Anyone else see the Jim Inhofe ad? w/POLL

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Friday November 09, 2007 · 4:15 PM PST

2007/11/09 · 16:15

Google ad, right there on the Front Page, under the top story?

Yes, yes, I know, Google's algorithms automatically associate this page with politics and put up ads for related terms. But it is jarring to see a promotion of one of the worst of the worst on the front page of the Daily Kos.

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The Inhofe ad is...

34 votes Vote Now!

The Inhofe ad is...

Offensive

9 votes

A waste of his money. Keep it up!

19 votes

Barely noticable

3 votes

Slightly irritating

0 votes

Great, because I love global warming deniers!

3 votes

Susie campaign lacks necessary experience

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Tuesday July 10, 2007 · 9:24 AM PDT

2007/07/10 · 09:24

First ad on the Daily Kos today is for the "Susie for President Campaign." I was shocked to see that Markos would let someone who is not only Constitutionally ineligible, but gives no evidence for Democratic Party affiliation, advertise on the site. Whatever happened to our "Democratic blog?"

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Would Susie Flynn make a good president?

81 votes Vote Now!

Would Susie Flynn make a good president?

Absolutely!

45 votes

She's ineligible!

7 votes

She's unqualified!

3 votes

She's not a Democrat! (That we know of)

4 votes

What was Kos thinking running that ad?

1 vote

Pie!

21 votes

Is Chris Dodd the one?

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Thursday May 24, 2007 · 7:21 PM PDT

2007/05/24 · 19:21

Senator Dodd has shown courage and prescience on this war again and again. True, he voted for the initial war resolution, but his work on the front lines of trying to end it more than make up for his past sins in my book (just like John Edwards). Dodd has been the most visibly antiwar of the credible presidential candidates, and he deserves more recognition.

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Saturday September 23, 2006 · 12:01 PM PDT

2006/09/23 · 12:01

The three American soldiers who died today have pushed American military fatalities in Iraq to 2700, according to icasualties.org. Given that the war there has been given less and less ink of late, I thought it'd be nice to spend a few moments reflecting on those brave men and women in that impossible situation, and hope (and work) for the day when they can all be home safely, as soon as possible.

So far in the month of September, 58 American troops (and five allied soldiers) have lost their lives. A countless (or at least, uncounted) number of innocent Iraqis have perished as well. It would be well to reflect on these poor souls, who would, if Bush in his infinite hubris has his way, be only an appetizer of the main course of an Iran invasion. For the sake of the rest of our men and women in uniform, as well as the people of Iran, let's take the reins of power from GOP hands to avert such a tragic calamity.

(Re)welcoming the newest member of the family of nations

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Sunday May 21, 2006 · 8:42 PM PDT

2006/05/21 · 20:42

Montenegro, or, rather, the Republic of Montenegro, was born a few hours ago. This isn't the first time this little strip of land has been its own country. From 1910 to 1918, the area was the Kingdom of Montenegro and fought with the Entente in the First World War, until it was annexed by Serbia, which was itself annexed by Yugoslavia. After the breakdown of Yugoslavia, it was part of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, one of the most awkward names of any country anywhere. Today, roughly 55.3% of voters voted for independence, narrowly passing the 55% threshold for independence, making Montenegro the world's newest country, number 193. We haven't had a new country since Timor-Leste back in 2002, though Kosovo's final status is to be determined by the end of 2006, so another addition is possible very soon.

May Montenegro's 616,000 people be a sterling addition to the world community, and may it prove to be a true competitor next Eurovision (hey, that's why European microstates are for, right?).

Jack Abramoff in verse

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Monday January 09, 2006 · 7:18 PM PST

2006/01/09 · 19:18

I know all of you are tired of the saga of Jack Abramoff. You've heard the story every imaginable way. Well, I am too. I've decided to do something creative, something that would drive the point home.

In Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, Sir Joseph Porter has a rather pleasant recitative number where he explains just how incompetent and unsuited he is to be "the Ruler of the Queen's Navee." I've taken the liberty of rewriting that famous scene into a more modern context.

Without further ado, the DeLayly Carte is proud to present "The Briber of the Hill &c." Read More

Dallas Kossacks, how should I vote?

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Monday October 31, 2005 · 7:19 PM PST

2005/10/31 · 19:19

I used to be a fan of Dallas Mayor Laura Miller. Lately I haven't been so sure. On November 8, I will be headed to the polls for the first time ever, and will vote against the anti-gay marriage amendment and on a variety of other measures. However, I'm as yet undecided about the Dallas strong mayor proposal.

After the Ray Hunt issue, I'm seriously questioning Mayor Miller's sanity (his deal really isn't that extreme, but her response sure was), as I have been since the Terrell Bolton fiasco last year. She simply cannot deal with people, and seems to take a perverse pleasure in pissing people off. I support having a modern form of government in Dallas, the City Council doesn't work in the 14-1 setup. Period. I want things to change, but I don't want to concentrate power in the hands of someone like Mrs. Miller. In short, I'm torn on the issue: should I vote for a strong mayor, or against the lady who would benefit from that proposal?

To CA dems: redistricting yay or nay?

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Wednesday September 07, 2005 · 2:19 PM PDT

2005/09/07 · 14:19

I've heard about Arnold's plan to leave the redistricting of your fair state up to a panel of retired judges. Now, I know, it's Schwarzenegger, but is this a bad plan on its merits? I want to hear California Democrats explain to me why this is a bad idea. Read More

How long has the top ad space been empty?

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Monday August 29, 2005 · 2:46 PM PDT

2005/08/29 · 14:46

It seems every time I come to this fair site, the premium dKos ad space hasn't been taken. Now, the steep price for said slot is the obvious reason why. $5000 a week is pretty darn steep. The regular slots and the second slot usually look full. Now, far be it from me to criticise Markos' business model, but if that top slot isn't going to show any profit, why not reduce the cost? Read More

Where's the Rehnquist resignation?

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Friday July 08, 2005 · 8:49 PM PDT

2005/07/08 · 20:49

Bob Novak promised us a resignation by the Chief Justice today. That cranky old Rehnquist with the curiously striped robe (a nod to this guy) would be leaving his exalted position today. Many on this site apparently made the mistake of believing Bob Novak, rather than the Chief himself, who said today with his usual laconic wit, "That's for me to know and you to find out." I concur with William Rehnquist, and beside my usual joy at seeing Novak with egg on his face, I cheer for another reason: that for once, the newsmakers should be allowed to make their own news. Read More

Beating a dead horse here...

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Wednesday June 22, 2005 · 8:14 AM PDT

2005/06/22 · 08:14

The great resource icasualties.org has an interesting new feature. This is a list of all American soldiers who died in Germany or the US. It's nearly sixty names long, and they put it up to prove they don't just count those dead in Iraq. It may also be worth your while to go click on the fatality metrics link on the front page and play around with the filters. I was interested to learn that more Sargents have died than Corporals or PFCs. Going over to icasualties and spending half an hour or so fiddling around will eventually draw home an important point: we really have lost 1726 people over there, with personal info for each. Looking through the site will draw home the sheer scope of President Bush's folly.

Ad problems...

teenagedallasdeaniac

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Monday June 13, 2005 · 12:42 PM PDT

2005/06/13 · 12:42

has anyone else had a problem with the ads not showing up where they're supposed to...and in fact, showing up in very annoying places? I keep getting the ads jumping around. Sometimes they are on the right side of the page, moving down all my user info and the diaries column. Sometimes they are at the bottom of the page...no problem there. Sometimes, they are at the top of the page, filling up the center column. I went on the site this morning and couldn't figure out what happened to dKos, there were ads straight down the centercolumn. I'm using Firefox. Just wanted to know whether or not I'm crazy, or if it is happening to other people.

Yes, this is my first diary in six months. I'm just really frustrated.

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