At what point do I stop self-identifying as the mentally ill guy?
I see that Flu Season is coming up
Has capitalism proven its durability? w/ Chris Hedges & Richard Wolff
How many of my fellow Duers want to see a deal with the GOP?
What's the best frozen store bought Pizza?
Okay, ready to up grade my Brinkman Electric smoker
Yoko Ono On Beatles' 'Divorce': 'They Were Getting To Be Like Paul's Band, Which They Didn't Like'
New Affordable Care Act tax hike for high earners kicks in with the new year
Spaniard convicted in Cuban dissident death returns home
Speaker Boehner spotted 'having a good time' downing margaritas hours after WH meeting
Fearful of ban, frenzied buyers swarm gun stores
Attorney General Greg Abbott Admits Texas Sovereignty In No Danger
Today is the 122nd anniversary of the massacre at Wounded Knee, SD
Obama in "can't lose" political chess match
I put in my "Roger and Me" DVD.
Great article to discover years after it was published: AP’s One-Sided Venezuela Coverage
Noam Chomsky Interview, "Work, Learning and Freedom."
This is such a sad song but pretty much covers all of us.
Kansas pursues child support from sperm donor
Pres.Obama urging state lawmakers to legalize gay marriage in Illinois: Sun-Times exclusive
How Many People Making >= $250K Actually Live in Republican Districts?
Photographer with interesting concept
Call for end to anti-drug aid for regimes with death penalty
Of Course House Republicans are Trying to Stop Hurricane Sandy Relief Funds
LCdr. Holly Harrison, Linda Greenlaw and (drum roll)...
Venezuela deports Frenchman jailed in Chavez plot
Secret Docs Reveal FBI's 'Counterterrorism' Monitoring of OWS
Venezuela deports Frenchman jailed in Chavez plot
Adventures in "Responsible" Gun Ownership
How much do you want to bet the woman who pushed that poor man to his death was a
A depraved world: FBI agents wage a stressful battle against child pornography
Only two-thirds of British children live with both parents
Syrian refugee influx could break Lebanon and Jordan, UN envoy warns
This is politics: No permanent friends | No permanent enemies.
Former President Bush moved out of intensive care
Please sign my husband's petition.
Obama just surpassed 51% of vote as he adds 270k newly counted votes from New York City
V for Vendetta is my New Year's Resolution!
What's with all this dental shit in GD?? Gum control?? I know we all need to be brushing
Amy Goodman regarding journalism and the corporate media
TX Woman shoots violent Ex-Boyfriend
Antidepressants to treat grief? Psychiatry panelists with ties to drug industry say yes
Report: Israeli leaders reiterate Arafat AIDS claims
Franken voted against reauthorizing and extending FISA
Sunday Talk Shows: Interview with Pres. Obama
In honor of Chris Hedges comments about America as the Pequod: Great Books: MOBY DICK, Part One
2012: An image or two....March
I am sitting here watching Oddities and eating summer sausage from my gift package from work.
Damn Misleading TV Show Titles...
5-year-old finds porn on Christmas gift
Aren't Congressional raises automatic?
South Korea moving ever closer to corporate-fascist right-wing paradise.
Could somebody please duct-tape my neighbor's mouth?
John & Yoko's 1970 New Year's Peace Message
Anyone see "Things you can tell just by looking at her"?
Spitzer: Wall Street will not be ‘too big to indict’ in 2013
Queens AK-47 Gunman Shoots, Kills Teen Outside Party- the inquisitr
How to line up graffitti duct tape.
Just want to say, I love this group of folks!
In time for New Years. How to dye your hair using Kool aid packets.
"What Could Have Been. The Most Important Bills Blocked By Republicans in 2012"
HALO - Jumping into the franchise as a total n00b
Juries did a really good job last week for me.
Brownback says his changes in Kansas are an example for the nation
What should we do about gkhouston, gejohnston, Taverner, tavernier and others?
Stand Your Ground, Mr. President
I give up. Too many gun nuts here
"ATF: Most guns at Mexican crime scenes traced to US"
"I pushed a Muslim off the train tracks because I hate Hindus and Muslims"
Couldn't just "bite my tongue" in the GD thread about the use of medication for grief.
Peggy Noonan's reflections on the elections
One more assault rifle killing, this time in Alabama
I give up. Too many truck nuts here.
Without negotiations, Syria will be the new Somalia, UN envoy says
A dire Republican Fiscal Cliff New Year's Eve Message (satire)
In Congress, relatives lobby on bills before family members
Outgoing Congress proves to be unproductive to the end
Woman charged with hate-crime murder in death of man pushed in front of NYC train
I don't understand obscure posts...
Colorado Has Run Out of Money to Process Background Checks
from our media: Forget the 'fiscal cliff': Debt ceiling is much scarier
Biden Is Back for a 2nd Run at Gun Limits
From National Women's Law Center, from WH transcript..about Chained CPI.
What kind of baseball bat is best for home defense?
I give up. Not enough nun guts in here.
Big Banks and FBI worked together vs Occupy
Abortion clinics (in Michigan) could close under new law, both sides agree
Should I exclude myself from DU Juries?
In response to a, now locked, thread regarding ...
I think we should hide post-counts, except to individual Users
Horses killed on I-280 near Stanford
If we outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. "The problem with this talking point is that it
Wonders of Life Trailer - BBC Two
Could use some hand-holding next couple of days.
Pre-Sunday News Read:"No more false equivalence. Both sides are not equally to blame."
WaPo Op - "Let’s just say it: The Republicans are the problem."
Check in here if you know of a Christmas present that is already broken.
Yes, I am weird, I can't sleep, and so, I'm going skiing at 3:00 in the morning.
"The Dark Knight" (2008) vs. "Batman" (1989) - which do you think is better?
Pakistan Lifts YouTube Ban, for 3 Minutes
Climate Change Misinformer Of The Year: Marc Morano
Wright's Law: A unique teacher imparts real life lessons
Highest Firearms Murder Rate States - 14 of 15 have GOP Governors & lax gun laws
Lewis Turco's Form of the Week: #26) Anglo-Saxon Prosody
Obama Gives Members Of Congress A Pay Raise
ANC makes Israel boycott official
Former Chief Neil Smith sues NFL over brain injuries
Soaring cost of military drugs could hurt budget
Yemeni Government Covers Up U.S. Responsibility for Civilian Drone Deaths
Texas A&M collaborating on American Gut project
"Wright's Law" -a HS physics teacher gives the greatest lesson of all
Through the years I have gotten a lot of good advice here, so I just want to say
Lions & Tigers & Bears, OH MY!
Small, wireless, and opens the world
Republicans are succumbing to their own devices
Noam Chomsky on How He Found His Calling
Should state governments clear the snow or let the market and private citizens
After Legalization, What's Next? Attorney Who Helped Free the Weed in Washington State Talks Strateg
Robin Hood Rising: Grassroots Campaign Spurs EU Parliament to Tax Financial Speculation
New York Times' Xmas Present to Corporate Lobby Group Fix-the Debt: A Puff Piece
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) All Hail Mittens Edition
mexico city orders prison in animal cruelty cases
Rick Scott's voter suppression tactics did cost Obama votes in FL.
Essemblix: Drag-and-Drop DNA: Novel technique aiding development of new cancer drugs
Tell Congressional Leaders: Renew Unemployment Insurance for 2013!
Israel’s Supreme Court upholds Hanin Zoabi’s right to election run
Single men found to be rubbish at putting out the recycling
Lieberman indicted on sharpened charges of fraud and breach of trust
IDF completes evacuation of Oz Zion outpost
Peres criticizes Netanyahu, Lieberman over Israel's dismissal of Abbas
Wind power deadline sees US firms rush to build turbines
In defense of *Thought Police*
Wisconsin: Out-of-State Billionaires Bought Walker and They Intend to Collect
I no longer use antidepressants.
Why Are We Negotiating With The GOP At All? --- Statements About Everyone Not -
Silencers: The NRA’s latest big lie
Boy Scouts sex abuse scandal in US sheds light on 44-year-old case at Rota base
Why do the rich support a party that pulls the economy down?
Stupid States - DU Folk, Please Fix
Tim Hortons customers pay it forward — for three hours
Store cleark stops workplace violence with PSD.
Google ad on msnbc streaming -- dumbest thing ever?
Yes, dears, it's official Winbloze H8 is worse than Vista.
Democrats must build a bench in mid-size counties!
Kali finally relented and let one of her horses go to the library. Now, they're ALL... skittish.
LynneSin is very lonely, but KNOWS she can always find solace in a good pint of ice cream.
Back off, Bucko!!! She's with me.
Pay attention. This isn't rocket science -- How Not To Be A Dick
One of the things MFM likes about his hospital are the "Friday Night Playdates" for the patients.
Kali offered MFM a job on her ranch, but realized that he's not cut out to be a cowboy. DIALUP WARNI
I'd like to recommend Zeigeist: Moving forward
Bullets Are Safety Net as 64 Mentally Ill Die at Hands of Police
What is the most screwed up state in the Union?
Revealed: How the FBI Coordinated the Crackdown on Occupy
Early flu season could be severe, experts warn
The most inappropriate Christmas gift you received this year.
So, UP has Amy Kremer of the Tea Party Express
No, Virginia, we are not taxed too much
Why do left wing spokespeople on tv never bring up
POTUS: Republicans Behaving Like . . . Republicans
Outgoing Congress proves to be unproductive to the end
World's tallest building is kinda crappy
New CNN 2016 Poll: Hillary Clinton overwhelming favorite among Dems; Paul Ryan tops GOP field
tennessee legislators and guns
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got ~ Bettye LaVette
why does love got to be so sad derek and the dominos
The BEST bad movie review ever! Le Mis.
Nothing like writing your own tax laws.
Hannity loser by half of audience; O'LOOFAH kept 70%; Rachel & Ed held; but Faux still up
Petition to Obama for humanitarian aid to CAR
GOP Senator Concedes Fiscal Cliff Defeat, “Hats Off To The President
Last night I heard an NBC FLorida news reporter say the 'communist country
Pres.Obama: GOP's insistence on halting tax hikes for the wealthy is stopping fiscal cliff deal
Rollins classes focus on using business to solve social ills
Obama wants gun violence measures passed in 2013
Pres. Obama CRUSHES Notion That Both Sides Are At Fault In Fiscal Showdown (MTP-Video)
F-35 — a case study in deficient decision-making: Olive
Who paid for the Log Cabin Republicans' anti-Hagel NYT ad?
Lindsey Graham: Fiscal Cliff Deal Chances 'Exceedingly Good,' Obama Has Won
White nationalist radio program going off the air?
Violent Economic “Reforms”, and the Growing Violence against Women
Halfway Houses Prove Lucrative to Those at Top
gregory to President: 'how accountable are you for the fact that washington can't get anything done'
Turning Point In India, Triumph In Philippines For The Rights Of Women
Why don't the lefters on TV talk about removing that Medicare "can't negotiate for prescriptions"?
Government Healthcare Delivery More Efficient Than Private Sector
Ryan leads the R field for 2016--Proof that Republicans DO learn.
Anyone have any knowledge on: Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)?
Has anyone heard of Rover.com?
Turning Point In India, Triumph In Philippines For The Rights Of Women
When my conservative friends are losing a political discussion
Obama on MTP: 'Let's just say it: The Republicans are the problem'
May I suggest that if you're suffering from PTSD, depression,
i'm not watching or buying anything trump anymore
Pre-pre-game (Cowboys and Redskins) on Facebook --funny
German magazine mistakenly publishes obit for ex-president George H.W. Bush
potential heir to $300m Huguette Clark fortune found dead under railroad overpass in Wyoming
Who bought themselves the ultimate Christmas present?
David Gregory to POTUS on MTP "You gotta talk tough to seniors."
Spending cuts will create social unrest in our cities
President Barack Obama - Exclusive interview on NBC's Meet the Press.
President Obama: Sandy Hook ‘Was The Worst Day Of My Presidency’
Yes, let teach those "Other Ways of Knowing" and see how it works out.
a friendly reminder to the very serious granny starvers, in case any of them are listening:
Need recommendations for wireless router
Lindsay Graham: I Will Destroy America’s Solvency Unless The Social Security Retirement Age Is Raise
get outta my dreams get into my car
California’s snowpack is 146 percent above normal
bearded seal and ringed seal listed as threatened due to ice loss
Doctor Charged, Expresses Regret After Loaded Gun Found in L.L. Bean Bathroom
McConnell’s office: Obama ‘discordant’
President Obama slams GOP 'priority' as fiscal cliff hours away
Pay attention. This isn't rocket science -- How Not To Be A Jerk.
Olympia Snowe throwing her party under the bus.
14 degrees here in Sheboygan, WI...
Atheist group sues IRS for ‘discriminating against’ secular non-profits
If Bruce Lee faced forced eviction in China
Missiongathering Christian Church Billboard...
Seniors And Their Children Are Doomed If The GOP Gets Any Of Its Way -----
My letter to Senator Schumer re. his proposed, watered-down, "compromise" filibuster reform bill...
Belgium To Prosecute Scientology As Criminal Organization; Church Faces Charges Of Extortion, Fraud
President Obama on what happens if Republicans block the middle-class tax cuts.
Obama Touts Hagel, Says No Decision On Defense Secretary Job
This is good news. They do not deserve to have our money
New class action lawsuit alleges that Jon Bon Jovi saw 1,000,000 faces but didn't "rock them all"
STOP! Don't Touch Social Security
MUST READ -What The GOP Means By Means Testing On Social Security Or Medicare.
Obama Orders Pay Raise for Congress
Rawlemon’s Spherical Solar Energy-Generating Globes Can Even Harvest Energy from Moonlight
Dashboard cam of Russian plane crash.
Woman dies, three fall ill aboard Toronto-bound VIA Rail train
Howard Dean: "I think the smart thing to do here is to go over the cliff..."
are there any proposals to reduce SS benefits to the wealthy?
My letter to Ohio republican Senator about voting against Aid for the Sandy disaster....
U.S. farm-state lawmakers agree to farm subsidy law extension
Obama: U.S. has good leads on who carried out Benghazi attacks
David Gregory the f**king tool dances with Karl Rove
In the manner of Carnac the Magnificent:
Coalition soldier missing in Afghanistan is found dead
I use anti-depressants, gratefully.
Want the world to end in 2012? Join FLDS...
Yemen: Al Qaeda Offers Bounty For U.S. Ambassador, Soldiers
anyone had laser treatments to remove toenail fungus?
Can't take credit for this but here's what many believe is the best
If you want to see the kind of post that is virtually totally ignored at DU
What I learned at the Red Lake school shooting
England's Anti-Gay Catholic Leaders Need To Lay Off The Sci-Fi
Pres Obama: David, in pursuit of strengthening SS, I'm willing to cut SS benefits
To Republicans who think raising the age of retirement will cure the nation's debt crisis
any saint experts around here?
Senate Outraged at Having to Work Weekend to Save Nation
12-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead While Hunting Died ‘The Way He Would Want To’
Bomb Kills at Least 19 Shiite Pilgrims in Pakistan
My daughter posted this on FB today:
You'll poke somebody's eye out, kid
Northern Michigan commissioner blocks Planned Parenthood grant request, says they 'kill babies'
A nice little golden, graphic reminder of where any cuts *SHOULD* come from
Please consider signing this petition to repeal the Haliburton loophole
‘Major setback’ in fiscal cliff talks
So now that Obama has said, himself, on MTP that he proposed Chained CPI...
Fantastic new Star Trek: TNG gag reel
Racism is a Hell of a Sickness...
"...worst case of legislation constipation I've ever seen."
David Brooks on the fiscal cliff: GOP has a brain freeze
McConnell reaches out to Biden, Reid steps back
Mom Has Son Sign 18-point Agreement for iPhone
Starbucks might need to re-think the design on their van doors!
Lindsay Graham: I Will Destroy America’s Solvency Unless The Social Security Retirement Age Is Raise
Does anyone else see the problem with these priorities?
How the gun lobby shut down gun violence research
Russian Warship Heads To Syria In Preparation For A Possible Evacuation
Can you guess what all this talk, talk, talk about gun control is doing?
Reed Hastings (Netflix CEO) pay to double after salary cut
*sigh* Now it's my turn. In the ER with hubby. Vibes appreciated.
Kevin Drum: For Republicans, It's All About the Rich, the Very Rich, and the Super-Rich
Senate "fiscal cliff" negotiations hit major setback over GOP demands that it include chained-CPI
Obama library battle: Chicago vs. Hawaii
President Obama Urges Illinois Lawmakers To Legalize Gay Marriage
If ammunition were as regulated as Sudafed
The protest at the Denver gun show...
New popular vote totals have the president with just under a 5 million vote win.
Texas economy leaves many behind
Source: Fiscal cliff talks see major setback
Look folks, politics aside, we might have to cut SS benefits 30 years from now...
Immigrant deaths soar in South Texas
for reality based people on the forum re: SS reductions
So correct me if I am wrong - but Social Security recipients have already
How Many People Have Been Killed by Guns Since Newtown? Death Toll Tally 306
Fiscal talks hit major setback as GOP appeals to Biden
Nobel-winning biologist Rita Levi-Montalcini dies at 103
Radical Mental Health in an Era of Mass Shootings {marxists, you might want to check in}
I'll accept a Chained CPI for SS when it's used for Congress's CoLA as well
Meet the Woman Battling Japan's Whaling Fleet in Antarctic Ocean
Why is McConnell trying to drag Biden into this? (updated)
What's for Dinner ~ Sunday Dec 30th
Bolivia Nationalizes Electricity Companies in Hopes of Improving Rural Access
Serious question: What is the current SS "cap", and how much would raising the cap
How rocketeers dispose of Christmas trees... (video)
No matter our differences today, in a few weeks Obama is being sworn in, not Romney
A fine line between genius and madness.
Sources: Jets to fire Tony Sparano
Obamacare's Stick On Medicaid About To Get Real In 2013
The disgrace of papal blessing for Ugandan homophobia
CNN: corker just confirmed...chained CPI off the table..
Ok then. Chained CPI as a GOP proposal is out. That clear after GOP lunch.
The President clearly stated that Social Security had NOTHING to do with The Deficit!
Let's not pretend that Hagel's position on Hormel was usual for the GOP
I remember the old definition of "Middle". You know, like the 50 yard line in football.
The " Cliff " vote is being controlled IMO by the 1 %
Michigan 2-year colleges now can offer bachelor's degrees
Guess who the US Border Guards caught on suspicion of being a terrorist:
How useful are the petitions on the White House website?
Oops Der Spiegel apologizes for posting G.H.W. Bush Obituary
Chained CPI "a losing hand," McCain says.
NRA's ties to gun industry draw new scrutiny
Texas ranks last in mental health funding-1/3 state average.
"God had plans for him." I hate it when people say things like that.
G.O.P. Backs Off a Demand, Clearing Way for More Talks (chained-CPI)
At what point does obsessive disdain for the military become pathological?
Newtown is starting to taper off of the news
The President is a freaking genius !
A cold and beautiful winter's night is setting in and life is good.
Anyone else watching America Unearthed?
Oh, why not. For those who remember, extraordinary
What do you guys think about this proposal re. SS?
How do you think the teabaggers will like paying $8-9/gal for milk?
The SS tidbit I haven't seen in the press is younger than 52 your retirement age is already 67.
As Far As I Know Obama Did Not Win The Senior Vote in 2008 And 2012 And ----
3 universal truths all religions agree upon:
What happened to the middle class?
151 Victims of Mass Shootings in 2012: Here Are Their Stories
Deal reached for stopping spike in milk prices
U.S. Complicity in Israel's Deadly Actions in Gaza
Fouled Waters: Woodlands trying to solve its own problems
Israeli Premier’s Party Criticizes Israeli President For His Praise Of Palestinian President
Carter implemented COLA, Reagan taxed benefits, Clinton increased tax
The root cause of the failure of the middle class?
Introducing: The Thomas Friedman Op-Ed Generator
Everyone repeat whenever CPI for Social Security is brought up...
A very appropriate song for today's headlines
President Obama Blames Republicans - John Boehner Squeals
Mitch McConnell, just agree with what Democrats are proposing!
Local celebrants offer ritual, not religion, to mark milestones
While You're Out Looking For Sugar
US Drone War Inspires Militants to Hunt & Kill ‘Informers’
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini,a Revolutionary in the Study of the Brain & Nobel Prize Winner, Dies at 103
I'm not going to diet. I'm just going to eat better, healthier.
Religion may play more prominent role in America as baby boomers age
My Take: If you hear God speak audibly, you (usually) aren’t crazy
GOP Drops Social Security Cut Demand In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
2013 and beyond words to live by
From Cupcake Land FYI: the magnetic rainbow flag with hearts instead of stars was stolen off
As I watch the proceedings of the HOuse on cspan, it is clear that the majority is the biggest
Obama Signs FISA Warrantless Wiretapping Program Extension Into Law
VICTORY: Harry Reid says he will NOT AGREE to Social Security benefit cuts!
In light of the "fiscal cliff", I recall Rush Limpbutt saying something about another "fiscal
STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Monday, 31 December 2012 (and Tuesday, 1 January 2013)
DEMS seek dismissal of Fast and Furious suit against Holder
Something broken, something new
How relevant is 'chained CPI' hysteria if republicans weren't serious about it in the first place?
I'm broadcasting live on the air now re: Fiscal Cliff, Gun Control and more! Listen in at...
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