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Archives: August 5, 2015

Aetna Beats Profit Estimates on Government Insurance Growth

Lakebay Marina evacuated due to bomb threat (Gig Harbor near Tacoma, WA)

One of my rescue kitties (from 1998) is dying...

Has Trump ever.. I mean EVER had to share a stage with adversaries before?

Strangely, Bernie is catching on

Paul Wellstone

School fees vary wildly for parents depending on the school district they live in

The first Republican debate is tonight

Are republicans hogging all of God's time?

Guess what folks?

"America – He’s Your President for Goodness Sake!"

Indeed, Jeb. We don't need half a billion $ for women's health----we need more.

Shadowy Chinese officials try to ground festival’s Tibet balloon

White House accusing Iran deal critics of warmongering 'outrageous,' Netanyahu says

It's all ReTHUGs everywhere

Sandra Bland’s Mother Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit

America without Landlords: A more in-depth discussion.

Chile Moves Closer to Ending Pinochet-Era Ban on All Abortions

Chile Moves Closer to Ending Pinochet-Era Ban on All Abortions

TYT: Russia's Online Troll Army Is Huge, Hilarious & Already Everywhere

Thank you Hillary supporters!

Mexico prosecutor: Video has suspects in journalist killing

Mexico prosecutor: Video has suspects in journalist killing

Biden jokes about 2016 run

"Homme de Plume: What I Learned Sending My Novel Out Under a Male Name"

2015 Gulf of Mexico dead zone ‘above average’

Mandatory Tuesday Malloy Truthseekers check in!! Greed! & a new Kitteh gif

It Looks To Me That All The Koch's Fair Haired Boys Made The Debate Cut.....

ALl GEM$NBCOMCAST is doing is discussing ReTHUG candidates

"JebBush: You are absolutely, unequivocally wrong."

So I have irreversable nerve damage in my right eye.

Witchcraft on night of blue moon may have been behind 3 Fla. murders

Just apologize for the IWR vote already, HRC

HENRY ROLLINS: BEND OVER, AMERICA — HERE COMES PRESIDENT TRUMP

O Reilly: 'Trump is Getting the Tee'd Off Vote' - Ready for the Debate

Here's an OP I did on the general discussion: primaries forum. What are your thoughts?

Washington Post: Will the New York Times ever finish cleaning up the Hillary Clinton story?

New CBS Poll -HRC 58% -SBS 17% JB 11% JW 2% M 0 1%/Dems see her as most electable

Waiting For Cumberbatch's Hamlet

COP to Citizen: "What are you, some kind of Constitutionalist?"

Faux debate drinking game

So let me get this straight. Fox news, proven to be

Milwaukee archdiocese settles abuse cases for $21 million

Got a question for you Texans...

Missouri police officer who killed black teen speaks out: magazine

It would seem ISIS presents us with an opportunity

Really Dumb Criminals: Guy Impersonating Police Officer Pulls Over Real Police Officer

U.S. asks Venezuela to scrap ban on opposition political candidates

U.S. court rejects Ecuador challenge to $96 mln Chevron award

Lifeguard beaten on Venice Pier poured water on group before attack, video shows

Bernie organizational meeting in St Pete-report.

TRMS

Help Shelter Cats As A Volunteer Snuggler At These Kitten Nurseries

Why do you think HRC would fight for the people as president? Why do you think she'd care about us?

Nashoba Valley Medical Center, union reach tentative contract deal

Nashoba Valley Medical Center, union reach tentative contract deal

Israeli Startups Set New All-Time Record, Raising $1.12B In Last Three Months

Nashoba Valley Medical Center, union reach tentative contract deal

Hillary Clinton pounces on Jeb Bush's unscripted gaffe

Jamaica to hold its first gay pride celebration in the island’s capital

Why doesn't videos off the Internet work half the time?

Brady testimony in NFL 'Deflategate' released

Tombstone of Roots author Alex Haley's grandmother sprayed with racial graffiti

Feed supplement greatly reduces dairy cow methane emissions

In Blow, U.S.-Trained Syrian Rebels Captured By Al Qaeda Wing

Funny how that works.

The #1 effect of the loud calls for gun control is:

Sardines, Anchovies and Other Fast-Growing Fish Species Vulnerable to Dramatic Population Plunges

Crop pests outwit climate change predictions en route to new destinations

"Why Most Conservatives Are Secretly Liberals" (And how Bernie can revitalize the Democratic Party.)

10 Months On, Families March Across Mexico in Search of Missing Ayotzinapa Students

Vintage motorcycles are dusted off, polished up and ready for the sale of the half-century

Former military contractor sentenced for stealing classified files

I can't wait for Volume 4.

Former military contractor sentenced for stealing classified files

End-of-century Manhattan climate index to resemble Oklahoma City today

How about a T.rump/Taitz ticket for the Birther Party?

I would LOVE to see what this woman could do with a pen and a phone!

that awkward moment:

Guatemala court orders competency evaluation for ex-dictator

Guatemala court orders competency evaluation for ex-dictator

CU-Boulder researchers use wastewater treatment to capture CO2 emissions and produce energy

Chris Christie Has a Question for Hillary Clinton. Allow Me to Answer It.

Not enough room under the Big Top

Just for Fun...

Bernie Sanders on Real Time with Bill Maher

Does a redhead with a sprained ankle walk gingerly?

Colombia: Top Brass Linked to Extrajudicial Executions

Yosemite John isn't happy about the Iran deal

Fears mount in Guatemala as elections approach

Bernie back in April *almost* announcing his candidacy on the Nightly Show

Mulcair hopes to extend 'orange wave' with campaign launch

Guatemalan soldiers filmed beating teens; investigation launched

Guatemalan soldiers filmed beating teens; investigation launched

The underlying theme:

DKos: Hillary rallies the troops in Denver

And not one word from pro-birth fanatics

Chuck Todd: Trump candidacy 'not fair' to 'strongest' Republican field in 36 years

Is White Supremacy a Mental Disorder?

The Real Teens of Silicon Valley: Inside the almost-adult lives of the industry’s newest recruits

August DU Photography Contest Schedule - Submissions Saturday 8/15

The New Cubanologos: What’s in a Word?

The New Cubanologos: What’s in a Word?

Puerto Rico: Troubled Commonwealth or Debt Colony?

Puerto Rico: Troubled Commonwealth or Debt Colony?

Black Lives Matter calls for economic justice in their list of demands.

'Should the Pledge of Constitution in the Flag of 2nd Ammendment be Freedom with Under God?'

Hypnotic Trance in Delhi: Monsanto, GMOs and the Looting of India’s Agriculture

Hypnotic Trance in Delhi: Monsanto, GMOs and the Looting of India’s Agriculture

Obama anti-crime strategy: Police officers from corrupt nations trained in U.S.

Bernie Sanders Co-sponsors DC Statehood Bill in Senate

Jedi Kittens

Funniest Obama Quotes of All Time (in honor of his birthday)

Stephen Harper’s “Northern Foundation”

Democrats Unveil a Plan to Fight Gerrymandering

Murder mystery deepens

Today is OH YEAH DAY

Brazil's President lauds Cuban doctors for 2 years of service

I was looking at the fifth anniversary of the rescue of the 33 miners in Peru

Christopher Hyndman, co-host of CBC's Steven and Chris, dead at 49

Hey Chomsky, What's the alternative to capitalism?

Anyone else find Rachel Maddow's focus on GOP debate criteria

Just found a video from the NYC rally. Beautiful music!

Cecil's Death Is Great for Rage, and Turns Out He's Also Great for Raising Cash

Bernie Sanders will be in Seattle Saturday Aug. 8

Bernie Sanders Surges While M$M Fixates On Trump And The GOP

Walton hoists new Confederate flag (again)

New Orleans to begin public meetings on Confederate monuments next week

County: Confederate statue to remain on courthouse lawn (GA)

So Congress is thinking about stealing retirement money again.

Zimbabwe wants Twin Cities lion hunter Walter Palmer extradited with 'a bit of speed'

Dear Bravenak

FBI Looking Into Security of Hillary's E-Mail Set-up

Hillary Clinton ATTACKS Donald Trump Connects Negative Remarks on Mexico to MURDERS in Charleston

Government Panel Questions Universal Autism Screening

Very important PBS documentary I'm watching right now

$5-million settlement for family of hostage deputies killed by mistake

If VP Biden were to run for President, do you think he has a chance over

Liberty Council Wants Sanctuary Cities Where Gay Marriage Can’t 'Hurt Them'

Fox News host tried to attack Amy Schumer over gun control, he failed...

A world without work in our future? Not going to happen!

A hack to break a car window quickly in an emergency:

Too much kitty fight! Kapow, kapow!

Really - What Is Taking So Long In Identifying That Piece Of The Plane To Determine If.....

Who will win (and be relegated from) your league of choice in 2015/16?

Kermit, Miss Piggy Split Makes Celebs Mourn: See the Best Reactions!

And you thought Greece had a problem...

What's the longest you've ever had to wait for an LP to be released as a CD ?

"Eaglets named for slain servicemen released in East Tennessee"

Jeb Bush put his foot in his mouth on 'women's health issues' (VIDEO)

Cocktail Party -- A poem

Biden-pushers, the Obama/Biden admin is also "vulnerable" to allegations in a GE, too.

Martin O’Malley brings presidential campaign to SC.

Darren Wilson In Hiding, Unemployable After Killing Michael Brown

Episcopal priest on road trip with interracial family shares harrowing story of police harassment

Parents of Aurora shooting victim ordered to pay $200,000 in legal fees to ammo dealer

Blue moon over Kachemak Bay

Are We Ready for Beer-Powered Cars? New Zealand Thinks So

Beyond Extinction: Transition to Post-Capitalism Is Inevitable

Cybersecurity Bill Could 'Sweep Away' Internet Users' Privacy, Homeland Security Warns

Roots Action wants more specifics on MIC

Daily Holidays - August 5

AIPAC taking all but 3 freshmen Congresspeople to Israel in effort to sabotage Iran deal

Let's be thankful that this is as close as Perry will get to the presidency

Residents at Farmersville meeting greet Muslim cemetery plan with distrust

Can someone tell me how you can fight racism and defend "pro-business" economics all at once?

Obama Invite to Watch GOP Debates.

Bobby Jindal Cuts Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood Clinics in Louisiana

Krugman: Corbyn and the Cringe Caucus

Breaking Taboo, East Jerusalem Palestinians Seek Israeli Citizenship

World's greatest freediver Natalia Molchanova feared dead

9 monitored for possible Ebola exposure in Alabama

Attention teen dropouts racing to SF: The tech bubble is lying to you -- Mark Morford

After being rebuffed, charter school tries again for Brockton

Governor picks Braintree mayor for state transportation board

Burying the hatchet, modern-day Borden sisters embrace their family history

Got my new Otterbox phone case.

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes from Swansea, Seekonk

As cleanup continues, Fall River DCM Director Ken Pacheco wonders if bursts of severe weather are "t

M$Greedia is complicit re these lying RW hack jobs on liberal institutions

MSBA to vote on moving Minuteman project forward

Hopedale: Selectmen discuss lack of civic engagement

2nd Pilgrim worker in week fails substance-abuse test

A message from Bill

Audio contradicts Scott Walker aide's description of raid

Does owning a gun make you safer?

Racism and sexism in full bloom

Timelapse: Intense storm makes Boston 'disappear' from sight

Opioid deaths in Massachusetts worse than feared, data shows

Greece needs wide debt relief to avoid permanent depression, thinktank warns

According to the Numbers, Most Boston Beaches Are Clean as Can Be

Warren slams Senators over Planned Parenthood defunding - VIDEO

The Future of Bike Building Could Be in 3D Printing

Oh god make it stop - 10 min of Trump's face

Helmholtz/Potsdam Study - Even Ideal Carbon Removal Fix Would Mean Dead Oceans For Millenia

G.O.P. Candidates and Mass Shootings

Dracut rep vows to oppose ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana

The Windows 10 Security Settings You Need to Know

11 Things You’ll Probably Hear During The First GOP Debate That Are Totally False | ThinkProgress

Report: Foreclosure activity on rise in Massachusetts

How to Repeal the Tax Loophole That Allows Companies to Hide Their Profits in Offshore Accounts

Guns (just my opinion)

Hillary Clinton’s Mega-Donors Are Also Funding Jeb Bush

Iran Moves To Silence criticism of Nuclear Deal by Hard Line Media

Economists dump on Trump boast to bring jobs back from China

31 dead as flash flood derails 2 trains in central India, hundreds rescued

China’s top brokers suspend short selling: SCMP

Light at the end of Afghan tunnel

Half of Blacks Say Police Have Treated Them Unfairly

California Wildfire Count In The Thousands, 22 Large & Uncontained; 10,000 Firefighters On The Lines

Weak GOP Congressional Candidates Manage To Say Non-Insane Things Re. Obama Power Plan

Toxic Algae Blooms Spreading Along West Coast From SoCal To Alaska - Likely Largest On Record

Here's A Steaming Slab Of Stupid - More GOP Candidate Quotes On Climate

Your TMI "special" for the day: Chris Christie admits he has used birth control

And then there were ten. . . . Please come CAPTION the debator-nators!!

CISA would invalidate both the Fourth Amendment and every company’s privacy policy

US and China race for the fastest supercomputer

Housing is so outrageously expensive in San Francisco the city can't hire enough teachers

Housing is so outrageously expensive in San Francisco the city can't hire enough teachers

Hello, website links on page left need some cleanup please

Australian government attacks renewables

We are the Asteroid: Scientists on Climate and the Extinction crisis

UN: Afghan civilian casualties hit record high in 2015

Experts haven’t seen anything like ‘insane’ Rocky Fire

NATO to cut Baltic air patrols by half

ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 185,000 Jobs in July

Japan's 'Godzilla' director wants to surprise

Seventy years on, few Americans regret Enola Gay's mission

Congress' fix for high-profile hacks is yet another way to grab your private data

“He’s one of us"

Australia blocks controversial Carmichael coal mine project

Mission at Hiroshima's dome: Saving blasted bits of history

Billionaire Charles Koch: “I am not a Republican. I consider myself a classical liberal…'

Where does the rancor and name calling begin?

Over 10,000 taken to hospital for heatstroke in one week for first time ever

Feds Bust Wingnuts Who Plotted To Draw Jade Helm Troops Into Ambush

Elizabeth Warren to GOP: “Did you fall down, hit your head and think you woke up in the 1950s?”

Athens, Brussels hopeful August 20 deadline will be met

India lifts porn ban after widespread outrage

Japan lab to handle deadliest viruses for first time

LOL! -Chuck Todd: Trump candidacy "Not Fair to Strongest Republican presidential field in 36 yrs"

Alabama probate judge asks state supreme court to issue 'landmark' ruling against gay marriage

Breakthrough Listen isn't just about aliens

#PoorLivesMatter. #BlackLivesMatter.

U.S. deserts wet until 8,200 years ago

Video showing Truman's meeting with A-bomb survivors found in U.S. library

NJ Transit's rail workers union calls latest contract offer 'utterly unacceptable'

NJ Transit's rail workers union calls latest contract offer 'utterly unacceptable'

The Right Wing Deception In The Planned Parenthood "Sting" Videos - Katie Klabusich Discusses

NJ Transit's rail workers union calls latest contract offer 'utterly unacceptable'

Passing down the bombing of Yokohama through the accounts of those who survived

Now is NOT The Time To Discuss The Dinner Bill.....

Hiroshima gears up for 70th A-bomb anniv., peace campaigners gather

Super-PAC Tagged for Ted Cruz Flirts With Carly Fiorina

China says has stopped reclamation work in South China Sea

GOP candidates court southern evangelicals

Only $75! A total bargain!

Bill Nelson backs Iran deal

Atomic bomb research notes found at Kyoto Univ.

Defense Contractors Spend Millions to Overturn Limits on Military Spending

[ActBlue] You're making a difference -- daily update for 8-4-15

Report: Upgrading U.S. Nuclear Forces is ‘Not Affordable’ Under Sequestration

ACLU: The Government Is Watching #BlackLivesMatter, And It’s Not Okay

George Washington Masonic National Memorial Is The Area's Latest National Historic Landmark

Remembering the 9th, praying for peace

If Keystone XL permit is rejected, TransCanada might sue U.S. for $2.4 billion it's already spent

A Cop Killed A White Teen And The #AllLivesMatter Crowd Said Nothing

Peabody, Arch Coal May File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Obama Rules

Defend a woman's right to choose

Commodities Are Crashing Like It's 2008 All Over Again

The Rise of #Cuckservative - How Conservatives Adopt Racism, Sexism & Let Their Freak Flag Fly

No. 2 Senate Republican proposing gun background check bill

So have the ground rules been set yet regarding the Great Donald Trump Debate Drinking Game?

2016’s Boldest Voting Rights Proposal Yet

The Real Cost of Suburban Lawns

This is why millennials will never grow up

Slashing Nukes Won’t Save Much $$: CSBA

Obeying traffic laws? How hard is it?

Go-go economy becomes so-so economy

Martin O'Malley's Remarks to Natl Urban League: Love, Peace, and Justice Will Have The Final Word

Here's My Dream End Of The Trump's Candidacy.....

Bush lll is really a weak candidate. I am beginning to believe he can blow this thing...

Klan man wears FUBU shoes to pro-Confederate flag rally in Georgia

Scott Walker's quid pro quo.

Jeb Bush thinks only (b) is a waste of money

Inside Hillary Clinton’s aggressive new campaign plan

Should Prison Sentences Be Based On Crimes That Haven’t Been Committed Yet?

Wednesday Toon Roundup 1- Clown Debate

Gay priest fired from university job gets new post at New Jersey parishes

Wednesday Toon Roundup 2-Rights and Commandments

Cop caught on tape musing how he would kill that nigger and cover it up. Keeps job.

Wednesday Toon Roundup 3- The Rest

Final EPA plan ‘a much tougher road’ for WV

Fears for hundreds of migrants after fishing boat capsizes off Libya

Final EPA plan ‘a much tougher road’ for WV

Florida triple murder may have been ritualistic killing – police

This entire presidential campaign season is turning out to be a clusterf**ck of epic proportions

Clinton vs. Obama on Renewables

The Unnerving Thing Global Automakers Just Said About China’s Economy

NASA discussion and forecast of El Niño conditions

Neighbor suing over chickens and garden says she’s trying to maintain the integrity of the neighborh

Citizens Go After the Most Despised Company in Japan

Chicago: Phone Battery Rental Kiosks Arrive at Union Station

According to lawsuit 7-year-old banished by teacher for not believing in God

U.S. trade gap with Europe soars to record amid Greek crisis

In L.A., efforts are afoot to make bike share a genuine part of the transit network

Interest rates didn't go up today

Finally replaced my computer speakers (Question)

Obama's long speech today - what time?

Sign the petition: "If Houston turns down HERO, the NFL must relocate the 2017 Super Bowl"

Computer Speakers Question (X-post)

China’s Stock Market Collapse

Sign the petition: "If Houston turns down HERO, the NFL must relocate the 2017 Super Bowl"

Portland's ready for Bernie! "American, socialist and proud: meet Bernie Sanders's supporters"

Iranian ship points weapons at US helicopter

On purpose

Just remember that tomorrow is the 14th anniversary of the following:

UPDATED: Shots Fired For 2nd Day In A Row At Jade Helm Site In Mississippi

Need help remembering an old cartoon

Who was the BLM representative on MSNBC?

Racism is a tool of the wealthy used to keep poor people from uniting.

Twitter Joins Together To Mock Jeb Campaign's $75 Guacamole Bowl

Morning Consult: Clinton-60% Sanders-16%

Trump Gleefully Takes Credit For Graham And Perry Not Making First GOP Debate

"The Wildlife Naming Fund" from Tom the Dancing Bug

Bernie Sanders Is Coming to Portland OR on August 9 (and Everyone Is Going)

Republicans at debate to attack Clinton, not each other: chairman

The GOP primary/debate is the ultimate reality TV show/series

"The crucial variable is not the presence of firearms...

NC county commissioner storms out of meeting during Muslim prayer: ‘I don’t need no Arab telling me

The GOP voters really like Donald Trump!

Obama: If Congress strikes down Iran deal, rockets will rain on Tel Aviv

American, socialist and proud: Meet Bernie Sanders’s supporters

Special prosecutor asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider Walker decision

Mexico: the graphic tale of Lucha Castro's struggle to defend women's rights

Mississippi Truck Driver Who Didn’t Vote Because He Was Out Of Town Wins Democratic Primary

Birth control pills may reduce endometrial cancer risk

Greek Debt Crisis Conference

Here I am, stuck here in the middle with you

California governor challenges GOP candidates on climate change

Pic Of The Moment: Jeb Bush: "I'm Not Sure We Need Half A Billion Dollars For Women's Health Issues"

Argentine authorities lure whale out of luxury Buenos Aires marina, hope it will return to sea

Super Typhoon Soudelor sustained winds 180mph. That is an F3 tornado.

Jeb Bush, worst candidate ever: Does this man even want to be president?

So if Trump wins the primary and then loses in Nov 2016...

Trump is starting to get belligerent: Promises to “hurt anybody” who attacks him at GOP debate

if anyone's interested

This is a song for the Republican so-called candidates.

Tom the Dancing Bug TOON: The Wildlife (and people) Naming Fund

I'll bet you thought Bobby Jindal's Presidential campaign couldn't possibly get sillier...

Mexico’s first lady yet to act on vow to sell ‘tainted’ home

Time Magazine 2011 Top 10 Donald Trump Failures

My first attempt at Panoramas

The hideous truth about Trump: Why the “Trump Surge” is here to stay — even if his campaign isn't

Koterba toon: Biden-Hillary

Top Senate Democrat: Biden 'owes it to himself' to consider 2016 run

Behind Washington’s ‘Crackpot’ Deal with Turkey to Fight ISIS

Track construction begins on New Haven-Springfield rail line

“Yolks” and “shells” improve rechargeable batteries

Obama is speaking live on Iran deal right now.

Track construction begins on New Haven-Springfield rail line

Portland's ready for Bernie! "American, socialist and proud: meet Bernie (X-Post from Bernie Groups)

This professor put Gwyneth Paltrow’s health advice to the test. The truth is even worse ...

Norway Golf Course Baffled By Phantom Pooper For Over 10 Years

Comic Relief: Alex Jones Debunks Jade Helm Critics

An addendum to last night's Chris Matthews "Let Me Finish." Who isn't protecting our country?

Idaho woman defends trophy killing: ‘Giraffes are very dangerous animals’

Sarah Palin’s red-state socialism: Why the right is more pinko than you think

49 years ago today, The Beatles released "Revolver"

Jon Stewart's Not Going Out Without Ruining Your Faith In Humanity

Elizabeth Warren is the badass America needs: Why her amazing Planned Parenthood speech proves...

What if?

Dead Dolphins In Fukushima Stranding Found With White Radiated Lungs

Florida neighborhood watchman shoots suspicious 16-year-old boy, neighbors say it’s ‘awesome’

AG-GAG law repealed, judge rules it is unconstitutional

‘Priests For Life’ Says We’re Gonna Be All Eated Up By Racist Pervert Sex Dragon Thing

The Inevitable Poutrage

President Obama Says Racism And Homophobia Come From The Same Mindset

Intriguing question Tweeted 8/4 by Tom Watson, one of the two #HillaryMen:

Michigan: Solar owners who want to feed into grid may not be able to use their own energy

Wingnuts like Louie Gohmert ought to be jailed for these "Jade Helm" shootings.

MI Senate proposal: Solar owners who want to feed into grid may not be able to use their own energy

DOJ likes the "Angel of Death" psychologist and hired him to teach

The Rude Pundit - Quick Note to GOP Candidates: Stop Your Stupid Fucking Viral Videos

has everyone seen the google doodle for today? 101st anniversary of first electronic traffic signal

Martin Luther King Jr: "This country has socialism for the rich, rugged individualism for the poor"

Commodities Are Crashing Like It's 2008 All Over Again

Steve King Says It’s Legal, So I Tried To Marry My Lawnmower

Colorado: I'm against the death penalty, but ...

During WWII, the US planned to drop 1000s of bats with tiny bombs on Japan

Joe Biden vs. Hillary Clinton Round 1: Battle for Hollywood Begins With Dueling Fundraisers

Thank you very much, President Obama!!!

Please rate President Obama's speech

Make offer

Krugman: "Why is Trump regarded as ludicrous, while Bush and Walker are serious?"

Martin O'Malley and Team Stand With Planned Parenthood!

Obama: Iran Deal Builds On Diplomacy That Won Cold War

Greg Palast goes throught the details of Ted Rall's firing and evidence.

Florida home of dentist who killed Zimbabwe lion vandalised

2 Letters to the Editor - Iowa/Quad-City Times

Of Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor and Donald Trump

How might Hillary do against a Bush-Kasich ticket?

Biden Friends Worry Run Could Harm His Legacy

You Still Use A Landline? FCC Voting On New Phone Rules

Democratic primary candidate Martin O’Malley stops in Columbia: ‘People are looking for alternatives

Avi Lipkin: Jews Will Soon 'Face Death' In America, Must 'Flee To Israel'

Ukraine Argues For US Weapons As Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation To Kiev

Pandering? Outrageous pandering? Transparant pandering? Describe this comment.

County’s Confederate monument defaced again (NC)

When you have the time, please watch this documentary that the Koch brothers tried to suppress.

Commission to vote on Confederate sign in Hillsborough (NC)

Confederate monument supporters in Portsmouth hire lawyers (VA)

California's utilities want to cut benefits to solar customers

Email from Bernie..

Viewers Pissed about MSNBC’s New Right-Wing Voice: Read This Email to its President: Send Your Own

Proud Liberal Feminist

"The uncomfortable truth about 'comfort women'" - from Japan Times (11/1/2014)

Vote As If This Election Matters...

DLC's PNAC Document - Hillary Clinton On America's Strategy

YAaaaaaY!1 Eleanor R. tops the poll for woman on the $10 bill!1

Link to Pres. Obama's (outstanding) Iran speech at American University

Rand Paul super PAC head indicted over alleged 2012 campaign finance violations

Donnelly's campaign treasurer, Kathy Davis, resigns over Planned Parenthood vote

FDR Memes

Rand Paul super PAC head indicted over alleged 2012 campaign finance violations

After Being Tough On Clinton Foundation Donors, The Press Protects Koch Donors Anonymity

Raise taxes? No way! Kill Medicaid? Hell, yeah!

Mike Luckovich: Koch Bros.

Caitlyn Jenner’s television show loses half its audience

Bye Bye

Debris belongs to MH370

Bernie Sanders Is Narrowing The Gap With Hillary Clinton In The Granite State

The Official GOP Debate Drinking Game Rules (Matt Taibbi)

NBC/WSJ: Clinton-59%, Sanders-25%

Selling Fear Nets Millions For Conservative Rats

US Blockade Cost Cuba $117 Billion, UN Reports

US drone bombs Islamic State target in Syria after taking off from Turkey

Budget committee approves cutting Alabama Medicaid by $156 million

First on CNN: Iranian warship points weapon at U.S. helicopter, official says

Anti-Abortion Hackers Attack Planned Parenthood - Katie Klabusich Discusses

BREAKING:The first piece of debris found was from the missing plane.

Hot damn, I can wait till tomorrow night

911 operator suspected of hanging up on non-English callers

One more today... Monmouth: Clinton-52% Sanders-16%

New Monarch Butterfly Studies May Provide Reasons for Optimism

SEC approves "pay ratio" disclosure for CEOs

Toon: Just the way we like it!

The Latest: Graphic photo of body shown at officer's trial

Cotton talks up benefits of striking Iran

Controversy Erupts After Basketball Team Banned From Finals Over Female Teammate

Think "socialist" programs are Un-American?

CVS will no longer cover Viagra

Twitter Joins Together To Mock Jeb Campaign's $75 Guacamole Bowl

What really sucks about finding the MH370 part...

Voting Rights Restored to Thousands of Californians

Hillary Clinton Wrecks The Fox News Debate By Revealing The Truth About The GOP Candidates

Pope: Keep door open to divorced Catholics who remarry

Hate preacher Scott Lively blames God for failing to stop gay equality

BART Riders Racially Profile via Smartphone App

Public officials named in new findings from FBI probe of ‘Shrimp Boy’ Chow

Conservative news site freaks out over ‘demon’ appearance in video of Obama’s Kenya visit

Chicago police detained thousands of black Americans at interrogation facility

China's crusade to remove crosses from churches 'is for safety concerns'

Feds Bust Wingnuts Who Plotted To Lure Jade Helm Troops Into Ambush

The Democratic frontrunners and equal rights for members of the GLBT community

Who ever any of us is backing had damn well better be able to handle the heat

Bernie Sanders closes in on Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire

Top Ten Reasons Why Bernie Sanders may actually become President

Top Ten Reasons Why Bernie Sanders may actually become President

Dear Donald Trump, here’s how you get the atheist vote

Top Ten Reasons Why Bernie Sanders may actually become President

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals says Texas voter ID law violates Voting Rights Act

Elizabeth Warren excoriate Republicans for attempting to defund Planned Parenthood (VIDEO)

ADHD Nation? Why there's 20X more ADHD diagnosis in USA than in France

3 Top Rand Paul Associates Were Just Indicted

Dispute 'Completely Resolved': Putin, Hollande Officially Cancel Mistral Contract

How does one watch the GOP debates without watching Fox news?

GOP candidates need to clarify -- as the presidency goes, so goes my marriage?

Breaking:::::::::Active shooter reported at Antioch/Nashville theater

Redistricting Plan H000C9065

Palmetto State Poll HRC 78% SBS 8% JB 6% SEW 6% M O 1% JW 1%

Police Respond To Reported Shooting In Antioch

Craig James Sues Fox Sports Claiming He Was Fired for Religious Beliefs

oOOOOOOOOH MY!

Ooooooh myy!

Nasa Camera Shows Moon Crossing Face of the Earth

Oh dear - another theater shooting - this time in Tennessee

Mother....FUCKERS!

Democrats voting against the Iran deal are endorsing the Republican candidate in 2016.

Canceling 19 Kids and Counting Cost Discovery $19 Million

Zombies!

FDA Hands Huge Gift To Big Pharma

ECB's economic hitmen

Report: Joe Biden considered stepping down after Beau's death

EPIC View of Moon Transiting the Earth from DSCOVR spacecraft

Head of pro-Rand Paul super PAC indicted in payment scheme

Chamber moves 2016 conference over Confederate flag (FL)

Stunning GIF shows moon crossing Earth from new satellite 1 million miles away

Bernie Sanders basks in key income inequality victory: Why the new CEO pay rule is a such big deal

The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme (OFFICIAL VIDEO) my new groove

No. 2 Senate Republican proposing gun background check bill

A Turkish couple spent their wedding day feeding 4,000 refugees

J.K. Rowling Caused Chaos Because She’s Having Her Bush Trimmed

B52s' Kate Pierson Marries Partner Monica Coleman

Christmas tree that fueled a fire killing 6 people was to be tossed the next day

Salutin' Putin: inside a Russian troll house

Obama just compared Republicans to Iranians who chant "Death to America"

Ispsos Reuters Poll -HRC 58% SBS 15% JB 12% M0 1% JW 1% LC 0%

Dear Donald Trump: The Great Wall of China took several centuries to complete.

What are you looking forward to playing?

Headed to Denver for the first time in years

Whole Foods

Facts Are Facts: Trump Supporters Are Just Plain Stupid

First world problems

Today is my all-time favorite human being's fourth wedding anniversary.

I understand the Constitutional issues, but does President Obama have to leave office in Jan 2017?

NH Executive Council rejects Planned Parenthood funding

Undercover NY Detective Gets 2 Years in Biker-SUV Melee

Judge orders AG Paxton and DSHS Commissioner Cole to court regarding contempt charges

Christmas tree that fueled a fire killing 6 people was to be tossed the next day

Hollywood aims for awareness in slew of summer films on mental illness

What's for Dinner, Wed., Aug. 5, 2015

Surprise!: George W. Bush Shows Up for Jury Duty in Dallas

The 10 richest people of all time

Bill Clinton: Evil Genius, Puppet Master of Trolls

Police: 51-year-old Suspect in Antioch theater shooting dead

Bill Clinton called Trump ahead of his 2016 launch

Poetry Slam Or, The decline of American verse

Netflix To give New Parents One Year of Paid Leave

hard to believe medicare is 50

The most worthwhile thing I've ever done

Government demanding Lance Armstrong's medical records

Dear Mitch...

The defeat of Europe

Alabama gives Blue Bell OK to resume sales

George W. Bush causes a stir at George Allen courthouse when called for jury duty

Jeb Wants To Distance Himself From Fellow Crazy Republicans; It’s Not Working

what I got out of the gop so called "N,H, DEBATE"

Person of interest questioned after shots fired near Mississippi military site

Does anyone here remember a video of a man at a pulpit

We got a real dandy here...

FiveThirtyEight: States Vary Enormously On HPV Vaccination Rates

Earthquake !

Kerry: Only Alternative To Iran Deal Would Be War.

Sanders Ties Clinton In New Hampshire

Special prosecutor askes W.S.Court to reconsider its decision to end investigation.

Bernie: Let me tell you want I believe:

when does the republican clown car debate start tomorrow evening EDT?

Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Resolution Supporting Pope Francis On Climate Change

Here is some good news on the racist voter ID law in Texas

Open Debate Gate!

"Is Jeb Bush Turning Into Michael Dukakis?" or "Is Jeb Bush the Mitt Romney of 2016?" Which is right

Not So Sweet Lorraine

Just born this morning 8-5-15 wings too wet to fly photo

Obama: Iranians Chanting ‘Death to America’ Share ‘Common Cause’ with GOP

Rapid cultural change on race — but Republicans and conservatives lag behind

So who has big Eds's 5:00PM slot on MSNBC

To close racial gaps, the economic status quo must change...

Obama: Iraq war backers now seek to derail Iran nuclear deal

FBI: Middle Eastern Men Intimidating U.S. Military Families In Colorado & Wyoming

Through a glass darkly

Texans running back Arian Foster to have surgery Friday, expected to miss half of season

Hiroshima prepares to remember the day the bomb dropped

New MacBook Pro, old one on last legs. Migration Assistant will not recognize the old MacBook

Legendary guitarist forced to stay on tour to pay his medical expenses

Appellate Panel Says Texas ID Law Broke U.S. Voting Rights Act

What are you currently playing?

Head Of Rand Paul Super PAC Indicted

Otter found by side of road, now doing okay, has new name!

President Obama explains & defends Nuclear Agreement with Iran (VIDEO)

Protestors for petition passers for death penalty in Nebraska "Decline to Sign"

Build A 300-Mile Wall Around SF During Burning Man

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Thursday, 6 August 2015

Mayweather announces Sept. 12 fight with Andre Berto

Police car and motorist had a crash yesterday and believe it or not:

No, Debbie, *Here's* Who We Need To Watch *(UPDATED X 2!!!)

Spice Up Your Diet For A Longer Life, Study Suggests

Bernie Sanders Clearly In Pocket Of High-Rolling Teacher Who Donated $300 To His Campaign

my dad made an interesting point: Obama doesn't scare anybody in Congress

Teachers union demands apology from Chris Christie

Teachers union demands apology from Chris Christie

Teachers union demands apology from Chris Christie

Can we get 100K to go to DC for Bernie?

“I'm tired of women being shamed and blamed and dismissed…”

It's that time of year again.

Obstructions Vanish From Images Treated With New Software From MIT, Google

Man with 30 arrests in Bexar County gets 30-year sentence

Is Jeb Bush Turning Into Michael Dukakis?

15 Foods That Are Banned in Europe but Not in the U.S.

Lounge Basketball tryouts are next week.

Ruben Espinosa murder case: suspect arrested in relation to killings in Mexico

Ruben Espinosa murder case: suspect arrested in relation to killings in Mexico

Kansas’ teachers have a bold plan: relocate

$13,500 to Kill Sacred White Buffalo in Texas—Can This Be True?

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump On Autism, Vaccines, And Mental Health

Nate Silver's Totally Subjective Presidential Odds (Early August Edition)

Honduran Congress Derails Referendum for Anti-Impunity Body

VICTORY!! Ban on bobcat trapping approved!!!

Two Arrested for Running Meth Lab Out of Iowa Taco Bell

Swimming while black: the legacy of segregated public pools lives on

Colombia Begins to Unearth Bodies from Mass Grave

NE Stricter state benefits requirements may soon call for jobless to make 5 contacts a week

John McCain latest to threaten government shutdown

So someone at Fox News just defended Planned Parenthood and shutdown the conversation

It's not the "Dark Side of the Moon" anymore, thanks to the GoreSat.

Fox Business reporter: 95% of Planned Parenthood's 'pregnancy services' were abortions

O’Malley To DNC: We Need More Than 6 Debates

11 Obscure References in Classic Songs—Explained!

Love At First Sight dog rescue by Allison Philadelphia, PA

John F. Kennedy's M1 Garand is up for auction.

Martin O'Malley accuses DNC of favoring Hillary Clinton.

Martin O'Malley accuses DNC of favoring Hillary Clinton.

Rich ass dentists

Osage Beach Fire: Four Kids Dead, Two Adults Rescued From Compass Pointe Blaze

Over at CNN370 they're saying that Bubba Clinton called Trump

A special look at 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Donald Trump

All I can say is damn good thing the guy with the camera is white

8-4-15 IBT Strike at Big Brown in 2:00

Rand Pal Indicted; Ron Cries Conspiracy

Who Can Win

8-4-15 IBT Strike at Big Brown in 2:00

8-4-15 IBT Strike at Big Brown in 2:00

How how did the latest theater gunman move from being a 51 year old

Someone mistakenly said that I was in the

Judge orders Texas to recognize spouse on same-sex death certificate

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