Hey NOM--SHOW ME THE LOVE!

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Saturday April 18, 2009 · 8:33 AM PDT

2009/04/18 · 08:33

The recent National Organization for Marriage ad is built upon an insidious lie. And I even found Biblical proof.

It has been well documented that the anti-same sex marriage ad was a sham because it used actors to portray supposedly concerned citizens.

See: Rachel Maddow @ 2:08

However, there is an underlying claim that seems to have been glossed over by the media, the claim that: "a rainbow coalition of people of every creed and color are coming together in love to protect marriage."

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The people at NOM

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The people at NOM

Don't really believe in God

6 votes

Are liars

17 votes

Are fearfully lost

20 votes

Belong to a rainbow coalition coming together in love

2 votes

Today I faxed a spine to Harry Reid!

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Saturday February 07, 2009 · 8:59 PM PST

2009/02/07 · 20:59

And I sent him a copy of Paul Krugman’s recent editorial as well. Perhaps he will read it.

I thought he could use one. A spine that is. You know, I hoped that after he had a solid majority of friends on his side of the aisle, he would have found his spine by now. But alas, it must still be lost.

So I faxed him a spine from this page of spine jpegs.

You can fax one as well. Senator Reid’s fax number is: 202-224-7327.

I also sent him the following letter.

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Will you fax a spine to Harry Reid?

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Will you fax a spine to Harry Reid?

Its on its way to 202-224-7327!

19 votes

I would, but I don't have a fax.

49 votes

Sorry, I am sympathetic to jello.

20 votes

The truth about the Franken numbers.

speet

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Tuesday December 02, 2008 · 2:35 PM PST

2008/12/02 · 14:35

The Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota Secretary of State (SoS) has posted raw numbers that show Franken with a 4108 vote lead. This is a misleading number that is actually quite meaningless as far as the recount goes. When the recount started, Coleman was up by 40,000 votes in the early recount returns. So let’s all calm down here and take a look at the state of the numbers.

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Who will win?

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Who will win?

Franken

137 votes

Coleman

35 votes

Tie to be decided by a coin flip (MN law)

43 votes

Updated SEN-MN Can Minneapolis 8th Ward save Franken?

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Friday November 21, 2008 · 6:28 PM PST

2008/11/21 · 18:28

The Minnesota Secretary of State just updated its numbers to show Frankin closing the gap by a total of 100 votes in the recount, which brings the difference to 115. 60.6 percent of the vote has now been counted. The Minnesota Secretary of State last updated its numbers Friday night at 8 p.m. At that time 42.33% of the votes had been recounted.

UPDATE: The StarTribune just updated their numbers to show Coleman's lead down to 120 votes with 64% of the votes counted.

Update 2 The Star Tribune pulled the update back. Will update again when they do.

Update 3 Update back up with no apparent changes.

UPDATE 4: The silver lining in this evening's StarTribune numbers is that Minneapolis is only 28% counted.

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Who will win the recount

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Who will win the recount

Norm Coleman

164 votes

Al Franken

280 votes

Could a gas tax pay for itself? Update-take poll.

speet

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Thursday November 20, 2008 · 7:15 AM PST

2008/11/20 · 07:15

There should be an immediate 50 cents per gallon gas tax. It may seem insane to ask for a tax in the midst of an economic collapse, but this one actually makes perfect sense at this precarious moment in history. It is the one tax that can have a profound impact by keeping the commodity upon which it is based cheaper and the industry and economy the tax is derived upon running.

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Would you support a 50 cents gas tax?

53 votes Vote Now!

Would you support a 50 cents gas tax?

No--What, are you crazy, no new taxes!

10 votes

Yes--You know, I never thought a tax would make sense, but this one does.

36 votes

Maybe--I would need to know more.

7 votes

What ending the politics of fear looks like...

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Monday November 10, 2008 · 7:25 PM PST

2008/11/10 · 19:25

Barack Obama spoke after the Iowa caucus last January about ending the politics of fear and division. By that speech, he earned my vote and support. In the months afterwards, he was accused by having only a speech; that his lofty promises had no substance. To the doubters, what is the best thing that Obama can do?—Lead by example.

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Is Obama right to want Lieberman to remain in Democratic Caucus?

43 votes Vote Now!

Is Obama right to want Lieberman to remain in Democratic Caucus?

Yes, it is on message with ending the politics of fear and division.

36 votes

No, Lieberman deserves no mercy.

7 votes

This positive Obama story should go viral. . . pass it on!

speet

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Thursday October 23, 2008 · 12:45 PM PDT

2008/10/23 · 12:45

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. There are times, however, that a thousand words can paint a wonderful picture. You know, one of those stories that defines a person’s character; the kind of story that just says it all about what someone really is like—what drives them. I came across this story about Barack Obama last week. I was hoping it would get "noticed." It hasn’t, but it should. So it is up to the Kossacks. Please forward this story on. I have used it door knocking lately it has had a great effect. It works so much better than the standard fare. So here it is in its entirety. I could not summarize it with any justice. It is too good. Enjoy.

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Sunday October 12, 2008 · 2:21 PM PDT

2008/10/12 · 14:21

Most everyone knows John McCain has admitted admitted that "the issue of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should." What has gone mostly unnoticed is the significance of McCain’s answer at the second debate when asked who he had in mind for Treasury Secretary. McCain first identified Warren Buffett as an example of who he would consider for that position—"somebody who immediately Americans identify with, immediately say, we trust that individual."

Since McCain admits he does not understand economics, it would seem logical to look to who McCain identifies as knowledgeable in economic matters rather than McCain.

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