The next time you interrupt me

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Saturday April 16, 2011 · 6:27 AM PDT

2011/04/16 · 06:27

Pally, I'm going to step over there and knock you out! I'm originally from Chicago - Pally is a term of endearment - get over it.
After screaming at the TV machine, raising my blood pressure watching Micheal Steele interrupt Ed Schultz last night on the Bill Maher show it made me wish that one time, just one time a liberal would react to these jackass conservatives as I stated above. I know, I know, the main stream media, Fox News in particular would be repeating the meme of what meanies we liberals are. But, one time I would like to feel that momentary satisfaction.
However, after calming down and thinking it through I realized.........

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Thursday October 28, 2010 · 8:54 PM PDT

2010/10/28 · 20:54

"On November 2 you should remember too."

From the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union

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Thursday June 03, 2010 · 12:50 PM PDT

2010/06/03 · 12:50

From: ESPN's MLB Page

Umpire Jim Joyce wiped away tears as he took the field on Thursday, a day after his blown call cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said he would not reverse the call, but would examine expanding instant replay in baseball.
Joyce and Galarraga met at home plate Thursday afternoon as the pitcher presented the umpire with the Tigers' lineup card. Joyce shook hands with Galarraga and patted him on the shoulder.
There were some cheers when Joyce appeared at Comerica Park. There was a smattering of boos when he was introduced.
Joyce has admitted missing a call at first base Wednesday night on what would've been the final out, ruling Cleveland's Jason Donald safe. The veteran ump personally apologized to Galarraga after the game and hugged him.

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Wednesday April 21, 2010 · 11:26 AM PDT

2010/04/21 · 11:26

William Astore as a great article over at TomsDispatch a I recommend that you read it: American Kleptocracy:How Fears of Socialism and Fascism Hide Naked Theft
Astore uses the MacGuffin analogy to describe "riveting distractions" used by Conservatives. The "MacGuffin" is what filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock used in his movies as "a plot element that catches the viewers' attention". The use of the term "MacGuffin" hit home personally this weekend - allow me to explain.

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Monday January 25, 2010 · 6:40 AM PST

2010/01/25 · 06:40

This Post is going to be short and sweet and if you don't like it tough!.
The House should repair the Health Care Reform Bill - combine the the House and Senate bills - add the public option - include National Exchanges - remove insurance companies from anti-trust protection. In other words make it right and send it back to the Senate.

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Wednesday January 20, 2010 · 9:13 AM PST

2010/01/20 · 09:13

"If class war is being waged in America, my class is clearly winning..." - Warren Buffett

How many times have you heard right wing pundits claim "class warfare - oh that doesn't work anymore". Really! Let's call their bluff.
America’s wealth is highly concentrated in a relatively few hands. The top one percent of households own 38% of all privately held stock, 61% of financial securities, and 62% of business equity. The top 10% owns 80% of stocks, bonds, trust funds, and business equity. America’s income inequities have grown steadily since instituting Reagonomic tax policies.

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Saturday March 28, 2009 · 6:45 AM PDT

2009/03/28 · 06:45

I've been wary of eliminating the US Senate Filibuster rule because I really believe that sometimes the majority is out to lunch. President Bush and the Senate from 2001 to 2006 is a perfect example. It's the old age question of when your party is in power the filibuster really sucks and when your in the minority what a powerful tool to prevent abuse by the majority.

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Sunday March 08, 2009 · 10:08 AM PDT

2009/03/08 · 10:08

How does this work? A number of Obama's political appointments have been placed on hold by an array of different Senators with totally distinct agenda's. When Senator Menendez places a hold on an appointment because he disagrees or is upset with President Obama's Cuba Policy I understand, but disagree not only with his tactic but his view. Then there is our two distinguished Senators from Oklahoma. There must be something in the water there because I'm positive and I'm sure many here at the Daily Kos agree with me that both Senator Inhofe and Coburn are Luney Tunes. I know Senator Coburn has some fiscal conservative rationals that can be followed, but I'm not sure what planet Senator Inhofe is from and what is thought process is.
My question is twofold:

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Tuesday February 24, 2009 · 6:43 AM PST

2009/02/24 · 06:43

Did you happen to listen to President Obama's question and answer session after yesterday's Budget Summit? I about fell off my chair when Republican Congressman Daryl Issa stated and I paraphrase "We need to stop government outsourcing, privatization and start retraining federal employees to do these jobs". I about fell off my chair! Maybe we are making some progress!
Thanks Kitty - Here's the link at C-Span - Issa's statement begins around the 28 minute mark.

Would-a, Could-a Should-a

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Sunday August 03, 2008 · 9:02 AM PDT

2008/08/03 · 09:02

Friday I did my shift for our local Democratic County Party at the Deschutes County Fair. I was involved in a confrontation with a Republican that in hindsight I could have chosen to handle much differently. Here is as quick synapse of my version of events:

One of Republicans from their booth came over to our fair booth to ask, I guess what he thought was a very important pertinent question. He asked "Why do you guys call yourself the Democratic Party when though-out history you have been known has the Democrat Party?" Of course being the stand-up Democrat that I'm (I will never back down from these people) I responded by stating: "No! We have always been the Democratic Party and anyone who says any different is a liar!" Apparently I ruffled his manhood feathers which resulted in a school yard type stare down. For a moment I thought I time travelled back the the 5th grade. How silly.

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Monday July 21, 2008 · 8:08 AM PDT

2008/07/21 · 08:08

My friend Stu Steinberg has dedicated his whole life in helping veterans. He uses his skills as a an attorney to help Disabled Veterans acquire the much needed benefits they have earned. He works tirelessly with Central Oregon Veterans Outreach a Non-Profit organization with a mission of providing a one-stop venue to identify veterans in need and provide resources directed to supporting and improving the living conditions of the veteran population of Central and Eastern Oregon. Veterans helping veterans. It's amazing what this group is able accomplish - currently they have purchased a home - the Home of the Brave - which provides food, shelter and counseling for homeless veterans while they put their live back together. Below the the fold I have pasted ( Stu said it better than I could so why reinvent the wheel) an Op-Ed that Stu was able to have published in our local newspaper the Bend Bulletin. If you feel so moved please go over to Central Oregon Veterans Outreach and send them some much needed money. Thank You

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Monday February 04, 2008 · 3:40 PM PST

2008/02/04 · 15:40

Just caught the end of ESPN's NASCAR Now program and listen to an interview with driver Carl Edwards. When asked who would he like to have dinner with dead or alive? His answer - Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King and Barack Obama. Edwards is young up and coming driver who won the NASCAR Bush series championship (now the Nationwide Series) last year. If Obama can bring this demographic into the election - this could be big.

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