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Thursday January 14, 2016 · 4:10 PM PST

2016/01/14 · 16:10

Naniboujou is gone of cancer at age 63. We were married for 20 years, and we enjoyed thousands of hours reading and discussing ideas from Daily Kos diarists. We had a great time meeting many folks in Chicago (Yearly Kos) and Minneapolis (Netroots Nation). Mostly, Naniboujou enjoyed reading and recommending your diaries, comments, and snark. Thank you, everybody in this community, for enriching our lives. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Looks like a Job Opportunity for a Kossack

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Friday December 28, 2012 · 8:24 AM PST

2012/12/28 · 08:24

This will be a short diary.

I just found this job posting at www.followthemoney.org and figure there may be a Kossack who would fit the bill.

Here is the link to the job opening and a small portion of the complete description...

The Researcher/Outreach Specialist is a permanent, full-time position that will assist in implementing the Institute’s research and outreach/communications programs.
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Applicants should have training and experience in research, analysis and writing, as well as communications and outreach. The ideal candidate will have a college degree and 2 or more years of research and outreach experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (with preference for experience in the nonprofit sector). Applicants need to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; extensive experience with online research, and proficiency with social media.
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Qualified applicants should submit ...by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 14th, 2012 or until position is filled...

Good luck!

Is Universal Health Coverage a Hook?

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Saturday November 03, 2007 · 8:58 AM PDT

2007/11/03 · 08:58

Over the past month, I have had the opportunity to connect with some old friends whom I haven't talked to in years. These people were my closest friends in days gone by. I loved them (and still do) because they are kind, generous, decent, hard-working, salt-of-the-earth kind of people. But they were/are politically naive and believe many of the lies told by the right-wing.

As we all know, the political landscape has changed drastically over the last 10 years. What you probably don't know is how much I have changed over that same amount of time. You see, in my life before Bush, I was a Republican. In fact, I was a Religious-Right Republican in my not-so-glory days. And these friends I have been talking to are my friends from those long-ago days. I have no reason to believe that they have come over from the dark side to our side. I do know they have suffered from many of the disastrous economic policies of the politicians they have voted for--and they may be ready to change direction.

I believe we can use Universal Health Coverage as a hook to find common ground and build an alliance--which may some day be the true wedge between the many people like my friends and the Republican Party. To find out how...please follow me below the fold!

Naniboujou

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Wednesday December 20, 2006 · 3:28 PM PST

2006/12/20 · 15:28

I have to confess that Obama is not my first choice for 2008. That said, I have been reading the most amazing posts over the last couple of days. I comment on a blog that consists of both liberals and right-wing conservatives. The right-wingers pretty much think we liberals are crazy and wrong about most everything!

So, consider my amazement as I have been reading the following postings from the RW crowd...

Poll

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Do you think Obama can re-unite our country?

79 votes Vote Now!

Do you think Obama can re-unite our country?

Yes!

28 votes

No!

21 votes

Yes, but so can other Democrats if given the chance.

30 votes

Time to Draft the Dogs!

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Thursday December 14, 2006 · 8:00 AM PST

2006/12/14 · 08:00

Reinstating the draft for United States citizens has proved to be a non-starter. Democrats appear to be too divided on the issue. Republicans would only support such an extreme measure if there was clear and explicit language to exempt any Republican who "had different priorities".

Americans have been slow to volunteer for the military, knowing that there is more than a remote chance that they will find their sorry selves at the business end of an IED in Iraq. President Bush would like to increase the number of troops in Iraq, but is limited in his choices due to this inconvenient lack of resources. What to do? What to do? I propose a "Draft the Dogs" campaign. I think this idea has legs (and a tail)!

It's time to beef up the Military Canine Corps. Dogs have been used since World War II for use in the military. They have served with distinction. Indeed, trained dogs are used in Iraq today. I propose extending this program by instituting the "Dogs for Defense" recruitment program. What Republican would not be thrilled to have their pet serve honorably in this great war of their making? I envision President Bush would set the tone by enlisting Barney. Think of the photo opportunities! Picture it with me...

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Saturday December 02, 2006 · 9:10 AM PST

2006/12/02 · 09:10

I was listening to a story today about a teacher. That got me thinking. If I had to pick one favorite teacher, who would that be? And, more importantly, why? What are the characteristics of a "favorite" teacher? Is it the subject they teach? Is it the teacher's knowledge and/or love of the subject? The time in one's own life? Did that teacher motivate me to aspire to do something I never would have done otherwise? Did that teacher motivate me to be someone more than the person I thought myself to be?

As I thought about the question in my own mind, I realized I could not pick out just one teacher. I was fortunate to have had many great teachers during my school years. However, my favorite teachers always had two traits in common: They cared for their students AND they made me feel special in some way.

Please follow me below the fold!

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Monday November 06, 2006 · 4:05 AM PST

2006/11/06 · 04:05

I apologize for this short diary and few details, but I wanted to get it out to as many campaigns as possible and this is the quickest way I know how. You will have to listen to NPR to get the most accurate account--I was still half-asleep as I was listening to it (and I'm on my way to work soon).

The central point of the story was that even though the FBI was sending more terrorist cases to Federal prosecuters, the percentage and number of cases being pursued has gone down (from 50% down to 10%). --But the number of cases for obsenity and pornography has gone up.

If someone has the time to pursue and get the whole story (or a link to it), I think many campaigns can use this as more proof that this administration is doing nothing to keep us safer! Read More

I have to ask...

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Friday November 03, 2006 · 12:11 PM PST

2006/11/03 · 12:11

I just finished reading advisorjim's diary about his uber-Republican Dad and his vote for Harold Ford, Jr. It was amazing how many of us could relate to his frustrating conversations.
It got me wondering...if you had to pick just one reason that the most rabid Republican you know (parent, relative, friend, co-worker) votes the way they do, what reason do you believe is their single most primary motivation?
Go ahead and use the comments section to explain your vote! I am really curious to see the results. I think it can help us argue more effectively with them--or decide there is nothing more we can say.

An Open Letter to My Father

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Saturday September 30, 2006 · 5:15 PM PDT

2006/09/30 · 17:15

Dear Dad,

I've been thinking a lot about you lately. Just this week your brother died. He was your best friend. You were his protector from the day he was born. I have watched through the years as you have been the pillar of strength to your family. From the time you were a boy to now and until the last one dies, you will be there for them. You've told me how very hard it has been for you to see them leave, one-by-one and year-by-year. For all you have done to protect them, you have not been able to protect them from death. And I know how that weighs on you.

And I've been thinking a lot about your service to country in World War II. You were called. You went. You served with dignity. And you told me that you learned from your experience that no country should ever send their young men and women to war except as the last resort. The. Last. Resort. Read More

The Misadventures of Budlite Bush...Chapter 1

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Sunday August 06, 2006 · 11:15 AM PDT

2006/08/06 · 11:15

Ever ended up on the road with a buddy of yours who has this great idea about going "somewhere"? Only he's not exactly sure where that somewhere is and isn't exactly sure how to get there -and for sure is too drunk to get you there safely. That is what I feel like with this Administration. It's like your mother told you that this "nice guy" she knows offered to take you all to someplace called "Freedom" and she decided the whole family was going along for the ride.

real-life fiction below the fold... Read More

There is ALWAYS an Evil Twin...Or is God the Original Human Cloner?

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Friday July 21, 2006 · 9:50 AM PDT

2006/07/21 · 09:50

According to the National Right To Life website:

The life of a baby begins long before he or she is born. A new individual human being begins at fertilization, when the sperm and ovum meet to form a single cell. If the baby's life is not interrupted, he or she will someday become an adult man or woman.

End. Of. Story.

So, I had to ask the question, how does this explain identical twins? --work with me here!--
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Bravo, Markos!

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Sunday May 07, 2006 · 1:06 PM PDT

2006/05/07 · 13:06

"Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin'." To those of us who have read the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, those haunting, memorable words are never forgotten. I was reminded of those words today.

A week ago, we all watched in amazement as Stephen Colbert, without flinching, spoke truth to power. Our conversations here, at home, and at work were peppered with talk about the courageous performance of Stephen Colbert.

Earlier this week, Minnesotans had the privilege of meeting Markos at the "Crashing The Gate" events scheduled in the Twin Cities. Markos was everything I hoped he would be. Bright. Articulate. Passionate. Persuasive. And really, really nice!
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Naniboujou is gone.

Looks like a Job Opportunity for a Kossack

Is Universal Health Coverage a Hook?

Knock me over with a feather!

Time to Draft the Dogs!

Who was your favorite teacher?

UPDATE: NPR Story: Justice Department Refusing To Prosecute Terror Cases

I have to ask...

An Open Letter to My Father

The Misadventures of Budlite Bush...Chapter 1

There is ALWAYS an Evil Twin...Or is God the Original Human Cloner?

Bravo, Markos!