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“Want some torture with your peanuts?” by Aviation Security

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Mike

“Want some torture with your peanuts?” by Aviation Security http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblog… By Jeffrey DenningJust when you thought you’ve heard it all…A senior government official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed great interest in a so-called safety bracelet … Continue reading →

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Why some conservatives are backing Obama

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Mike

Why some conservatives are backing Obama http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article… (07-07) 04:00 PDT Washington — The "Obamacans" that Sen. Barack Obama used to joke about – Republican apostates who whispered their support for his candidacy – have morphed into a new phenomenon, or … Continue reading →

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O Beautiful, For Spacious Skies…

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Mike

Today, being the Sunday closest to Independence Day, is one of two occasions in the church year (of the Episcopal Church, at least) upon which a national day is recognized, the other being Thanksgiving. We used a special litany of … Continue reading →

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Goodreads | Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology (P.S.)

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Mike

Goodreads | Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology (P.S.) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14… What is the least we need to achieve the most? With this question in mind, MIT graduate Eric Brende flipped the switch on technology. He and his wife, Mary, … Continue reading →

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A Law for Lonny

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Mike

I've just added to my neighborhood, and I encourage Oregon cyclists and pedestrians to do the same so that you can keep up with the progress of this effort to pass a vehicular homicide law in Oregon. Take a look:http://alawforlonny.vox.com/ … Continue reading →

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Another letter to my Congresscritter…

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Mike

I have written to my Congressional Representative on several occasions in the last six years regarding my support for the impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. My support for impeachment has not changed, and I urge you once … Continue reading →

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Keith Olbermann | Of War and Golf

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Mike

Keith Olbermann | Of War and Golf http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/051… I read about Mr. Bush’s aggrievedly giving up his golf game in "solidarity" with Americans killed in Iraq. I read about this about five minutes earlier in an article in The Guardian … Continue reading →

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Cheney On Two-Thirds Of The American Public Opposing The Iraq War: So?

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Mike

Think Progress » Blog Archive » Cheney On Two-Thirds Of The American Public Opposing The Iraq War: http://thinkprogress.org/2008/03/19/c… This morning, on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, ABC’s Good Morning America aired an interview with Vice President Cheney on … Continue reading →

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Intuit customer service sucks

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Mike

If there was ever an argument in favor of companies outsourcing their customer support to India, this is the one: The companies make money hand over fist.Not on labor savings, but on (non-)refunds. I have been trying for several months … Continue reading →

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Justice Dept. ‘Cannot’ Probe Waterboarding, Mukasey Says

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Mike

Justice Dept. ‘Cannot’ Probe Waterboarding, Mukasey Says http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/… The attorney general yesterday rejected growing congressional calls for a criminal investigation of the CIA’s use of simulated drownings to extract information from its detainees. Okay, so let me get this straight. … Continue reading →

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