Tag: politics
group name: roundtable
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May 01, 2008 10:08 PM EDT --
One of the pitfalls of being a public figure is the high bar for libel by political foes. It puts a bullseye on your head. Win wide acclaim as Gore did with both the book and the movie and well, it escalates. . . . more
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February 08, 2008 04:29 PM EST --
Consensus on climate change and what has caused the current rapid warmth globally includes professional societies from many scientific dsciplines. The Geological Society of America (GSA) supports the . . . more
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February 07, 2008 11:48 PM EST --
Still widespread on Gather and in some parts of America, but this is changing almost as rapidly as warming itself. U. of San Diego historian of science Naomi Orsekes in a recap of the whole issue. It's . . . more
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February 02, 2008 01:00 PM EST --
It doesn't take long after the contests close with other winners, and the rejections for work come in from the commercial publishing pipeline, a slow boat even if you get on with a ticket, for the . . . more
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February 05, 2008 11:32 PM EST --
I blogged this almost a one year ago
The following Q& A from Dr. John Wallace of U. Dub (U. of Washington) in the Seattle Times Oct. 2005. Still pertinent after all these years.
Yes, . . . more
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January 27, 2008 10:50 PM EST --
Some people get riled up over the premise of climate science. There is a real battle of perception in public discourse that brings out the worst in people and of which I am anything but immune. It's . . . more
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May 03, 2008 11:15 PM EDT --
I recently heard a question about methane generated electricity and whether it was a real possibility or a boondoggle. Neither actually. It's real. http://forester.net/de_0703_lfg.html
One of . . . more
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March 19, 2008 08:19 PM EDT --
Well after looking at the Obama speech I knew he hit a grand slam. I know that Obama has many that don't care for him, they say he isn't the real deal. Well I think he did what a real leader should . . . more
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August 14, 2008 07:51 PM EDT --
It would seem that Rielle Hunter can't seem to keep a name or a career. Maybe if she did she might be a better person. I am sick of hearing how John Edwards and Rielle Hunter just made a mistake. . . . more
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June 07, 2007 11:05 AM EDT --
PICK TO BONES, CASUAL
a right wing poem is self-congratulatory
a left wing poem is self-depreciating
if you meet in the middle you get
something a little exotic, but not unfamiliar
like fast food . . . more
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July 17, 2008 04:15 PM EDT --
An Irish friend sent me an email. He wondered about the American elections. His comment was he didn't know much about either candidate, but he says any old man who is smart enough to marry . . . more
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August 03, 2007 05:05 PM EDT --
Yes. But then so is President Clinton, Bush the first, members of Congress, members of the House.
As I understand it the upkeep on the roads and highway system is two-fold. The states use . . . more
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June 26, 2008 02:49 PM EDT --
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Impending Karl Rove Arrest... please Repost. Bring this Admi
nistration up on charges, Let justice, which even if each and every . . . more
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December 11, 2007 08:20 AM EST --
I hope by now you have noticed that your opponent-Sen. Barack Obama-has a special edge that you can't quite lay your finger on. . . . more
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August 10, 2007 10:41 AM EDT --
I have seen several articles lately that point out a crime such as child molestation and then point out the fact that the perp was a republican. I have seen just as many articles stating another . . . more
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August 10, 2007 11:23 AM EDT --
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was in Eagle Grove, Iowa last night.
He held a town hall meeting at the Eagle Grove library. The focus of his meeting was Ask Mitt Anything...so I did.
Mitt Romney . . . more
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March 30, 2008 09:58 AM EDT --
This is the song Stand by Sly and the Family Stone, written back in 1969 during the the Vietnam war. It was a powerful song then and is a powerful song now. It really points a finger at the power . . . more
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March 30, 2008 12:38 AM EDT --
This is Chavez Clarke 18, who was gunned down by gang violence infront of Simeon H.S. in Chicago. Chavez was at the school to attend extra credit work in order to make up a class. Clarke makes the 20th . . . more
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June 17, 2007 12:35 PM EDT --
We hear on radio and television everyday about professional players and coaches earning outrageous salaries. While our educators and public service employees earn meager wages with no incentive packages and . . . more
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March 30, 2008 12:42 PM EDT --
Here is a minute clip of Spike Lees' classic thought provoking film Do the Right Thing. If you haven't watched this film please do. It will make you think, here is a You Tube clip that really cauught . . . more
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