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Think of the children???
I guess the Yes on Prop 8 people don't always think of the children do they? There's been some really appalling lies coming out of the Yes on Prop 8 campaign. This is beyond t... |
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on Nov 8, 2008 at 2:32 pm by baldy, a resident of the Carriage Gardens neighborhood |
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I'll be reading this to our family before Thanksgiving dinner: "The Real Meaning of Thanksgiving"
You won't learn this from our public school teachers, our textbooks, our American mainstream media.
The Real Meaning of Thanksgiving is to give thanks to the birth of Free... |
Brad |
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on Dec 2, 2011 at 4:01 pm by Kathleen Ruegsegger, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood |
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The President Steps Up
This one's for you, Steve of Parkside. It takes a big man to apologize to a private citizen (putting herself out there) for the inappropriate and disrespectful speech of a le... |
Stacey |
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on Mar 8, 2012 at 10:08 pm by Educated, a member of the Foothill High School community |
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Gabrielle Giffords Shooting: The Missed Warning Signs
A 2009 Homeland Security study warned that the rise of right-wing extremism could spur violent attacks. But the report was attacked by Republicans, including now-Speaker John ... |
Chet |
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on Jan 19, 2011 at 6:52 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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To the homosexual members of our community: I'm sorry
I'm terribly disappointed in the citizens of our state. Constitutional amendments should be used to enshrine rights, not take them away.
Peace be with you. |
Jill |
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on Nov 11, 2008 at 7:16 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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OBAMA WINS!!! Is the Romney Victory Parade Canceled?
I’m so sorry to all the teacher-hating, unionized grocery worker-hating, liberal-hating local conservatives. Must be tough see OBAMA WIN!!! Don’t let that stop you from fighti... |
Sal |
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on Nov 11, 2012 at 7:46 am by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Romney picked Paul Ryan
Romney announced his VP pick: Paul Ryan.
Did the GOP not learn anything in 2008? So Ryan will help Romney win support from the extreme right, but he will also help alie... |
Resident |
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on Aug 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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McNerney makes it clear: He'll vote for the national health care plan tomorrow
Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton)said today that he will join other Democrats in voting on the $940 billion health care bill when it comes before the House of Represen... |
Editor |
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on Mar 22, 2010 at 11:41 am by Janna, a resident of Dublin |
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To Jerry McNerney: Where is Your Town Meeting on Obamacare in Your Online Calendar?
I may have overlooked something in your online calendar below.
Most Congressmen are coming back home from your recess to, among other things, conduct Town Meetings with t... |
Annette |
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on Aug 28, 2010 at 9:14 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8
Dear Editor,
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, October 3, 2008, 12:00 AM |
Editor |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm by Concerned Citizen, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Sarah Pailin QUITS!!
Just what the doctor ordered!!.....
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the political word Friday by announcing that she will step down at the end of the month and transfer pow... |
Jon |
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on Jul 17, 2009 at 5:41 pm by mac, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Why are people saying that a balanced Federal Budget won't work?
I think the proposal to have balanced budget on a Federal level is a great idea - we wouldn't be in the mess we're in if we had to do this all along. Right now Congress expec... |
two cents |
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on Jul 24, 2011 at 8:27 am by Sick and Tired, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood |
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On Obama Unprecedented Address to Public School Students on Sept. 8 ...
Dear Obama:
I'll be listening VERY carefully to what you have to say in your unprecedented speech to public school students on Sept 8. I will be ok with it if you keep your ... |
Jill |
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on Sep 8, 2009 at 4:57 pm by tj-24, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Retirement Benefit Excesses of California Public Employees
I was motivated to start this thread by comments made on another thread (regarding the San Ramon property tax initiative).
Here are comments from that thread, to get the j... |
No Fear |
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on May 12, 2009 at 7:15 am by Cut, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Rush Limbaugh Facts:
Rush Limbaugh is an ACTOR. He made 33 MILLION in 2007. Rush DROPPED OUT of College as he was FLUNKING his classes.
So, for all you educated folks that think so highly of th... |
Rush |
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on Jul 27, 2009 at 12:48 pm by Fact, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Proposed New Driver Tax -" VMT"
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission(MTC)has proposed yet another tax. Drivers would be required to install a tracking device that would measure how far they drive then ... |
Jason |
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on Jul 31, 2012 at 11:40 am by steven, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Pelosi: Health care 'public option' needs new name
How stupid do they think we are?
Web Link
Perhaps we should call it what it really is, "Gratuitous Spending of Fu... |
Ken in South Pleasanton |
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on Oct 30, 2009 at 10:32 pm by Kaboom!, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Anyone here have regrets in voting for Obama?
If you voted for Obama, are you beginning to have your doubts? Just curious. |
phil |
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on Feb 23, 2010 at 12:12 am by furloughed middle-class, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Court upholds Prop. 8 ban on same-sex marriage
The California Supreme Court this morning upheld Proposition 8, the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, by a 6-1 vote.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on May 27, 2009 at 10:53 pm by Liberty and Justice for ALL, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood |
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Solydra bankruptcy highlights green failures or Obama and McNerney
The Obama administration and Jerry McNerney have touted green technology to lead this country out of recession. They attempted to pick winners in this country, lending hundred... |
jimf01 |
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on Sep 13, 2011 at 4:44 pm by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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Police Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid
I was shopping at the Kohls Department store this morning around 10:30a.m. and witnessed a Police I.C.E. raid on El Balazo restaurant. I am glad to see that Pleasanton is NOT... |
Anne |
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on May 15, 2008 at 6:13 am by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Republican Embarrassment
Until tonight, I was undecided but leaning toward Newt Gingrich's corner. Now, I just cannot do it. I am embarrassed that the party cannot come up with a single viable preside... |
Your Neighbor |
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on Jan 25, 2012 at 10:23 am by Oklahoma Fats, a resident of the Oak Tree Acres neighborhood |
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CLINTON HITS IT OUT OF THE PARK
In the old fashion method of speech giving, that is, let me speak with a drawl and explain complex issues clearly, Bill Clinton seems to have nailed the re-election for Obama.... |
Domo Dan |
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on Sep 11, 2012 at 7:31 pm by b, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Parcel tax potentially targets senior citizens!!!
I read on another posting about language in the parcel tax which addresses seniors. I made my parents aware of this provision (and no they were not aware of it) and they requ... |
Ray Johnson |
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on Mar 13, 2011 at 5:49 pm by honestly, be honest, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Obama White House declares war on Fox News
In a coordinated attack, communications director Anita Dunn went on point last week, calling Fox News “opinion journalism masquerading as news”. This weekend,
White House ... |
jimf01 |
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on Oct 28, 2009 at 2:28 pm by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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