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Obama heads to Europe after visit to holy site

CNN.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:25:55 GMT

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onthefence — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:29:57 GMT

Golden shellback has the answer

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Hmm and I though a Golden shellback, was a person who has crossed the equator at the 180th meridian (that's the international date line).

if you were the supreme being...

hot dragon — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:43:15 GMT

i read a book years ago called TRANSIT, by Edmund Cooper. it was a sci fi book about some humans who were taken from earth and dumped on an alien planet as part of a transgalactic psychology experiment. they were also asked various questions, one of which i repeat below. i am interested to hear other peoples answers.

If you were the Supreme Being...

1. would you endow your creations with infinite potential, or would you set limits on their evolution ?

2. would you understand the meaning of death ?

3. would you care more for the death of a virus or the birth of a galaxy ?

Senator O'Dreamy's Magical Media Tour

The Bare Knuckled Pundit — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:07:13 GMT

As the Obama Magical Media World Tour and Intercontinental Lovefest winds its way thru the Middle East and prepares for a whirlwind European leg, a number of questions come to mind that deserve serious consideration.

- How appropriate is it to use active duty military personnel in what is still classified as a combat environment as campaign props?

- Why can�t Senator Obama acknowledge the success of the Surge in creating an environment that allows for serious discussion of major troop withdrawals from Iraq?

- As president, would Senator Obama be as tolerant of a presidential candidate interjecting themselves into the national security and foreign policy decision-making process as the Bush administration has of his own foray into these crucial policy areas on his current trip?

- As president, will Senator Obama be willing to host foreign political figures for what is primarily a campaign photo op as kings, prime ministers and presidents have been willing to do for him?

- With the anchors of the old guard Big Three evening newscasts following Obama on his trek like fawning groupies, can they maintain any serious credibility or the slightest impression of objectivity?

- How appropriate is it to post campaign banners at the most sacred site in Judaism; the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem? Would the Vatican or the Great Mosque in Mecca be similarly appropriate locales in the eyes of the Obama campaign?

- While the first half of his tour has provided his campaign with ample video footage and photos of the Senator being the center of attention in exotic locales among foreign dignitaries and US military personnel, how will the images of adoring European throngs play in Middle America where Obama already has a problem with an elitist image?

The intentions of the Obama campaign are transparent. They seek to create the impression of gravitas and a command of military and foreign affairs. This is fair enough and standard when a candidate has such a meager resume and limited experience as Senator Obama. Look for him to further bolster his gravitas and policy bona fides with his vice presidential pick.

Furthermore, enunciating the principals and proposals one will pursue once in office is a fundamental part of political campaigns. Voters should have a clear understanding of the positions of those who seek public office; particularly the highest office in the land.

However, to travel abroad and engage in what appears to be a series of combination campaign photo-ops and long term negotiation sessions borders dangerously on hubris, arrogance and irresponsibility. This says nothing of the flagrant politization of the holy ground of one the world's major monotheistic religions.

Though lost in the heady abandon and narrow focus of a presidential campaign, perhaps the Obama team should take a step back, if for only a brief moment. Beyond the cherished images and footage, serious consideration must be given to the future impact on politics and policy development by the Senator�s trip.

Not only is the old adage that politics stops at the water's edge forever shattered, but presidential campaigns have now become global events. What does it say about the state of our electorate when our presidential candidates seek thousands of foreign supporters as the backdrop for their campaign and media events? Is the good Senator from Illinois running for President of the United States or Secretary General of the United Nations?

In addition to this, the media must engage in intense soul-searching regarding its clear lack of objectivity in its coverage of the two candidates. While the Big Three anchors follow in Obama�s wake like love-struck teens, a similar tour of South America by McCain barely merited mention.

As McCain�s latest campaign ad clearly demonstrates, there is significant bias bordering on blatant pandering towards the Obama campaign. If it hopes to regain it�s credibility it must objectively cover both candidates and cease towing the Obama party line. Given its recent actions there is little surprise its reputation has descended to little more than that of a well-funded and glossy partisan blogger.

Watch closely as the doe-eyed sophomores pass notes to the candidate between tour stops, faithful readers. Stay tuned for further updates as developments warrant and Senator O�Dreamy mesmerizes the media with his pearls of wisdom and superhuman charm.

Greens urge quick action on Ohio, Pennsylvania election crimes

intangible child — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:34:58 GMT

seek assurance of 2008 ballot access fairness and election integrity

Pennsylvania: 12 indicted after Statehouse Democrats staffers were given taxpayer-funded bonuses to keep 2004 presidential candidate Ralph Nader (Ind.) and 2006 US Senate candidate Carl Romanelli (Green) off the state ballot

Ohio: Evidence of massive fraud by GOP operatives in the 2004 election, with possible Karl Rove involvement; Greens were the first to probe the 2004 vote theft

WASHINGTON, DC -- Green Party leaders urged swift and aggressive court action to ensure fair elections and enforcement of legal campaign practices in the wake of election scandals in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The Green Party, which nominated Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente for President and Vice President during the 2008 Green National Convention in Chicago on July 12, has a special interest in the integrity of the US election system. Greens are currently working to get the nominees on as many state ballots as possible, an effort rendered difficult by grossly biased and unfair ballot access rules designed by Democrats and Republicans to hinder other parties' candidates and independents in many states.

In the Pennsylvania scandal, twelve Democratic officials have been indicted for paying staffers big taxpayer-funded bonuses for their efforts to keep 2004 independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader and 2006 Green candidate Carl Romanelli, who ran for the US Senate, off the Pennsylvania ballot. The twelve charged with misusing $4 million for partisan campaign work include current and former staff and one member of the Pennsylvania House.
2008-07-23 Greens urge quick action on Ohio, Pennsylvania election crimes, seek assurance of 2008 ballot access fairness and election integrity

US Constitution Secular or Judeo-Christian Based, Constitutional Spirit & Intent

Zack — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:08:20 GMT

The spirit and intent of the Founding Fathers has caused many thought provoking discussions in our divided nation in recent years. The argument of Secular or Judeo-Christian Values bases are debated on the streets and in judicial halls of justice.

The goal of this Topic post IS NOT to resolve which view is correct as opposing views are, Conservatives are bible thumping idiots trying to re-write the constitution verses Liberals are Secular Anti-Christ heathens trying to re-write the constitution. We don�t need to go there, but we could educate ourselves in order for an intelligent discussion on the different viewpoints and possibly learn something on the way.

For example in my opinion when I read an article on Patriarchy and read �the Roman Catholic Church believes that God the Father passed down his authority to the bishops, who are sometimes called patriarchs. In the Roman Catholic Church, only men are allowed to be bishops. In the United States the men who signed the Constitution are referred to as "founding fathers."� It leads me to think hey they were following the church values of the time.

Or, the Treaty of Tripoli clearly proves America is a Secular nation!

This is the question to debate: What was in the mind of the Founding Fathers as they drafted the US Constitution, Secular government or a representative government based on Judeo-Christian �Values?�

Reference to actual documents or scholar�s writings best support either view position in the debate.

References I like are:
Constitution Society Constitution Society Home Page
Of the State of Nature. John Locke: Second Treatise of Civil Government: Chapter 2 John Locke
1632-1704
Our American Common Law Brief History on Our American Common Law

I have studied the issue in depth and conclude our nation�s laws and government were founded on Judeo-Christian �Values.�

Now have fun!

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House weighs overturning 'don't ask, don't tell'

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Ethnic voting blocs shift landscape

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LAPD Chief Donates to Campaign Against Anti-Gay Amendment

tristanrobin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:16:39 GMT

a little more good news from CA...

LAPD Chief Donates To Campaign Against Calif. Anti-Gay Amendment

By 365gay Newscenter Staff
07.23.2008 3:39pm EDT
(Los Angeles, California) Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton is the latest high profile personality to write a check to help defeat a proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would ban same-sex marriage.

The donation to Equality California was made by Bratton and his wife, former Court TV anchor Rikki Kleiman and came at the suggestion of celebrity publicist Howard Bragman. Bragman married longtime partner Chuck O�Donnell last week. When Bratton asked Bragman what the pair would like as a wedding gift the high powered pr man said they wanted a donation to help preserve same-sex marriage in California and Bratton agreed.
�The Constitution guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,� Bratton told the Los Angeles Times. �I see no reason why gays can�t pursue happiness through marriage.�
Bratton is not the only friend of the couple for forgo traditional wedding gifts to donate to Equality California. Lesbian tennis great Martina Navratilova also wrote a check. So did actor Isaiah Washington.
Washington has been a big supporter of LGBT rights after running into flack over homophobic remarks backstage last year at the Golden Globes. Bragman is Washington�s agent and has been helping him make amends.
Bragman told the Times that he did not have to twist any arms to get support to defeat the proposed amendment which will appear on the ballot in November.
�Our marriage changed that for people who know us. Our love, respect and commitment has the power to change hearts and minds and make an ethereal concept real,� he told the paper.
The California Supreme Court in May struck down a law limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples. The ruling went into effect in June. Since then several thousand same-sex couples have married in the state.
This month the Court declined to hear a challenge to the ballot measure.
Public opinion polls show California voters narrowly approving of same-sex marriage.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has pledged to fight against the proposed amendment.

Campaign war chests near $200 million

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Expert: America's need for oil like an 'addiction'

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Anyone see Dark Knight???

Grace — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:27:32 GMT

I wont give it away, but WOW what a great movie. Anyone else see it?

Oil speculator crackdown snagged by squabble

CNN.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:10:44 GMT

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