And now, a poll. Respondents were asked to rate their feelings toward political leaders on a 0-100 scale.

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Posted at 28 November 06 at 18.11 in Politics

NBC News decided to start calling the war in Iraq a civil war. Well, then. The LA Times had the best response out of anyone, pointing out that it “was the first major news organization to formally adopt the description,” when it began to refer to the situation in Iraq as a “civil war” on 10/7/06, “without public fanfare.”

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Posted at 28 November 06 at 18.11 in Politics

The only obviously viable Democratic candidate for the 2008 Presidential election told Time that he would not be running for office. In fact, he has decided to make another DVD about global warming instead.

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Posted at 27 November 06 at 19.11 in Guest Authors

Rob, over at Say Anything found this gem in the British press.

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Posted at 27 November 06 at 18.11 in Guest Authors

Richard Dawkins recently wrote a book called The God Delusion. This book has angered many people and even been the center piece of a South Park episode. I think his attack on religion fails because it is too condescending and absolute. His arrogance overpowers any of his arguments.

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Posted at 26 November 06 at 17.11 in Guest Authors

In probably the biggest “fuck you” to America since the state of Louisiana gave up on Katrina victims, the Democrats, who will take majority in both the House and the Senate this January, have taken a non-stance on Americans number one reason for voting them into power: ethics.

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Posted at 25 November 06 at 09.11 in Guest Authors

After much hub-bub from my friends and family today, I have decided to join myspace at their request. At first I was wary of myspace because of the television reports that it is a haven for child molesters and gang members, but my family says it’s a great way to stay in touch. If you would like to touch me, check out myspace.com/blogontheinternet. Child molesters need not apply.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Posted at 23 November 06 at 13.11 in Guest Authors

Every 77 years there is a great president, says the old saying.  You start with Washington and then you have Lincoln 77 years later. Then FDR, I guess (can’t win ‘em all). Then you go 77 years and now we have George W. Bush

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Posted at 22 November 06 at 23.11 in Guest Authors