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The National Mood
Interesting survey results from WSJ/NBC poll:
"But a dark national view of how everybody in Washington is conducting the public's business appears to be preventing Republican... |
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on Oct 31, 2009 at 11:02 pm by DaleG, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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Fact Checking
I agree with previous posts - the importance of fact checking cannot be underestimated:
"It must have seemed so perfect. An obscure blogger unearths some pages of President... |
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on Oct 29, 2009 at 7:38 pm by Mariana, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Our Union's at work here folks!!
and for those you who felt comfortable on the bus or BART for that matter better read what the unions are requested or demanding.
Web Link... |
Stay Cool |
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on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:02 am by Patriotic Moderate, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Senate committee approves health care plan
Web Link |
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on Oct 14, 2009 at 2:43 pm by jimf01, a resident of another community |
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A Challenge - Use One Name
Given the often heated nature of the discussions on these boards, it would be great to see people pick one name to post under and stick to it. It might make people think more... |
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on Sep 30, 2009 at 2:27 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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45,000 American deaths associated with lack of insurance
Web Link
This article illustrates why health care/health insurance reform is so important. If you decide to po... |
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on Sep 21, 2009 at 12:43 pm by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Obama's Campaign Promise Followup
Here is an interesting article from Fox News (I know, didn't I just say too many posts were from Fox?) about the Obama administration's willingness to demonstrate transparency... |
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on Sep 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm by mark, a resident of another community |
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Some Positive News on the Economy
Here is a link to an article regarding economic indicators from June and an assessment of the recession:
Web Link |
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on Jul 20, 2009 at 2:58 pm by Stay Cool, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
what exactly is a heritage tree?
What makes a tree a heritage tree in downtown P-town? I have a fir I want to get rid of but was told by a neighbor I can't without the permission of the city. there is a sa... |
Stella |
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on May 18, 2013 at 10:21 am by heritage tree, a resident of the Canyon Oaks neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Layoffs at my company, would like parcel tax solution
My company recently went through a merger. It was announced today that there will be up to 450 layoffs, some of these from our office in Pleasanton.
Since this is a phar... |
Steph |
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on Mar 21, 2009 at 9:11 pm by T, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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What is Conservatism?
I found a very good definition of Conservatism and thought many of you might like to read this...even if you happen to be a liberal.
Conservatism is not a narrow philoso... |
Stephanie |
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on Jul 9, 2009 at 12:56 pm by J, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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"Extreme Makeover, Conservative Edition" by Former Leftist..."Robin of Berkeley"
("Robin of Berkeley" has written several articles posted in American Thinker. This is her latest. Contrary to some opinions, "Robin" is a real person...not fictitious...as I'v... |
Stephanie |
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on Jul 9, 2009 at 8:28 am by resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Obama's Presidency the biggest diaster in american history?
I guess when we elect someone with no experience and he surrounds himself with people with less experience we get what would be expected. Interesting read.
Web Link... |
Stephen |
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on Aug 15, 2011 at 11:51 am by Fyodor, a resident of the Civic Square neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
State cuts to schools
My neighbor, who works as a teacher in the Pleasanton Schools told me that because of the state budget, the schools are going to cut conferences for teachers. If that is the ... |
Stephen |
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on Dec 23, 2008 at 7:53 pm by another disastisfied parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD Retiree Incentives
WOW Did you hear at the board meeting tonight night that one of the reasons the district is in the red was because the retiree incentives were larger than anticipated. Do the ... |
Stephen |
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on Dec 19, 2008 at 8:26 pm by me, a member of the Valley View Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD budget cuts again?
We all realize that the budget crisis at the state level will impact our schools. We watched the PUSD board meeting tonight and massive cuts will hit the district. Massive l... |
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on Nov 27, 2008 at 7:29 pm by grammar checker, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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What's the Difference Between Mainstream Republican Leaders and Tea Party Extremists? (With Link)
Web Link
By Robert Creamer
What's the difference between mainstream Republican leaders and ... |
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on Aug 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm by personal freedom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Ground Zero Mosque Opponents Have a Lot of Work to Do (with link)
Web Link
By Bob Cesca
If we take Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and Newt Gingrich at their word, their ob... |
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on Aug 17, 2010 at 2:30 pm by Stern, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
T.G.I.F. - CLOSED
TGIF's appears to have closed. But it was ageing and had lost all it's appeal years ago. Hopefully something new and fresh takes it's place. Of course my guess is the property... |
Steve |
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on Apr 30, 2013 at 9:04 am by KC, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Here's My Grandparents, Let Government Take Care of Them
The extent of socialism and communism is this country grows every time a Democrat Party comrade opens his mouth. Get a load of this!
"It’s the job of government, not famili... |
Steve |
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on Feb 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
AROUND TOWN
Active shooter training PPD
Can someone from the police department, city government tell us what plans they have and when was the last time the local beat officer trained in an active shooter situation. ... |
steve |
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on Dec 26, 2012 at 8:11 pm by Truth, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood |
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Romney victory parade?
Since the Giants are having a victory party, shouldn't we have one for Romney? Rasmussen has Romney winning every state and only losing Washington DC! Now is a great time to... |
Steve |
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on Nov 8, 2012 at 7:43 am by Nancy s, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Campaign volunteer going door-to-door "representing" the Pleasanton Police and Fire Departments
This has to be illegal, and if it isn't, it certainly doesn't put the candidate in a good light. Let me preface by saying that I have no ties, nor preferences, for/to any may... |
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 6:49 am by Bonnie, a resident of the Bordeaux Estates neighborhood |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
CNN story about businesses fleeing California
Please read the story at the link below from CNN regarding the exodus of businesses, big and small, from the once Golden State.
Web Link... |
Steve |
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on Jul 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm by Blossom, a resident of the Stoneridge Orchards neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Walmart @ Old Nob Hill Santa Rita
I am reading areports in other papers about a potential Walmart neighborhood store in the old Santa Rita Nob Hill. I think that would be great, much better than the empty eye... |
Steve |
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on Jul 14, 2011 at 9:21 pm by Rick Perry, a resident of another community |
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