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Beyond Bias: Media Blackballs Anti-Obama Book (No. 1 on NYT Times for 4th Week)
This is wayyyy beyond being biased. As the author of the following article states, "this is an in-kind contribution to Obama by the mainstream media." None of the mainstr...
 
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 12:17 am by Enzo, a resident of the California Reflections neighborhood
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The Unfair Focus on Bachmann Headaches
I would like to think I'm a rationale human being. I look at the news and get upset just like everyone else. Unfortunately, I don't fall on either side as easily as many peopl...
 
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on Jul 26, 2011 at 10:53 am by Rivera, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood
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What is the Federal Reserve Bank (FED) and why do we have it?
I believe that it is essential that all Americans know the facts regarding the FED. This article does a very good job presenting this info. What is the Federal Rese...
 
mark
 
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on Oct 4, 2009 at 4:04 pm by mark, a resident of another community
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CNN Money: Pleasanton Named Top 100 Best Cities To Live
Yay, Pleasanton! Just don't read the negative blogs that permeate the boards here that put a sour taste to the feel of the town. It's refreshing for once to read lots of...
 
Proud and Staying Positive
 
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on Jul 13, 2010 at 4:36 pm by Jen, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood
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Election Exemplary Of Initiative Process Faults
Frequent readers here may be familiar with my negative opinions about direct democracy. Most of my concern with it is in regards to the abuse that can lead to tyranny of the ...
 
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on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:44 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood
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U.S. Geological Survey predicts higher temps, stronger storms due to climate change
If worldwide carbon emissions continue at the present rate, rising temperatures could cause the Sierra Nevada to lose 80 percent of its winter snowpack in just 40 years, a U...
 
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on Mar 29, 2012 at 11:44 pm by lazzboy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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PleasantonWeekly caves into White House on story?
PleasantonWeekly has made national news by agreeing to edit out "unflattering" comment about Michelle Obama. See the following article. Web Link...
 
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on May 3, 2011 at 6:57 pm by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly
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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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Home builders' association chief wants action on economy
Brian Catalde, president of the National Association of Home Builders, told his association's Board of Directors this week that the country's August employment figures show th...
 
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on Oct 5, 2007 at 5:11 pm by anon, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood
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Jerry McNerney two-faced on green energy: says one thing, votes differently
McNerney is suddenly running away from the issue that defined his candidacy and his entire record in Congress -- the advocacy of green energy, its supposedly endless economic...
 
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on Sep 23, 2012 at 2:44 pm by Mark Metzler, a resident of another community
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Yes or No on Measure G and Prop 1A?
I'm just wondering how many of those who are planning to vote yes on Measure G are also voting yes on 1A and visa versa? To me the arguments for and against Measure G seem ...
 
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on May 28, 2009 at 4:09 pm by Leigh, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood
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Spanking of students allowed in Texas?
Food for thought for all those republicans who want less government at the federal level and say it should be up to the states: In Texas, according to this article, corpora...
 
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on Sep 26, 2012 at 7:52 am by Resident, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Brown builds a train. Walker invests in higher education.
Which one is taking care of their state's residents better? Brown builds a train: Web Link...
 
Dark Corners of Town
 
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on Jul 12, 2012 at 11:37 pm by TEALover, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
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Who is Obama???
I sell cars for Toyota and we make the best cars and trucks money can buy, bar none, don't believe me ask any mechanic and check resale values. First Obama buys GM (50.3...
 
Car Salesman
 
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on Nov 22, 2010 at 1:23 pm by GX, a member of the Foothill High School community
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New Post-Election Data Reveals Obama's Socialist Ambitions
If there ever was any doubt about the communist anti-colonialist from Kenya, the following data should be the nail in the coffin. How the American public could have "re-ele...
 
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on Feb 1, 2013 at 5:44 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore
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Healthcare law upheld!
I'm pleasantly surprised to see that Justice Roberts figured out that the individual mandate is a form of tax. There is no constitutional question that the Federal government...
 
Stacey
 
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on Jul 3, 2012 at 7:02 am by Mr. Mittens, a resident of another community
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Brown moves to ease fuel regulations, possibly leading to lower gas prices
The California Air Resources Board has announced that it is easing some restrictions on gasoline production in response to a directive issued by Gov. Jerry Brown. Read the fu...
 
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on Oct 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm by liberalism is a disease, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood
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National NLRB Weighs in on Castlewood Dispute
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled a majority of Castlewood Country Club's 18-month lockout of service workers is illegal, which union officials say could for...
 
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on Sep 3, 2011 at 4:47 pm by JP, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood
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Our "Meg Whitman" Sign -- Stolen!
For the first time in my life I put a political yard sign in my front yard. Actually three: one for Meg, one for Carly, and one for Abram Wilson. Last Saturday night / Sunda...
 
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on Oct 28, 2010 at 7:15 pm by Really?, 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...
 
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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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Why are VBAC not allowed at local hospitals?
The last time I checked, the body that is carrying my baby is mine. I recently moved to the area and have come to learn through a local OB practice that I cannot pursue a VBA...
 
Why?
 
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on Aug 5, 2009 at 11:58 am by VBACs, a resident of the Carlton Oaks neighborhood
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NRA's Response to Sandy Hook Massacre: Armed Guards?
NRA chief Wayne Lapierre recently held a news conference in which he proposed armed guards in all schools to prevent further gun massacres. Now in the movies the "good guy" al...
 
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on Dec 25, 2012 at 6:04 pm by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood
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Prop 1B and "What's the baseline?"
For those confused by Prop 1B (I know I was), here's the deal. Prop 98 guarantees that roughly 40% of CA's budget goes to education. Because of CA's economic woes, there's...
 
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on May 9, 2009 at 6:14 am by Cosmic-Charlie, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood
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FOOD STAMPS!!!
I am absolutely appauled that this woman in Southern California is receiving food stamps for her children. She had NO business having more children so we, the taxpayers, can ...
 
small biz owner
 
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on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:48 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore
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Jerry McNerney voted yes to extend the tax reductions
The house passed the tax bill tonight and as promised Jerry McNerney voted yes to pass the bill. All other Democrats in the area voted no. Again Jerry McNerney has shown he is...
 
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on Dec 26, 2010 at 3:04 pm by Jennifer, a resident of another community
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