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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Gore Selected As Democratic Candidate Who Could Have Been A Good President
Al Gore was overwhelmingly selected as the unsuccessful Democratic nominee who would have made the best President, according to a Foolocracy.com poll. The poll included all defeated Democratic standard-bearers since 1972. Gore received 58% of the vote. This is not really … Continue reading
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’1984′ is Reality in Chinese City with 200,000 Surveillance Cameras
Shenzhen, China, has the dubious distinction of being the world’s most watched city. More than 200,000 surveillance cameras can be found there, constantly recording its inhabitants’ most ordinary daily activities. The Taipei Times reports that within two years, Shenzhen is … Continue reading
Posted in China
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Vegan Moles Wanted. Contact Your Local FBI Office
The FBI is using all means to crackdown on violence at the upcoming Republican National Convention. They are planning to infiltrate the ranks of protesters. So what is the best cover? Well, the FBI is looking for vegans. Yep, they … Continue reading
Posted in United States
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John Edwards To Reappear In Public Soon
John Edwards is back. After spending a better part of a month in seclusion since admitting to an affair with Rielle Hunter, Edwards will continue with a previously scheduled engagement at Hofstra University in New York on September 8. There … Continue reading
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Remember Gaddafi? Well, Meet His Sons
Muammar Gaddafi, the Leader of Libya, has been a relatively well-behaving despot the last few years. Gaddafi, who has no formal title in Libya, does go by some lengthy honorifics. There is “Guide of the First of September Great Revolution … Continue reading
Posted in Hannibal Gaddafi, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, People, Saif al-Islam
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Iraqi Parliament Delays Elections Again As They Try To Figure How To Organize The Country
The Bush administration is beginning to tout Iraq as a democratic success story. The “surge” has quieted the fighting and the economy is slowly getting back to normal. That is all true. Iraq is far from a success, however. The … Continue reading
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From Miss Congeniality To “Sarah Barracuda”, How Sarah Palin Changed From A Pro-Tax Politician To A Ruthless Pol
Sarah Palin has been Governor of Alaska for less than two years. Her longest stint as a political official was as mayor of the tiny town of Wasilla, Alaska, for six years. Today, Wasilla has less than 7,000 residents. When … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Irl Stambaugh, John Cramer, John Stein, Mary Ellen Emmons, Sarah Palin
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Miss Wasilla 1984
Sarah Heath, later Sarah Palin, in her Miss Wasilla 1984 photo. She would be runner-up to Miss Alaska. She also won the title Miss Congeniality in the Miss Wasilla contest. That is quite a contrast from the nickname she earned … Continue reading
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Did You Notice Bill Clinton Said “Obama Is The Man For This Job” And Not “Person”?
Bill Clinton finally gave a rousing endorsement for Barack Obama. Clinton’s powerful words, “Barack Obama is the man for this job,” convinced many skeptics of his support for the Democratic ticket. It could not be clearer than that…or could it? … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Clinton, U.S. President
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Cindy McCain’s Family Values Means That Some Of Her Family Doesn’t Like Her
Families always have differences, but Cindy McCain’s family have differences a bit more public than most. Cindy McCain claims she is an only child. That is not entirely true. She is the only child of her father and mother. Her … Continue reading
Posted in Cindy McCain, John McCain, U.S. President
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Surprise Pick For McCain’s VP? Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
News sources are saying that McCain’s pick will not be Mitt Romney, yet Romney will be in Dayton for the announcement. Tom Ridge will be there too. That does leave one to wonder. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said he will … Continue reading
Posted in John McCain, Sarah Palin, U.S. President
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Utah Democrats Don’t Get Respect At Convention
“We have our traditional seats with a good view of the butt,” said Todd Taylor, head of the Utah Democratic Party. It seems that Utah always get the worst seats at the Democratic convention. That really should not be a … Continue reading
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Hugfest At Illinois Democratic Delegation
Barack Obama’s nomination for the Presidency has changed at least one political environment. Illinois Democrats have a long history of bickering and ill feelings. Now is no different from before. However, at the DNC the Democratic pols engaged in a … Continue reading
Guess What? Florida Votes At DNC And The Count Gets Messed Up
During the Democratic National Convention roll call for President, one state bungled its vote total and almost 10% of its delegates went uncounted. Can you guess that state? Yep, it was Florida. Florida, the state of sunshine, hurricanes and hanging chads, cannot … Continue reading
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