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Support Democratic Candidates – Commit to Vote

Support Democratic Candidates – Commit to Vote

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Don’t buy the right-wing propaganda! It’s become very clear what Republican – and Teabagger – candidates will do. Vote Democratic! Action Sponsored by: Organizing for America at Change.org. Petitions by Change.org|Start a Petition » In 2008, Americans in record numbers voted for change. But the health insurance companies, the Wall Street banks, and the special interests are already eyeing this November’s elections as an opportunity to put their allies back in power. Many Republican candidates have openly promised to run…

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Bring Them Home

Bring Them Home

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Seeing this much love can only bring higher awareness… and tears. What are we fighting for? Why do greed and corruption and needless death still triumph over love and caring and thriving? Have we learned nothing at all? Bring them home. Bring them home. Bring them all home – everywhere.

What does it mean to celebrate Independence Day?

What does it mean to celebrate Independence Day?

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I’ve been getting all the regular emails that I expect this time of year. It makes me sad that a form of blind nationalism has seemingly replaced authentic American patriotism. “Actions are held to be good or bad, not on their own merits but according to who does them, and there is almost no kind of outrage — torture, the use of hostages, forced labour, mass deportations, imprisonment without trial, forgery, assassination, the bombing of civilians — which does not…

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Victoria Jackson – Wow~!

Victoria Jackson – Wow~!

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I always loved Victoria Jackson on Saturday Night Live – but of course I thought her persona was a put-on for comic effect. Guess what? It doesn’t look that way. This display actually makes me feel more sorry for, and a little bit less angry at, the people that have been so woefully misled. I could parse this whole thing, but why? See for yourself. Sadness.

Something good about Palin and the Tea Party Folks

Something good about Palin and the Tea Party Folks

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I’m going to let all the things I could say about Palin’s speech pass today, and let FactCheck.org (and Media Matters and The Progress Report) point out lies and distortions, of which there were many. There was a whole bunch of snideness, and even more dishonesty. But… I’m on board in one way. Why? Because there is one thing she said that gives me long-term hope. She encouraged people to stand up and speak, and if some do, so will…

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Person or Not a Person?

Person or Not a Person?

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An American Category Sketch of Personhood vs. Non-Personhood – not exhaustive, but representative. So much is under debate. So much is culturally modulated. So much has a history of discussion rather than a solid truth claim. So much seems a little strange. Warning: Your answers may differ. This is meant to be thought-provoking; sorry for all the things I’m leaving out. Comments are welcome, but only if you’re civil. All comments are moderated. For each of the following, is this…

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