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Google Launches Elections 2008 Gadget Posted: 9 months ago by maxriter
Like it or not, the 2008 presidential election is approaching, and should you be in that first category, Google is ready to keep you informed with a new Elections 2008 gadget.
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Price of machetes drops after elections Posted: 1 year ago by kxmk
The price of machetes has halved in parts of Nigeria since the end of general elections in April because demand from thugs sponsored by politicians has subsided.
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Bhutto report: Musharraf planned to fix elections Posted: 8 months ago by dreamering
Hmm. I wonder how he came up with that idea?
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Machetes and Elections Posted: 6 months ago by DerAlt1
Until he was circumcised with a machete in front of a jeering mob and then dragged off to be beheaded, Robert Ochieng had been a symbol of modern, post-tribal harmony in Kenya.
We badly need some brighter people making decisions for our policies.
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Why gas prices dropped Posted: 2 years ago by robfouryqr
It wasn't OPEC or Republicans trying to influence midterm elections.
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What happened to election coverage yesterday? Posted: 2 years ago by ybne1else
Apparently, the news networks were not in the mood of reporting boring election results, and instead reported "nonsensically."
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MSNBC uses Osama picture for Obama! Posted: 6 months ago by maxriter
NBC News said Tuesday it has reprimanded the employee responsible for mistakenly flashing a picture of Osama bin Laden on MSNBC as Chris Matthews talked about Barack Obama.
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Unsure of the facts, or sure and are getting questioned? Posted: 12 months ago by dollyllama
I hope this hasn't been posted before, did a search but found nada.
Factcheck.org is a site where you can check your facts. Seems to be only political (non-partisan) at this time and only goes back to 2003, much to my chagrin. But still useful, especially in light of the upcoming elections.
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Governator 2: will Arnie be back? Posted: 2 years ago by robfouryqr
Schwarzenegger shuns Bush and looks set for second term as governor
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Super Tuesday: Complete Results (All States Listed, Including the Upcoming Primaries) Posted: 7 months ago by MuppetmakeR
Brought to you by CNN, complete results for the all the states that are participating today, updated live.
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Most Marijuana-Friendly Candidates: Ron Paul, Mike Gravel Posted: 1 year ago by democracy101
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) and Sen. Mike Gravel (D-AK) are the most marijuana friendly 2008 Presidential candidates, according to an analysis by the Marijuana Policy Project.
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Would You Vote for a Presidential Candidate Based on Their Credit Card Debt? Posted: 4 weeks ago by tubalusa
It was recently reported that John McCain and his wife Cindy may have as much as $250,000 in credit card debt. They also reported that they have an American Express card for a "dependent child" that is carrying a balance of between $15,000 and $50,000. On the flip side, Barack Obama reported no credit card debt in his annual financial disclosures.
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Obama Triumphs in South Carolina Posted: 7 months ago by mahler87
Obama 57%
Clinton 27%
Edwards 18%
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Jon Jones for President Posted: 1 year ago by DaftGretel
PRESS: What are your feelings on capital punishment?
JON JONES: There is really a quagmire of issues at play in that arena, and it is clear that the voter base is constantly being confused and misled by positions and statements that are in conflict with actual policies and behaviors. My party seeks to affirm a position through clear, simple, and direct compromise.
PRESS: Can you give us an example of 'compromise' on capital punishment?
JON JONES: Yes. "Life in the Electric Chair - at Low Voltage".
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Fraudulent Barack Obama Sites Taking Money Posted: 4 months ago by 2longdogs
The Barack Obama campaign is looking into two sites that look a lot like official sites soliciting money on his behalf. These two unofficial sites where up and running and asking for money until last week.
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Midterm elections boost the chance of technological advances Posted: 2 years ago by groggie
Stem cell research, climate adjustments, digital rights management, and the video game industry may all see changes from the democratic shift of the midterm elections.
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Obama and McCain win in "Potomac Primaries" Posted: 6 months ago by xenity7
John McCain is the nominal nominee - but will Barack Obama take down Hillary Clinton in single combat later this year?
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Dropping Out Of The Electoral College Posted: 8 months ago by 2manyusernames
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.
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Hackers Threaten Presidential Election Posted: 4 months ago by doggylives
This year, the U.S. will pick a new president using electronic voting machines that can be hacked, security experts said Thursday at the RSA Conference in San Francisco.
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Great new song for election time!!!! Posted: 12 months ago by ericproffitt
This is the kind of song we really need for this election. After the Obama girls video, and the giuliani follow up, finally we have something with more substance than sex appeal.
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