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Poll: Bush disapproval ratings reach new record
CNN: “As President-elect Obama visits the White House, a new national poll suggests that the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the most unpopular president in the six decades since presidential approval ratings were first measured.”
Iranian-American Student Detained in Iran for thesis-research
This could have been any one of us. Read about it here. Sign the petition here. And here is the website devoted to her plight.
Posted in Human Rights, Iran, Iranian Diaspora
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Lost Humor
So now that Bush is leaving office and Palin didn’t get elected, who are we going to laugh at? These two clowns made for perfect jokes. Shall we live in the past a little? Here, we have Palin not knowing … Continue reading
Posted in Elections '08, Humor
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Tonight – President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama
We voted, they counted, he won, we won. First and foremost I think it’s important to thank Sarah Palin… for effectively torpedoing McCain’s presidential bid. Thank you. Second, I think it’s important to post Obama’s email congratulating the people who … Continue reading
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Today
I voted in Massachusetts about a half hour ago. It’s amazing to be a part of history and I’m not the only one who acknowledges it. Below you’ll see a list of my friends’ facebook statuses. There were simply too … Continue reading
Posted in Elections '08
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the big day. More than 20 million people have already voted as 2/3 of the country has been engaged in early voting. I’ll be voting in Massachusetts after my classes end and I’m excited to be a part … Continue reading
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Palin Prank Call: Canadian Comedy Duo Convinces Palin She’s Talking To Sarkozy (AUDIO)
Wow, this actually happened. Read about it and hear the audio from the call here.
Posted in Elections '08, Humor
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Chris Rock on the Elections
See the video here.
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Obama’s 30 Minute Informercials
aired on Wednesday and they are amazing. See them in four parts: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4.
Posted in Elections '08
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Harvey Milk
Hear his speech here. See the movie trailer here. See the movie on November 26th. (thanx Ellie)
Posted in Gay Rights
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Obama and Rashid Khalidi
So now McCain’s smear campaign is accusing Obama of being associated with Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi, an outspoken critic of Israel. Read about it here. So let me get this straight? First having Hussain as a middle name was … Continue reading
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Second Gaza activist voyage docks
BBC: A boat carrying 27 pro-Palestinian activists has arrived in Gaza despite an Israeli blockade of the territory – the second such voyage in three months. The ship, named Dignity, arrived at 0800 (0600 GMT) on Wednesday, after sailing from … Continue reading
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No Time to Celebrate
of course, Israel does NOT speak for world Jewry, just like the Islamic Republic of Iran does not speak for the world’s Muslims, even though both regimes claim to do so. Here are some brave Jewish voices against ethnic cleansing … Continue reading
Posted in Palestine
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