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News Round Up: Gay Adoption, Bailouts, Big Three Panhandlers, Prostitution, and More
By: Administrator on: Dec 10,2008 In: Discrimination, Economy, Equal Rights, Florida Politics, Homophobia, Housekeeping, Red Hot News ArchiveGay rights victory in Florida, Dems fall short on 60-seat supermajority, panhandlers, prostitution, and more bailout odds and ends to archive from our “Red Hot News” section. No new news here unless you are a new visitor.
Sen. Norm Coleman R-MN withdraws 650 ballot challenges in Minnesota recount … Senator Saxby Chambliss R-GA wins run-off, thwarting [...]
Forget Tarot Cards, Expert Economic Trend Spotter Says It’s ‘Very Bleak’
By: grlpatriot on: Nov 21,2008 In: EconomyEconomics crackerjack and Confluence blogger, Dakinikat, has a stark reality story on the economy that I highly recommend you go read (yes, go now, then come back). If I haven’t convinced you, then here are a few snips of what Dakinikat has to say about expert trend spotter, Gerald Celente:
Gerald Celente is one of those [...]
Red Hot & Blue Wednesday Roundup for 11/20/08
By: grlpatriot on: Nov 20,2008 In: Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Economy, John McCain, Marriage Equality, Wednesday RoundupLife happens and sometimes you just have to do a Wednesday news roundup on Thursday.
1. Corrupt Republican Sen. Ted Stevens R-Alaska concedes his US Senate seat to challenger Democrat Mayor Mark Begich. Democrats are within striking distance of 60 seat supermajority in the US Senate if they win the recount in Minnosota and run-off in [...]
Car Buying, Doing Our Part To Stimulate The Economy
By: grlpatriot on: Nov 18,2008 In: Economy, GeneralWe bought a new car. (Gasp! In times like these.) Yes, I know, I didn’t want to but our 2000 Jeep Cherokee was beginning to cost too much in repairs ($3,000 in the last year) and was plagued with a reoccurring check engine light/spark plug misfire problem, which was going to cost another $1,000 for [...]
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Are Reparations Part of Obama’s Plan To ‘Spread the Wealth’ Around?
By: grlpatriot on: Oct 28,2008 In: Barack Obama, EconomyBy author, catfish. Originally posted at Partizane on October 27, 2008. Reposted with author’s permission.
In college we all mull over the idea of Socialism or reparations, but it’s a phase that passes with a little reading of history. Right?
News Round Up During Bailout and Ecomonic Meltdown
By: Administrator on: Oct 8,2008 In: Barack Obama, Economy, Hillary Clinton, Housekeeping, John McCain, Red Hot News ArchiveI cleaned up our “Red Hot News” section and wanted to archive the news during the economic crisis and bailout for historical purposes. Nothing new here, unless you are a new visitor.
House passes porky bailout bill. Wachovia walks away from Citigroup deal, will merge with Wells Fargo.
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Oh, the change! New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson drops bid for Obama's Commerce Secretary in wake of federal grand jury investigation into government contract exchange for campaign contributions.
When will it end? Should government bailout newspapers? Connecticut lawmaker wants state to bailout two local newspapers, sparks debate about government involvement in the press.
Former DNC chair and Clinton loyalist, Terry McAuliffe, announces run for Virginia governor.
Democratic controlled Congress gives itself 3% pay raise despite recession ... Congress denies raises for federal judges ... Universities, factories and even hospitals force employees to take unpaid furloughs.
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