Open Thread and Diary Rescue

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• Jorybu, in a first-time diary, analyzes how rhetorical violence can have devastating consequences: A Distant Mirror: The Dangers of Veiled Rhetoric. (vcmvo2)
• Liberal Youth argues that separate is not equal in, CT Supreme Court Points Out Obvious, Will Obama Listen? (BentLiberal)
• TheFatLadySings pens an outstanding profile of Ben Ray Lujan, who is seeking to represent New Mexico's diverse Third Congressional District: Health Series: Ben Ray Lujan, NM 03, on Health and the Environment. (taylormattd)
• RemarkablyChanel sets the record straight in Hey McCain...I'm one of those 'Regular People.' (BentLiberal)
• ZachGates applies some "kitchen table" budgeting analysis to the question Just how does McCain plan on paying for his "plan"? (grog)
• Jonzee takes a stand against McCain-Palin mob incitement in, To my grandfather, the hate now is like the hate then. (BentLiberal)
• Black Leather Rain recounts her approach to counter pro-birther protesters at a Planned Parenthood clinic in 40 Days for Life, or: My Lunch Today. (grog)
• mhanch looks at the Ayers case in the context of the Bush Administration's assault on legal traditions in Wiretapping: It's not just a moral issue. (grog)
• MA Voter is an independent voter who has tried to convince friends and family to vote for Obama in, We hold these truths..... (BentLiberal)

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