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Archives: December 8, 2010

World's most expensive book sells for £7.3m

Halliburton: U.S. Won’t Release Cheney For Trial

Elizabeth Edwards mourned and saluted

mods pls delete, posting bug error

OpenLeft: Real budget deficit comes from out-of-control oligopolies, not middle-class entitlements

Can we agree that most of the MSN leans to the right

Republicans fixing to carve up Missouri

I am watching "The Eleventh Hour" right now

I'm not sure the President's tax compromise is going to prevail in the legislature

Politico messed up Elizabeth's story...

Town Hall w/ Bernie Sanders on NOW

this is the world we live in....

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange refused bail

Afghanistan war: why IEDs are taking a mounting toll

A "Superpower" In Permanent War Against "Hyperempowered" Terrorists-Yet CAN'T Raise Taxes On Richest

Julian Assange's Great Luck

on a DFA conference call with Senator Sanders

In today's WTF moment..."Christians Hire Stalker-Truck for Atheist Bus Ads"

KOs Special Commentary coming up

If it's any consolation... the Freepers think the tax cut deal sold THEM out

If it's any consolation... the Freepers think the tax cut deal sold THEM out

Cancer does not care how much money you have...

Eight Predictions About Obama’s Tax Cut Deal

How many times will Assange 'fall down'?

Chart of who Benefits From the Republican Tax Cut Demands? Gross.

boy I can hardly wait to hear the Wall Street bonuses this year

Nice segment on Keith Olbermann's show about Elizabeth Edwards tonight

So the Swedes have no charge against Julian Assange

Wasn't it Pelosi who dismissed the idea of Bush being investigated or impeached ?

When "weather" (???) changed the world?

A Vote for Republican is a vote for ending SS!

KO just said he heard Biden was going to talk to the Dems tomorrow -- didn't

Ted Turner: Adopt China's one-child policy to save planet

Where I see the tax rates in 10 years; 20 years; 25 years

Is DU the enemy? pt. 2

Warning !!! Category 5 KO Special Comment Up Next Re: Tax Cut Deal !!!

Republicans calling for ending of federal funds for PBS

Cancer is cureable NOW and most of us don't and won't know it EDITED

Why not just make all the tax cuts permanent in exchange for something big?

For the record, should Obama have compromised tax cuts for the wealthy?

Why Can't We Be Nice To One Another

Why Not Turn The Table On The Republicans ??? - Return The Favor, As It Were...

This May Seem Trivial - Elizabeth Edwards

Hope and Change is DEAD!

KO and Rachel disagreers post your comments here...

Sweet, Canada bans oil tankers off the British Columbian coast!

At this specific time, a special word out to all who provide care to the dying...

At this specific time, a special word out to all who provide care to the dying...

Flounder, you can't spend your whole life worrying about your mistakes!

Why? Just tell me why?

Wanted to post something poignant. But all I got is this

correct me if I'm wrong-they are ramping up for 2012 soon - right?

So, I posted this story on a cop shoving a disabled woman to the ground a few months ago. Update

In wake of tax cut compromise, Howard Dean asks 'what about DADT?'

WEINER: "it's almost as if he wants to punt sometimes on third down"

Laura Flanders: Since When Does Interpol Care About Sexual Assault?

I'm Reminded of a Great DU Elizabeth Edwards Moment

The rich will not suffer either way on having tax cuts or not but the poor and middle class will

"The truth will always win" - Op-Ed by Julian Assange

Donate to Wikileaks with your phone

Donate to Wikileaks with your phone

Maddow Tearing it Up with Ghandi Quote!!!

Repukes: "If rich can't have tax cuts, no one can."

Remember when he threw his grandmother under the bus?

Ok, in order to present President Obama with a primary challenge, we must

Return to peace and prosperity

Simon Johnson, Economist, formerly of the IMF (just on Rachel)

Hillary 2012

I Have A Question For The Class...

Arrest in pickup-dragging death of homeless woman

I Am Not... (Fill in the blank)

There is a Round Two™ to this debacle, coming in January to April: We will hit the debt ceiling.

When Obama says "The polls are on our side on this."

Do you get paid for "snow days"?

Nigeria Files Charges Against Cheney in Halliburton Bribery Scheme

Elizabeth Edwards was her husband's biggest asset - AP article by Nedra Pickler

MI voters say they'd back Obama over Palin, Romney, Huck, more

damn! Go Keith! Go! said everything I've been saying and would say to president Obama's face.

Ive never been in a fight in my life but Im goin to fight Mike Tyson, it wont be a waste of my time

Well, Rich Fuckers, Enjoy Your Victory and Soon-to-be-Acquired Toys!

Well, Rich Fuckers, Enjoy Your Victory and Soon-to-be-Acquired Toys!

E - e - e - e - e - e - xcellent...

Will Obama administration request Julian Assange's extradiction from Sweden if he goes there?

I wonder if Obama will point to Olbermann's special comment as a vindication of his policies

I wonder if Obama will point to Olbermann's special comment as a vindication of his policies

Don Cherry, classless jackass

LOL!!!!!

Obama fiddles with tax cuts for the super rich while the economy burns.

Will the undermining of SS prove to be even MORE damaging than the billionaire bailout?

Kentucky creationists planning big theme park...

Teacher strips naked in Accounting class!

All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.

I REFUSE to believe that there wasn't a way to:

Heads up: Extending Bush taxcuts w/Hunt, Rogoff, Schakowsky, Weiner - Charlie Rose tonight

Since when did the 'bush tax cuts' include payroll tax deductions, child tax credit,

Sarah Palin says Wikileaks founder making things up

It's a new political world baby...Why worry about your base?

Did Obama sound more pissed at us than he did at the GOP?

I'm sorry, I'm fed up to here (see me waving my hand as high above my head as it'll go)

Have fun with this picture of these three people

mary landrieu voted for the Bush tax cuts,

W.T.F?? Wikileak Facebook says Julian A off TIME list but

Eight Predictions About Obama’s Tax Cut Deal

KO: "You're listening to Blanche Lincoln? Blanche Lincoln?"

Did anyone listen to Thom Hartmann today?

Mandatory Tuesday Malloy Truthseekers check in!!

"Hey, children---what's that sound? Everybody look what's goin' down!"

Obama's "Read my Lips" moment

In her own words... some of you long timers might remember this DU connection w Elizabeth

Kevin Drum (Mother Jones): Swallowing the deal

Obama Calls Republicans 'Hostage-Takers,' and the Right Takes a Tantrum

None of this would have happened if he got a schnauzer.

DK - Send Obama a (small) message: unsubscribe to email lists

13 Months of Unemployment Benefits....?

Will all this anger we feel be a good thing? Will it help us join together in opposition

Will all this anger we feel be a good thing? Will it help us join together in opposition

Ralph Nader Rips Repug "Wackopedia," Gutless Dems & Mindless Reporters

Ralph Nader Rips Repug "Wackopedia," Gutless Dems & Mindless Reporters

My Special Comment On The Deficit

I disagree that the President is not tough.

Just emailed Gillibrand and Schumer

Polygamy... legal or not?

All this 'anger' from House Democrats and other legislators about the tax deal

For people who are unemployed. Do you favor the compromise?

Mr Fish

American Heroes: Willie Nelson Smoked Pot With Don Meredith

The Poodlization of Congressional Democrats

Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of their country

Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of their country

Bill Hicks on DADT and our current foreign policy

A Toast and Remembering Thread for Elizabeth Edwards, DUer and Friend

Pastor gets 54-year sentence for defrauding 2,904 church-bond investors

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend".

Harry Reid tries to add online poker to tax bill (help me Obi Wan)

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend".

KO is letting it rip, and I am in awe of his grasp of the situation

Take it past New Years and damn the tax tables...

Is it true about the unemployment extension ?

Learn why one NY county hand-counts all its ballots:

Another billionaire bailout is felonious....but the assault on SS is a crime against humanity!

Another billionaire bailout is felonious....but the assault on SS is a crime against humanity!

You called me crazy, ya bastids......

Gravity

TPM: Jim DeMint (R) says "No Way!" to the Deal (Club for Growth, too)

Progressives that oppose the tax deal are standing with Rush Limbaugh

'Twitter reaction to Obama presser on Tax deal. It ain't pretty.'

At this specific time, a special word out to all who provide care to the dying...

FDR was bold and progressive, but he left a lot of people out in the cold on Social Security

Now I understand how it has all worked out:

Looking back to November 2008...

Saudi's used US imagery when bombing northern Yemen

Anyone watching Laurence O'Donnell tonight ....

I'm just burnt out on gloom and doom. I kinda think everything will be ok.

So, I thought the internet was supposed to make us MORE free

China Clones, Sells Russian Fighter Jets

Obama admits: I was born in Morocco

Obama/McConnell increases taxes on individuals earning less than $20k and families under $40k

President Obama does have sway over senators....

Would it be good if Obama lowered the lowest tax bracket from 15% to 10%?

Take the CCN Poll - Do Your Like Obama's Tax Deal with The GOP?

Bye-bye, Miss American Pie - Toles

30 years ago today. Peace, John wanted it, we can have it!

After watching coverage of this tax compromise all day and reading DU,

There is a poll that needs a few more votes / kindly go and take a look

What Didn't Silence Cicero Won't Silence Julian Assange

30 Years Gone

Pilot progrm for drug reimportation?

Has anyone here been harassed personally by Tea Baggers?

Why wouldn't reconciliation have worked?

Why wouldn't reconciliation have worked?

'Democratic aides' see opening for DADT vote as early as Wednesday

US says WikiLeaks release gives Al Qaeda a hit list

Given up the adequate for the sake of good or perfect is...well, shit..you've heard it before so..

Nazi Is Exposed, but Did He Have Anything to Hide?

Obama pledges real change and endorses tax increases

Nigeria files bribery charges against Dick Cheney

Pepe Escobar: Naked emperor hails sex by surprise

Genentech layoffs: A lesson on corporate tax breaks

Australian Foreign Minister Rudd blames US, not Assange for leaks

State Secrets

Warfare on the web

Saying "we shouldn't let the poor be held hostage by the rich" does not reflect reality.

How did the Congress (House and Senate) contribute to the tax compromise?

It Never Happened Before: The State Department Papers Show the Underside of American Diplomacy

Wow, Kevin Rudd is awesome at the moment

The Boston Globe (owned by the NYT) Tries To Turn Chicken Shit Into Chicken Soup

In interest of public health, Detroit may ban smoking in public housing

Limbaugh, Ailes, Beck, Hannity, Rove, still live to spew hate

PHOTOS: Skinnier Dick Cheney is starting to look like this guy:

Swiss whistle-blower: Society needs whistle-blowers in a media-manipulated world

I'm gonna say this once. Rape in Sweden is defined differently than in the US

heads up: Harkin is on C-Span, making sense.

Chisholm Elementary School third-graders perform ‘How Santa Got His Job’

A Tax Deal Fit For The Gilded Age

It is not disloyalty to the Democratic party to tell a Democratic president he is wrong;

How Our Trillion-Dollar Empire Is the Cause of Our 'Deficit Problem'

So the president said ..."ok, now MAKE me do it"

30 years ago today

Hackers shut down Mastercard

It's Really A Shame We can't Use This Argument Against Faux Noise

I'm back in the undecided column on the Tax Deal

Senate Democrats Slam Obama-GOP Tax Cut Framework - TPM

Shades Of Stanley McChrystal

So let me get this straight - under the new tax plan middle class will get higher tax refunds?

Handover to Afghan troops will start in few months

Army struggles with mental health amid 2 long wars

Just heard on TV both Conrad and Lincoln are voting for the compromise...

Just heard on TV both Conrad and Lincoln are voting for the compromise...

AFA’s Bryan Fischer: Gays Are At Fault For WikiLeaks, Not Julian Assange

Sanctimonious frigging Liberal here on 2% FICA

Axelrod and Obama inept messengers or truly inept?

Art gallery vandalized amid flap over racy exhibit

Ezra Klein said it well: $130 billion for the rich versus $600 billion for working people.

Did Someone From The DoD Finally Wake Up?

Toon: Deficit Birds

The fall back position

The US Attempts To Pimp FA-18E/Fs To Brazil

Olbermann's Special Comment: Obama Turned His Back On His Base (Transcript & Full Video)

How Clinton handled Republican blackmail - he used it to destroy Gingrich

Feds Warn Oakland on Pot Farms

Wikileaks statement on the arrest of Julian Assange: "We Will Not Be Gagged"

Wikileaks statement on the arrest of Julian Assange: "We Will Not Be Gagged"

Coast Guard May Not Get Their New $300~$400 Million Dollar Toy

The game the Republicans are playing is called Bluffing the opposition

Fight, damnit, just fight

What happens after the tax deal falls through?

Julian Who?

JOHNNY’S AN ANGEL by Aztec Two Step

A TAX DEAL Only Ben Nelson Could LOVE?

Meriden Bans Residents from Slaughtering Animals, Man to Appeal

Apparently Obama has never read Mnookin's: Bargaining with the Devil When to Negotiate When to Fight

UNITE HERE urges Democrats to pick Minneapolis for 2012 convention

Can We Stop Using The Deficit As A Cudgel ? It's A Right Wing Trap

President Obama's Sister Souljah week

Why do so many headlines say Julian Assange "Arrested"

Another Nail

UN is saving tropical forests worldwide

Pop Goes the Weasel . . . Please come CAPTION Head Wreck!!!!

Wow, John Stewart just had a nice "Moment of Zen"

Bernie Sanders On Tax Cuts: GOP Wants To Grow National Debt, Then Slash Social Security

Bernie Sanders On Tax Cuts: GOP Wants To Grow National Debt, Then Slash Social Security

81 prisoners die in fire in Chile

HELP!! Does ANYONE know how to remove a tape from an old, broken, Sony camcorder???

Exclusive: New GOP Appropriation Chair Secretly Lobbied For Health Reform Money He Called ‘Socialist

Supreme Court won't hear students' challenge to Va. ban on alcohol ads

30 years since John Lennon died

More GOP BS: Gov. elect Deal (GA): schools must brace for cuts but corp taxes will go down by 1/3.

O'Donnell calls extending jobless benefits a 'tragedy'

I would take a bullet for Obama, but I supported Hillary in the primaries

O'Donnell calls extending jobless benefits a 'tragedy'

U.S. sends more subpoenas in insider trading probe

Between Barack and a hard place

Where were you when Lennon died?

FLASH TRAFFIC: ALL DU AGENTS...OPERATION PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE STARTS TONIGHT....

Sherrod Brown debunks "hostage" metaphor on Rachel

Loose Change/ Inside a shaken White House.

Chris Matthew's impressive note about Ted Sorenson yesterday.

Chris Matthew's impressive note about Ted Sorenson yesterday.

Interesting cable about Mastercard and Visa use in Russia

There's going to be a vote on DADT repeal tonight. Please call your senators.

Lockheed Marine Corps ($243 million dollar) F-35 Gets Two Extra Years to Fix Glitches

Lockheed Marine Corps ($243 million dollar) F-35 Gets Two Extra Years to Fix Glitches

How Our Trillion-Dollar Empire Is the Cause of Our 'Deficit Problem'

First Baptist Church in Dallas escalates the War on Christmas.

First Baptist Church in Dallas escalates the War on Christmas.

Just think of Wikileaks...

When was the last time republicans were "pressured" into anything via public opinion?

Analysis: Obama Tax Deal A Big Gift For America's Rich

Belichick, Shanahan and Obama

TSA workers, experts worry about radiation exposure

"We need to play hardball, and maybe some hostages will need to be sacrificed."

One November’s Dead: The American War Dead Disappear into the Darkness

let the hostages be killed

Egypt official: Israel may be behind deadly shark attack

Time to turn the game around....Get the baggers upset about the DEFECIT

a must see movie on how war impacts inflation and the economy

Angry Democrats rebel against Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans (WP)

Richard Trumka Statement on Tax Cut Deal

"Army Calls For Increased Body Armor For Troops In Syria...Regrets Having to Tell Nation

Christie's bully act getting old

I will fight to end tax cuts for rich in 2012! This time he MEANS it, GOP BASTARDS! USA! USA! USA!

the republikklans are addicted to tax cuts. even when for the health of the

the republikklans are addicted to tax cuts. even when for the health of the

FACT CHECK: RAISING taxes actually reduces the marginal cost of hiring new employees.

Need sign language DVD for autistic child (cross-post Education)

Where you stand has much to do with where you are sitting.

Wikileaks Cable: Contractor DynCorp helped pimp boys to Afghani trainees

Estate Tax Key Objection Of House Democrats

Remember DHS wants you to report anything suspicious IMMEDIATELY!

Remember DHS wants you to report anything suspicious IMMEDIATELY!

Remember DHS wants you to report anything suspicious IMMEDIATELY!

One of Elizabeth Edwards favorite songs, "I will" Video

So, in 13 months when Obama again has to negotiate

The GAWKER take on the death of Elizabeth Edwards (closer to the truth about Washington)

Palin incites violence yet again and never learns.

White House blames Capitol Hill Dems in part for tax deal

Is it true that New York Times stop releasing Embassy cable due to threat by Lieberman?

Ethanol Subsidies Squeezed Into Tax Cut Bill

Labor calls tax deal an 'unconscionable' giveaway to wealthy

Hey Scalia, Roberts, Alito and Thomas

President Obama wants to get things done.

President Works With Republicans To Reduce Workers’ Share Of Corporate Income

WikiLeaks: A terrorist's best friend?

I am doing my part, ordering gifts made in Vermont, Bernie Sanders' state

I am doing my part, ordering gifts made in Vermont, Bernie Sanders' state

So confusing, Jon STEWART only likes that compromising stuff when *he* calls for it! (adorable dog)1

So confusing, Jon STEWART only likes that compromising stuff when *he* calls for it! (adorable dog)1

Unemployment Compensation is 90% of a household's income for 40% of those drawing

Axelrod and Obama inept messengers or truly inept?

Axelrod and Obama inept messengers or truly inept?

Rep. Louie "Terror Babies" Gohmert: Tea Party Pick for House Leadership

what is your favorite December/Holiday cookie?

I have been trying to call Senator Feingold's office

Everyone against the compromise sign in....

Everyone against the compromise sign in....

The Republicans won-the liberal Democrats lost & the president sided with the Republicans.

The cure for all of the Party's ills

The cure for all of the Party's ills

Notes from the Moral Underground: How and why Americans are subverting their economy

If you thought you hated auto dealers before.....

We Need to Accept that Obama Might be a Puppet President

We Need to Accept that Obama Might be a Puppet President

Princess Diana's Good Friend Is One of Several to Offer Bail Security to Assange!

DiFi: Julian Assange 'should be vigorously prosecuted for espionage'

Facebook Not Disconnecting Wikileaks – Yet

Lawrence O'Donnell Bugs Me

Berkeley May Honor Army Private Accused Of Leaks (WikiLeaks)

'Secret Ingredient' in Religion Makes People Happier

Joe Bageant: AMERICA: Y UR PEEPS B SO DUM?

what city has the biggest Tea Party protest?

I would agree to an increase in taxes if, and only if,

I would agree to an increase in taxes if, and only if,

Christine O'Donnell Calls Unemployment Extension 'A Tragedy'

Does anyone know what happened to DUer havocmom?

Time is of the Essence: The Future of Social Security Cannot be Ignored

Social Security taxes are REGRESSIVE.

The hackers who took down wikileaks have a twitter account

Phone survey re: proposed oil tax in L.A. Telling and depressing

DEM Senator WON'T BLOCK Repeal Of BAN On GAYS In Military

I appreciate wikileak taking a stand on principle...

Erotic Grimm's Fairy Tale Book Pulled From Children's Shelves In China

I hear people saying the Bush tax cuts didn't work to jumpstart

The truth:

LISTEN TO SAM SEDER. He is on right now

LISTEN TO SAM SEDER. He is on right now

LISTEN TO SAM SEDER. He is on right now

nevermind.

December 8, 1980---another date that will "live in infamy"

Great news on Obama/ Republican tax-breaks for the rich plan

Jon Stewart nailed it

Take care when dealing with Wikileaks links and email - MALWARE WARNING

MasterCard's "SecureCode payment system" down

Andrea to Bernie: Is it going to pass? Bernie: I'm afraid it is, yes. nt

1 for 1 - My Challenge to you today!

RIP Elizabeth Edwards

60 Is The new 50 and Temporary Is The New Permanent

60 Is The new 50 and Temporary Is The New Permanent

Cat is back after 5 years - Microchip data brings Scrub home just in time for Christmas

The Sorrow And The Self-Pity -- Krugman

FBI raids homes in human trafficking investigation

Here's some GOOD NEWS for a change

Here's some GOOD NEWS for a change

Richard Nixon had Liberals in his White House.

"Pelosi strongly defended the Democratic proposals in Obama’s compromise"

"Pelosi strongly defended the Democratic proposals in Obama’s compromise"

House Democrats' bill freezes most agency budgets

Tax Compromise: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Tax Compromise: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

In Tea We Trust?

30 years ago today John Lennon was shot in the back five times with a handgun.

I will never regret having voted for the Democrat in the 2008 Presidential election

Sen Mark Pryor Announces Support For Repealing DADT: ‘I Accept The Pentagon’s Recommendation

Sen Mark Pryor Announces Support For Repealing DADT: ‘I Accept The Pentagon’s Recommendation

I'm going to attend Obama's inaugural #2

4chan knocks MasterCard offline for WikiLeaks cutoff HAHA!

Wikileaks: Stop Us? You'll Have to Shut Down the Web

Obama got you down?

Can someone please tell me in basic terms why we have to Compromise when Democrats control the house

The EVOLUTION Of A Presidency

Obama facing tough sell in own party on tax deal

Central Florida Rep. trying to privatize Orlando TSA

I welcome their hatred...

The Progressive: "the U.S. government is intent on destroying Julian Assange

payroll tax cut vs. making work pay credit

Christine O'Donnell starts a PAC. Only way she can get leftover campaign cash into her bank

Obama facing tough sell in own party on tax deal

In Latest Compromise with GOP, Obama Agrees He is a Muslim. Place of Birth ‘Negotiable’

In Latest Compromise with GOP, Obama Agrees He is a Muslim. Place of Birth ‘Negotiable’

Report: Wikileaks cables show Texas company "helped pimp little boys to stoned Afghan cops"

Obama/GOP agreement won't extend unemployment benefits to those who have hit 99 weeks.

U.S. To Host World Press Freedom Day In 2011

Your opinion on the proposed 2% cut in Social Security tax?

Listened to Rush, briefely, on my lunch hour. He stressed 2 points.

Listened to Rush, briefely, on my lunch hour. He stressed 2 points.

MILLIONAIRE Jared Polis LEADING The CHARGE For McConnell-Obama Tax Cut DEAL

Operation Payback cripples MasterCard site in revenge for WikiLeaks ban

Bush Tax Cuts "Compromise"©: Individuals earning < $20,000 & families < $40,000 will see an INCREASE

I'm left wondering.

Who are we going to run against Obama in the primaries?

Tax Appeals Swamp U.S. Towns as Property Prices Dive

Howard Dean (re: Tax Plan): "I mean, do we not get anything for the $700 billion?"

Report: Defense faces large and growing mental health problem

75% of US families make less than $100K a year. 2.6% make $250K or more. 1% of men make $250K+.

I thought I voted for a democrat but I got a BUYpartisan.

That Dog Won't Hunt - Obama has declared himself powerless

There is a reason that to be "compromised" is a bad thing.. I think we now have

I'm curious about PBS pledge drives in your neck of the woods...

Is DADT going to be repealed under this president?

Is DADT going to be repealed under this president?

The Daily Show Takes On The War On Christmas - Classic

So there is no actual DRAFT of this Bill yet...?

Cartoon of the day

Serious Question: If tax cuts are not extended, taxes would increase by $3,000 or $300 on middle?

Economists are raising their estimates for economic growth as a result of the tax-cut package

The real question is...".Could Obama have gotten a better deal?"

Post your favorite State Department cable here.

Just called the White House comment line-202-456-1111

Just called the White House comment line-202-456-1111

Trojan Horse in Tax Compromise: GOP Plan to Bankrupt States, Break Unions

Lennon's Last Interview: 'The Sixties Showed Us the Possibility'

South Australian Labor conference gives green light for austerity measures

Sign this Moveon.org petition if you are fed up with Obama compromise

The 2% payroll tax reduction won't cut Social Security funding by a single penny.

The extension of UI benefits does not need to be held hostage to the tax cuts for the rich

Why are you always walking in circles? By Mark Morford

"Small Business" A cruel joke.

In Jail, Assange Gets Phone Calls But No Internet

Huzzah! We 'Won' In Marjah!

Tweety's Coverage Of Elizabeth Edwards - DISGUSTING

For those of you that got upset about my anti-grocery union thread

Sen. Jeff Sessions

Your Freind, GW Bush

I think John McCain has ruined his "legacy" with his behavior regarding DADT.

The Social Security Bargain with the Devil

Fire Disaster in Israel Is a Typical Example of Expected Climate Change Effects in the Mediterranean

We’ve had a half-term governor. Why not a half-term president?

We’ve had a half-term governor. Why not a half-term president?

So what are you going to do with your refund?

Are the proposed tax cuts for those making less than $250,000.00

Biden and G.O.P. Leader Helped Hammer Out Bipartisan Tax Accord

Interest Rates are going up on the belief that keeping the Bush Tax cuts

Ayn Rand-linked college closes (Actual title: The Cautionary Tale of a Short-Lived College)

Ah, the WH sent a tweet: celebrating 1 yr anniversary of OpenGov

The Irrelevancy Of Julian Assange's Guilt or Innocence Of Sexual Assault

Imagine you have an extra three quarters of a trillion bucks . . . . .

Dayton wins Minnesota governor race

WikiLeaks is now stronger than ever, supporters rally around the world, mirror sites grow

Barney Frank just said, categorically, that he will not vote for Obama's capitlative deal.

David Bowie - This Is Not America

Saving the Democrats

*** DREAM Act Debate on CSPAN 2 Right now!! ***

Have you heard of the Philippine-American War of 1899-1902?

Have you heard of the Philippine-American War of 1899-1902?

OS News blogger: Twitter Appears to Censor Wikileaks-Related Trends

Gary Ackerman says this is the Republican

Unfortunately, When Hope Diminishes

Palin's Snuff Film

The Political iPod

GOP blocks Democratic effort to award seniors $250 in lieu of lack of COLA increase next year

Dee Licious-You're either with us, or you're with WikiLeaks

Reid announces some "Down Time" in the Senate...

Oh, crap, Here it comes. MSNBC Ratigan...pushing Bloomberg as President.

Tell Senator Lieberman: Hands off the Internet!

Message from the union...

Senate Defeats Cloture Motion on Collective Bargaining Legislation

10 Things Charter Schools Won't Tell You

What is your opinion about the result of the Impeachment Hearing of Judge Porteous?

I propose a Tax Compromise forum

It was an obvious swing to the left, and the Republicans were likely to shift left to survive...

Suicide Gun Linked to Hollywood Publicist Murder (Ronni Chasen)

The beards have all grown longer overnight

Sherrod Brown just made a GREAT point regarding unemployment benefits.

Should President Barack H. Obama be primaried? Absolutely Not!

I'm liking how the free market is solving the Wikileaks finance/donations situation.

Rep. Weiner: ‘You Aren’t Paying’ Taxes On Your Estate ‘Because You’ll Be Dead’

PAC's Flocked to Conservative Blue Dog Democrats, Then Fled After Crucial Votes by Josh Israel &

Rape is not Rape

Can he do this? President announces new theme to be played when he enters the room:

To the DU Community -- Please tell me why I should bother...

Help us choose the Wire's top media people of 2010

Serious tax question: which has a greater impact on the economy:

I'm a Wikileaks supporter, but I wish these hackers wouldn't empower DHS to strangle the internet

Barbara Boxer on Matthews

Obama needs this tax bill. It's his only hope for a stimulus to get the economy moving.

Lisa Murkowski supports repeal of DADT

Axelrod: Repubs are better at STIFLING DISSENT than we are

'We are afflicted by an acute tendency to regard difference of opinion as defect of humanity'

Who's votes did Obama win with his tax deal?

Naked Capitalism: GOP trying to bankrupt states and damage workers' unions in tax cut deal.

South Korea's autonomous robot gun turrets: deadly from kilometers away

"Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice"

Obama tax deal will INCREASE TAXES ON LOWER INCOME AMERICANS

Until the White House figures out how to control the message, the Republicans will eat their lunch

Alright, let's cut the crap and get to the point on the tax shit.

Obama Administration Officials Study WikiLeaks Prosecution

This Wikileak/ FB/Twitter/info war is the light, fast, effective force Rumsfeld dreamt of.

Maybe Obama has set them all up

Portia de Rossi has turned down an offer to appear on DWTS as half of the show's first same-sex team

Anti-WikiLeaks lies and propaganda - from TNR, Lauer, Feinstein and more

Visa.com Back Online!

Obama should have asked for immediate Senate filibuster repeal for the millionaires tax cuts

Camilo Mejia (IVAW) on Wikileaks - KGNU interview this morning

Ever read Lee Iacocca's book: "Where Have All The Leaders Gone?"

Ever read Lee Iacocca's book: "Where Have All The Leaders Gone?"

Wikileaks sets up defense against more attacks

Julian Assange in Naples Nativity ( What Would Julian Do) LOL

More Splendid Zinn

Tweety is a pain in the ass, let Sherrod Brown talk. Dam. eom.

Remembering that George W. Bush Was Amply Warned Before 9/11 and Did Nothing, Absolutely Nothing!

Another betrayed liberal purist member of the Professional Left checking in Mr. President!

Repealing DADT Is A Lot More Important To Me Than Some Greedy Pigs Getting Their Filthy Lucre

Obama-GOP tax deal would tax only 3,500 inheritances

Imagine if it were another Country threatening to kill, imprison, create new laws

The Roundup / by David Dagen

Baltimore Orioles player says Obama not born here

Anyone got a link to the full clip of Pres. Obama's speech?

John Lennon talks peace in Denmark (really brilliant interview). video

Excerpts From John Lennon's Last Major Interview (Will be published in Rolling Stone)

Rachel's guests tonight include Frank Rich

The President shouldn't deal with republicans but it's okay to hook up to beat the tax compromise?

Suggested Christmas gifts for President Obama.

In Latest Compromise with GOP, Obama Agrees He is a Muslim

Hmm...now I'm wondering...what do the Republicans have to run on?

Exclusive: The real target of 'Operation Payback'

Ex-candidate Tan Nguyen (R-CA) found guilty of lying

Massachusetts reporting in. Fuel delivery today $3.14 gallon.

Aaron Sorkin brands Sarah Palin TV show 'a snuff film'

Most Americans Polled Support Two Major Elements of President Obama's Tax Compromise

Obama seemed condescending when talking about left today?

Do you know how your Senators and Congressional Rep are going to vote on Obama's proposal?

Johann Hari: This case must not obscure what WikiLeaks has told us

XIPWIRE Lone US Company Enabling Donations to Wikileaks

Bradley Manning Support Network accepts responsibility for all expenses to defend accused

Be Aware: Anarchy is the New Talking Point Regarding Wikileaks/Anon

Amazing! Half The Front-Page NYT Stories Today Are Based On Wikileaks Info!!

Should I be afraid

The government in Sudan lashing a woman brutally - Warning, Very Disturbing!

Bank of America Deal in Muni Case May Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

House GOP schedule for 112th Congress; less time in session

Where were you when John Lennon Shot?

Contact your senators RIGHT F'n NOW, particularly in Maine, Illinois, Indiana, Mass, AR, and Alaska!

Contact your senators RIGHT F'n NOW, particularly in Maine, Illinois, Indiana, Mass, AR, and Alaska!

Obama Calling Senators On DADT Repeal Vote Set for Tonight

One man's trash

ACLU file suit claiming years of bullying at school (Aberdeen WA)

Walking Away from your Home for Dummys...

In An Ideal Libertarian World, A Market Would Never Even Exist

Operation Payback: Facebook BANNED Our Page

"Ev'rywhere I hear the sound of marching, charging feet, boy ..."

In light of current circumstances, I've been avoiding DU.

Over the last few days we have seen the direct evidence of how successful was the bush presidency

Portland bicyclist brutally beaten riding purple bike with Tinkerbell & Christmas lights on it

( Portable )Fingerprint scanner use raises privacy concerns in N.C.

( Portable )Fingerprint scanner use raises privacy concerns in N.C.

I love President Obama, but something isn't right.

Do you believe in the presumption of innocence?

Harkin was just on Ed and the Senate Dems STILL don't have particulars on this deal?

Potentially good news: reporters on twitter are saying Reid is delaying the DADT vote until tomorrow

KO: "We are not loyal to an individual! We are loyal to a priniciple!"

Judge rules Robert Bobb can not control Detroit schools. Gives power to school board.

Robert Reich: The Presidents Last Stand Is No Stand At All

Assange's 'poison pill' file impossible to stop, expert says

Twitter has shut down Anonymous!

Sign Bernie Sanders' petition: No Deal

Don't laugh..well, okay laugh if you want to, but do you notice since Rahm

Jim DeMint's (R-SC) "biggest problem" with Bush Tax Cuts Compromise©? They're not permanent.

EPA delays stricter smog, mercury limits

NYT: Obama's deal with the Republicans was not compromise, it was capitulation.

Tax cuts just 37 percent of the total deal

Failed Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell Forming PAC

Biggest laugh of the night maybe my lifetime

Sherrod Brown is disgusted with his fellow Senators - not one Republican voted

Salma Hayek says she was illegal immigrant

Salma Hayek says she was illegal immigrant

How to Remove Bumper Stickers

It's all pure Shock Doctrine

"Well, we are a nation of laws"

I made a wikileaks avatar.

"Obama has decided to drive his 2012 campaign off a cliff. How do we get Democrats off the bus?"

KEEP THIS KICKED: Call the Senate866.967.6018 & ask your Senator to vote for DREAM/DADT repeal!

ANOTHER Ga. Dem switches parties!!!!!AKKKKKKKKK

You just gotta laugh

Gallup - 66% Of Americans Support the Tax/Unemployment Compromise

You'll Never Guess Whose Taxes Are Going To Go Up Because Of The Tax Cut 'Compromise'

please edit my next editorial on the effects of war for spelling,et al

Obama: Liberals don't feel 'betrayed'

Life imitates satire

Are you OK with people losing their unemployment benefits?

Would you wear a onesie? outside? To a sporting event?

Would you wear a onesie? outside? To a sporting event?

Exclusive: Palin Under Cyber-Attack from Wikileaks Supporters in 'Operation Payback' LOL

Are you using CFL and/or LED lights in your domicile?

Maid finds body parts scattered around L.A. hotel room

The Corporate Media - Where Are The 24/7 Where Are The Votes Updates Like Healthcare?

KO CALLS FOR "A NEW MAN OR WOMAN"!!!

Denver police survive tense hours-long standoff with 8" toy robot

An 'unfortunate error' by bank and a homes are gone in foreclosure.

you know what billionaires are doing with their tax cuts? "investing" in off-shore hedge funds &

"Baseless" Way to go Rachel!

Payroll tax deductions is Social Security/Medicare funding. They are playing word games here

I think Obama's problem is that his heart is in the right place, he just doesn't know how to govern.

The Myth That Corporate Media Would Hold Republicans Accountable For Blocking Middle Class Tax Cut

The Myth That Corporate Media Would Hold Republicans Accountable For Blocking Middle Class Tax Cut

Has anyone had a successful loan modification from Bank of America?

Wikileaks: Texas Company Helped Pimp Little Boys To Stoned Afghan Cops

Baby Boomers: What Are Your Plans For Retirement Fund?

Purist here. I have something to say.

Bizarre conversation I had with my ex boss: BofA and the Khmer Rouge

Tax benefits will flow mostly to highest earners; 25% will go to wealthiest 1% of population (NYT)

Free Assange - Jail Cheney

Do We Really Want to Give the Republicans the Upper Hand on This??

wall mart simply does not give up

wall mart simply does not give up

Why Tax Cuts Don’t—and Won’t—Create Jobs

Here is a thought.

Illinoisans: Please Call Mark Kirk's Office and Urge him to Vote for Cloture on DADT Repeal (DAB)

My head hurts. Conservative Republicans might be the ones to kill this tax deal.

White House: Most Americans Support Extending Tax Cuts For The Rich

I feel... insulted

More important than what Wiki-Leaks has revealed is, what are they holding back?

Ellsberg: "EVERY attack now made on WikiLeaks and Julian Assange

Visa.com DOWN!

"Obama ceded the entire debate over tax policy and economics to the Republicans and their policies"

I Don't Recognize This Place Anymore

Jumping Ahead 22 Months

WikiLeaks: Texas Company Helped Pimp Little Boys To Stoned Afghan Cops

Governing styles of two Democratic Presidents: Obama vs LBJ

Governing styles of two Democratic Presidents: Obama vs LBJ

The Good Fight

PSA: Do not click in links posted on Anon's Twitter account.

Amanda Marcotte: Assange defenders attack rape accusers for no good reason

Navy Secretary urges America's armed services to consume as much Gulf seafood as possible

(Democracy Now) Assange attorney: still no charges filed in Sweden

If you lost hope, read this...

My world is far from hunky dorry... yet I'm grateful for what we're getting...

Are you OK with millionaires/billionaires getting a big tax cut?

It's time to accept the Obama Presidency for what it is

When is the media going to call out the bluedogs?

The White House is now threatening double dip recession.

GenXers: What Are YOUR Plans For Retirement Fund?

Call Their Bluff, Mr. President

BREAKING: Oprah not a lesbian

The President is a pragmatist and a realist.

The Deafening Silence About the War in the Deficit Debate

A Statement from Anonymous

A Statement from Anonymous

A simple question for those still supporting President Obama: Why should I support him?

Thank you Lawrence O'Donnell...

Tax Cut Deal A Hidden Threat To Social Security

Can't understand your customer service Rep in another country?

Undercover writer goes deep into ex-gay movement, stunned by what he finds

All I know is if I was depending on Unemployment Benefits right now I would be damn relieved

It is time to kill this bill

Sympathy for John Edwards

Would it be politically best for the Rethugs to kill the tax bill?

Would it be politically best for the Rethugs to kill the tax bill?

Would it be politically best for the Rethugs to kill the tax bill?

Homeland Security teams up with Walmart: "If you see something, say something."

Obama's GRAND BETRAYAL

"Yes, we can?" No, it turns out that we can't.

Wikileaks support rallies tommorrow and beyond

The Cartoonists respond, day 2

Wikileaks is currently mirrored on 1289 sites

Why Does Obama Keep Blaming Liberals for His Health Care Bill’s Unpopularity?

"Abandon Julian Assange and you abandon the bedrock of our republic: the public’s right to know"

This is not the America I grew up in.

Sinatra & Jobim - The Girl from Ipanema

My own tribute to John Lennon...

Rodee-O or Ro-DAY-oh?

Andy Williams & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Girl From Ipanema

I am authorized to speak.

With the economy the way it is this year, I have to tell you that

I read the news today, oh boy.

Help me identify a John Gielgud short film

dUPE

My email is not working. I can't get to the sign in page. Anyone else having trouble with hotmail?

A few creative men

And some Apes

The GodFather

Forrest Gump

Good Will Hunting , BRILLIANT

*LOL* He's so stupid

Elizabeth Edwards and my Dad...

This autocorrect function on my iPhone has gotta go...

Turquoise Days

Happy Christmas

Give Peace a Chance

I don't want to ever isten to Miley Cyrus speak or sing again, but I wish her all the best. nt

Underwear!! Boxers or Briefs..??

Liam Gallagher: 'I Was Obsessed With John Lennon'

Liam Gallagher Takes Part In John Lennon Documentry

Army needs more body armor for Syrian War troops--regret not mentioning Syrian War sooner.

Could I get some suggestions for an unreliable, small car whose gas tank explodes on low impact?

Economists do take notice of poor people.

Bet you haven't heard this tune in a LONG time...

Have you been looking for luggage that can weigh glowing toilet paper?

Any Steve Reich fans?

Is telemarketing only getting worse?

Finallly blew up Ad-Aware

Undefeated - Remember this guy?

And some say that Sue's heart grew three sizes that day

Font geeks: A typeface inspired by the film "Dr. Stangelove."

The beards have all grown longer overnight

Just discussed a new contract on cell phone

I said I don't comment on people much. But on Tweety

Today's Cracked is basically a bunch of puzzles

Are you grateful for The Lounge?

The return of the Thin White Duke...making sure white stains...

Cell Phone Etiquette

Need advice

I got the job...now I have to go down to the city for the test

A Day in the Life: Remembering Lennon

Help. I bought some Medical Preventive cat food and my cat is getting sick

Cats Start Barn Fire

I'm a little pimp with my hair gassed back. Pair of khaki pants with my shoes shine black...

Listening to Mavis Staples You are not Alone

For those that think of the supernatural as some money concept.

Next week I want to move to Hawaii

I am convinced every corner of the world has their "own little special shining star"

Babbage on Poetry

Name Christine O'Donnell's New PAC!

Do kids skate anymore? Reminded by the opening scene of "A Charlie Brown Christmas".

*delete--this belongs in GD*

Well, you know....we'd all love to change the world...awesome video...

A Chicken and a Baboon can be friends

I just got some security program for my computer. Every day I run the scan program. Every

What's a good neighborhood in Rome?

LOL....

Christmas cards

New batch of MST3Ks on Netflix streaming

Fucking stink bugs from hell. I just got barn-stormed again.

Talking to 6-year-old about September 11th - backlash from teacher:

What's your "Happy Tune?"

Wisconsin woman bites off husband's tongue while kissing him.

why am I having such a hard time with the security measures when . . .

Wow! I've never quite seen it done like this....

Take a look at this cast for upcoming HBO moving based on Wall Street

We're reporting temps right now in the the teens in lower SC. How do the feral cats survive this?

Who are the Kardashians? Why are they everywhere?

Judge dismisses targeted-kill program lawsuit

Nigeria Files Charges Against Cheney in Halliburton Bribery Scheme

Ireland budget: Republic braced for high taxes and lower welfare payments

Sen. Lieberman suggests NY Times violated Espionage Act

Sarah Palin says Wikileaks founder making things up

STD fears sparked WikiLeaker sex case

Newark-based firm charged with violating (H-1B) immigration laws

Mary Landrieu: 'Obama-McConnell Plan' Is 'Almost Morally Corrupt'

Cable leak reveals Saudi plan of setting up an Arab force to fight Hezbollah with the help of the US

Analysis: Obama Tax Deal A Big Gift For America's Rich

Wikileaks: Texas Company Helped Pimp Little Boys To Stoned Afghan Cops

Sudan Poll Could Lead To New Nation - Or War

G20 law gave cops 'wartime' power, ombudsman says

States' budget picture is brightening

EPA says gas driller contaminated Texas aquifer

DeMint says he'll vote against tax deal

U.S.: Israel Settlement Freeze Demand Dropped

Dems to Brewer: Restore medical transplant funds (& her elimination of benefits = "death panels")

Loose Change/ Inside a shaken White House.

China to Award Own Peace Prize Ahead Of Nobel Award

Australia blames U.S. for leaks, Assange in UK jail

Emmer to concede governor's race

TSA workers, experts worry about radiation exposure

Australia's Kevin Rudd: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange not responsible for cable release

Arkansas Democrat (Sen. Mark Pryor) flips to support 'Don't Ask' repeal

WikiLeaks hasn't met pledge for soldier's legal aid, group says(wiki says payment being processed )

WikiLeaks hasn't met pledge for soldier's legal aid, group says(wiki says payment being processed )

Tax-Cut Proposal Could Move Quickly In Senate: Reid

Conservative Dem Mark Pryor Signs On To DADT Repeal, Calls For Vote This Year

UnitedHealthcare hits some insulin users in the wallet

A Statement from Anonymous

Failed Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell Forming PAC

Rep. Louie "Terror Babies" Gohmert: Tea Party Pick for House Leadership

Wikileaks: Stop Us? You'll Have to Shut Down the Web

WikiLeaks cables: US 'lobbied Russia on behalf of Visa and MasterCard'

Top human rights lawyer to defend Assange

Mum (Christine Assange) speaks out on WikiLeaks chief (worried he won't get a fair trial)

Russian Planes Interrupted U.S. - Japan Drill: Report

TREASURIES-Sell off in Europe on tax cut worries

Senate to take up DADT tonight; procedural measure expected to fail

Judge gives Assange's lawyers a window to test sex assault case

Japanese spacecraft fails to enter Venus orbit

Libya Made Threats Over Lockerbie Bomber - WikiLeaks

SpaceX gets set for Dragon launch

Emmer concedes governor's race to Dayton

Facebook and Twitter not removing WikiLeaks, yet

(Alaska) Commission proposes 40% pay increase for the governor

Bond Prices Decline as Yields Surge

14 ex-officials of Chilean dictator Pinochet face French trial in absentia over disappearances

PayPal admits US pressure over WikiLeaks account freeze

Angry protestors react to preliminary Haiti presidential election results

John Lennon's Final Interview (just released)

Obama's Chamberlain Impersonation Fuels New Progressive Uprising

Most often repeated Republican campaign slogan of 2012 revealed

So how can we pass the tax package ex the cuts for the wealthy now?

Obama got one thing right: Dealing with the GOP is like negotiating with terrorists holding hostages

U.S. poised to pump in more of Canada's dirtiest oil

On Leadership and Compromise: A Letter from the Left....

(SENATE) GOP blocks legislation to award seniors $250

SPD officer who punched teen in jaywalking incident cleared of using excessive force

(Rep. Barney) Frank won't vote for tax deal, predicts passage

Man Arrested in Recruiting Center Bomb Plot

Reuters FLASH: Visa Website Unavailable, Targeted by Anonymous Supporters of WikiLeaks

Canada: Leaks show privatization (of healthcare) on Tory agenda

Wikileaks: Australia FM (Kevin Rudd) says US to blame, not Assange

Question about Bush tax cuts. I'm confused.

Tax Cut Video

Few New Jobs Expected Soon From Free-Trade Agreement With South Korea

Judge Freezes Assets of Beck's Gold Advertiser

CPS Fails Too Many, Suit Says A disproportionate amount of A-A and Hispanic students flunk

NYTImes: Murmurs on Left of a Primary Challenge to Obama

Fraction of 1 percent of WikiLeaks cables released

Palin Under Cyber-Attack from Wikileaks Supporters in 'Operation Payback'

KBR Says Nigerian Officials Are Wildly And Wrongly Asserting Blame

Iraqi journalists decry country's biased media

Iraqi journalists decry country's biased media

EPA delays stricter smog, mercury limits

Deleted dupe. n/t

Governor's Race Over, Emmer to Concede

When is the alternate/final plan due?

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Wednesday December 8

White House Privately Pushing Data Showing Bush Tax Cut Extension (for the rich) Politically Popular

"It Just Don't Make No Sense . . ."

Kremlin Suggests WikiLeaks Founder For Nobel Prize

Germany doubles care fund for Holocaust survivors

Iraq Inquiry: Tony Blair is recalled to give evidence

WikiLeaks cables: US 'lobbied Russia on behalf of Visa and MasterCard'

Judge gives Assange's lawyers a window to test sex assault case (by trying again for bail next week)

Lawyers Win Battle To See Assange In Prison

Tough question to ask - Does anyone know of any voting stats of the unemployed?

Swedish Prosecutor's Website Under Cyber Attack

LOL...Hannity "sooo concerned" about liberals and 2012

OK, Rachel and Keith hate the deal also? Please post your slams of them here!

(self delete)

WikiLeaks outs Mark Arbib as US informant

What will happen

Whats the over/under on Obama's approval rating this week?

I once believed Obama believed in me!

The tax cut plan means I will get 1,000 dollars back in Federal income taxes

Assange could face espionage trial in US ("Informal discussions have already taken place")

Grassley: Tax deal includes biofuel subsidies

Grassley: Tax deal includes biofuel subsidies

I wish Obama would visit Senators/Reps states/districts to get legislation passed

Aretha Franklin Has Cancer

Is anyone here getting unemployment and in danger of losing benefits?

To Adam Green, Ed Schultz, Glenn Greenwald, Bernie Sanders, and everyone else

shouldn't we atleast off set a cut in payroll tax with a slight rise in the capitol gains tax.

Can someone explain Pelosi's numbers to me?

Welch: We are not entitled to ask for a compromise if we haven't fought

Perhaps Obama should just scrap the deal, and announce a series of town halls beginning in January.

THE Biggest Winner in the Tax Cut Deal?

WikiLeaks cables: Saudi princes throw parties boasting drink, drugs and sex

Can someone explain to me how Obama "Has Changed Washington"?

OFA: Obama explains tax cuts; wants feedback

Steve Forbes today on CNBC was literally giddy over Obama

The times call for a partisan.

Watching Obama on The Rachel Maddow Show

Filipinos sue CA hospital over English-only rule

It's the Lincoln-Kyl Estate Tax Amendment

'Prince of Pork' Hal Rogers Will Chair House Appropriations Committee

NYT Reporter Defends Publishing WikiLeaks Cables

Great Lakes snow piles up — 4 feet in places

NYT: Back door Obama stimulus plan?-To cut UI by 1%+ as liberal think tanks hail tax deal

So, WHO wants to see some PICTURES! lol (The Obama Presidency Day 687)

"House Dems Identify Key Objection To Obama Tax Compromise"

WikiLeaks cables: Shell's grip on Nigerian state revealed

Lets give it up for Obama! Fuckyeahobamayeswecanbaby!

What would you do?

It's Wednesday. I shall no longer criticize President Obama on Wednesdays. Today, He gets a pass.

Obama, a bigger man than all of them!!! A compromise is just that

What If The Compromise Fails?

TPM: Two Major Conservative Obstacles Emerge To Tax Cut Compromise

Here's an idea, why doesn't the Loud Left agree to debate the matter with the President, live on TV?

Can someone please tell me how extension of Un-employment Benefits can be delivered

Good news in MN. Dayton (D) poised to win the recount. Reports are that Emmer will concede today.

Is Obama on our side? Of course he is.

GALLUP: 66% of Public Support Elements of Tax Compromise (52% of Dems support extending tax cuts)

Pew Poll on Democrats' view on President standing up for party positions

If we had compromised with the British in 1776

Robert Reich, The President's Last Stand Is No Stand At All: .....

How much are Savannah Guthrie, Chuck Todd, and other broadcast journalists paid?

If Obama and his negotiating team had been sincere and smart they would

The Daily Rundown...

Obama's right. 18 years of compromising with Republicans has worked well.

Tax cuts...NY Times

Next up for Obama...giving himself a medal for not privatizing Social Security

The Morning Plum: Does the public support Obama's tax cut deal?

The republicans will have two presidential candidates to vote for in 2012

Haiti cholera linked to UN troops (More than 2,000 people have been killed in the epidemic so far)

What's plan B? Support for passing the deal: NYT, CBPP and Dean Baker

** Its Official: Senate WILL Consider DADT Tonight **

"the idea that top Democrats were broadsided by this week's announcement...is pretty ridiculous"

The Sorrow And The Self-Pity - Krugman

Nyhan: Little David Axelrods oversimplify tax cut politics

Positive suggestions needed: What can Obama do now to undo the deal???

House Democrats' bill freezes most agency budgets

Bush tax cuts, Korea trade deal, green light for Israel, federal pay freeze

Senate convicts La. judge on impeachment charges

Long lines of people waiting to see W tomorrow

Christine O' Donnell: Tragedies come in threes: Pearl Harbor, Elizabeth Edwards passing...

On MSNBC -- Jansing and Co

Now Hackers Have Taken Down Mastercard.com as Revenge for Julian Assange

Obama 2012 Strategy: Run against both the left and the right

It's not just the left... GOP fracturing also. I guess Obama touched some nerves?

Strange bedfellows. DeMint, Palin, Nader come out against tax - unemployment compromise deal.

House to vote on spending bill

Has Anybody Thought How Feckless President Obama Will Look If His Compromise Fails?

Larry Summers: If Tax Deal Goes Down There's A 'Significant Risk' Of A Double Dip Recession

Obama administration grants more waivers to health reform

ATTENTION: Both the DREAM ACT & the repeal of DADT need your attention. . .

Stop your bitchin' guys.

Obama's payroll tax deduction will actually raise taxes on the poor

Does Obama have contempt for the left?

So... What "Should" Obama have done?

This is HOW Pres Obama should deal the the GOP Bullies

And so it goes.

Obama this. Obama that. Are we forgetting our own millionaire Democratic congress?

"A Wednesday Vote On DADT?"

Obama is

Rachel Maddow is proving just how myopic the Parlor Talking Purists really are

Obama will win 2012 in a landslide.

"More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones."

Lawrence O'Donnell : Obama Got Best Deal He Could

A BIPARTISAN ALLIANCE? Sens. Sanders, DeMint plan to filibuster Bush tax cuts

TPM: Dem Aide: Fate Of DADT Rests With Susan Collins

GOP pundits confused as hell now

Liberal Leader Suggests GOP House Should Handle Tax Cuts, Unemployment Benefits

Maybe Jon Stewart was right about Olbermann. THe guy is a nut

I think & hope President Obama's little scrap with the Left may be part of a well thought out plan

The problem isn't an "arrogant far left."

Unsubscribed from Organizing for America tonight

I will endure 4 years of all republican rule if it means

Gingrich, Palin, Romney and Huckabee extremely concerned...

Who's Right? Obama or the 'Base'?

I remember a deal aguy named Jack made once

For Those Of You Are Happy That Jim DeMented Will Filibuster The Compromise

The Daily Dish: Why Obama Won

Here is what a lot of rich folks are wondering today

If polled, would you say that you support the President?

The difference between Lawrence O'Donnell, Keith Olbermann, Rachel Maddow & Ed Schultz. . .

Do you support tax cuts for Americans making more than $250,000?

Senator Reid, why bring up a cloture vote on the defense bill if you know it won't pass?

Arianna : Tax cut deal bad

In blow to DADT repeal, talks with Senator Collins hit wall

Why the intense anger about what someone else pays in income tax?

The Obama years are not quite what we expected

A bumpersticker for Glenn Beck: "Chicken Little Was Right!" Please come CAPTION!!!

Christine O’Donnell: Extending Unemployment Benefits A ‘Tragedy’ Like Pearl Harbor

Question about DADT and the tax issue...

Repealing DADT Is A Lot More Important To Me Than Some Greedy Pigs Getting Their Filthy Lucre

Hey "the Left" get on the phone right now and demand DADT repeal

Now that the dust has settled we can stop the blame game

The Bolivian government is now hosting WikiLeaks Cablegate documents on its official servers

Health care for every American, or health insurance for every American?

How ironic would it be;

Has Obama has "primaried" his base?

Some of those screaming foul because President Obama stood up for himself

Lots of legislative action going down (Taxes, START, DREAM, DADT, etc.). Hop on twitter to keep up.

Here it comes: Bloomberg unveils his battle plan - watching this on Ratigan

Senate Democrats Seek To Add Build America Bonds To Tax Deal

Should the unemployed and middle class be sacrificed in order to raise taxes on the rich?

OFA call w/Obama: Middle class tax cut framework call

Obama's Compromise on Extending Highest-Income Tax Cuts Unpopular in Poll

Obama's Compromise on Extending Highest-Income Tax Cuts Unpopular in Poll

Dems Call For Ending Tax Cuts For Rich - Memories of 2007

Why are the right wing so 'stunned' BO could "triangulate"?

Illinoisans: Please Call Mark Kirk's Office and Urge him to Vote for Cloture on DADT Repeal (DAB)

To those who think the use of the word "arrogant" is a racial slur...

I'm still waiting for a response to his "people will lose their homes" argument.

How Our Trillion-Dollar Empire Is the Cause of Our 'Deficit Problem'

Finally some good news for Obama

GOP blocks legislation to award seniors $250

OH SHIT!!!! Randy calls Keith O segment last night as DRAMA QUEEN

A Tax Deal Fit For The Gilded Age

The far left are so ARROGANT thinking they're "Obama's base"

Like many of you, I am a bit of an iconoclast, but I am also a person who loves debate.

Can a single person opposed to the tax deal explain how the purist position could pass the Senate?

New 2012 Poll: Obama easily wins Minnesota against all potential rivals

Pres. Obama's arrogant and ignorant remarks about the public option...

Let's Make a Deal.

Lieberman disputes rumors about Collins saying she won't vote for DADT repeal

Hmmm. Some of the same people who insist that it is their right/duty to loudly criticize President

President Obama's Full Answer To The Last Question - Sounds Right To Me. What Am I Missing?

Yahoo Sports: Baseball Player's controversial Obama comments

Does the Congress forget that they already TRIED to pass tax cuts excluding the rich and FAILED?

Rep Paul Ryan thinks you should tax income once and never again.

Check in if you have ever governed anything and have ever had to compromise.

Sign this moveon.org petition if you are tired of Obama compromises

If this deal is so bad why does the far right hate it including the tea party

Lieberman tweeted this about an hour ago:

Lieberman To Reid On DADT: Back Off, I Got This

The Angry Black Lady has something to show you.....

N.Y. Democrat wins reelection, bringing House races to a close

"This country was founded on compromise"

The left calls Obama names: Weak, Spineless, Feckless, Corporatist & then throw tantrums. . .

White House Says Democrats Partly To Blame For Tax-Cut Deal With GOP

Joan Walsh says Obama is the most progressive Democrat we can get elected.

The Public Option wasn't a policy of the left, Medicare for all or Single Payer was

All this silly far-left screeching about Obama is what happened to Clinton too, and who won two

If the Dems won't pass the tax cave-in, will compromise suddenly become a dirty word?

TPM: DADT Vote Postponed After Collins Hands Reid A Final Offer

Pumpkin Pies, Progress, and The Great Disappointment

Squandered?

It's the ineptitude, folks.

Should Obama even run for a second term?

OK, now I dislike this guy...

Obama *again* parrots Republican lie on Social Security

Axelrod: "The President would veto any bill that included extending tax cuts for the rich"

Berkeley may honor Army private accused of leaks

So if the Senate passes the repeal of DADT and Obama signs it how will the "Loud left" respond?

The majority of Democrats support and really like Obama - the left is not

Obama signalled us: HE is being held hostage. In other words he let us know.

This Is Important: The Unemployment Insurance Extension Does NOTHING For The 99ers

This Is Important: The Unemployment Insurance Extension Does NOTHING For The 99ers

Here are your new saviours...

Democratic presidents and the left

House Bill to Give Seniors $250 Is Defeated

Health Reform Explained Video:

Elizabeth Edwards Speaking at HRC San Francisco Dinner

"Bill O'Reilly's Christmas" by Roy Zimmerman

Olbermann: Remembering Elizabeth Edwards

Obama's HORRIFIC Deal on Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

Assange's Attorney Explains What Went On In Court Today: "It's A Persecution, Not A Prosecution"

"Paradise Lost" by Old Fart

CrossTalk: Wikibacklash -with former M15 Spy and British Diplomat

GRITtv: John Fugelsang: Killing for Fame

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band w/ Harlem Community Choir

Bernie Sanders Says NO To "Bipartisanship" & Will Do Everything He Can To Defeat The Deal (12/07/10)

TYT: Progressives Fight Back Against Obama's Tax Cut Deal

Author Of Open Letter Written To Australia's PM Defending Assange & Signed By Chomsky Speaks To BBC

Wikileaks and the Diplomacy of Secrecy

Rachel Maddow: All the GOP Concessions in Deal were actually a GOP Wishlist -- Obama Won Nothing

Rachel Maddow: 'Baseless' - The Tax Cut Extension Compromise

Thom Hartmann - Dream Act - is it creating cannon fodder for the Military?

Thom Hartmann - Organ vampires making house calls?

Tapped Human Energy (Chevron Commercial Remix)

Empty garden

Scarborough Fumes Over Tax Cut Deal, Repubs Not Interested In Cutting The Deficit!

Thom Hartmann:If the US supports Assange being extradited then will we extradite Cheney to Nigeria?

Tax Cuts and Unemployment Extension POTUS Response We Can Hold Out

Papantonio: Obama The "Caveman" Caves in Again

Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd Explains How Much Assistance He's Giving Julian Assange

Thom Hartmann: Ammo For The Water Cooler War

TDPS: Sports not political? Just pro-military, pro-corporate, homophobic & sexist, and more

Capitalism: a psychopathic ideology

Krugman: Obama's Tax-Cut Compromise 'Enormously Self-Indulgent'

Climate Scientist Beat down!!

The Punk Patriot - How to Fix Trickle Down Economics & Make It Work

MSM Are Cowards on WikiLeaks

WikiLeaking Taiwan Animation: Wikileaks keeps on publishing despite Assange arrest

If I had a Rocket Launcher

The Punk Patriot * You Don't Want to Pay Taxes?

WikiWorld a Mark Fiore political animation.

Anonops | Calling mastercard

The Battle of 12810

Young Turks: Is Obama Tough On Republicans?

$150 million theme park based on book of Genesis.

Thom Hartmann interviews Tom Tancredo about the DREAM Act

John Lennon in "I Met the Walrus"

Christian Broadcast News Fanning the Flames of Hate

Young Turks: What Obama Gave Away In The Tax Deal

TAVIS SMILEY | Bernie Sanders | PBS

Ed Schultz: Obama Says Progressives Are Too Hard on Him

TDPS: Is Kentucky's Noah's Ark replica an oxymoron? Will there be dinosaurs?

Rachel Maddow Compares Obama with Gandhi After Tax Cut Conciliation

Russell Pearce Says Obama May Be Asked For Papers If He Visits AZ

ESPN OTL: John Lennon Murder, 30th Anniversary

Christians Hire Stalker-Truck for Atheist Bus Ads

Christians Hire Stalker-Truck for Atheist Bus Ads

Atheist call-in show schools a caller

Naomi Wolf SCHOOLS Jeff Toobin Who Seems To Believe Pentagon Should Be In Charge Of News

Olbermann SPECIAL COMMENT: Not Disloyal to Say Obama 'Goddamned Wrong;' Republicans 'Treasonous'

Mike Malloy - The Collapse Of The Obama Administration

Rep. Weiner Outfoxed Megyn Kelly

Was the Assassination of John Lennon a Conspiracy?

Where is the TEA Party?

15 year old Tells Establishment to Stick-it

This tax cuts issue will play well for us in 2012

What the President sent me, and what I sent him in return, after sending him $ for 3 years!

Julian Assange: The Truth Will Always Win

A Letter to President Obama

Obama: Dealing out his supporters

Former Nazi Guard, 89, Dies Before Trial in Germany

From Jefferson to Assange

interesting analysis of tax compromise

How Comcast, AT&T and Big Telecoms Threaten the Reach of Progressive Artists

Robert Scheer: From Jefferson to Assange

Obama's Deal Inspires Remake of O'Henry's 'Ransom of Red Chief'

MasterCard site partially frozen by hackers in WikiLeaks 'revenge'

WikiLeaks cables: US 'lobbied Russia on behalf of Visa and MasterCard'

WIKILEAKS STATEMENT: "We will not be gagged"

Tax Compromise: Guess Whose Taxes Are Going To Go UP.

Downsize Nation: Welcome to the New, Smaller American Dream

Paul B. Farrell: Stocks a sucker bet in a rigged game; meltdown ahead

California judge orders illegal GMO sugar beet crops destroyed

WikiLeaks cables: Saudi princes throw parties boasting drink, drugs and sex

Joan Walsh - Elizabeth Edwards didn't deserve it

Obama's "Tax Holiday": A Poison Pill for Social Security

PayPal admits US pressure over WikiLeaks account freeze

Retiring Minds Ought to Know - Think your working life is almost over? Think again.

Why WikiLeaks Is Winning Its Info War

President Obama seeks to secure his 2012 defeat. (Special Op/Ed)

Truth in Chains

The Death of Neoconservatism: Six Questions for C. Bradley Thompson

From Wikileaks to #ukuncut, Twitter gets political

Glenn Greenwald Calls Julian Assange's Arrest "Pure Authoritarianism"

The Irony of Lieberman's Devotion to Prosecuting WikiLeaks

Why one gay teen is motivated to support the teenage victims of homophobic bullying

WikiLeaks Cable: David Letterman More Effective Against Terrorism Than American Propaganda

WikiLeaks Cables Reveals Bush, Obama Pressured Germany, Spain Not To Probe Torture

Oh, America, thy name be IRONY!

Best Political Quotes From 'The Simpsons'

WikiLeaks cables: Shell boasts it has infiltrated Nigerian government

Why Do People Hate Porn? It's Great (Article)

Obama's 'Tax Holiday': A Poison Pill for Social Security

The Rush to Smear Assange's Rape Accuser

The Heartbreak of Premature Capitulation

U.S. to Host World Press Freedom Day in 2011

The Sounds of Silence: Reactions to Political Despair

NASA Sells Hard Drives With Sensitive Government Info

'Unfortunate Error' by bank and a home is gone

The Schill IS Gone! Beck's Gold sponsor has assets frozen...

Jim Hightower: Meet Your New Neighborhood Food Market

Obama's Sellout on Taxes By Michael Hudson

From dKos: Unsubscribed from Organizing for America, Moved to Tears

I Am Julian Assange

For Obama, Tax Deal Is a Back-Door Stimulus Plan

WikiLeaks Reveals That Military Contractors Have Not Lost Their Taste For Child Prostitutes

Syria's Per-Capita Water Supply In 2002 - 1,200 M3; In 2008, 750 M3

Drumbeat: December 8, 2010

Noted Ohio State Climatologist Lonnie Thompson Publishes Blunt Climate Warning In Behavior Journal

The U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index Highlights Top 10 American States

PhysOrg - Worst Fire In Israeli History Exactly What Med. Nations Can Expect In Warmer Future

Protecting TX Families From Flaming Tapwater "Washington Politics Of The Worst Kind", Sez TRC Chair

After Decade Of Drought, Near-Record Rains Swamping New South Wales Farmers & Ranchers

Blacklisted Malaysian Illegal Loggging Tycoon Has Exclusive Tour Concessions At World Heritage Site

Red Is Dead - The Full Extent Of Western Conifer Forest Destruction Comes Into Focus

Dramatic Decline in Sea Ice Imperils Western Hudson Bay Polar Bears

One Giant Step Closer to Fuel-from-Sunlight by Joule Unlimited

Federal lab not testing for oilsands chemicals (CBC)

Homeowner forced to allow Natural gas industry drills on his land, says tap water turned brown after

Oh Good! The World Bank Is Helping Poor Nations Set Up Carbon Markets!

Ted Turner on nuclear power generation, counters fear mongering from anti-nuke crowd

Constitutional Concealed Carry Coming Soon To Wisconsin

Banjos fail to prevent gun theft

Lawmaker wants to designate a state gun ...

Mexico news - Ranch owner defends self, property from cartel

Brady campaign member wishes violence against James D'Cruz, 18 year old from Lubbock

At Least 83 Killed in Chile’s Worst-Ever Prison Fire

Protests erupt as Haiti election goes to second round

14 ex-officials of Chilean dictator Pinochet face French trial in absentia over disappearances

Leaked cables say Nicaragua government took bribes

Gloat-Free NBA Scores (Tuesday, December 7)

It's a special day in the Sports Forum - Happy Birthday Condem!

Redskins suspend Haynesworth 4 games without pay

30 Years? The Monday Night Football game I remember most.

Manager Curt Schilling welcomes the O's Luke Scott to the All-Nutjob Team

Breaking - Urban Meyer stepping down from FL

Most of Pete Sampras' tennis trophies stolen

****THE SECOND ANNUAL COLLEGE BOWL EXTRAVAGONZO***

"It's time for Belmont to change."

Pentagon Gasping At Straws On DADT

Let the heteros lose their health benefits - Anti GLBT Initiative oopsie

After 20 years Pink Ink will be closing at the end of the year.

Random Thoughts about the Gay Marriage Appeal this week in San Francisco.

Israel to allow exports from Gaza Strip to boost local businesses

U.S. drops demand for Israeli settlement freeze

Top rabbis move to forbid renting homes to Arabs, say 'racism originated in the Torah'

Religion is poison....

Wise Men

Apocamon! Gotta judge 'em all!

Best Nativity scene EVAH!

'Secret Ingredient' in Religion Makes People Happier

Santa Claus — the ultimate dry run.

Climate change fans deep-burning fires in Alaska

Oriental hornets powered by 'solar energy'

A Swarm of Ancient Stars

Evidence for ET is mounting daily, but not proven

Ben Goldacre: Mutual criticism is vital in science. Libel laws threaten it

Dragon is in orbit!

Not white...but black and white.

Introducing Jake...

Christmas Windows NYC

May I recommend a documentary

Does ANYONE know how to remove a tape from an old Sony camcorder???

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