Amid a growing belief that there is no way the Democrats can blow the 2008 presidential election, Democratic National Committee chief Howard Dean sought today to reassure the party faithful that the party was "doing everything in its power" to uphold its losing tradition. At a top-level summit called "Defeat: 2008" being held in Boston, the former Vermont Governor gave a rousing speech to concerned Democrats, bringing his audience to his feet by vowing, "I can assure each and every one of you, we will find a way to screw this up."..........here
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Dean: 'We Will Find a Way to Screw This Up'
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Mayor Bob Cashell: A Compassionate Republican
The raids drew immediate criticism from Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and activists. He said he would contact Nevada's congressional delegation and ask the city council to look into the raids. He said that he opposes illegal immigration, as well as immunity for illegal immigrants, but that "there has to be a better way to do this."........here
"Think of some of the people who were arrested and picked up; they have children. They don't know where their mama or their daddy is. That's not right."
Monks And Myanmar
A Yangon resident yelled while watching soldiers break up one march by shooting into air, firing tear gas and beating people with clubs. Thousands of monks had provided the backbone of the protests, but they were besieged in their monasteries, penned in by locked gates and barbed wire surrounding the compounds in the two biggest cities, Yangon and Mandalay. Troops stood guard outside and blocked nearby roads to keep the clergymen isolated........more
Why Doesn't China Do Something About This. Am I Suppose To Be Excited About The 2008 Summer Games in Beijing?
Friday, September 28, 2007
Stealth War Authorization: Attacking Persia
Want the US to attack Iran, but because they know most Americans know that is a crazy idea at a time that the US is already bogged down in a losing war in Iraq, they want to authorize this disastrous expansion of the conflict secretly. That’s why, instead of introducing a war authorizing bill in the Senate, they have introduced a war-authorizing amendment, attached to the latest Defense Authorization Bill currently working its way through Congress......here
The $5.5 Trillion Bush Legacy
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Solidarity Action With The Coalition Of Immokalee Workers
6:30pm - Peaceful Rally for Justice at Burger King: 4570 34th St. S. Join the CIW and their local student, faith and community allies for a spirited action at Burger King. Art will be available, but feel free to make and bring your own!
7:45pm - Film Screening & Campaign Presentation: Cafe Bohemia, 937 Central Ave. Come out to learn more about the lives of Florida farmworkers, the CIW and how you can take action locally to support the Campaign for Fair Food. A silent auction of donated art work will be held during the event.
Our Very Own Newt
Wengay Newton has now filed his candidacy for the vacant seat. Newt his wife Melissa, children and grandchildren are District 7 residents. Newt was born and raised right here in St. Petersburg, 44 years home grown native.........here
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Faith Hill Baptist High School
17-Year-Old David McSwane's Sting Operation Busts Recruiters
Monday, September 24, 2007
Roseland Indiana Cop Beats Up Council Member
What Are They Charging The Cop With?
Friday, September 21, 2007
Rather: Government, Corporations Influencing Newsrooms
80% Of Columnists Featured By The Tampa Tribune Are Conservative
Only the Winter Haven News Chief, the Villages Daily Sun and the Fort Walton Beach Northwest Florida Daily News had highest percentages of conservative columnists. The St. Petersburg Times is shown featuring more progressives than conservatives, with 43 percent of columnists considered progressive and 29 percent considered conservative......here
Thursday, September 20, 2007
The U.S. Senate Just Told Us To Sit Down And Shut Up
McCain: Move On Ought To Be Thrown Out Of This Country
Polls show last week's Bush Administration PR blitz increased the number of Americans favoring withdrawal and vulnerable Republicans are sinking lower and lower in the polls (or announcing their retirement).
MoveOn.org
More Big Brother At Florida Intersections
David Bowie Donates To Jena 6 Defense Fund
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Mel Martinez: Letting Troops Rest Would
"Demean Their Service"
Central Florida Residents March On Jena
Monday, September 17, 2007
University Of Florida Student Arrested, Tasered At Kerry Forum
While as many as four police officers tried to remove Meyer from the forum, he yelled for help and asked "What did I do?" Minutes after Meyer started speaking, he was Tasered......more
No Respect For Kucinich, Even Though Many Agree With Him
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Saggy Pants Will Get You Redirection
Kucinich Calls For End To Iraq War Funding
More Than 190 Arrested At D.C. Protest
Friday, September 14, 2007
Dean Renews Call On Boehner To Apologize
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
Dean: Jones Report Shows We Need to Change Course In Iraq
"While Democrats are eager to hear from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker next week, there are clear signs coming out of Iraq that political reconciliation is not occurring. President Bush and his Republican allies want to cherry-pick the facts, but the way forward is clear. It's long past time to change course in Iraq."
Gatorgump Hikes Appalachian Trail
Just your average heart attack victim with diabetes, allergies and bad feet who appreciates fine wine, a good cigar, and a soft bed. Lets hike 2000 miles!......more
Republican Culture Of Corruption
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Mitt Romney And The French Rudy Might Be Blood Brothers
Dean: Republicans Have Promoted A Culture Of Corruption
Monday, September 3, 2007
There Are Too Many Tomatoes
South Florida Police Turn To YouTube To Catch Criminals
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Dean tells Muslims: Run for political office
Richard Gere Urges Olympics Boycott
Saturday, September 1, 2007
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