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The problem with an Obama nomination
Barack Obama will make a excellent President, but not yet. He is only two, or so years out of the Illinois State legislature. He just does not have the experience to be in charge of the mighty nuclear arsenal of The United States. He proved that by his decision to vote against the war in Iraq. Yes, that sounds crazy, but realize that the ...
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thesage
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March 12, 2008
Go, Billary, Go
Hillary has learned much from Bill. She will lie, cheat and steal to get the Democratic nod. Hillary has muzzled the famous Boy President. (His racism surprised many and cost Hillary votes and deligates.) She continues to use the race card with great subtly and no remorse. (As one who has taught in the inner city on both cost for near fifteen ...
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IMKessel
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February 11, 2008
say what?
''By 2000, nearly 30 percent of African-American respondents believed that blacks were doing better economically than whites. '' Is this true? where does the number come from? first i've ever heard of this. of course, 99% of white American rightwingers believed that that blacks were doing better economically than whites, but i would have thought ...
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gzuckier
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January 25, 2008
A Young(er) Woman's Perspective....Why Hillary (not Gloria)
In recent days a steady stream of women have celebrated and lauded Gloria Steinem's recent piece in the NYT. Many encourage others to circulate the piece further. Respectfully, I disagree. Ms. Steinem's piece, though well intentioned I'm sure, pits the women's movement against the civil rights movement. Such false competition is divisive, ...
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batnib
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January 16, 2008