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		<title>Comment on How do you say ‘kumbaya’ in Arabic? by Stuart</title>
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		<dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator>
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		<description>First and foremost, I didn't write these articles. I found them to be in line with my personal beliefs and point of view. Thusly, I cannot take credit for it, although I would if I could. Additionally, I am not in denial and I do look at these and other issues through lens of my my personal experiences, and always with an eye to being objective.

having said that, I would be completely insane if I didn't think the UN-chartered founding of Israel didn't have an impact. And no one said that the US and others had no part to play in its establishment. 

But it wasn't the US, or any single nation that founded it. It was by mandate of the United Nations.

and while the impact was significant, rather than accepting the Partition of 48, a two state solution, the Arab world chose to attack.  Let's see... hmmm, the collective armies of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria against a rag-tag group of soldiers making up the Haganah, Irgun, and a few thousand settlers.

As far as my commentary on the Anointed One is concerned, he is the greatest single threat to the future of this country that America has ever seen. And that's my educated opinion and the voice of my collective experiences speaking. 

By the way, ad hominem attacks really are not necessary. They make you look foolish. And I'm neither ignorant nor as you say, "massively misinformed and ill-educated". Because you don't agree with a single thing I've written or posted is no reason to attack me. This country is great because we can discuss and disagree. And still remain civilized. So no matter how much it may hurt, please try to be civilized.

by the way, if you should want to read some really, REALLY entertaining articles, go visit &lt;a href="http://www.obamacrimes.info" rel="nofollow"&gt;Obama Crimes&lt;/a&gt;.  That guy is freakin' nuts....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First and foremost, I didn&#8217;t write these articles. I found them to be in line with my personal beliefs and point of view. Thusly, I cannot take credit for it, although I would if I could. Additionally, I am not in denial and I do look at these and other issues through lens of my my personal experiences, and always with an eye to being objective.</p>
<p>having said that, I would be completely insane if I didn&#8217;t think the UN-chartered founding of Israel didn&#8217;t have an impact. And no one said that the US and others had no part to play in its establishment. </p>
<p>But it wasn&#8217;t the US, or any single nation that founded it. It was by mandate of the United Nations.</p>
<p>and while the impact was significant, rather than accepting the Partition of 48, a two state solution, the Arab world chose to attack.  Let&#8217;s see&#8230; hmmm, the collective armies of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria against a rag-tag group of soldiers making up the Haganah, Irgun, and a few thousand settlers.</p>
<p>As far as my commentary on the Anointed One is concerned, he is the greatest single threat to the future of this country that America has ever seen. And that&#8217;s my educated opinion and the voice of my collective experiences speaking. </p>
<p>By the way, ad hominem attacks really are not necessary. They make you look foolish. And I&#8217;m neither ignorant nor as you say, &#8220;massively misinformed and ill-educated&#8221;. Because you don&#8217;t agree with a single thing I&#8217;ve written or posted is no reason to attack me. This country is great because we can discuss and disagree. And still remain civilized. So no matter how much it may hurt, please try to be civilized.</p>
<p>by the way, if you should want to read some really, REALLY entertaining articles, go visit <a href="http://www.obamacrimes.info" rel="nofollow">Obama Crimes</a>.  That guy is freakin&#8217; nuts&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>Comment on How do you say ‘kumbaya’ in Arabic? by zoltar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You dont think the foundation of isreal had an impact on the Islam world???!?!?!?!

And therfor by extension you don't think the USA or any other world power had any part in the foundation of Isreal??????


I agree with you on one point.. Ignornance is no excuse for bad decisions.


Man atleast my side waited for Bush to actually fuck up before we started talking shit.


You guys made the shit up from day one, and anything you've got to say today or next year or at the end of the term is going to be built on a foundation of lies, deceit and bullshit.. aimed mostly at yourselfs..


Do ya know denial is a medical condition. They both treat and hospitalize people for it. 

It is really something you should take a look at.. or how do you say with your quote.. Something for the left to ponder?

Well ponder your denial.. Just try for one day to objectivly look at your personal decisions and rationale.. Try and play devil's advocate.. Try and see any holes in your own argument. Because frankly sir there are plenty. And until you are able to personaly see these problems and move past I hearby as a fellow citizen remove your right to free speach and tell you to take down your webpage..


wait arn't we at this point?? taking away peoples rights... Oh shit they arnt rich white americans I forgot they dont get to act as case examples...


Man i beat around the bush but lets make this clear.

YOu are ignornat .. not stupid.. not at all.. just massivly misinformed and illeducated.

I really really pray you see you're own faults while pointing out others.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You dont think the foundation of isreal had an impact on the Islam world???!?!?!?!</p>
<p>And therfor by extension you don&#8217;t think the USA or any other world power had any part in the foundation of Isreal??????</p>
<p>I agree with you on one point.. Ignornance is no excuse for bad decisions.</p>
<p>Man atleast my side waited for Bush to actually fuck up before we started talking shit.</p>
<p>You guys made the shit up from day one, and anything you&#8217;ve got to say today or next year or at the end of the term is going to be built on a foundation of lies, deceit and bullshit.. aimed mostly at yourselfs..</p>
<p>Do ya know denial is a medical condition. They both treat and hospitalize people for it. </p>
<p>It is really something you should take a look at.. or how do you say with your quote.. Something for the left to ponder?</p>
<p>Well ponder your denial.. Just try for one day to objectivly look at your personal decisions and rationale.. Try and play devil&#8217;s advocate.. Try and see any holes in your own argument. Because frankly sir there are plenty. And until you are able to personaly see these problems and move past I hearby as a fellow citizen remove your right to free speach and tell you to take down your webpage..</p>
<p>wait arn&#8217;t we at this point?? taking away peoples rights&#8230; Oh shit they arnt rich white americans I forgot they dont get to act as case examples&#8230;</p>
<p>Man i beat around the bush but lets make this clear.</p>
<p>YOu are ignornat .. not stupid.. not at all.. just massivly misinformed and illeducated.</p>
<p>I really really pray you see you&#8217;re own faults while pointing out others.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Is it just me? by susan willner</title>
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		<dc:creator>susan willner</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Your parents done raised you right.   The righteous indignation with which the parties in this mess are claiming is insane.  I too am infuriated - not just constitutionally like you but hello - this is akin to changing the terms of deal after the contract has been signed.  You just cant do that.  errr.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your parents done raised you right.   The righteous indignation with which the parties in this mess are claiming is insane.  I too am infuriated &#8211; not just constitutionally like you but hello &#8211; this is akin to changing the terms of deal after the contract has been signed.  You just cant do that.  errr.</p>
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		<title>Comment on SO, Why do so many Jews STILL VOTE with the Democrats? by Democrats On Best Political Blogs » Blog Archive » SO, Why do so many Jews STILL VOTE with the Democrats?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] SO, Why do so many Jews STILL VOTE with the Democrats?  My mom and dad and my wife, sister, brother, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and I have continually had the discussion (sometimes very heated, I might add) as to why the vast preponderance of Jews in this, our country, continue to vote witht the democrat party.  And no one has come to any firm conclusions. We all have ideas and preconceived notions as to why. But nothing either convincing nor firm. There’s a good article on American Thinker covering this very topic.  Read on… [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] SO, Why do so many Jews STILL VOTE with the Democrats?  My mom and dad and my wife, sister, brother, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and I have continually had the discussion (sometimes very heated, I might add) as to why the vast preponderance of Jews in this, our country, continue to vote witht the democrat party.  And no one has come to any firm conclusions. We all have ideas and preconceived notions as to why. But nothing either convincing nor firm. There’s a good article on American Thinker covering this very topic.  Read on… [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Malkin has it right. The Left has it wrong… by SCROLL FOR UPDATES: Sixth Circuit Orders Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner To Follow Law And Verify New Voter Registrations…Houseful of out-of-state Obama activists registered as Ohio voters, received absentee ballots | Right Voices</title>
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		<description>[...] GRIFENHAGEN DOT COM » Malkin has it right. The Left has it wrong… [...]</description>
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		<dc:creator>Voter fraud alert: Houseful of out-of-state Obama activists registered as Ohio voters, received absentee ballots | OBAMA ACORN</dc:creator>
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		<title>Comment on Report: Schoolboys Get Detention for Refusing to Pray to Allah by GRIFENHAGEN DOT COM » No more Tyson’s for me…</title>
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		<dc:creator>GRIFENHAGEN DOT COM » No more Tyson’s for me…</dc:creator>
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		<description>[...] the kids who were disciplined for refusing to kneel on prayer mats in a public school! So, in light of the nonsense that our Islamic brethren are now foisting on us, [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] the kids who were disciplined for refusing to kneel on prayer mats in a public school! So, in light of the nonsense that our Islamic brethren are now foisting on us, [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Ad Featuring Popular Police Pup Sparks Anger in Scottish Muslim Communities by GRIFENHAGEN DOT COM » No more Tyson’s for me…</title>
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		<dc:creator>GRIFENHAGEN DOT COM » No more Tyson’s for me…</dc:creator>
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		<description>[...] refusing to transport folks carrying alcohol. Or the yahoos in the UK who were offended when the local gendarme sent out postcards with a puppy on it. Or the kids who were disciplined for refusing to kneel on prayer mats in a public school! So, in [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] refusing to transport folks carrying alcohol. Or the yahoos in the UK who were offended when the local gendarme sent out postcards with a puppy on it. Or the kids who were disciplined for refusing to kneel on prayer mats in a public school! So, in [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Ad Featuring Popular Police Pup Sparks Anger in Scottish Muslim Communities by stu</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i couldn't agree more.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i couldn&#8217;t agree more.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Ad Featuring Popular Police Pup Sparks Anger in Scottish Muslim Communities by Linda</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>screw the muslims</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>screw the muslims</p>
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		<title>Comment on 22 WAYS TO BE A GOOD DEMOCRAT by The Political News You Need to Know » 22 WAYS TO BE A GOOD DEMOCRAT</title>
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		<dc:creator>The Political News You Need to Know » 22 WAYS TO BE A GOOD DEMOCRAT</dc:creator>
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		<title>Comment on Court Orders Navy to Lessen Sonar Harm to Whales by Michael Perez</title>
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		<dc:creator>Michael Perez</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I appreciate your support on this issue. While I personally feel protecting the environment is important, I wish some environmentalists would take this passion and redirect it at people dumping plastics and garbage along our coasts. There is at least proof that that is happening. Plus, It's hard to protect our coasts when people make our jobs so hard.

As for the government branches, I'm not an expert as well. I think it all ties into the Constitution to be honest with you. The United States Navy, as well as the Judicial branch were both created under the Constitution. As far as oversight authority, I'm not sure about that either.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I appreciate your support on this issue. While I personally feel protecting the environment is important, I wish some environmentalists would take this passion and redirect it at people dumping plastics and garbage along our coasts. There is at least proof that that is happening. Plus, It&#8217;s hard to protect our coasts when people make our jobs so hard.</p>
<p>As for the government branches, I&#8217;m not an expert as well. I think it all ties into the Constitution to be honest with you. The United States Navy, as well as the Judicial branch were both created under the Constitution. As far as oversight authority, I&#8217;m not sure about that either.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Court Orders Navy to Lessen Sonar Harm to Whales by stu</title>
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		<dc:creator>stu</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Michael, 

Thanks for the article. While I haven't made the time to review the links you provided (and I will eventually), my biggest issue and questions stems from the apparent constitutional issue here - one of oversight authority. 

While I'm neither a  constitutional expert nor a constitutional lawyer, it is my understanding that each branch of the military ultimately answer to the executive (civilian oversight) and operate with the limited consent of the legislative branches of government. 

So where does the judicial come in?  Or does it? That's what I can't seem to get answers to.

I have to say that I'm proud of the service you guys provide our country. And I thank you for it. We don't say that often enough.  And too many people take for granted what you and the thousand of other men and women in the Service do for each of us. And, although my dad is and by uncle was a graduate of West Point, I can honestly say that in the grand scheme of things, we're all part of the same American family.  God Bless...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael, </p>
<p>Thanks for the article. While I haven&#8217;t made the time to review the links you provided (and I will eventually), my biggest issue and questions stems from the apparent constitutional issue here &#8211; one of oversight authority. </p>
<p>While I&#8217;m neither a  constitutional expert nor a constitutional lawyer, it is my understanding that each branch of the military ultimately answer to the executive (civilian oversight) and operate with the limited consent of the legislative branches of government. </p>
<p>So where does the judicial come in?  Or does it? That&#8217;s what I can&#8217;t seem to get answers to.</p>
<p>I have to say that I&#8217;m proud of the service you guys provide our country. And I thank you for it. We don&#8217;t say that often enough.  And too many people take for granted what you and the thousand of other men and women in the Service do for each of us. And, although my dad is and by uncle was a graduate of West Point, I can honestly say that in the grand scheme of things, we&#8217;re all part of the same American family.  God Bless&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Comment on Court Orders Navy to Lessen Sonar Harm to Whales by Michael Perez</title>
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		<dc:creator>Michael Perez</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hello,
My name is Petty Officer Michael Perez, and I have some additional information on the Navy’s perspective on this issue. The Navy issued the following news release regarding the court decision:

November 13, 2007 

Navy Buoyed by Appeals Court Ruling

PEARL HARBOR – Navy officials said they are optimistic that a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today ordered a lower court to rewrite restrictions on the Navy’s use of sonar in certain Southern California exercises 

The Navy had asked the appeals court to overturn a preliminary injunction that was granted by a U.S. district judge on Aug. 6, 2007, that bars the Navy from using active sonar in certain multi-ship exercises off Southern California through January 2009.  That injunction was granted in a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council and other environmental and animal protection groups.  In over 40 years of sonar training in the Southern California Operating Area, no stranding or injury of a marine mammal has been associated with the Navy’s use of sonar.

“We are encouraged that the appeals court found the original injunction was too broad and ordered the district court to tailor mitigation conditions under which the Navy may conduct its training,” said Navy spokesman Capt. Scott Gureck.  

Whenever sonar is used in large exercises, the Navy employs 29 separate marine mammal protective measures, which were coordinated with and approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

“There’s no scientific proof that sonar by itself has ever directly killed or injured whales or other marine mammals,” Gureck said.  

Adm. Robert Willard, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, said:  “The use of sonar is a fundamental principle in anti-submarine warfare.  It is very, very important that our Sailors are proficient in applications of active sonar and in their ability to hunt submarines.  It’s a perishable skill.  If we don't practice it a lot we are not going to be good at it.  With the proliferation of very quiet diesel submarines throughout the world, and particularly here in the Pacific, it's very important to me that our ships, submarines and our Sailors have this skill.”

Read the full article at &lt;a href="http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33265" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33265&lt;/a&gt; 
For more information, see &lt;a href="http://www.whalesandsonar.navy.mil/" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.whalesandsonar.navy.mil/&lt;/a&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,<br />
My name is Petty Officer Michael Perez, and I have some additional information on the Navy’s perspective on this issue. The Navy issued the following news release regarding the court decision:</p>
<p>November 13, 2007 </p>
<p>Navy Buoyed by Appeals Court Ruling</p>
<p>PEARL HARBOR – Navy officials said they are optimistic that a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today ordered a lower court to rewrite restrictions on the Navy’s use of sonar in certain Southern California exercises </p>
<p>The Navy had asked the appeals court to overturn a preliminary injunction that was granted by a U.S. district judge on Aug. 6, 2007, that bars the Navy from using active sonar in certain multi-ship exercises off Southern California through January 2009.  That injunction was granted in a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council and other environmental and animal protection groups.  In over 40 years of sonar training in the Southern California Operating Area, no stranding or injury of a marine mammal has been associated with the Navy’s use of sonar.</p>
<p>“We are encouraged that the appeals court found the original injunction was too broad and ordered the district court to tailor mitigation conditions under which the Navy may conduct its training,” said Navy spokesman Capt. Scott Gureck.  </p>
<p>Whenever sonar is used in large exercises, the Navy employs 29 separate marine mammal protective measures, which were coordinated with and approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service.</p>
<p>“There’s no scientific proof that sonar by itself has ever directly killed or injured whales or other marine mammals,” Gureck said.  </p>
<p>Adm. Robert Willard, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, said:  “The use of sonar is a fundamental principle in anti-submarine warfare.  It is very, very important that our Sailors are proficient in applications of active sonar and in their ability to hunt submarines.  It’s a perishable skill.  If we don&#8217;t practice it a lot we are not going to be good at it.  With the proliferation of very quiet diesel submarines throughout the world, and particularly here in the Pacific, it&#8217;s very important to me that our ships, submarines and our Sailors have this skill.”</p>
<p>Read the full article at <a href="http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33265" rel="nofollow">http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33265</a><br />
For more information, see <a href="http://www.whalesandsonar.navy.mil/" rel="nofollow">http://www.whalesandsonar.navy.mil/</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on Opinions on the Acquisition of Edgar Renteria by the Braves by stu</title>
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		<dc:creator>stu</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2007 03:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hindsight being what it is, the Bravos got the better end of this deal....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hindsight being what it is, the Bravos got the better end of this deal&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Dennis Miller on The Middle East by bsballallstar5</title>
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		<dc:creator>bsballallstar5</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>holy crap thats terrible</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>holy crap thats terrible</p>
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		<title>Comment on Six Are Shot at Seattle Jewish Center by Sue</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sue</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Sound Politics is really doing very good coverage of this issue.

http://www.soundpolitics.com

One article in particular is a must read.

YES IT WAS TERRORISM!

http://soundpolitics.com/archives/006573.html</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sound Politics is really doing very good coverage of this issue.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.soundpolitics.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.soundpolitics.com</a></p>
<p>One article in particular is a must read.</p>
<p>YES IT WAS TERRORISM!</p>
<p><a href="http://soundpolitics.com/archives/006573.html" rel="nofollow">http://soundpolitics.com/archives/006573.html</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on Six Are Shot at Seattle Jewish Center by Sid</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sid</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Noted Commentator Kirby Wilbur will be on the Internet
from 3PM to 7PM Israeli time (8 AM to NOON Eastern time) to talk about the reaction in Seattle and elsewhere regarding the the antisemetic attack that occured in that city last week.

You can listen to him at the appropriate time by going
to the following website:

http://www.570kvi.com/x7086.xml


Please pass this information on to others you think
might be interested.

Kirby Wilbur's email address is at the following
website:

http://www.570kvi.com/x3156.xml


Also you can get updates on the anti-semetic attack in
 Seattle from this other (liberal) radio station that
can be heard on the internet.

http://www.kiro710.com

As a former Seattle citizen, I want to apologize to
the whole world for what Seattle has become.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Noted Commentator Kirby Wilbur will be on the Internet<br />
from 3PM to 7PM Israeli time (8 AM to NOON Eastern time) to talk about the reaction in Seattle and elsewhere regarding the the antisemetic attack that occured in that city last week.</p>
<p>You can listen to him at the appropriate time by going<br />
to the following website:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.570kvi.com/x7086.xml" rel="nofollow">http://www.570kvi.com/x7086.xml</a></p>
<p>Please pass this information on to others you think<br />
might be interested.</p>
<p>Kirby Wilbur&#8217;s email address is at the following<br />
website:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.570kvi.com/x3156.xml" rel="nofollow">http://www.570kvi.com/x3156.xml</a></p>
<p>Also you can get updates on the anti-semetic attack in<br />
 Seattle from this other (liberal) radio station that<br />
can be heard on the internet.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kiro710.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.kiro710.com</a></p>
<p>As a former Seattle citizen, I want to apologize to<br />
the whole world for what Seattle has become.</p>
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		<title>Comment on The trials and tribulations of a linux newbie – part I by stu</title>
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		<dc:creator>stu</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Still working on it.  Part II is in the works...

Smokeypig....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Still working on it.  Part II is in the works&#8230;</p>
<p>Smokeypig&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>Comment on The trials and tribulations of a linux newbie – part I by chip</title>
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		<dc:creator>chip</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How'd the install go - didja make it?

Da Piglet</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How&#8217;d the install go &#8211; didja make it?</p>
<p>Da Piglet</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Shay - Glad to hear life goes on as usual.  I hope it stays that way - its making us all a bit nervous...

Stu</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shay &#8211; Glad to hear life goes on as usual.  I hope it stays that way &#8211; its making us all a bit nervous&#8230;</p>
<p>Stu</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Trevor gets one in the end....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trevor gets one in the end&#8230;.</p>
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		<dc:creator>The Survival Gourmet</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Looks like a great recipe to me. Only thing I do different is that I cook my sausage in the skillet first and then add oil and use that mixture to make the roux. It adds extra flavor.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looks like a great recipe to me. Only thing I do different is that I cook my sausage in the skillet first and then add oil and use that mixture to make the roux. It adds extra flavor.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Donut Bread Pudding by The Survival Gourmet</title>
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		<dc:creator>The Survival Gourmet</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 19:13:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If you need any help with the pudding or the BBQ, just drop me an email. I'll respond as soon as possible. 
Thanks for the link. I will definitely respond in kind!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you need any help with the pudding or the BBQ, just drop me an email. I&#8217;ll respond as soon as possible.<br />
Thanks for the link. I will definitely respond in kind!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Donut Bread Pudding by stu</title>
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		<dc:creator>stu</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I'm gonna try this this coming weekend.  Will keep you all informed. May even attempt a bbq to go along with it...

sbg</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m gonna try this this coming weekend.  Will keep you all informed. May even attempt a bbq to go along with it&#8230;</p>
<p>sbg</p>
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		<dc:creator>stu</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 20:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This has always been one of my favorites, too.   I hope to post more pictures on the site as soon as I can.  In the meantime, you can click &lt;a href="http://www.grifenhagen.com/gallery2/" rel="nofollow" title="The Grifenhagen Photo Gallery"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to view others that are already on the site.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This has always been one of my favorites, too.   I hope to post more pictures on the site as soon as I can.  In the meantime, you can click <a href="http://www.grifenhagen.com/gallery2/" rel="nofollow" title="The Grifenhagen Photo Gallery">here</a> to view others that are already on the site.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Amma, Spuddy and Bubba by nanny</title>
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		<dc:creator>nanny</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 19:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey ya'll,
I especially love this picture cause it was taken at our house a longggg time ago...
Stuart, I like this website much better than the other that you had. talk to you soon
soon.
Love  ya' ....yo mama</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey ya&#8217;ll,<br />
I especially love this picture cause it was taken at our house a longggg time ago&#8230;<br />
Stuart, I like this website much better than the other that you had. talk to you soon<br />
soon.<br />
Love  ya&#8217; &#8230;.yo mama</p>
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		<title>Comment on Benjie Wins! by poppy</title>
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		<dc:creator>poppy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great win Bubba, keep the pressure on 'em. Luv, Poppy</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great win Bubba, keep the pressure on &#8216;em. Luv, Poppy</p>
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		<title>Comment on Amma, Spuddy and Bubba by jenny</title>
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		<dc:creator>jenny</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 23:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>aww when was that: its soo cute </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>aww when was that: its soo cute</p>
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