MSNBC Impeachment Poll

MSNBC Impeachment Poll

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Live Vote: Should Bush be impeached? – Politics – MSNBC.com Here’s how it stands right now in the MSNBC online poll: Do you believe President Bush’s actions justify impeachment? * 182687 responses Yes, between the secret spying, the deceptions leading to war and more, there is plenty to justify putting him on trial. 86% No, like any president, he has made a few missteps, but nothing approaching “high crimes and misdemeanors.” 5% No, the man has done absolutely nothing wrong….

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Ingersoll’s Xmas List

Ingersoll’s Xmas List

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WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Boston, December 1897 Robert G. Ingersoll If I had the power to produce exactly what I want for next Christmas, I would have all the kings and emperors resign and allow the people to govern themselves. I would have all the nobility drop their titles and give their lands back to the people. I would have the Pope throw away his tiara, take off his sacred vestments, and admit that he is not acting for…

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“California flu” is not “bird flu”

“California flu” is not “bird flu”

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My mom was concerned about stories she had heard about the “bird flu” making its way from the American West, with patients clogging hospitals, etc. She had heard it had come as far as Kansas. Huh? So I looked it up. Here ya go, Mom. California Flu: NOT the “Bird Flu”, But Still Needs Your Attention By Gilbert Ross, M.D. Reports are coming from California describing clogged emergency rooms and doctors’ offices ascribed to a sudden surge in influenza cases,…

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Roundup

Roundup

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Reads: AlterNet: The 14 Worst Corporate Evildoers Big Brother Bush By Molly Ivins Presidents all the same when scandal strikes by Bob Barr It Has Happened Here: The growth of executive power in this country has some disturbing precedents by Alan Bisbort Top 12 media myths and falsehoods on the Bush administration’s spying scandal White Phosphorous: The U.S. Used It; The U.S. Says It’s Illegal The Exotic Adventures of Neil Bush by Bill Berkowitz Friends Roundup: Etherealgirl's Adventures in Cyberland…

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JW Mailbag Selections

JW Mailbag Selections

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This time of year is more difficult for families dealing with JW stuff, so can I just say…. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Yule, a Rockin’ Saturnalia, Groovy Kwansaa, and whatever else you feel like celebrating! Have a “Winter” party – call it whatever you like – have a “lights” party. Reach out to others in good will and kindness. I don’t mean at all to be glib, but one of the things JWs can’t understand very well is actual…

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Magnificent Seven Meme

Magnificent Seven Meme

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Etherealgirl has invited me to do this one (love the Christmas skin on your blog!). Seven Things To Do Before I Die Live to see the current campaign financing system abolished. Each candidate should receive a specified amount from tax dollars. Network should air weekly debates as part of their obligation in return for use of public airwaves. No personal, party, or corporate dollars should be used for PR purposes of any kind other than non-partisan “get out the vote”…

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