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Thoughts on Political Parties

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"Both of our political parties, at least the honest portion of them, agree conscientiously in the same object: the public good; but they differ essentially in what they deem the means of promoting that good. One side believes it best done … [Read more...]

LG Gossip Please

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Any caucus-goers with tidbits to share about the Lieutenant Governor's race, please let us know what you saw, what you think, what you dream ... well, anyway, how the caucuses were for you, who you think had the strongest showing, and if … [Read more...]

The Screamosphere

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This point was, I suppose, inevitable, the time when there can be a bubble of ideas and energy is always small, and it always gets pushed in one direction or another. Kos is now screaming. It will be better for top down organizations, since … [Read more...]

History of Iran’s Nuclear Program

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From Wikipedia:The foundations for Iran's nuclear program were laid in the 1960s under auspices of the U.S. within the framework of bilateral agreements between the two countries. In 1967 the Tehran Nuclear Research Center (TNRC) was built … [Read more...]

Caucus Listing

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Complete Democratic Party caucus listing is available online from the Democratic Party. List from DDem Dispatch reprinted here deleted - commenters have flagged problems - just visit the MassDems link! … [Read more...]

St. Fleur Should Step Aside

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A person with an outstanding federal tax lien and delinquent student loans is not a suitable candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Massachusetts. St. Fleur should step aside. Reilly supporters need to question the judgment of their candidate … [Read more...]

Ineffective v. Effective

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Meanwhile, on dailyKos, Kos writes, "While we obsessed over the cloture vote, that was not news to the rest of the country .... What was? Bob Woodruff almost getting killed and Jill Carroll pleading for her life .... This isn't meant to … [Read more...]

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