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Wednesday June 20, 2007 · 7:54 AM PDT

2007/06/20 · 07:54

Lately there has been a great deal of navel gazing belly aching about the level of discourse here on Daily Kos and in the larger society in general. To them I say a hearty FUCK YOU!!! Yeah that's right. Why? Because, you can't have it both ways. Political discourse cannot always remain civil when people are really passionate and involved which after all is what this site and the political arena is all about. I'm happy that people get angry. It means they believe in something. It means they are being true to themselves. If we want Democrats to have a spine then we should too. Having a spine means being able to get a little outraged from time to time. To the centrists reading this there is no center.

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The diarist is

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The diarist is

shrill

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self righteous

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a hypocrite

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right

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pie

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3.1415926535897926384

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in need of a nap

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Ding Dong Dingell-Boucher's Dead

waitingforvizzini

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Tuesday June 19, 2007 · 8:26 AM PDT

2007/06/19 · 08:26

Hat Tip to AutoblogGreen who in turn cite The Detroit News.

This is great news it means this particualrly odious provision

The bill would have also banned states, including California, from regulating greenhouse gases independently of the federal government.

is dead.

UPDATE Jun. 19, 11:59:10 AM EDT Grist has the memo (pdf)

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What is your CAFE Standard?

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What is your CAFE Standard?

3 votes

7 votes

3 votes

0 votes

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Sanitation Grade A or we don't eat

1 vote

They gotta have a place to park

0 votes

Two words Greasy Spoon

6 votes

Reid: "The debate on raising CAFE standards is over. It will happen."

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Wednesday June 13, 2007 · 10:37 AM PDT

2007/06/13 · 10:37

If this a duplicate I will delete. Doesn't the title just say it all? Again H/T to AutoblogGreen go to them for the full story or The Detriot News Reid has a press release. More of it after the Jump.

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What is your CAFE standard?

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What is your CAFE standard?

35 mpg

1 vote

40 mpg

8 votes

45 mpg

4 votes

50 mpg

40 votes

a good cup a joe and a wifi connection

5 votes

a nice place to get lunch with friendly service

5 votes

"I think the issue is over. I think you've lost that issue"

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Wednesday June 06, 2007 · 7:45 PM PDT

2007/06/06 · 19:45

So sayeth Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D to the Big Three on CAFE standards. You can read the article here.

"I think the issue is over. I think you've lost that issue," said Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., who also took umbrage at newspaper ads he said were run by an auto industry trade group that warned North Dakotans that an increase in CAFE standards would amount to taking their pickup trucks away.
"I'd prefer you come to Congress and help us do it right rather than put ads in newspapers," Dorgan said.

the article goes on to say that two of our own Stabenow and Levin are standing in the way. Contact them!!!

H/T to AutoblogGreen

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What fleet mpg do you find acceptable

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What fleet mpg do you find acceptable

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it's electric boogie woogie woogie

6 votes

magic bus...

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these boots were made fer walkin...

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...on my bicycle built for two...

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They're Taking Our Jobs

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Monday June 04, 2007 · 7:43 AM PDT

2007/06/04 · 07:43

The US census in 2001 calculated that there were 16 million of these people. There's no telling how many of them there are as I write this. They are an insular community with their own mode of speech. They don't own property. They pay few if any taxes. They use a disproportionate amount of our resources and tax dollars. Some communities pay as much as $16,000 per capita, per year!!! Most of them don't get married or have families of their own. They take years to acclamate to life here. They don't share our values. That said they are ubiquitous a seemingly endless supply comes each year replacing the relative few that leave each year. They are in our restaurants and shops, they mow lawns work in our theatres and retail establishments, driving down the wages for the rest of us. I for one am tired of it. Something has to be done...

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Sunday April 22, 2007 · 10:44 PM PDT

2007/04/22 · 22:44

I had the pleasure of attending a get together where Cindy was the guest of honor the evening before the protest. While there I mingled with a lot of people I'd first met on the way to the DC protest. When Cindy arrived she did so as she apparently always does with little fan fare. I am struck by her un-celebrity. I've never met someone so salient who seems so unaffected by the attention that accompanies the spotlight.

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Have you protested the War?

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Have you protested the War?

Yes

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No but i'll show up for the next protest

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Pie

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come to my f'ing outdoor live event, kos!!!

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Friday March 23, 2007 · 4:33 PM PDT

2007/03/23 · 16:33

I've complained bitterly about the Daughtry concert being held in my neighborhood. And I had time of it getting in my door after work as the line was in front of it. However my apartment complex's secured parking lot affords a perfect view of the stage and is insulated from the masses of the general populace. So I take it back. The throng seems to be in a good mood. More to come below for those not interested in Rockin' an open thread. In the words of Jack Black/Dewey Finn/Mr. S "Let's Get rockin'" Simulcast at waitingforvizzini update ok a local radio station is playing the same 5 songs over and over again. LAME What? could'nt find a local indie group(s)? Where's the love?!!! update Ok now there's some kick ass little kid wailing on the drums ok Athenaeum is playing. Athenaeum is really good Read More

Taking Prosperity Theology Down One Verse at a Time

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Friday March 16, 2007 · 12:44 PM PDT

2007/03/16 · 12:44

Are you sick an tired of seeing Joyce Meyer, Creflo Dollar, Joel Osteen and their ilk? Are you tired of having your Christian freinds foist their books on you? We'll you may not ever be able to get your freinds to stop watching T.D. Jakes but you can get them to stop bothering you about the one armed bandit in the sky that is their God. The answer is elegant in it's simplicity the bible. Unless specified my quotes are from the NRSV See ya after the Jump Simulcast at StreetProphets, Waiting for Vizzini, and DailyKos

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Tuesday February 06, 2007 · 7:26 AM PST

2007/02/06 · 07:26

I know this site is mostly focused on politics but there is also a strong enviornmentalist contigent here. I know most of you probably saw and were impressed by the Chevy Volt the hybrid plug in recently introduced at the NAIAS in Detroit. Toyota in response is reportedly working on a plug in Prius. Some of us may know about Tesla's plan to bring a nice all electric luxury sedan at 70,000 ish and finally a 30,000 all electric vehicle. Some of you might know about the Hypercar with its innovative use of alternative materials. Arguably the most exciting car in this burgeoning new segment is the ZAP!'s ZAP-X. ZAP! stands for Zero Air Pollution. Zap for those of you unfamiliar with them they've been around for 12 years making cute tiny electric cars/trucks motor scooters and marketing the smart here in the U.S. Now they've teamed up with Lotus Engineering.

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Saturday January 27, 2007 · 9:16 PM PST

2007/01/27 · 21:16

Our band of North Carolina protesters left downtown Greensboro's Faith Community Church at a chilly 5:30 AM and arrived in DC around 11:00 AM (mild and sunny) near the Air and Space museum. On the bus we viewd the Ground truth which really toouched us. I heard the speeches in the background but was more interested myself in the march. When we got started we were lead a band of really great drummers called cakalack thunder who performed with almost military precision we advanced slowly and deliberately past the stage and towards the capital. We seemed to be very much the tail end of the march but this did not drain our enthusiasm as we chanted a parody of justin timberlakes sexy back. "We're takin power back/Thoe politicians don't know how to act/They never should have sent troops to Iraq/So now they have to deal with cackalack." I had fun and I witnessed no violence. The law enforcement people I encountered were very freindly and seemed to be having a good time. just thought I'd put that out there. In the comments feel free to share your experiences or if you didnt go I'd be happy to answer what questions I can. Look for more pic at fellow protestor sean coon's site here

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Saturday December 09, 2006 · 10:23 AM PST

2006/12/09 · 10:23

From The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris

'Hi.' , 'Hello.', 'How ya doin' tonight?' 'What are you up to tonight?', 'What are you drinkin'?', 'I think I'll have whatever you're having. I could use the change.' My roomate Rusty gave me these lines. I dont have any idea what to say to people in clubs and bars. I freeze up and wither away. But Rusty tells me that these lines work. 'Hi there, I was just standing across the room and couldn't help but notice that your glass is empty. Can i buy you a drink? I think i'll have whatever your having.'

I think DailyKos has its own set of lines that probably have no value at all outside this forum. Or atleast have a vastly different meaning.

"I've got a poll and I know how to use it."

"What a nice pootie you have there."

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Thursday December 07, 2006 · 12:27 AM PST

2006/12/07 · 00:27

From High Fidelity

Rob, it´s your turn.
Okay, I'm feeling kinda basic today.
Top Five Side Ones, Track Ones.

As long as we're feeling silly tonight and we all like polls then...Today I'm going to ask you all to nominate The Best usernames here at Daily Kos some that come to mind are Zaphod Beeblebrox, 42, FWIW, RequestedUserName. I'll take your nominations then I'll add a poll and update it.

Thanks to ChurchofBruce for the idea and the compliment.

Share the joy (and mojo) of the best username by recommending.

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meteor blades

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light emitting pickle

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i dunno

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GOPhuckYourself

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Ghost of Frank Zappa

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Clive all hat no horse Rodeo

4 votes

Dump Terry McAuliffe

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ohnny gentle famous crooner

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hyperbolic pants explosion

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Krazy Puppy

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flumptytail

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Tempest in a D cup

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Gnome de Plume

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ToqueDeVille

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VolvoDrivingLiberal

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Reid: "The debate on raising CAFE standards is over. It will happen."

"I think the issue is over. I think you've lost that issue"

They're Taking Our Jobs

Cindy Sheehan's visit to Greensboro

come to my f'ing outdoor live event, kos!!!

Taking Prosperity Theology Down One Verse at a Time

Why Detroit will stop fighting electric cars

1/27/7 DC March My NC Experience

these lines work

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