Public opinion doesn't make it right

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Tuesday May 08, 2012 · 7:31 PM PDT

2012/05/08 · 19:31

The essence of democracy is majority rule, the making of binding decisions by a vote of more than one-half of all persons who participate in an election. However, constitutional democracy in our time requires majority rule with minority rights. Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, expressed this concept of democracy in 1801 in his First Inaugural Address. He said,

All . . . will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect and to violate would be oppression.

In every genuine democracy today, majority rule is both endorsed and limited by the supreme law of the constitution, which protects the rights of individuals. Tyranny by minority over the majority is barred, but so is tyranny of the majority against minorities. Read More

Those crazy Republicans

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Monday April 30, 2012 · 6:33 AM PDT

2012/04/30 · 06:33

I'm not that tech savy but I am linking to a video that sums up what Republicans are offering this November....maybe as a nutrition program? Dare they criticize Michelle!

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Should we promote this as the symbol of the

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Should we promote this as the symbol of the

Yes

6 votes

0 votes

Pie

0 votes

Peanuts?

1 vote

It's Daily Kos - not Daily KKKos

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Sunday September 11, 2011 · 6:43 PM PDT

2011/09/11 · 18:43

Hey - I know some members got banned or had their TU revoked - but it's Kos's site. We all know he can do as he pleases. That said - there is no way on earth that this site is a bastion for racists nor is it run by someone who does not have the utmost respect for all people on his site.

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Sunday September 11, 2011 · 6:28 AM PDT

2011/09/11 · 06:28

God Bless America.

Land that I love.

Stand beside her, and guide her, through the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans, white with foam.

God Bless America, my home sweet home.

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Wednesday July 27, 2011 · 6:16 PM PDT

2011/07/27 · 18:16

Why are banks and large corporations too big to fail, but our Federal Government is not? Is it just me or has no one else asked this question. We prop up big business when they are in need or screw up. We rescue the baks from their own risk and greed, we prop up auto companies, insurance companies, airlines, foreign Governments - friends andd foes. So............................

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A big F U to ......

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A big F U to ......

The House

7 votes

The Senate

0 votes

The White House

0 votes

all the above

13 votes

Technology makes it hard...

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Thursday June 09, 2011 · 10:14 AM PDT

2011/06/09 · 10:14

Pardon the pun...but technology, the internet, social networking, transportation - all have made being a human more difficult. Yes, there are great benefits - but for each benefit, there is a potential danger. Please allow me to explain after the flip.

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Have you ever used technology, that if made public, would be embarassing?

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Have you ever used technology, that if made public, would be embarassing?

Yes

4 votes

3 votes

How do I turn this thing on?

1 vote

News Flash - Steve Jobs taking medical leave

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Monday January 17, 2011 · 6:25 AM PST

2011/01/17 · 06:25

Not much of a diary but just read that Steve Jobs has requested a medical leave of absence.

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Tuesday December 07, 2010 · 7:27 AM PST

2010/12/07 · 07:27

President Obama said if he became President - that he would be the President not of blue states or red states, but that of the United States. As we draw our political lines in the sand, step back and look at what this man is faced with, how he has handled the big issues we face, the Congress he has had to work with and the results.

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President Obama is

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President Obama is

my President.

101 votes

not my President.

30 votes

pie

22 votes

Lead; follow or.....

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Wednesday June 30, 2010 · 7:50 AM PDT

2010/06/30 · 07:50

.....get the F*ck out of the way.

70 days and counting. Oil continues to pollute the Gulf. Has BP or the Federal Government been effective or efficient in handling this situation? Well according to the people who are directly effected, not only are they ineffective, they are hindering local efforts to get things done.

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Wednesday May 26, 2010 · 7:29 PM PDT

2010/05/26 · 19:29

I'm sitting here enjoying a late evening glass of cab = watching AC360 and I'm in shock. Some how, some way, we as a country have to stop this oil leak. At this point, I don't care who is reponsible - there's time to sort that out later.

Please read on....

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Responce to the oil spill

79 votes Vote Now!

Responce to the oil spill

is BP's problem

24 votes

is a natural emergency requiring national motivation

44 votes

what do I care - I'm a northerner.

11 votes

Dick Blew-it-all.....what a shame. Updated

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Tuesday May 18, 2010 · 5:52 AM PDT

2010/05/18 · 05:52

Here is the tale of the State of Connecticut's Attorney General who, according to the New York Times - has embellished his Military record. This is a man who has worked hard for the people of the state of Connecticut. He is a man with a good record standing up for the people and the state. A man whose career may be in jeopardy.....Please read on:

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Dick Blumenthal

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Dick Blumenthal

misspoke a little

8 votes

missopke a lot

23 votes

flat out lied

87 votes

is being smeared by a well financed and connected opponent

14 votes

ate pie for dessert

2 votes

NOW votes Letterman into Hall of Shame

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Friday June 12, 2009 · 10:59 AM PDT

2009/06/12 · 10:59

NOW has elected David Letterman into their Media Hall of Shame for his tasteless joke regarding Sarah Palin's daughter.

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Letterman

243 votes Vote Now!

Letterman

Right

23 votes

Wrong

37 votes

Poor taste

49 votes

Get over it - he's a comedian

134 votes

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Technology makes it hard...

News Flash - Steve Jobs taking medical leave

Barack Obama - still MY President

Lead; follow or.....

As an American, I am ashamed

Dick Blew-it-all.....what a shame. Updated

NOW votes Letterman into Hall of Shame