Reaping what Republicans sow. Their sh** fertilizes us.

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Monday March 29, 2010 · 7:27 PM PDT

2010/03/29 · 19:27

I was listening to an NPR segment on the increasingly violent political landscape today (which marks me as a silly liberal) and now I'm moved to write a little something about it here on Daily Kos (which not only marks me as a liberal, but proudly tattoos in on my forehead).

This diary starts with a simple premise - you reap what you sow. If you plant hatred, don't be surprised when hatred sprouts from the ground, flowers and starts to take over the garden.

Republicans have been sowing hate, not for years, but for decades. I should know, I was one.

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Saturday March 20, 2010 · 12:34 PM PDT

2010/03/20 · 12:34

USGS reports 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Guantanamo today at around lunchtime. That's not a huge one, but it's enough to get your attention and cause some damage. No tsunami warnings issued.

So, the question is...if the quake in Haiti - according to Pat Robertson - was caused by a "pact with the devil", then what caused this one? Was there a worse pact with the devil than the torture of prisoners and the Constitution at Guantanamo?

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31 votes Show Results

What caused earthquake near Guantanamo?

31 votes Vote Now!

What caused earthquake near Guantanamo?

Pact with the devil

3 votes

Those gays in the military wanting to be all out in the open and stuff

5 votes

Pat Robertson's enormous ego cracking the earth's crust

10 votes

Shifting techtonic plates

11 votes

Heathcare reform

2 votes

Bunning blocks unemployment, no prob with earmarks

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Monday March 01, 2010 · 3:38 PM PST

2010/03/01 · 15:38

Sen. Jim Bunning's (Republican, KY) blockage of the unemployment benefit extension and the release of money for public works projects already in motion is being covered extensively. Well over 1,000 related articles come up in a recent Google search. Bunning's blockage seems to be yet another brick in the Republican party's concerted efforts to grind government to a halt. The Senator, says he is just making his stand as a defense against unbridled spending.

What doesn't seem to be covered is that this same frugal Senator defending the country's purse strings is the same Senator that had no problem with personally earmarking over $18 million dollars in the 2008-2009 fiscal year.

And that $$18 million is only what he personally earmarked...

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Wednesday June 06, 2007 · 12:21 PM PDT

2007/06/06 · 12:21

What the hell is wrong with this country when we continue to allow the squandering of goodwill in the world? When we allow an arrogant administration and the party that backs it, walking in lock step with it, to weaken our position as leading example for the world?

And why, why, why, is a former leader of the former Soviet Union a far better spokesman for reason, democracy and freedom than the current president of the United States?

Today there was a very good interview with Mikhail Gorbachev on CNN International. It was interesting to hear a reasoned international figure talking about the arrogance of the United States right now. It was clear that he wasn't talking about the country as a whole, but the Bush administration. Despite that, it was also clear that much of the world is beginning to tire of trying to discern the difference.

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44 votes Show Results

Have Democrats been doing enough to guide policy since the November elections?

44 votes Vote Now!

Have Democrats been doing enough to guide policy since the November elections?

Yes, they are rocking Washington.

0 votes

Sort of, but they should be stepping up more.

9 votes

Not really, but they're doing the best they can.

2 votes

Not at all. They are still allowing the Bush administration too much slack.

33 votes

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Wednesday November 08, 2006 · 1:23 AM PST

2006/11/08 · 01:23

There's good reason for much of the world to feel a bit safer as Wednesday dawns. The Democratic congressional landslide has changed the terrain of politics in the United States.

For many people in other countries, that's a relief.

While a lot of there's a lot of talk of ethics and other reform from Democratic leaders, for much of the world the results of this election mean that George W. Bush will find his power reined in. And that, many believe, will make this a safer world. Read More

WI-5: Yesterday I bought pizza for the people in the campaign office

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Thursday November 02, 2006 · 3:43 AM PST

2006/11/02 · 03:43

Yesterday morning, Bryan Kennedy was in West Bend. He was addressing a turnout of supporters at the Washington County Democratic Party office. Joining him was Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton.

Kennedy showed more of the refinement he's gained during this campaign cycle. His message was short and simple - "We can win this if we keep working hard."

He's right too...we can win this if we keep working hard. Read More

WI-5: Naysayers be gone...Rove and Repubs not almighty

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Tuesday October 31, 2006 · 11:38 PM PST

2006/10/31 · 23:38

Rove this... Republicans have an strong GOTV that...

Enough of that kind of talk already. This is no time to cower, worry and fret about what the Republicans are planning or what Karl Rove might have up his sleeve.

I'll tell you what he has up his sleeve - an arm. That's it, that's all. And what the Republicans are planning is to use their well-developed infrastructure and strong GOTV program.

Well, guess what?

We have a strong GOTV program too and we have an active infrastructure. We just need to work hard and not give up either hope, or our beliefs that Democrats will do a better job of governing than the Republicans will ever do. Read More

WI-5: Journal-Sentinel gets scathing with Sensenbrenner, endorses Kennedy

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Sunday October 29, 2006 · 12:58 PM PST

2006/10/29 · 12:58

"It's time to send the congressman home."

With those words serving as a headline, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel today strongly endorsed Democrat Bryan Kennedy in his race to unseat incumbent Jim Sensenbrenner in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District. Chronicling the many times Sensenbrenner has been "an obstructionist to good policy," the paper argued that Kennedy would "restore a sense of dignity and balance" to the district.

"I am very pleased to receive such a strong endorsement from Wisconsin's largest paper," Kennedy said. "After nearly 30 years in Congress, Jim Sensenbrenner has become corrupted by the big money interests in Washington and has failed to stand up for the people he's supposed to represent. I'm glad that the Journal-Sentinel realizes that I will fight for the people of Wisconsin's 5th district."

The endorsement can be viewed here. Read More

WI-05, WI-8, WI-Gov: How about a little Wisconsin three way?

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Friday October 27, 2006 · 12:58 PM PDT

2006/10/27 · 12:58

Last call! The bar will be closing shortly.

So, before the lights go up - while everybody's looking good - how's about you buy a few guys some drinks? Or rather, how's about you buy a few guys some ad time, or a last direct mailing?

Let me propose a little Wisconsin threeway...ummm...threesome...er...

What I mean is, let me suggest three guys in Wisconsin that could really use some financial help. Gov. Jim Doyle (WI-Gov), Steve Kagen (WI-8), and Bryan Kennedy(WI-5). All three are in need of money - for some of the same reasons and for different reasons as well. Read More

WI-5: I was going to say 'Barron's claims GOP will hold on to Congress...'

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Monday October 23, 2006 · 11:23 PM PDT

2006/10/23 · 23:23

I was going to diary this:

The beer and bubbly is being bought - the caterers called. Balloons are being ordered. In short, us Democrats are getting ready to party. In a couple of weeks, we're all hoping - many of us planning - on waking up to see Democrats taking control of the House and maybe even the Senate.
It's hard to not feel the enthusiasm in the air. After all, many polls aren't just breaking our way, they're crashing our way in a torrent. Even the MSM has started touting a Democratic landslide.
But, there's one publication calling it differently - Barron's is predicting Republicans will lose seats but still hold a slim majority in both the House and Senate.
And maybe it's a good reminder that we all have more work to do to ensure this election doesn't slip through our fingers.

But it's been done.

So instead, I want to talk about this: Read More

Damn...is CNN slamming Republicans? Sure enough...

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Thursday October 19, 2006 · 4:06 PM PDT

2006/10/19 · 16:06

This is short...but CNN is busy slamming Republicans and the president with a Cafferty hosted special. Maybe this is old news to everyone, but it sounds like a good listen.

Good, bad, or just amazing?

Who cares. This is maybe the biggest full-scale attack on the curruption of this Congress and this administration. Read More

WI-5: Holy Crap! I can actually play a part! We all can...

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Sunday October 15, 2006 · 3:42 PM PDT

2006/10/15 · 15:42

Just so you know the level of committment this is going to take, let me tell you that I'm not a morning person. I don't like 'getting a jump on the day' nor do I feel the need to see the bright new day dawning.

But, on Nov. 7, 2006, my alarm will be set for 6 a.m. and the coffee will be made at 6:15. By 6:25, I'll be finishing my second cup and hurriedly pouring a third for the road. All this because I need to be at the West Bend campus of the Milwaukee Area Technical College - my local polling place.

I'll have to be there all day and into the night. Polls close at 8 p.m. and I'll be there to help turn out the lights. Read More

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Earthquake near Guantanamo..."pact with devil"?

Bunning blocks unemployment, no prob with earmarks

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Reaction around the world... news reports

WI-5: Yesterday I bought pizza for the people in the campaign office

WI-5: Naysayers be gone...Rove and Repubs not almighty

WI-5: Journal-Sentinel gets scathing with Sensenbrenner, endorses Kennedy

WI-05, WI-8, WI-Gov: How about a little Wisconsin three way?

WI-5: I was going to say 'Barron's claims GOP will hold on to Congress...'

Damn...is CNN slamming Republicans? Sure enough...

WI-5: Holy Crap! I can actually play a part! We all can...