed the President committed fraud with his selective service papers. I won't bore you with the freak show here, but she was kicked off of Lawrence O'Donnell's show last night. Trump, on the other hand, not satisfied to let his birther stupidity go, has moved on to Affirmative Action.
... accusing him of being a "terrible student" who shouldn't have gotten into Columbia University or Harvard Law School. "How does a bad student go to Columbia and then to Harvard?"
One can easily read between the lines and hear the Dog Whistle there. Funny thing -you'll recall that Obama became the first black president of the Harvard Law review. The NYT wrote of it back in 1990
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100 comments (Latest Comment: 04/28/2011 21:20:33 by Mondobubba)

Left Shoe, Right Foot
Author: BobR    Date: 04/27/2011 11:59:51

There is a certain attitude towards government (generally fostered by those that hate government) that government is NOT of the people, by the people, nor for the people, but instead some nefarious "Them". In the minds of these people, the government is the enemy. For some, this mindset is promoted as a rationale for privitizing government functions. Ultimately, our government suffers. Most people in public service (whether elected or hired) do good work, and take pride in helping the country. Those with law degrees in particular could make much more money in the private sector than they do serving their country in the halls of government.

This is why it is so important that those elected to office do their work transparently, and are open to dialogue with those they represent. Like most jobs in customer service, the people you hear from are not those that are happy, but those that have problems. For those in these positions, trying to avoid their voices (or silence them) will make you look bad, and those seeking your ear even more angry and determined.
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117 comments (Latest Comment: 04/28/2011 02:21:31 by livingonli)

Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec    Date: 04/26/2011 10:28:21

Good Morning.

Today is our 2,960th day in Iraq and our 3,488th day in Afghanistan.

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

American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4450
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4311
Since Handover (6/29/04): 360
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 222
Since Operation New Dawn: 32

Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 318
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,544
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 872
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,487
Journalists - Iraq : 348
Academics Killed - Iraq: 448

We find this morning's cost of war passing through:

$ 1, 185, 592, 750, 000. 00

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66 comments (Latest Comment: 04/26/2011 23:18:58 by trojanrabbit)

Negative Vibes: Not My Problem.
Author: Raine    Date: 04/25/2011 13:36:18

I am more and more convinced that a certain alleged billionaire is not going to run for office. There are myriads of reasons why. I'd rather not take the time to discuss them on the pages of this blog. So, I suspect you are asking, 'Then why are you, Raine?' Heres why: Even if he isn't running, he is doing the damage. It's a psychic damage. I'm not talking about clairvoyency, I am talking about inner personal psyches that collectively add up and produce added negativity.
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28 comments (Latest Comment: 04/26/2011 00:43:21 by Raine)

The Tea Party Confederacy
Author: velveeta jones    Date: 04/24/2011 15:01:08

150 years ago SC was home to the opening of the Civil War, The War between the States, or the War of Northern Aggression however you choose to call it. The bloodiest time in our country and a war that still divides us both racially and politically.

It occurs to me that the Tea Party is very much like the Confederates. Lots of rich white "Plantation" owners (Donald Trump, Glenn Beck for example) who rile up the poor and uneducated to go out and fight for some "cause".

The cause often turns out to be a shiny object
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23 comments (Latest Comment: 04/25/2011 01:48:16 by livingonli)

Renewal Weekend
Author: TriSec    Date: 04/23/2011 10:52:37

Good Morning!

Well, if it's an early Saturday blog, that can only mean one thing...I'm off to donate platelets! If you're a whole-blood donor already, why not take the next step? (Ooh, and Christian angle today; "This is the bag of my blood...the sign of a new and everlasting commitment. It will be shed for you and for all so that transfusions may be given...")
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4 comments (Latest Comment: 04/24/2011 01:03:35 by BobR)

Turn up the Night w/ Kenny Pick open thread.
Author: Raine    Date: 04/22/2011 21:59:39

It looks like the Ustream Chat may still be acting squirrely, so I am opening up a back up blog for the crew to come and Chat. If this is your foirst time here, Enjoy the bells and whistles. You can curse here too.

You can Still watch and listen to the show at Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick

Enjoy, either here or there!

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Raine
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91 comments (Latest Comment: 04/23/2011 02:19:59 by kennypick)

I Don't Give a Damn 'bout My Bad Reputation
Author: BobR    Date: 04/22/2011 12:35:26


I don't give a damn 'Bout my reputation
I've never been afraid of any deviation
An' I don't really care If ya think I'm strange
I ain't gonna change
An' I'm never gonna care 'Bout my bad reputation

- Joan Jett


There's as certain human emotion known as "shame" that is common among most people. It is that sheepish apologetic feeling one gets when they know they've done something wrong. This is typically manifested in actions like self-punishment and giving back. For some strange reason, this is an emotion that seems strangely devoid in Republican politicians.

This is brought to light yet again by the recent announcement of John Ensign's (R-NV) plans to resign. Is it because he had an affair with a staffer's wife? Is it because he tried to pay off the staffer and wife by having his parents write them a series of checks that just fell under the amount they would have to report as income? Is it because he "forgot" to report $500K in assets on his taxes? Is it because he was added to the list of the 15 most corrupt politicians in America?
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50 comments (Latest Comment: 04/22/2011 21:12:09 by livingonli)

Sharing Sacrifice.
Author: Raine    Date: 04/21/2011 12:55:41

As many of you know by now, I often listen to WTOP, a news radio station here in the area. It isn't a talk radio station, so I find it to be refreshing when I just want to listen to news. They do however have a few spots on different days to provide commentary and analysis from, as they put it "All Sides" meaning left and right, conservative and liberal. For the most part, it is winger-free. Yesterday, however, one commentator I heard just really rubbed me the wrong way. It was from Chris Core, who I have come to respect, despite his conservative leanings. His commentary is in a segment called Core Values. Please take a minute to listen to his segment from yesterday.
Click here for the MP3 It's 1:07 in time, and it's important to what I am going to say today.

Yes you heard that right. He is ashamed that 78% of Americans want to see the rich taxed more, because as he seems to think, no one wants to participate in Shared Sacrifice. Well I have news for Mr. Core, at LEAST 78% of Americans are the very people who are sacrificing while people like Donald Trump and the uber wealthy are sacrificing nothing at all.
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87 comments (Latest Comment: 04/22/2011 02:48:40 by Raine)

Open Thread
Author: BobR    Date: 04/20/2011 12:18:41

I am not feeling inspired this morning. Having some coffee, and trying to find something...
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56 comments (Latest Comment: 04/20/2011 21:38:31 by Raine)

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