Doing the Troops Wrong
Doing the Troops Wrong
Who wouldn’t support an effort to pay for college for G.I.’s who have willingly suited up and put their lives on the line, who in many cases have served multiple tours in combat zones and in some cases have been wounded?
Well, you might be surprised at who is not supporting this effort. The Bush administration opposes it, and so does Senator John McCain. picked by DerAlt 2 months ago
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 Sneak Peak of New Fashion Line "The Row"
Sneak Peak of New Fashion Line "The Row"
For those of you who haven’t heard, Mary Kate and Ashley (yes, the Olsen twins), are in the process of launching a new high-end fashion line called “The Row.” picked by briananicole 1 year ago
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 Is Gonzales Next Bush, Rove and Cheney Fall Guy?
Is Gonzales Next Bush, Rove and Cheney Fall Guy?
Does anyone notice a trend in the Bush administration:
  • Passing the buck and setting up others to be fall guys
  • Truckloads of lies, deception and half truths
  • Lack of accountability
picked by indierockcafe 1 year ago
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 George Bush Sr to Endorse McCain
George Bush Sr to Endorse McCain
Former President George H.W. Bush will appear with his wife, Barbara, on Monday to showcase their endorsement of Sen. John McCain. A senior campaign official said that the former first couple will attend a rally for McCain and are expected to campaign for him. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago
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 Bush is A commander guy, not THE commander guy
Bush is A commander guy, not THE commander guy
The White House is trying to clarify something: President George W Bush is ''a commander guy'' but not ''the commander guy.''

Or something like that. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Bush says US to send more troops to Afghanistan
Bush says US to send more troops to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - Grappling with a record death toll in an overshadowed war, President Bush promised Wednesday to send more U.S. troops into Afghanistan by year's end. He conceded that June was a "tough month" in the nearly seven-year-old war. picked by bingo 2 weeks ago
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 Colorado DoE Working to Kill Bill Providing Free College Tuition to Decorated Combat Vets
Colorado DoE Working to Kill Bill Providing Free College Tuition to Decorated Combat Vets
A bill that would grant Colorado residents who were awarded Purple Heart or higher medal free college tuition is under fire as too costly by people such as David Skaggs of the Dept of Education. The same David Skaggs who proposes having tax payers pay a large percentage of illegal alien's tuition. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago
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 Bush endorses John McCain for president
Bush endorses John McCain for president
If that ain't the kiss of death, what is? Can McCain tell him to please not do that? picked by bevissimo 5 months ago
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 SoCal college offers YouTube class
SoCal college offers YouTube class
Here's a dream-come-true for Web addicts: college credit for watching YouTube. Pitzer College this fall began offering what may be the first course about the video-sharing site. About 35 students meet in a classroom but work mostly online, where they view YouTube content and post their comments. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago
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 Bush seeks new Iraq funding bill
Bush seeks new Iraq funding bill
US President George W Bush invited Democrats to the White House on Tuesday to discuss a standoff over a bill that provides for more than $100 billion to pay for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Bush Vetoes Children's Health Bill
Bush Vetoes Children's Health Bill
The measure would provide $60 billion over the next five years, $35 billion more than current spending and $30 billion more than the president proposed. Mr. Bush and his backers argue that the bill would be a step toward federalization of health care, and that it would steer the program away from its core purpose of providing insurance for poor children and toward covering children from middle-cla... read full post picked by marli 7 months ago
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 Ever Wonder Why College Tuition Goes Up Every Year?
Ever Wonder Why College Tuition Goes Up Every Year?
It costs a lot of money to go to college. It costs even more money to run a college. And it’s costing increasingly more money to pay college and university presidents’ salaries and compensation packages, with many reaching the million-dollar mark. picked by 1krazykorean 8 months ago
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 McCain Differs With Bush on Climate Change
McCain Differs With Bush on Climate Change
Mr. McCain added pointedly: “I will not shirk the mantle of leadership that the United States bears. I will not permit eight long years to pass without serious action on serious challenges.”

Ouch! That will cost him some votes with the hardliners. picked by DerAlt 2 months ago
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 Bush Does #2 For The Troops
Bush Does #2 For The Troops
President Bush again appeared on national TV to further clarify that "this commander-in-chief ain't not going to unfund the troops." picked by capnews 1 year ago
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 Bush: I Gave Up Golf For The Troops
Bush: I Gave Up Golf For The Troops
“I don't want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf,” he said. “I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best as I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal.” picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago
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 Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill
Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill
WASHINGTON - Bowing to President Bush's demands, the Senate approved and sent the White House a bill Wednesday to overhaul bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and shield telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on Americans. picked by bingo 1 week ago
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 Bush Spy Bill Stance Called Fear-Mongering
Bush Spy Bill Stance Called Fear-Mongering
The administration admitted that the sweeping domestic surveillance originated in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks. However, declassified documents obtained by the National Security Archive and testimony that is part of these lawsuits suggest the National Security Agency program was put into place shortly after Mr. Bush was inaugurated, long before 9/11. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago
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 Highschool Students Forced to Choose Major
Highschool Students Forced to Choose Major
Highschool freshmen in Florida will be forced starting this Fall to declare a college major from a set a state-approved choices, while students in Mississippi will be able to choose from nine career paths. The states involved support this move and think it will benefit the children. College administrators, who will be teaching the students in the future, say otherwise. picked by joshdb 11 months ago
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 Dropping Out Of The Electoral College
Dropping Out Of The Electoral College
The Electoral College of the US has it proponents and its detractors. One possible replacement is the National Popular Vote (NPV). Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass laws to enact this system provided enough other states does likewise. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago
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 George "Dubya" Bush Countdown Timer
George "Dubya" Bush Countdown Timer
Simply put, how long it will be until G.W. is no longer president of the United States. picked by Gratheo 1 year ago
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 Minnesota bridge hero declines Bush photo opportunity
Minnesota bridge hero declines Bush photo opportunity
After receiving multiple offers, including a full scholarship, Jeremy Hernandez has one word for President Bush. "Nope." picked by misswinkle 12 months ago
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