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Posted by 747btrfly, at 09:39AM 10/14/08 :
Too Much Presidential Power -- We've Got to Address the 'Unitary Executive' Question | Election 2008 | AlterNet
Note: "Biden charged that Dick Cheney had become "the most dangerous vice president we've had probably in American history" because of his attempts to create a super-powerful unitary executive. Biden didn't take time to explain exactly what he meant, but it's an extremely important, poorly understood subject, and it's time to question the presidential candidates -- closely -- about it."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 09:22AM 10/14/08 :
Dear Mr. Next President -- Food, Food, Food | Environment | AlterNet
Note: We must move into the post-oil era to improve the health of the American people and to mitigate climate change.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 08:56AM 10/14/08 :
Former McCain Supporter: McCain Is "Unleashing the Monster of American Prejudice" | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: "Lifelong Republican Frank Schaeffer says McCain is "deliberately feeding the most unhinged elements of our society the red meat of hate." ~~~~~OMG, Racism is rearing its ugly head, and aside from one comforting remark to a lady at one of his rallies, he has let these protesters go way to far. Freedom of speech is a great amendment, but to see this happen in our society now, it is reprehensible!!
Posted by 747btrfly, at 08:13PM 10/13/08 :
Tom Matzzie: How McCain Will Steal the Election from Obama (Sort Of)
Note: "FTP:"Conservatives are scared of a progressive majority. And they're going to lie, cheat and steal to prevent it from happening. But they can only be successful if we let them. "
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:26AM 10/13/08 :
McCain's Week Off To Rocky Start
Note: Late Sunday evening word emerged from McCain headquarters that, in fact, there would be no bold new economic proposal to throw on the table. "We do not have any immediate plans to announce any policy proposals outside of the proposals that John McCain has announced, and the certain proposals that would result as economic news continues to come our way," said spokesman Tucker Bounds.~~~~~~McCain is or has been for quite a while. He is way too erratic for me.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:16PM 10/12/08 :
CBS | Late Show with David Letterman with respect to Paul Newman
Note: Dave gives Paul Newman a very nice epilogue. RIP.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:02PM 10/12/08 :
McCain vows to whip Obama's 'you know what'
Note: ARLINGTON, Va. — Republican John McCain vowed Sunday to "whip" Democratic rival Barack Obama's "you-know-what" when the two presidential candidates meet Wednesday in their final televised debate.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:01PM 10/09/08 :
Revealed: "Secret" Executions Being Carried Out in Saddam's Old Intelligence Headquarters | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: "The Independent has learned that secret executions are being carried out in the prisons run by Nouri al-Maliki's "democratic" government. The hangings are carried out regularly -- from a wooden gallows in a small, cramped cell -- in Saddam Hussein's old intelligence headquarters at Kazimiyah. "
Posted by 747btrfly, at 06:53PM 10/09/08 :
Alternative Energy in Britain: All Wind And No Farm : EcoWorldly
Note: "Wind farms in places such as Portland Bill are inevitable, but what’s avoidable are the lost opportunities. Countries such as Denmark and Germany have embraced wind power, producing significant quantities of electricity by wind (almost 20% of the total requirement in Denmark’s case) and have become world leaders in wind power technology and manufacturing."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 06:35PM 10/09/08 :
Obama vs. McCain: Who Won? Short Takes on the Debate | Election 2008 | AlterNet
Note: "Liliana Segura, Don Hazen, Joshua Holland, David Sirota, Jill Tubman, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Sullivan and others share their thoughts."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:58PM 10/09/08 :
Why Are Convicted Felons in Battleground States Being Told They Can't Vote? | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: In states like Pennsylvania, misinformation by public officials could lead thousands of eligible voters to stay home on November 4th.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:44PM 10/09/08 :
Thousands of Troops Are Deployed on U.S. Streets Ready to Carry Out "Crowd Control" | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: FTP:Members of Congress were told they could face martial law if they didn't pass the bailout bill. This will not be the last time
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:09PM 10/09/08 and by 1 others:
CJR: Six Ways To Improve The Debates
Note: "'The consensus seems to be that Tuesday night’s presidential debate was extremely boring. Here are six viable suggestions for how the next one could be better.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 02:52PM 10/09/08 :
Comcast Fighting Must-Carry For Class A - 10/8/2008 10:55:00 AM - Multichannel News
Note: "Washington -- Comcast Corp., the country's largest cable operator, is challenging a plan by Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin that could allow hundreds of TV stations to demand cable carriage for the first time.~~~~~~~They are such creeps and so greedy.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 01:52PM 10/09/08 and by 1 others:
Health officials issue warning over common energy-saving lightbulbs | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Note: FTP: Health officials issued a warning over common energy-saving lightbulbs today after research showed some types could potentially harm the skin and may even raise the risk of cancer.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 04:30AM 10/09/08 :
McCain: "I'm always for less regulation...I am fundamentally a deregulator." // Current
Note: McCain talks about what he would do with the economy he doesn't understand and Obama shows he is the only one that can bring this economy back.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 04:10AM 10/09/08 :
Earth From Above Photography Exhibition Shows Unique Perspectives Of Planet (PHOTOS)
Note: "Have you noticed significant changes in how the Earth looks from above since you began this project several decades ago? I've seen the impact of man. I've been flying and photographing for 15 years now -- it's just long enough to see the impact, to see the deterioration."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 12:43PM 10/07/08 and by 1 others:
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin in VP Debate on SNL | Video | AlterNet
Note: "SNL's version of the vice presidential debate starred Queen Latifah as morderator Gwen Ifill. "~~~~~LOL. On a more serious note - she just might have to step in the role as president.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 11:21AM 10/07/08 :
World Markets Tank in Wake of Bailout Passage; Dow Dips Below 10,000 | PEEK | AlterNet
Note: " European officials are scrambling to bolster financial firms and Asian investors have grown worried that a global recession will undercut their export-dependent economies. Europe has been forced to prop up other banks in recent weeks. Markets in Asia and Europe were down from between 4 and 6 percent.
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Posted by 747btrfly, at 09:39AM 10/14/08 :Too Much Presidential Power -- We've Got to Address the 'Unitary Executive' Question | Election 2008 | AlterNet
Note: "Biden charged that Dick Cheney had become "the most dangerous vice president we've had probably in American history" because of his attempts to create a super-powerful unitary executive. Biden didn't take time to explain exactly what he meant, but it's an extremely important, poorly understood subject, and it's time to question the presidential candidates -- closely -- about it."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 09:22AM 10/14/08 :Dear Mr. Next President -- Food, Food, Food | Environment | AlterNet
Note: We must move into the post-oil era to improve the health of the American people and to mitigate climate change.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 08:56AM 10/14/08 :Former McCain Supporter: McCain Is "Unleashing the Monster of American Prejudice" | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: "Lifelong Republican Frank Schaeffer says McCain is "deliberately feeding the most unhinged elements of our society the red meat of hate." ~~~~~OMG, Racism is rearing its ugly head, and aside from one comforting remark to a lady at one of his rallies, he has let these protesters go way to far. Freedom of speech is a great amendment, but to see this happen in our society now, it is reprehensible!!
Posted by 747btrfly, at 08:13PM 10/13/08 :Tom Matzzie: How McCain Will Steal the Election from Obama (Sort Of)
Note: "FTP:"Conservatives are scared of a progressive majority. And they're going to lie, cheat and steal to prevent it from happening. But they can only be successful if we let them. "
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:26AM 10/13/08 :McCain's Week Off To Rocky Start
Note: Late Sunday evening word emerged from McCain headquarters that, in fact, there would be no bold new economic proposal to throw on the table. "We do not have any immediate plans to announce any policy proposals outside of the proposals that John McCain has announced, and the certain proposals that would result as economic news continues to come our way," said spokesman Tucker Bounds.~~~~~~McCain is or has been for quite a while. He is way too erratic for me.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:16PM 10/12/08 :CBS | Late Show with David Letterman with respect to Paul Newman
Note: Dave gives Paul Newman a very nice epilogue. RIP.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:02PM 10/12/08 :McCain vows to whip Obama's 'you know what'
Note: ARLINGTON, Va. — Republican John McCain vowed Sunday to "whip" Democratic rival Barack Obama's "you-know-what" when the two presidential candidates meet Wednesday in their final televised debate.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 07:01PM 10/09/08 :Revealed: "Secret" Executions Being Carried Out in Saddam's Old Intelligence Headquarters | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: "The Independent has learned that secret executions are being carried out in the prisons run by Nouri al-Maliki's "democratic" government. The hangings are carried out regularly -- from a wooden gallows in a small, cramped cell -- in Saddam Hussein's old intelligence headquarters at Kazimiyah. "
Posted by 747btrfly, at 06:53PM 10/09/08 :Alternative Energy in Britain: All Wind And No Farm : EcoWorldly
Note: "Wind farms in places such as Portland Bill are inevitable, but what’s avoidable are the lost opportunities. Countries such as Denmark and Germany have embraced wind power, producing significant quantities of electricity by wind (almost 20% of the total requirement in Denmark’s case) and have become world leaders in wind power technology and manufacturing."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 06:35PM 10/09/08 :Obama vs. McCain: Who Won? Short Takes on the Debate | Election 2008 | AlterNet
Note: "Liliana Segura, Don Hazen, Joshua Holland, David Sirota, Jill Tubman, Arianna Huffington, Andrew Sullivan and others share their thoughts."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:58PM 10/09/08 :Why Are Convicted Felons in Battleground States Being Told They Can't Vote? | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: In states like Pennsylvania, misinformation by public officials could lead thousands of eligible voters to stay home on November 4th.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:44PM 10/09/08 :Thousands of Troops Are Deployed on U.S. Streets Ready to Carry Out "Crowd Control" | Rights and Liberties | AlterNet
Note: FTP:Members of Congress were told they could face martial law if they didn't pass the bailout bill. This will not be the last time
Posted by 747btrfly, at 03:09PM 10/09/08 and by 1 others:CJR: Six Ways To Improve The Debates
Note: "'The consensus seems to be that Tuesday night’s presidential debate was extremely boring. Here are six viable suggestions for how the next one could be better.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 02:52PM 10/09/08 :Comcast Fighting Must-Carry For Class A - 10/8/2008 10:55:00 AM - Multichannel News
Note: "Washington -- Comcast Corp., the country's largest cable operator, is challenging a plan by Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin that could allow hundreds of TV stations to demand cable carriage for the first time.~~~~~~~They are such creeps and so greedy.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 01:52PM 10/09/08 and by 1 others:Health officials issue warning over common energy-saving lightbulbs | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Note: FTP: Health officials issued a warning over common energy-saving lightbulbs today after research showed some types could potentially harm the skin and may even raise the risk of cancer.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 04:30AM 10/09/08 :McCain: "I'm always for less regulation...I am fundamentally a deregulator." // Current
Note: McCain talks about what he would do with the economy he doesn't understand and Obama shows he is the only one that can bring this economy back.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 04:10AM 10/09/08 :Earth From Above Photography Exhibition Shows Unique Perspectives Of Planet (PHOTOS)
Note: "Have you noticed significant changes in how the Earth looks from above since you began this project several decades ago? I've seen the impact of man. I've been flying and photographing for 15 years now -- it's just long enough to see the impact, to see the deterioration."
Posted by 747btrfly, at 12:43PM 10/07/08 and by 1 others:Tina Fey as Sarah Palin in VP Debate on SNL | Video | AlterNet
Note: "SNL's version of the vice presidential debate starred Queen Latifah as morderator Gwen Ifill. "~~~~~LOL. On a more serious note - she just might have to step in the role as president.
Posted by 747btrfly, at 11:21AM 10/07/08 :World Markets Tank in Wake of Bailout Passage; Dow Dips Below 10,000 | PEEK | AlterNet
Note: " European officials are scrambling to bolster financial firms and Asian investors have grown worried that a global recession will undercut their export-dependent economies. Europe has been forced to prop up other banks in recent weeks. Markets in Asia and Europe were down from between 4 and 6 percent.
