Rest in Peace Little Brother

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Wednesday January 04, 2012 · 12:35 PM PST

2012/01/04 · 12:35

Let me start off by saying that I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and started the New Year on a positive note. This usually is my most favorite time of year. I love the traveling and spending time with friends and family, getting together to share stories with relatives who we haven't seen since the last large family gathering and spending good, quality time together. I have always looked forward to this time of year and will assume most of you do as well.

I really hope that all of you enjoyed your time together with your friends and families. I hope that you all ate, drank, laughed, hugged each other and loved the time you spent catching up. This is what makes this time of year special to me. The chance to bond with your extended family members and celebrate.

This year was different. This year was horrible. I hope that next year is better for me and for my family.

Right now I am not so sure.

I lost my younger brother on Christmas Eve-Eve, December 23rd 2011 this year, right before my family gathered to celebrate the holidays together.

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Thursday October 20, 2011 · 7:08 PM PDT

2011/10/20 · 19:08

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After seeeing this, are you mad as hell?

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After seeeing this, are you mad as hell?

Yes

22 votes

16 votes

OMFG!!

45 votes

Minnesota Protesters Allowed by Police to Block Traffic

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Saturday October 15, 2011 · 10:05 AM PDT

2011/10/15 · 10:05

Well, lets chalk this up for a win for the protesters and 1st amendment rights. When I saw this on the news last night I could hardly believe it. It looks like the Police want to actually work with us as opposed to against us. Its really too bad that the police in New York, Boston and Seattle have to respond otherwise to situations similar to what we have been seeing here in Minnesota.

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Is this sweet or what?

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Is this sweet or what?

Yes

3 votes

2 votes

that is kick-ass!

8 votes

no, I really wanted to get arrested

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Wisconsin Governor = Hypocrite

xylonjay

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Friday October 14, 2011 · 2:08 PM PDT

2011/10/14 · 14:08

It looks like the Koch Brothers favorite tool finds himself in hot water. After pushing for unions to contribute more to their own pensions he went and broke his campaign promise to pay the full cost of his state pension immediately after taking office in January. He was quoted as saying “As governor, I’ll pay my share toward my retirement because everyone should pay their own way, including me,” Walker said during the campaign.

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Did anyone else see this one coming?

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Did anyone else see this one coming?

Yep

12 votes

Nope

1 vote

Why he's a republican of course I expected him to say one thing and do another

45 votes

pie

1 vote

Occupy Minnesota Day 2 Photo's

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Saturday October 08, 2011 · 8:48 PM PDT

2011/10/08 · 20:48

Well, I have just got back from today's rally here in Minneapolis and again the turnout was good and the police and protesters got along splendidly. My fiance and I spent most of the day there arriving just after 5:00 and the general assembly was just getting started. The turnout was good and I'd estimate probably 500-600 people were there at any given time. The weather was decent with a bit of spotty rain showers and cloudy skies, however, the wind was still an issue and made my sign almost fold in two.

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Friday October 07, 2011 · 9:28 PM PDT

2011/10/07 · 21:28

My fiance and I have just gotten back from tonight's OccupyWallstreet Solidarity event in downtown Minneapolis at the Hennepin County Government Center and it was definitely a peaceful protest. The Hennepin County Sheriff's and Minneapolis Police Department Police officers were truely on their best behavior and so were the courageous citizens of Minneapolis who were in attendance.

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Friday October 07, 2011 · 1:56 PM PDT

2011/10/07 · 13:56

It seems that the the Hennepin County Sheriffs Department and Minneapolis Police are handling things much better than what we have seen in New York and elsewhere. I just read this statement below taken from the Startribune.

Cordiality has so far been the tone between protest organizers and law enforcement in the Twin Cities. While the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has laid out a bevy of rules for participants to follow while on the plaza -- no tents, alcohol, drugs, barbecues or even smoking -- Sheriff Rick Stanek said he told organizers that "arrest is the last option" for his deputies to exercise.

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Friday October 07, 2011 · 8:48 AM PDT

2011/10/07 · 08:48

Well, it has begun.
The solidarity protest has just begun here in Minneapolis, MN. It looks like former Governor Jesse Ventura was one of the first to arrive. From what I have heard there are already from what I hear at least 100 people at the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis and it is growing.
I wish I could leave work right now as I don't want to miss out on any of this.
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How many of my fellow Minnesotans will be participating at todays demonstration?

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How many of my fellow Minnesotans will be participating at todays demonstration?

I will probably be there

3 votes

I wouldn't miss it for anything

4 votes

I will not be coming, but will be there in spirit

3 votes

I wish I could be there but its too far to drive

2 votes

I will not be attending

1 vote

Pie

0 votes

UPDATEWe are tired.

xylonjay

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Thursday October 06, 2011 · 11:30 AM PDT

2011/10/06 · 11:30

As an American citizen who for years took for granted most of the rights afforded to me within the 'Bill of Rights' I would like to say, the time for inaction on my part and most other Americans is over. I have been inspired (especially over the last year) by the actions that have taken place in Madison, WI and recently New York City involving thousands of citizens standing up and exercising the most basic right we as citizens have and that is to peacefully assemble and protest against the injustices that the 99% have had to endure.

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Do you think this Occupation of Wallstreet will be the catalyst for the "change we can believe in" ?

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Do you think this Occupation of Wallstreet will be the catalyst for the "change we can believe in" ?

Yes

19 votes

2 votes

What the hell are you talking about

1 vote

Who needs change? Everything is A-Ok in my world

1 vote

Pie

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Protesters get OK from police chief, sheriff to camp out in Minneapolis, MN

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Thursday October 06, 2011 · 8:22 AM PDT

2011/10/06 · 08:22

I would like to start off by saying that i'm a long time member and comment poster here at the dailykos. I am however, very inexperienced at posting diaries so if i've done something wrong please feel free to message me and I will rectify my mistakes asap. My diary is below the Orange Squiggle...

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How angry are you at the greedy, selfish bankers on wallstreet and the politicians who enable them?

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How angry are you at the greedy, selfish bankers on wallstreet and the politicians who enable them?

Not at all

1 vote

A little

0 votes

Kinda mad, but don't really know

2 votes

I'm super pissed and i'm ready to fight back

27 votes

I have given up all hope

4 votes

Pie

1 vote

A Children's Guide To The History Behind The 2008 Election

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Thursday October 30, 2008 · 3:07 PM PDT

2008/10/30 · 15:07

A good friend of mine had posted this on his blog yesterday and with his permission I am sharing with all of you. I found it very entertianing (its written as if you were explaining our current political situation to a child)and its spot on. I thought that you guys would enjoy a break from the typical election coverage, so here is "A Children's Guide To The History Behind The 2008 Election" written by R. Sullivan.

http://saveau.livejournal.com/

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Friday October 17, 2008 · 6:43 AM PDT

2008/10/17 · 06:43

Forgive me this is my first diary, but I just had to share this email I recieved from the AFA. I recently signed up on the AFA just to recieve enemy emails and this came this morning and I wanted to share.....

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What about McCains campaign irks you the most

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What about McCains campaign irks you the most

His "nutjob" running mate

32 votes

His admiration of those crazy wingnut racist supporters

11 votes

His lying about damn near everything

48 votes

His loyalty to supporting policies that dont work

9 votes

His body language towards is opponent during the debates

0 votes

His inability to talk about REAL issues facing REAL Americans

9 votes

His voting record regarding the troops

4 votes

His raspy creepy voice

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Rest in Peace Little Brother

This makes me sick!!

Minnesota Protesters Allowed by Police to Block Traffic

Wisconsin Governor = Hypocrite

Occupy Minnesota Day 2 Photo's

OccupyMN Solidarity Event Photo's

Protesters and Police Getting Along in Minneapolis

Updated w/photos OccupyMN Gets Underway in Downtown Minneapolis, MN

UPDATEWe are tired.

Protesters get OK from police chief, sheriff to camp out in Minneapolis, MN

A Children's Guide To The History Behind The 2008 Election

They're getting scared