Stronger than Before

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Wednesday February 09, 2011 · 1:10 PM PST

2011/02/09 · 13:10

Cross-posted at the HUDdle

Last week, I traveled to New Orleans for the first time in my life. I had such a powerful experience that I wanted to share it with you all. Like the rest of the country, I watched in horror as the terrible power of Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the region, and as our federal government delivered a hopelessly inadequate response to the catastrophe. Even years later, I expected to face justified skepticism and even anger from the people of New Orleans as we traveled to the region on behalf of that same government.

But what a difference an administration makes.

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Monday July 17, 2006 · 6:03 PM PDT

2006/07/17 · 18:03

This is the second week of my pilot series. I am still working out some formatting issues (and some content issues), so bear with me.

Anyway, today's track is Blacker the Berry by the Georgia duo Field Mob.

Field Mob distinguishes themselves with a melodic rapping style that sounds more like singing than most rappers (an indicator of creativity among Southern rappers in a lot of cases. Think Cee-Lo.)

The lyrics are below the fold, along with some Field Mob links.

This song and the entire album is available in the iTunes Store. Read More

Hip-Hop Mondays: The Proud by Talib Kweli

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Monday July 10, 2006 · 12:51 PM PDT

2006/07/10 · 12:51

I have been mostly a lurker here in Kosland but have been addicted since 2004.

I am a twenty-year-old BU student from Berkeley (no wonder I love Kos, huh?) and I have a lot more to learn here than I have to teach.

However, one thing I feel strongly that our political community could benefit from is a stonger awareness of the good, socially conscious hip-hop music being produced out there.

Though I am currently frustrated with the popular trends in hip-hop, I think rappers like 50 Cent serve to distract from the powerful music and messages available from more underground rappers, especially on racial issues.

Every Monday(Mondays get no love) I plan to spotlight a song, artist, or album (not exactly sure what would people would like best yet). Read More

Engage The Facebook Generation For 2006 and beyond.

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Tuesday May 16, 2006 · 3:03 PM PDT

2006/05/16 · 15:03

"I think I saw you on facebook or something."

With every new social phenomenon comes a new set of lame pick-up lines like the one above and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook website is certainly no exception.

However, with the gates being crashed in Washington by the growing power of the netroots, the Facebook Generation could also provide another source of energy for the approaching political transformation.

In fact, I would argue that we, the 18-25 year-old college students represent the most tappable resource for Democrats in 2006 and beyond. And certainly the best way to organize this resource is the way we are organizing ourselves, the facebook. Read More

What the Democratic Response to Katrina means for 2008...

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Monday September 12, 2005 · 1:36 PM PDT

2005/09/12 · 13:36

Though it remains early, I think it is constructive to analzye current political events in the context of the next Presidential election. The Democrats all did well I thought in getting out and responding to the Hurricaine and its aftermath.

But there was a clear winner: Hillary Rodham Clinton

Here is what happened: Bush fucked up real bad starting with his FEMA appointment all the way to his decisions on the spot. Bill Clinton dealt with similar situations with remarkable poise and compassion. Hillary reminded Americans that there IS another way to deal with national disasters with her quality response to Katrina. Republican leaders unsuccessfully attempt to slime her. Read More

Why the Left is WRONG About Hillary in 2008...

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Tuesday July 19, 2005 · 2:09 PM PDT

2005/07/19 · 14:09

I have never heard as many GOP talking points parroted on DailyKos as I hear whenever the subject of 2008 is broached. Hillary Rodham Clinton received a scant 9% of the vote in the poll Kos put up today. Why?
-She is too polarizing.
-America will never vote for a woman.
-She will not turn any states.
-She is a cold ambitious feminazi.

I am SO sick and tired of this passionate, smart, articulate LEADER of our party and our nation being characterized like this by our own side. I, for one, do not feel as strongly about ANY politician as I do about Hillary. Read More

FOLLOW THE LEDES: Karl Rove Leak Controversy

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Monday July 11, 2005 · 10:33 PM PDT

2005/07/11 · 22:33

In the extended entry is a list i compiled of all the story ledes that have come out of the Rove-dominated press conference earlier today.

It is important that this continues to build momentum lest it get drowned out by other imminent newsmakers (Rehnquist anyone?).

I will continue to update this as more stories are filed if there is any interest. Read More

Today's Note: Ridiculous

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Friday June 24, 2005 · 12:50 PM PDT

2005/06/24 · 12:50

Dear Democratic Party:

Karl Rove's remarks on Wednesday night reminded us of something we were sure we had heard before, but we couldn't quite remember what it was.

(Thinking. . . thinking. . . thinking. . .)

Oh, yeah!!!

Right!!!

THE RHETORICAL BASIS OF THE ENTIRE BUSH-CHENEY 2004 RE-ELECT CAMPAIGN!!!

That's it!!!! Read More

Senator Cornyn's talkin' bout my mama (seriously)

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Monday April 04, 2005 · 9:12 PM PDT

2005/04/04 · 21:12

A lot of things Republicans say make me angry. Some even very angry. But the absolutely wretched statement made by Senator Cornyn today was something different. It was scary. My mother is a federal judge in the ninth district of California--the same level as the recent victims of violence. She has made some tough decisions in her career, as have all judges, some which I am sure Mr. Cornyn would call "activist," (She has been slandered by one Rush Limbaugh). For him to then suggest he would understand the sentiments behind a hypothetical attack on her almost brought me to tears. Please please PLEASE blog this for all it is worth and maybe this man will be held accountable for his hateful and hurtful words.

What can we do for Harry the Heart?

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Thursday March 03, 2005 · 10:10 PM PST

2005/03/03 · 22:10

I confess, I was among the Democrats who greeted the ascension of Harry Reid to Senate leader with a groan. I pegged him as another deal-cutting Lieberman-type moderate who would not understand what it means to be an opposition party.

Boy was I wrong.

Now that Harry has been so reliably gangsta in his forceful denunciation of Republican Ridiculousness I think it is time for Kossacks to organize a Boxer-esque show of our appreciation to the new Democratic hero. It is vital that we voice our appreciation for this tactic to make sure Reid continues, and others follow, with bringing the fucking mustard to bullying Republicans.

So, please, let me hear what you all think would be an appropriate gesture for the distinguished gentleman from Nevada?

HELP JOSH MARSHALL!

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Wednesday March 02, 2005 · 11:16 PM PST

2005/03/02 · 23:16

"It's time to put the list together: Who were the Republicans who supported President Bush's plan to raid Social Security to set up private accounts?"
-Josh Marshall at TPM

Help by posting in the comments for this diary all the Republican Congressman on record supporting Bush's plan along with the link proving it.

Marshall's list will surely be an invaluable resource for the 2006 Democratic landslide so let's not miss anything!

Let's gamble on Social Security...

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Wednesday March 02, 2005 · 6:56 PM PST

2005/03/02 · 18:56

President Bush and the Republicans touched the third rail of American politics this year when they went after Social Security. We beat back the assault, now we need to make sure they pay for it.

Much has been made of the potential of Social Security in the 2006 elections. However, if the newly united and aggressive Dem caucus is TOO successful in killing this plan, we may lose out on the dividends. What kind of campaign issue is "Joe Representative probably would have voted with his party to privatize Social Security two years ago."? Not good enough. Read More

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