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    <title>e-Claire</title>
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    <description>A Post Millennial Consideration of Our Interconnection; by a simple tootsie from The Country™...</description>
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    <dc:creator>Claire@e-Biscuit.com</dc:creator>
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      <title>V I Day</title>
      <link>http://e-biscuit.com/index.php/weblog/v_i_day/</link>
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      <dc:subject>Armageddin&apos; Ready</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Victory in Iraq Day&#8212;11.2.08</b>
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<blockquote><p>It is up to the American people to declare victory. Which is exactly what we are doing right now. 
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There never will be an &#8220;official&#8221; announcement from the government or the media, so you can stop waiting for it. 
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<a href="http://www.zombietime.com/vi_day/" target="_blank" title="">This is the official announcement. </a></p></blockquote>
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Makes sense to me.&nbsp; As do his arguments.
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      <title>ToDaZeD Raaaaacist</title>
      <link>http://e-biscuit.com/index.php/weblog/todazed_raaaaacist/</link>
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      <dc:subject>Sneaking up on &apos;08</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Ironing posts all &#8216;round!</b>
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<blockquote><p><a href="http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/19/zawahiri-gives-obama-the-belafonte-treatment/" target="_blank" title=""> Zawahiri called Obama a “house slave”, which other translators changed to “house Negro”,</a> in condemning Obama’s election.
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..."the direct opposite of honorable black Americans” like Malcolm X,"</p></blockquote>
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The term they&#8217;re searching <i>not</i> to use is &#8220;<i>house ni**er</i>&#8221;, yanno - the same term Banana-Man Belafonte used to describe Colon Powell and Condi Rice&#8230;
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Full transcript [PDF] of ol&#8217; BumpBoy&#8217;s <s>rant</s> <s>spew</s> formal statement of insanity <a href="http://www.nefafoundation.org/miscellaneous/nefazawahiri1108.pdf" target="_blank" title="">here</a> 
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<blockquote>"You were born to a Muslim father, but you chose to stand in the ranks of the enemies of the Muslims, and pray the prayer of the Jews, although you claim to be Christian, in order to climb the rungs of leadership in America..."</blockquote>
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Obama&#8217;s insightful, forceful response?
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<blockquote>We are pleased to see the respect for America has increased across the world.</blockquote>
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Ok - I made that up.&nbsp; His real response was a diplomatic and forceful, <blockquote>*crickets*</blockquote></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Man from OK is OK by me!</title>
      <link>http://e-biscuit.com/index.php/weblog/the_man_from_ok_is_ok_by_me/</link>
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      <dc:subject>Armageddin&apos; Ready</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Listen up!</b>
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<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20081117_298_WASH678737" target="_blank" title="">“We are sitting around twiddeling our thumbs, doing nothing,’’ </a> [Sen. Jim Inhofe]  said, referring to a debate about which committee has jurisdiction.
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“We had better do it now or it is going to be too late. We will be out of here, and it will be history by the time we get back here in January.’’
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...Inhofe introduced legislation Monday to freeze what is left of the first $350 billion and require an “affirmative” vote by lawmakers before the second half of the bailout funds could be spent.
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“Congress completely abdicated its responsibility by signing a truly blank check over to the Treasury secretary,’’ said Inhofe, who voted against the bailout legislation. “However, the lame duck session of Congress offers us a tremendous opportunity to change course. We should take it.’’</p></blockquote>
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It&#8217;s <b>SB 3683</b>, not yet up on <a href="http://thomas.gov" target="_blank" title="">thomas.gov</a>:&nbsp; call your Senator [or a random, <i>useful</i> Senator from somewhere else, if you&#8217;re from CA] and tell &#8216;em to look into it.
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      <title>I thought &quot;Elections Have Consequences?!&quot;</title>
      <link>http://e-biscuit.com/index.php/weblog/i_thought_elections_have_consequences/</link>
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      <dc:subject>Sneaking up on &apos;08</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>misinformed?</b>
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&#8220;Consequences&#8221; like never having to look at that lozah again.&nbsp; Hellzbellz - even that effete Fwentchman JOhn KErry [who once almost fought in Viet Nam] had the grace to siddown and shaddap for a while.
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Now?
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Oh, yeah.&nbsp; <i>Maverick</i> Liaison to Congress on Behalf of That One.
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But Wait!!!&nbsp; There&#8217;s <i>moooore....</i>
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<blockquote><a href="http://www.wiba.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=104668&amp;article=4598570" target="_blank" title="">&#8220;The Guardian&#8221; reports that Clinton is expected to go from senator to secretary of state.</a></blockquote>
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Hm&#8230;  Wonder if Hillary! owns a gun?&nbsp; Or has ever said anything in an email that would embarrassss That One?&nbsp; And Bill/ChiCom/Libarry?&nbsp; Fuggeddabouddit.
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      <title>United! - but with whom?</title>
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      <dc:subject>Creeping Incrementalism</dc:subject>
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<b><s>Words</s> Symbols Mean Something</b>
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oooo....&nbsp; That choice of symbolism is ...er, slightly unfortunate.&nbsp; In so <i>many</i> ways.&nbsp; This is another contribution of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepard_Fairey" target="_blank" title="">Shepherd Fairey</a>, originator of the famous O-bamana poster.
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<img src="http://www.sondrak.com/archive/skpics/cowbell3.jpg" /> <a href="http://minx.cc/?post=278169" target="_blank" title="">Gabriel Malor</a>
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Here&#8217;s another <i>HotNewFresh</i> Idea.
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<a href="http://daywithoutagay.org/" target="_blank" title="">*clicky*</a></center>   
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<blockquote><a href="http://daywithoutagay.org/" target="_blank" title="">On December 10th, we ask that the LGBTQ community Call in Gay!</a>  Don’t go to work, don’t consume, don’t contribute to this economy at all…</blockquote>
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Hm&#8230;  Does that sound familiar?&nbsp; I guess ya could call it <i>recycling...</i>
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<a href="http://www.actionsf.org/" target="_blank" title="">*clicky*</a></center>   
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Fingerprints, anyone?
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<a href="http://www.milliongaymarch.org/Events.html" target="_blank" title="">More</a>
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      <dc:date>2008-11-17T15:27:50-08:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Mexican for Lunch, Angelinos?</title>
      <link>http://e-biscuit.com/index.php/weblog/mexican_for_lunch_angelinos/</link>
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      <dc:subject>Creeping Incrementalism</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>dinner, too.</b>
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Here&#8217;s a little something one can do to fight the facist&eacute; forces at large upon the land&#8212;Have a little nosh at <a href="http://www.elcoyotecafe.com/" target="_blank" title="">El Coyote</a> 
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[7312 Beverly Blvd
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Los Angeles, CA 90036
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(323) 939-2255]
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Apparently they&#8217;re having a little trouble with ...uhm, the intolerant who seem to have no clue about Civilized behavior nor any desire to live in a Civilized society.
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<blockquote><p>The meeting was between the elderly Mormon owner, who donated $100 to support Prop 8, and Prop 8 opponents, who are threatening a boycott, and it is <a href="http://www.dianawest.net/Default.aspx?tabid=36&amp;EntryID=578" target="_blank" title="">as soul- grinding as something out of Soviet show trial history. </a>
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...the owner of a renowned Mexican eatery in Hollywood expressed regret in her decision to donate $100 to the “Yes on Prop 8″ campaign, 
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...The tall, frail Christoffersen stood in the center of the group. She appeared to be shaking during her prepared remarks which lasted about 3 minutes. Two young female family members flanked her to prevent her from fainting, according to a restaurant employee. 
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...Christoffersen, who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, insisted that her donation was personal, and reflected her religious faith.
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“I’ve been a member of the Mormon Church all my life,” she said. “This was a personal donation. In like fashion, any employee here would be free to donate, worship or support anything of their personal choosing.&#8221;
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...Over the years Coyote has financially supported many charities and thousands of dollars most particularly have been given to the gay interests and charities. The restaurant does not support any political group.
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...Openly-gay restaurant manager Billy Schoeppner, announced that El Coyote would make two $5,000 contributions, each to the Los Angeles Gay &amp; Lesbian Center and the Lambda Legal Defense Fund.</p></blockquote>
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<a href="http://minx.cc/?post=278136" target="_blank" title="">Ace</a> believes that a <i>buycott</i> &#8220;would prevent this from spreading&#8212;if a boycott is met by a, um, buycott, they&#8217;ll see their tactics are backfiring and stop.&#8221;  I disagree.&nbsp; These tactics come directly from the ANSWER/Alinsky-esque playbook and have been used in innumerable countries throughout history to &#8220;change the people&#8217;s views.&#8221;  It does not change views, but it does change behavior, which is all the thugs are after.&nbsp; Next time this issue comes on the ballot, this will be remembered by every business owner and employee.&nbsp; Their behavior will change and donations will dry up.&nbsp; Very few folks have sufficient &#8220;F-You&#8221; funds; most folks are affected by this kind of open blackmail.&nbsp; These tactics work.&nbsp; That is why they will not be dissuaded by a <i>buycott</i> or much of anything else but people&#8212;thousands and thousands of people&#8212;standing up and telling &#8216;em to Drop Dead.
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This intolerable behavior is insupportable in a Civilized nation and must stop - or be stopped.&nbsp; I&#8217;m here to say, these tactics will <i>not</i> &#8216;win me over with their stunning logic,&#8217; intimidate me nor persuade me to do anything other than to double down.&nbsp; 
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      <dc:subject>Sneaking up on &apos;08</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>get in line</b>
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From <a href="http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/1111081obama1.html" target="_blank" title="">stuffed toys</a> to <a href="http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/1111081obama3.html" target="_blank" title=""><i>broccoli[?!??]</i></a> That One&#8217;s name is a big seller&#8212;or <i>hoped</i> to be.
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Pretty soon the Koz&#8217;tards will be blogging in their little <a href="http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2008/1111081obama6.html" target="_blank" title="">Obamajamas</a>
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<center>Meet Bear-aak Obama
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<img src="http://www.sondrak.com/archive/skpics/cowbell3.jpg" /> <a href="http://ace.mu.nu/" target="_blank" title="">Ace headlines</a>
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      <title>The Unvetted Turns Super-Vetter</title>
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      <dc:subject>Sneaking up on &apos;08</dc:subject>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>"Do <i>NOT</i> question my associations!"</b>
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Covering questions like &#8220;Have you ever sent an embarrassing email?&#8221; to &#8220;Describe all your real estate holdings, mortgages and &#8216;love-notes from Angelo&#8217;,&#8221; including details about your domestic help, your  <i>FaceBook</i> and blog pages and any pseudonym or &#8216;handle&#8217; you may ever have used on the IntarToobs, <i>That One&#8217;s</i> 64 question job application would choke a fact-checker.
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<blockquote>(61) Have you had any association with any person, group or business venture that could be used&#8212;even unfairly&#8212;to impugn or attack your character and qualifications for government service?</blockquote>
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<i>"Even unfairly"</i>?!?&nbsp; No.&nbsp; I have spent my entire life in a cave and had no associations with anyone but a few random crows.
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You&#8217;ll enjoy No. (59), too&#8230;
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<a href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/national/13apply_questionnaire.pdf" target="_blank" title="">PDF of questions here</a>
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ThanQ! <a href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/11/if-you-have-eve.html" target="_blank" title="">Jake Tapper</a> 
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>...erm, on the <i>tent</i></b>
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<blockquote><p>It was his 95-year-old mother who first spotted the connection, he says. Seeing the charismatic senator on television, she noted a striking resemblance to one of the African migrant workers who used to be employed by rich sheikhs in the fertile north of British Mandate Palestine in the 1930s.
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The Africans would sometimes marry local Beduin girls and start families, though, like many migrant workers, would just as frequently return home after several years.
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<a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article5142206.ece" target="_blank" title="">One of those men was a relative of Barack Obama’s Kenyan grandmother</a>, Sheikh Abdullah maintains.</p></blockquote> 

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Long coat-tails, Big O&#8230;
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<blockquote>“We want to send a delegation to congratulate him, and we know we’ll get an answer soon,” he grinned.</blockquote>
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I&#8217;m <i>sure</i>.
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<blockquote>Sheikh Abdullah’s renown as the relative of the soon-to-be most powerful man on Earth has spread like wildfire among the Arab community of northern Israel, and especially among <b>Beduins, a formerly semi-nomadic group of pastoralists corralled into townships by the modern state of Israel</b>.</blockquote>
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Dang.&nbsp; That there was poetry.
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      <title>More Strange Alliances</title>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Did I say &#8220;strange?!?&#8221;  I <i>meant</i> *differently realityed, I&#8217;m sure.</b>
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<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.milliongaymarch.org/Mission.html" target="_blank" title="">The Million Gay March</a> is dedicated to ensuring that all people will be treated equally under the law.
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... The Million Gay March is based in Southern California, and will be dedicated to organizing protests and marches against discrimination. We will show that through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference! Gay, Straight, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trisexual, Transgender, White, Black, Orange or Green, <b>We will March regularly</b>, meet with legislators, attend hearings, and support candidates that support a vision of hope.</p></blockquote>
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*facepalm*
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<blockquote>California Voters took away my rights, don&#8217;t let it happen to you.</blockquote>
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Look familial?
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<a href="http://www.milliongaymarch.org/Events.html" target="_blank" title="">Upcoming <s>*facepalms*</s> Joy</a>
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<a href="http://jointheimpact.com/" target="_blank" title="">Yet More <s>*facepalms*</s> Joy</a>
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I don&#8217;t think this&#8217;ll honk off anyone, eh?&nbsp; 
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