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		<title><![CDATA[Care2 News Network]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Billionaires' Brokered GOP Convention]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/962/3096230_140.jpg'>The Plan is working.
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Mitt Romney's biggest backer didn't want him to win.
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We know that Paul "The Vulture" Singer, Romney's Daddy Warbucks, organized the "grassroots" campaign to replace Romney with Gov. Chris Christie back in September
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 <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=451276626'>Kit B.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3096230'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3096230'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit B.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:04:05 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Vote for Obama?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/957/3095770_140.jpg'>This was written for the blog talk radio show http://blogtalkradio:liesmycountrytoldme.com/ 
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It was written partly by my own curiosity of just what has actually been done in the past few years, to my surprise far more then I expected.  <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=451276626'>Kit B.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3095770'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3095770'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit B.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:49:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Citizens United or How We Were Duped by The Supreme Five]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/958/3095849_140.jpg'>Here again I am offering my own thoughts on the current situation, that though some may disagree, many feel this decision has fully corrupted the election and Congressional process.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=451276626'>Kit B.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3095849'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3095849'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit B.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:19:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/9/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/954/3095481_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3095481'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3095481'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:44:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lynn Squance Has a BIG Mouth! ;-)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/954/3095485_140.jpg'>An award honoring the person who posted the 29,000th comment at Politics Plus.  This is the second time this Care2 gal had won it.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3095485'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3095485'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:14:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Walker: The Hounds Close In]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/954/3095489_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3095489'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3095489'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:54:05 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Most of Obama's "Controversial" Birth Control Rule Was Law During Bush Years]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/954/3095482_140.jpg'>The right has freaked out over an Obama administration rule requiring employers to offer birth control to their employees. Most companies already had to do that.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3095482'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3095482'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:39:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bills Introduced in House to Repeal Indefinite Detention Provisions of NDAA]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/944/3094421_140.jpg'>Two bills have been introduced to amend the NDAA to make it clear that Americans cannot be detained indefinitely and denied their Constitutional Rights.  HR 3676 has 54 co-sponsors and HR 3785 has 3.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=368157393'>Norm C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/368157393/3094421'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/368157393/3094421'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Norm C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:49:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Compare Obama Then (01.09.08) To Now = NO We Can't!!!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/938/3093897_140.jpg'>Watch for yourself as the past unfolds into a future determined by failure, as President Obama lays out his pipe-dream of 'Hope & Change'. Can we even really begin to believe that we bought his empty rhetoric through the simple gimmick of 'Yes We Can'???<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=551391653'>PinkMindy Ellinwood</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/551391653/3093897'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/551391653/3093897'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[PinkMindy Ellinwood]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:49:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Right's Stupidity Spreads, Enabled by a Too-Polite Left]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/944/3094434_140.jpg'>Self-deprecating, too liberal for their own good, today's progressives stand back and watch, hands over their mouths, as the social vivisectionists of the right slice up a living society to see if its component parts can survive in isolation. Tied up in k<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=368157393'>Norm C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/368157393/3094434'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/368157393/3094434'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Norm C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:19:01 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/8/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/945/3094538_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094538'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094538'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:49:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Non-Binding Tuesday]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/945/3094540_140.jpg'>See 1st comment.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094540'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094540'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:06 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Handel Steps Down; Komen Unchanged]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/945/3094542_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094542'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094542'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:09:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Court Rejects GOP Bigotry]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/945/3094546_140.jpg'>See 1st comment.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094546'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3094546'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:04:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stand Strong in Support of New No-Cost Birth Control Policy ACTION]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/931/3093184_140.jpg'>Thanks to the Obama administration, nearly all women will soon have access to birth-control coverage at no cost. It’s a huge victory for our country, where 99 percent of women use birth control at some point in their lives.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=830372471'>Nancy C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3093184'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3093184'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:54:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elect Romney, Get War in Iran?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/940/3094031_140.jpg'>Though most of the participants were confident they could head off a military conflict with diplomatic measures, Karlin jumped the gun. According to a former SAIS student, not only did Karlin order a nuclear strike on Pakistan, she also took the--><br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=451276626'>Kit B.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3094031'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3094031'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit B.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:19:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tell Obama to Cease FDA Ties to Monsanto ACTION]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/931/3093156_140.jpg'>President Obama appointed former Monsanto vice president and lobbyist Michael Taylor as senior advisor to the Food and Drug Administration commissioner.
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President Obama should isolate the FDA from corporate influence by asking Taylor to step down immedi<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=830372471'>Nancy C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3093156'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3093156'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:39:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why the Right Wing Is Petrified of Letting Voters, Instead of the Electoral College, Pick Presidents]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/942/3094247_140.jpg'>A movement to reform the Electoral College and elect the president based on the national popular vote has half the states it needs.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3094247'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3094247'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:19:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[TAKE ACTION NOW!    Komen: We need you to fund Planned Parenthood for the long haul]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/942/3094241_140.jpg'>Komen for the Cure has deliberately left the door open to cutting off funding for Planned Parenthood next year. We need to keep up the pressure. Komen for the Cure needs to know that there are millions of us who are going to keep watching them long after <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3094241'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3094241'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:19:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[While You Were Watching The Super Bowl - Or While We Have Been Sleeping]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/940/3094092_140.jpg'>I dare you to watch.  I dare you to think, to challenge yourself and your preconceived ideas.  I dare you to stand up and be counted.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=451276626'>Kit B.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3094092'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/451276626/3094092'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit B.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:39:01 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Veto th Bush Tax Cuts for the 1%  ACTION]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/943/3094332_140.jpg'>President Obama can seize this opportunity by standing up for the 99% and committing to vetoing any deal Republicans put in front of him that extends the Bush tax cuts for the richest 1%. <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=830372471'>Nancy C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3094332'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3094332'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:54:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/7/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/936/3093666_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, including a video, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093666'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093666'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:29:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Republican Racism Asian Style]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/936/3093675_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093675'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093675'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bad Redistricting Deal in Texas]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/936/3093674_140.jpg'>See 1st Comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093674'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093674'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:09:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tell Congress: Protect Unemployment Insurance for Millions of Americans]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Tell Congress to hurry up!  Before we become homeless, not just unemployed!<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=934458725'>Suzy F.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/934458725/3093269'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/934458725/3093269'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Suzy F.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:24:07 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obama Tightens Sanctions on Iran]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/936/3093667_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093667'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3093667'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:24:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obama's Treason Caught On Video]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/921/3092199_140.jpg'>Calls for a dictatorship to be set-up inside America! Hardcore Progressives and Democrats cheer Obama on, so please watch this shocking video, note this Care2 article for better public coverage and then help share it across the Internet as we are doing!!<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=551391653'>PinkMindy Ellinwood</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/551391653/3092199'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/551391653/3092199'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[PinkMindy Ellinwood]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:59:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Who is Ron Paul? Why Hasn't This Video Gone Viral?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Using Kattii's words from BI.  Ron Paul was met by 1,300 people last night in Minnesota - and it' NOT because he's "unelectable" or because he's "crazy" - it's because he's RIGHT.  Young people are not flocking to his campaign because they are stupid - <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=278883905'>Henriette Matthijssen</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/278883905/3092707'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/278883905/3092707'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Henriette Matthijssen]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:44:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/6/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/929/3092902_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092902'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092902'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Groups demand U.S. hands off Iran]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/915/3091531_140.jpg'>Stop the campaign of terror against Iran and its scientists  The following statement was issued by Ramsey Clark, former U.S. attorney general and co-founder and representative of the International Action Center: PHOTO: Arash Shiva  www.insighta.com <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=101960828'>Barbara W.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/101960828/3091531'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/101960828/3091531'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara W.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:14:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elect Romney, Get War in Iran?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/929/3092952_140.jpg'>Should Mitt Romney make it to the White House, his Middle East policy and plan for Iran may be as hawkish as that of Bush Junior, thanks to Eliot Cohen.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3092952'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3092952'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:59:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Abortion, birth control becoming major campaign issues]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/929/3092982_140.jpg'>GOP presidential hopefuls are attacking President Obama's order on contraception and Catholic institutions. But Mitt Romney also faces questions about his past support for abortion rights.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3092982'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3092982'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:44:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Congratulations New York!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/929/3092914_140.jpg'>The graphic is the entire article.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092914'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092914'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:14:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[More Infighting on Payroll Tax Cut Extension]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/929/3092909_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092909'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092909'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:34:01 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Maddow Outdoes Republicans with Truth]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/929/3092905_140.jpg'>See 1st comment.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092905'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3092905'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:29:01 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Komen's flip-flop really a victory for Planned Parenthood?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/921/3092180_140.jpg'>Caving to pressure, the cancer-fighting charity apologizes for defunding Planned Parenthood. But that doesn't mean Planned Parenthood will get its Komen grants<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3092180'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3092180'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:39:01 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Whitey Day in Brewerstan?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/917/3091734_140.jpg'>See 1st comment.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091734'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091734'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:44:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/5/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/917/3091733_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, including a peace video, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091733'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091733'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:44:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Romney Buys Nevada]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/917/3091745_140.jpg'>See 1srt comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091745'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091745'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:44:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why It's a Republican Recession]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/917/3091753_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091753'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3091753'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:19:05 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Soaking the Poor, State by State]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/909/3090986_140.jpg'>Payroll taxes aren't progressive, for example. In fact, they're actively regressive, with the poor and middle classes paying higher rates than the rich.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=193692282'>Cal Mendelsohn</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3090986'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3090986'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cal Mendelsohn]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:54:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/4/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/906/3090619_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, including a Daily Show video, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090619'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090619'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:54:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[You Say Corporate Taxes Are Too High?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/906/3090621_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090621'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090621'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:34:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Brewerstan]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/906/3090642_140.jpg'>See 1st Comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090642'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090642'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:04:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unemployment Falls in Spite of Republican Sabotage]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/309/906/3090635_140.jpg'>See 1st comment<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090635'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3090635'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:34:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Save Seals' Homes | Oceana]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/308/895/3089514_140.jpg'>The Department of the Interior is considering offshore oil leasing in Arctic waters, but there is time to convince the Department to change its mind. Sign by February 5 and tell the government that they must keep drills out of the Arctic.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=101693842'>Robert S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/101693842/3089514'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/101693842/3089514'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:24:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACTION ALERT:  Stop Oil Companies from Using Oil Spill Cleanup Costs as Tax Write-Offs!    PLEASE SIGN !]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/308/888/3088823_140.jpg'>Representative Alcee Hastings (D-FL) recently introduced an important bill that would prohibit oil companies from writing off the cost of oil spill cleanup. Under current laws, oil companies can pass much of their cleanup costs to the American Treasury, <br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=525884267'>Simone D.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/3088823'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/3088823'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Simone D.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:09:02 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Support the Pay A Fair Share Act ACTION]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/308/894/3089451_140.jpg'>Under the current laws, loopholes and special provisions allow some of the wealthiest Americans to pay lower effective tax rates than middle class families. The President asked Congress to change this injustice, and Sen. Whitehouse has heard the call.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=830372471'>Nancy C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3089451'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3089451'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:54:03 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Haul the Kochs before Congress! ACTION]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/308/894/3089443_140.jpg'>See our latest video, including the outburst from an acrimonious Congressional hearing, then take action and insist the Koch brothers testify in Congress.<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=830372471'>Nancy C.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3089443'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/830372471/3089443'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy C.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:01 PST]]></pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Open Thread - 2/3/2012]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[<img align='left' src='http://dingo.care2.com/pictures/c2c/share/30/308/896/3089629_140.jpg'>Personal news, a Jig Zone puzzle, 3 short takes, and a homemade cartoon (shown).<br clear='left'/>Submitted by <a href='http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=527046926'>TomCat S.</a> to <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/category/political'>US Politics &amp; Gov&#39;t</a>  &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3089629'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-noteit_gray.gif' width='10' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Note-it!</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href='http://www.care2.com/news/member/527046926/3089629'><img src='http://dingo.care2.com/c2news/icon_tiny-comment_gray.gif' width='13' height='8' border='0'>&nbsp;Add a Comment</a><br/>]]></description>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[TomCat S.]]></dc:creator>
			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:34:04 PST]]></pubDate>
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