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Dick Cheney: Obama Is A 98 Pound Weakling (Video Included)

Gun-Toting Liberal | December 1st 2009

Former Veep Blasts President Obama On Afghanistan Stragerie And Foreign Policy Matters… According to The Politico, our former Sleeping Veep, Dick “Shotgun” Cheney is at it again — shooting his mouth off for an hour and a half read more

wordsmith36

UPDATE: Will The New Mayor Of Atlanta Stand Up?

wrightandleftreport | December 1st 2009 by Matthew Wright

This is unexpected.  And very welcome!  Good job ATLiens! Courtesy of Blog For Democracy: To say that I’m pleasantly pleased with the turnout today is an understatement. Voter turnout is rocking this morning. I’m tracking 45 key precinc read more

vitalvoices

Sofia, Bulgaria Elects First Female Mayor

Vital Voices Blog | December 1st 2009

Bulgarian Education Minister Yordanka Fandukova was elected the first female mayor of the capital city of Sofia in what was described as a “landslide victory” by the Southeast Europe Times. Winning 66 percent of the vote, Fandukova handily defeat read more

wordsmith36

Will The New Mayor Of Atlanta Stand Up?

wrightandleftreport | December 1st 2009 by Matthew Wright

We’re down to the wire in the race to elect Atlanta’s new mayor.  Both candidates– Kasim Reed and Mary Norwood–are winding down their campaigns in this most contentious race.  As of this writing, the race between the two is read more

dannyarao

Unpopular Philippine President runs for Congress to perpetuate he…

Rising Sun: Personal Blog of Danny Arao | December 1st 2009 by Danny Arao

N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (November 30, 7:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Is she running for Congress to run away from something? It’s official: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arr read more

ECitizen

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Everyday Citizen | November 30th 2009 by Everyday Citizen

It couldn't have happened at a better (or worst) time. The South Carolina Democratic Party held their Grand Strand Reception in Pawleys Island amidst hard times and a huge uncertainty along the coast. However, the message was plain and clear from ea read more

mystikx20

updating Swiss laws

Sun Tzu Says | November 30th 2009

The SwissLooks like one argument being accused of the "for" banning minarets is feminist organisations in Switzerland. I'm not sure how vehement they were in France behind the burqa ban there, but indeed many anti-Islamic factions do adhere to some s read more

mystikx20

updating Swiss laws

Sun Tzu Says | November 30th 2009

The SwissLooks like one argument being accused of the "for" banning minarets is feminist organisations in Switzerland. I'm not sure how vehement they were in France behind the burqa ban there, but indeed many anti-Islamic factions do adhere to some s read more

mystikx20

arguments and arrangements which occurred over the weekend

Sun Tzu Says | November 30th 2009

I could deal with tax hikes, but only if they come along with tax simplification for corporate and individual reasons. And I'd probably favor doing it in tax neutral ways as much as possible. That is, by enacting VATs or higher energy taxes (as well read more

mystikx20

arguments and arrangements which occurred over the weekend

Sun Tzu Says | November 30th 2009

I could deal with tax hikes, but only if they come along with tax simplification for corporate and individual reasons. And I'd probably favor doing it in tax neutral ways as much as possible. That is, by enacting VATs or higher energy taxes (as well read more

petermlopez

Announcement for Office of County Judge

Beauty of the Bible | November 30th 2009 by Peter M. Lopez

Yesterday, I announced my intent to file for the office of County Judge for Nolan County, Texas. The announcement ran in our local newspaper, so I thought I would share that bit of information here as well. The front page article: Lopez announces int read more

brianbonner

Suspect in Cop Killings Was Out on Street Despite Lengthy Rap She…

The Uncooperative Blogger | November 30th 2009 by Brian Bonner

From Fox News: As the suspect in the ambush execution of four police officers remains on the run, questions are swirling as to how and why Maurice Clemmons — an ex-con who at one time faced more than 100 years behind bars — was allowed to live fr read more

housewifeatwork

1987 Constitution Article 7 Section 4

Housewife@work | November 30th 2009 by Crissy

Now that President Gloria Arroyo is definite to run for Congress on the second district of Pampanga COMELEC will (for sure) be facing the query about the 1987 Constitution particularly Article 7 Section 4.Article VII Executive Department Section 4The read more

ivanpol

Economic agendas from Presidential campaign 2010

Ukrainian Risk | November 30th 2009

Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research publishes a 16-page research into the economic programs of the presidential candidates in the election-2010. The main three conclusions of the research are: 1) There is no correlation between action read more

Hosehead

Game over? Billionaire elites now blatantly rule American politic…

Scholars and Rogues | November 30th 2009 by Scholars and Rogues

What drives a man or a woman to spend millions of dollars — even tens of millions — of his or her own money to get a job that would place the words senator, representative, governor, or mayor in front of his or her name? For most of us unwashed h read more

Mike Huckabee’s Willie Horton Moment

Below The Beltway | November 30th 2009

The man wanted in connection with the murder yesterday in Washington State of four police officers was previously paroled from a 95 year sentence thanks to then Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee: Maurice Clemmons, the 37-year-old Tacoma man being sough read more

schiller1979

California Governor: The Republican Primary

Exploring the Political Spectrum | November 30th 2009

I've written about next year's Democratic nomination for governor of California, in this and other posts. But there is a more spirited contest on the Republican side, where three major candidates are contending for that party's nomination. To be scru read more

Publius Forum Podcast: Why Conservatives Can’t Get Elected

Stop The ACLU.Com | November 30th 2009

Here is the latest Publius Podcast exploring why conservatives can’t get elected and when they do why they have trouble governing. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post read more

RightChuck

What Do You Think About This?

Chuck Thinks Right | November 30th 2009 by Chuck

GOP Purity Test Gets Mixed Grades, Even From ConservativesConservative activists in the Republican Party are pushing a proposal to deny funding to GOP candidates who fail what is being called a purity test, a move that is being met with skepticism by read more

Hosehead

Democracy & Elitism: an introduction to the American false co…

Scholars and Rogues | November 30th 2009 by Scholars and Rogues

Part one in a series. Is there a more radioactive word in American politics today than elitist? Admit it – you saw the word and had an instinctive negative reaction, didn’t you? If not, then count yourself among the rarest minority in our read more

iwilder

Update: Mangano/Suozzi recount in Nassau

on the Wilder Side | November 30th 2009 by iwilder

Thanks to the Times Union, New York state political blog, for the link. (Excerpt from) The New York Times Vote Recount in Nassau Approaches Completion By Angela Macropoulos / November 29, 2009 MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nearly three weeks after Election Day, read more

HAAOnline

Early Runoff Voting Begins Today!

Houston Apartment Association Blog | November 30th 2009 by Houston Apartment Association

Don’t forget to vote!  Early voting begins today and low turnout is expected!  That means your vote counts even more.  To find out where your nearest poll is, visit this site.  You don’t have to vote in your home precinct during early read more

Tatakbo Na Naman?!

Barrio Siete | November 30th 2009

As if isang runner na di napapagod sa marathon ang balitang ito na aking nasagap via GMAnews.tv: Ending months of speculation, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo formally announced on Monday that she will be running for congresswoman of Pampanga’ read more

housewifeatwork

Pres. Gloria Arroyo as Congresswoman?

Housewife@work | November 30th 2009 by Crissy

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is definite to run for re-election as Congresswoman in the second district of Pampanga. PGMA told Radyo ng Bayan Palace reporter Mari Peña Ruiz today (Monday) about her filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) tomor read more

joesamuels

Presidential Election Leads to Fallen Candidate’s Death in “I…

Symon Sez | November 29th 2009 by joe samuels

Tragic Rapid Demise of Presidential Candidate   Greeley portrayed reaching across graves of Andersonville On This Date in History:  In the presidential election of 1872,  New York Tribune founder and editor Horace Greeley faced off against read more

Elections and Money

The Communication Blog | November 29th 2009

One thing is clear from the case of billionaire Michael Bloomberg who won the election for mayor of New York City after spending over $102 million ($175 per vote), outspending his opponent, City Comptroller William Thompson, Jr., 10 to 1—elections read more

puptastrophe

WL 10 Elections

GrifballHUB | November 29th 2009 by Mike

Commissioner Adam Pisani recently announced that elections for the WL 10 season will be held Friday, December 4th, and that he is currently accepting applications for Events, Pro Rules, Amateur Rules, Pro and Amateur stats, and Amateur league admin. read more

BuchExp

Banaesa Tunnel Finished… maybe

Bucharest Expat | November 28th 2009 by Bucharest Expat

So we drove to the Banaesa Mall tonight, for the sole purpose of getting a Chocolate Cinnabon (7ron, 4ron w/out chocolate) and surprisingly enough the tunnel was complete. Wow. Only 2 years ahead of expectations. Surely doesn’t have anything to read more

bryanski

The Online Political Arena of the Philippines

The Extraordinary Kiddo | November 28th 2009 by Bryan Karl Yuson

The 2010 elections is coming. With that, and other issues concerning the looming elections, people need to have maximum awareness on the candidates, their platforms, their track record and their personality. Because every vote counts, that is. A lot read more

iwilder

You Get What you Vote For!

on the Wilder Side | November 28th 2009 by iwilder

from Cindy Sheehan’s Soapbox The so-called anti-war movement currently finds itself in somewhat of a quagmire: What to do when the man you raised money for, volunteered for, and yes, even voted for, actually fulfills one of his most repulsive c read more