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Britons think Bush is winning 52%-OUR FIGHT IS NOT OVER

My sister-in-law called my husband first thing this morning to give us some numbers of realtors in London so we can prepare for our move.  She's convinced by the news reports (from 8am EST, no less)...

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This holiday season tell the Corporate Purveyors of Crap, Bite Me

That's right.  This year they can just kiss my ass.  I will no longer feel compelled to go out and "support the economy" with my mindless meandering sprees.  No more looking out for cheap tchotchkes...

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Red Mountain State Invasion: Operation Blue Dawn

I'm tired of talking vision, men (and chicks).  Now we talk demographics and geography.  It's time for definitive action!  We take over the Red mountain states with a two pronged offensive...

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FORMER REPUBLICAN WOMAN IN DNC RACE?

From AP Wednesday, December 15. Molly Beth Malcolm, a Republican-turned-Democrat, is apparently considering a run for DNC Chair. She was the head of the Texas Democratic Party from 1998-2003.  A...

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Name That Source: Media Quote (w/extra credit)

Test your skills of media scrutiny by providing the source and, for extra credit, the approximate date! I stumbled across this press release last night that struck me as timely:

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Lose T.V., Gain Peace

getmeoutofdixie's diary this morning got me thinking again about social constructs, self-image, and the all-consuming Race for Stuff that has taken over our lives in America.  Bear with me as I make...

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What are they trying to distract us from now?

I cannot for the life of me sort this one out. Junior is once again out on the road with his Social Security Pantyraid and Gulliblelooza Dance Party Craptacular-with New & Improved Youthful...

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Stomach-turning list of right-wing hypocrisy

If you've seen this list before, my apologies. If you haven't seen this list before, my apologies.

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Why does Texas hate self-employed mommies?

Earlier this year I experienced what is becoming a rite of passage for American workers of all stripes-I got laid off. Now, it's not that bad because a)it gave me the opportunity to start doing what I...

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My name is jandey, and I am not a white Christian

I just read Renee in Ohio's excellent diary and thought I'd present a contrast to it. I've always felt the Republican party is the party of people like Renee, only scared.  Scared White Folk.  It comes...

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Here it comes-"Tehran or Bust!"

CNN's homepage headline:  CIA chief has 'excellent idea' where bin Laden ishttp://www.cnn.com/ It looks like some serious groundwork is being laid for another Bush fraternity road trip.  Crazy talk,...

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If replacing Rehnquist didn't scare you...

how about Rehnquist and O'Connor, with O'Connor out of there this summer before Rehnquist? Just ran across this http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/758akmdq.asp (sorry, I...

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Marital Blitz Monday-Weddings All Around!

Before I lose my happy buzz owing to some assholish move on the administration's part, I thought I'd share the details of what's got me up. I just participated in two weddings in two weekends.  They...

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My PO'd Republican Mom

Wow.  Is it cold here in hell, or is it just me? I visited my unrepentant RNC-donating Bush calendar-displaying mom this week and got a shock.  Don't want to get my hopes up, but if this could happen...

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This President Doesn't Deserve America

George W. Bush doesn't deserve this country.  Nor do any of his associates or anyone in his family. That's what it all boils down to.  I've pored over the stories, as you all have, like I did after...

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Dear God/Santa/No One-You were so right about 2004

I cannot believe I missed out on yet another flame war.  What does a girl have to do around here to get flamed? Oh well, I'm coming out of self-imposed diary exile to issue a Friday morning apology to...

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Keep kAustin Weird--Be there or be, oh, you know the rest

It's been far too long since the granola-eatin', Birkenstock-wearin', latte-sippin', long-haired pinko commie librul hippy-types in the People's Republic of Austin got together for an actual pie fight....

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Calling all Austin and Central Texas dKos readers: Round Up!

It's that time again, time to speak your liberal mind among friends without fear of getting the stinkeye from those still drunk on the Kool-Aid.

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Remember Rita-Get your family's plan together now

This hasn't been much discussed lately, what with all the political scandals emerging, so I thought I'd start the topic off again since hurricane season is right around the corner. I'm not by any...

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Calling all Central Texas Democrats-Round Up!

(cross-posted at Texas Kos) It's time again for Central Texas Kos members to get together for some chili and brew in meatspace. Head on down to the Texas Chili Parlor this Sunday June 25th at 1pm and...

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...and a Central Texas good time was had by all!

The Central Texas crowd got together this past Sunday for chili and politics and, boy, was it good! Weren't able to make it?  No worries--it was such a big crowd we'll be doing it again in a few weeks.

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Calling all Central Texans--Roundup!

(cross-posted at Texas Kaos) It's already that time again.  Get together with your Central Texas neighbors this Sunday July 16th for pub grub and polidish.

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Central TX Kos Project--Be the Change You Want to See

(cross-posted at Texas Kaos) Last Sunday another big group of us got together to drink, gab, and plot with our fellow Democrats in Austin. This was more of a working meeting than last time, with better...

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Austin Kos Meeting Sunday--Become a Voter Registrar!

(cross-posted at Texas Kaos) This is where the rubber meets the road, folks.  It's time for another get-together of Central Texas Kos members.  This Sunday will be a critical meeting as we'll have...

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Austin and Central Texas Kos Meetup

It's been too long since we've had a meetup for Daily Kos and Texas Kaos users.  Time to come in for some socializing, with a liberal dose of long-overdue gloating.Check it out on the flip.

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Central Texas Kos Reunion!

I know it's only been five months since our last get-together, but it feels like ten years, so head on out Sunday July 22nd and catch up with your fellow progressives in the Austin area.  Details after...

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