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Kim Jong Il has pardoned two American journalists and ordered their release
North Korea: 2 U.S. journalists pardoned (AP) – 15 minutes ago SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Il has pardoned two American journalists and ord... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Clinton, a resident of another community, on Aug 4, 2009 at 12:35 pm
There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2009 at 1:24 pm.

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Cash for clunkers statistics
I work in the automotive industry and after 5 days of the cash for clunkers program the statistics fall as follows; 7 out of the top 10 vehicles sold are made by either Toyot... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Warren, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:57 am
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2009 at 6:20 pm.

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Medical Bills Cause Most Bankruptcies
Nearly two out of three bankruptcies stem from medical bills, and even people with health insurance face financial disaster if they experience a serious illness, a new study s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by The Fixx, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:44 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:53 am.

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Like "Cash for Clunkers"? Here's Obama's "Cash for SENIORS" Program!
Tired of going to visiting Mom and Dad in the nursing home when you could be out playing golf instead? Here is Obama's Cash for SENIORS program. Elements of this are alrea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by James, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2009 at 6:41 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 9:07 am.

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manipulating facts and figures in order to deceive the public
Ground Rules and Tips for Challenging the Right From Political Research Associates Web Link DO YOUR HOMEWORK Recognize that the Right is a ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Not RIGHT!, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2009 at 2:04 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:11 am.

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WELFARE FOR CHIMPS (TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CHUMPS)
Think you've heard it all regarding the screwball proposals that come out of Washington D.C. Are you ready for this one? Trust me, you are not. Think you've heard it ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Monkey Money, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2009 at 1:55 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 1:17 pm.

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Barack Obama faces 30 death threats a day, stretching US Secret Service
US President Barack Obama is the target of more than 30 potential death threats a day and is being protected by an increasingly over-stretched and under-resourced Secret Servi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Witman, a resident of the Kottinger Ranch neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 4:40 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 4:35 pm.

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Right-wing Mobs R Us?
There's a direct line connecting the khaki-wearing "citizen" mob sent from Washington by the GOP to stop the 2000 recount in Florida, to the teabaggers dispatched by the corpo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Freedom23, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 4:28 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 4:59 pm.

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Healthcare Reform Seized By Wingnuts
Okay, I'll admit that I'm a little concerned about this tea party town hall anti-reform loud noises movement. Between the $1.4 million per day being spent to lobby and adv... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Freedom23, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 3:57 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 5:40 pm.

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Questions re: The Birth Certificate Question
Posted by food for thought, a resident of another community, 2 hours ago Have you seen the Birth document posted on www.libertythink.com (libertythink.com) now dealing ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 1:21 pm
There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:24 am.

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What's so great about private health insurance?
Take a look at this article: Web Link The bloody battle in Congress over a 'public option' ignores the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by The Fixx, a resident of the Vineyard Hills neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 1:09 pm
There have been 28 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 5, 2009 at 12:47 am.

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Healthcare is for Liberal Wimps!
I said it a couple weeks ago and i'll say it again!! The way I figure, healthcare and doctors are for liberal wimpy people. My daddy never went to no doctor or dentist and ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Buford, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 12:32 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 1:40 pm.

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Here is some founding father gun quotes for the naive Gun Controllers to read
I would like to see Gun Control Advocates in Washington, D.C. retire from politics and court. They have misrepresented what our founding fathers said about 2nd amendment in or... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by food for thought, a resident of another community, on Aug 3, 2009 at 10:45 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 12:47 pm.

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Construction spending rises unexpectedly
WASHINGTON – Construction spending rose for the second time in three months in June as residential building increased and government-funded infrastructure projects jumped. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by ralph, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 9:50 am

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Cash for Clunkers boosts Ford's July sales 1.6 pct
DETROIT – Lured by the government's cash-for-clunkers campaign, car and truck buyers started to return to Ford Motor Co. showrooms last month, with the automaker reporting its... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by ralph, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 9:39 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 12:15 pm.

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Birther Fail
The Birthers are crapping their cages over what they consider to be an authentic birth certificate from Kenya. Too bad it's a total forgery. Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Orland, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 9:05 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:11 am.

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We'll see if this development has "legs" ...
I won't hold my breath regarding the Obama "birth certificate" issue, however this is an interesting development, if true, ... Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Amy, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 3, 2009 at 8:57 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:55 am.

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300 million lose to 545! Why??
Read and consider.. : Web Link There aren't many things I... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by unclehomerr.., a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2009 at 9:25 pm

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Obama considering breaking promise to raise taxes on the middle class
Let's see Obama has gotten us so deep in debt he is considering breaking his campaign promise and taxing everyone. Wonder what all you Obama lovers think now? Bet you have n... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Felicia, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2009 at 7:28 pm
There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 4:30 pm.

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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... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Annette, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:14 pm
There have been 114 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 28, 2010 at 9:14 am.

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Facts about Obama you may not know:
Here are some interesting facts about Obama prior to his being elected as President Of The United States. Following high school, he moved to Los Angeles in 1979 to attend ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by What?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2009 at 8:58 pm
There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:08 am.

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Ex-Secretary Apologizes for W.M.D. Scare
300,000 Troops Never Faced Risk of Instant Obliteration Published: (AP) Aug 1, 2009 Ex-Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice reassured soldiers that the Bush Administr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Just In:, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2009 at 8:01 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2009 at 8:13 pm.

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Just In: Court Indicts Bush on High Treason Charge
Court Indicts Bush on High Treason Charge Published: AP Aug 1, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) — George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, was indicted Monday on cha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Just In, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2009 at 7:47 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2009 at 12:49 pm.

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Is your Paycheck NEXT?
The House vote on limiting Wall Street bonuses is the first step on a very slippery slope to allowing our government to dictate how much you can earn as an individual or a cor... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2009 at 7:20 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2009 at 10:16 pm.

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What health coverage could you buy for $25,000?
I'm interested in others' thoughts on the cost of providing health care to the 30 to 40 million uninsured individuals in the United States (this is anywhere from 10 to 13% of ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Ken in South Pleasanton, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2009 at 6:53 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2009 at 8:23 pm.

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