Politics, Economy, and everything else

Research shows that our concept of time may be flawed

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:08:00 +0000

"It's as if, in the real world, we are living inside a hologram," says Hogan. "The illusion is almost perfect."

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Government increases AIG bailout to $150 billion

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:07:00 +0000

By Mark Felsenthal and Lilla Zuill WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve hiked its support for insurer American International Group Inc to about $150 billion on Monday after an initial bailout attempt failed to stem massive...

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Bush pushes gambling ban via "lame duck" midnight regulation

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:02:00 +0000

The Bush Administration is hastily finalizing a number of “midnight rules” before they leave office, and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is on the list. Just like UIGEA was snuck into legislation in the dark of night in 2006, anti-poker extremists are again trying an 11th hour sneak job.

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Obama Plans Guantanamo Close, US Trials

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:01:00 +0000

The Constitution finally will be applied and torture will hopefully end.

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Government increases AIG bailout to $150 billion

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

McCain Supported Group Accused Of Terrorist Activities

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:37:00 +0000

During the late 1990s, the Senator supported and reportedly helped arm an organization that, while eventually tolerated by the U.S. foreign policy establishment, was accused of terrorist activities and allegedly had ties to al Qaeda.

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Palin speaks on First Amendment: This is so dumb it hurts.

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:33:00 +0000

John McCain's running mate thinks that the Constitution protects political candidates from being criticized by the press.

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From $603,000 to $1 In 60 Seconds

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:05:00 +0000

Never mind the probabilities or the greed, this is the all-time biggest bonehead move in Deal Or No Deal history.

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The Onion Predicted Joe The Plumber in 1993

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:59:00 +0000

The Onion had a preposterous story about Roy the Forklift driver becoming a media darling of the conservative movement.

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Barack Obama on The Daily Show (Full Interview)

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:57:00 +0000

Senator Barack Obama is the guest on The Daily Show and doe a great interview with Jon Stewart via satellite. He doesn't think white voters have gotten the memo about the Bradley effect.

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McCain adviser: Palin is ‘a whack job’

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:32:00 +0000

***In convo with Playbook, a top McCain adviser one-ups the priceless “diva” description, calling her “a whack job.”

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AP Poll: Obama Leads Or Ties In Eight Crucial States

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:23:00 +0000

WASHINGTON — Barack Obama now leads in four states won by President Bush in 2004 and is essentially tied with John McCain in two other Republican red states, according to new AP-GfK battleground polling.

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Court Docs Reveal GOP Donor Funneled $75k To Coleman Family

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:22:00 +0000

Paul McKim, the founder and CEO of Deep Marine Technology, alleges in a civil suit that Nasser Kazeminy -- a longtime Republican donor, friend of Coleman, and DMT shareholder -- directed the company to send $75,000 to the Senator and his wife in 2007.

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Obama uses his TV time well

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:22:00 +0000

It pays to buy airtime only if you know what to do with it - and Barack Obama clearly does.

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Bill Clinton Campaigns with Obama

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:10:00 +0000

Bill Clinton was campaigning with Barack Obama yesterday in Florida. This is a little odd to me because of all the bad blood they had during the primary. It can only help Obama though. Bill Clinton is a highly regarded spokesperson for the democrat party and highly respected. The only way that I can explain it is that maybe if Obama is elected Bill and Hillary will play some part in his cabinet. I hope this happens. Wouldn;t it be cool to see Secretary of the State Bill Clinton? haha

Obama's Infomercial

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:05:00 +0000

Last night Barack Obama aired his long awaited primetime video. It featured typical people talking about their life challenges. Obama explained how he intends to fix them. The ad had a couple of spots where a mother of six children is trying to make ends meet; a third-generation Ford autoworker facing possible layoffs, and a retired couple who have to live and pay their high medical bills.This aired on CBS, NBC and Fox for about $1 million per clip. The spot also aired on Univision,, BET, MSNBC, TV One and CNN.He also aired a 30-second spot aimed at battle ground states that uses McCain's own words against him and mocks running mate Sarah Palin’s signature wink. It shows three McCain quotes, acknowledging he has limited economic expertise. In the last quote, McCain says he might have to rely on his vice president for expertise — and then it cuts to a winking Palin.McCain also ran ads striking out at Obama’s “inexperience.”We shall see if McCain's tactics help him or hurt him down the home stretch. So far to me, it seems that he can not get a consistant message across. He looks as a man who will do and say anything to get what he wants. Kind of scary.

Feds likely rate cut-Spend on Credit!

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:20:00 +0000

Believing that if rates on variable rate credit cards come down, Americans will be dumb enough to go out and put everything on credit - AGAIN. Maybe the Feds haven't learned a thing from their past mistakes, but a lot of Americans have. Trying to encourage spending on credit, is exactly what got us in this debacle in the first place! Use cash only

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The Best Obama video yet, making the close.

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:52:00 +0000

Great video from Obama. .

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WATCH: Biden Tells 5th Grade Reporter What VP Actually Does

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:50:00 +0000

When Joe Biden campaigned in Palm Beach County, Florida in September he was interviewed by one Damon Weaver, a remarkably poised and charming 5th grader. Weaver's news segment on Biden's visit is highly entertaining and worth checking out, And make sure to watch to the end, when Weaver pronounces Biden his "homeboy."

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Joe McCain Calls 911 To Complain About Traffic!!

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:04:00 +0000

We have the tape of a 911 call made by John McCain's brother earlier this week. He called the police emergency line because he was angry he was stuck in traffic: Operator: Sir, are you calling 911 to complain about traffic? (pause); Caller: "(Expletive) you." (caller hangs up).

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Pennsylvania Republicans Send False Anti-Obama E-mail

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:59:00 +0000

A new e-mail making the rounds among Jewish voters in Pennsylvania this week falsely alleged that Mr. Obama “taught members of Acorn to commit voter fraud,’’ and equated a vote for Senator Barack Obama with the “tragic mistake” of their Jewish ancestors, who “ignored the warning signs in the 1930’s and 1940’s.”

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Bill Clinton to Campaign with Obama

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:55:00 +0000

Former President Bill Clinton will campaign with Senator Barack Obama for the first time on Wednesday at an evening rally in Orlando, a Clinton aide said.

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Biden Slammed During Florida Interview

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:54:00 +0000

Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden gave it to Florida WFTV anchor Barbara West Thursday when she asked him a slew of questions straight out of John McCain's talking points.West began the interview by asking whether Biden was "embarrassed" by Barack Obama's association with ACORN. Watch the interview.

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McCain aide: Palin's 'going rogue'

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:46:00 +0000

Several McCain advisers have suggested to CNN that they have become increasingly frustrated with what one aide described as Palin "going rogue." ... "She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone," said this McCain adviser. "She does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else."

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Interesting site

noreply@blogger.com (SickAndTired) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:54:00 +0000

For all you out there that are worried about the economy, this should make you more worried. This is about the dollar's collapse.

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread405091/pg1