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Jesse Jackson Walks Back Rebuke Of Artur Davis Over Health Care Vote
huffingtonpost.com — Reverend Jesse Jackson is moderating a stinging rebuke of Rep. Artur Davis over the Alabama Democrat's position on health care legislation. Days after insisting it was impossible to be both black (which Davis is) and vote against health care reform ... (more) Jesse Jackson Walks Back Rebuke Of Artur Davis Over ...
OR-GOV: Al Gore endorses Bill Bradbury
blueoregon.com — In what may become known as a key turning point for the Bill Bradbury's gubernatorial campaign, Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore announced his endorsement of Bradbury at this morning's sold out fundraiser at the Left Bank. While it ... (more) OR-GOV: Al Gore endorses Bill Bradbury

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TheGrio: Jackson's race-baiting no favor to president
thegrio.com — Many political observers surmised that with Barack Obama's election, self-anointed and often polarizing black leader Rev. Jesse Jackson would retreat into obscurity — but he hasn't. (more) TheGrio: Jackson's race-baiting no favor to president
Intelligentsia Against Intelligence
truthdig.com — By David Sirota Any hope that we aren’t turning into a full-on slobbering idiocracy was snuffed out last week by two of the Washington intelligentsia’s most respected voices. READ THE WHOLE ITEM Related Entries November 20, 2009 ... (more) Intelligentsia Against Intelligence
Morning Fix: Stupak as Democratic anti-hero
voices.washingtonpost.com — 1. Michigan Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak, the author of an amendment to the House health care bill that would ban federal funding from being used for abortions, has become a whipping boy of fellow Democrats on the campaign trail of late. New Hampshire ... (more) Morning Fix: Stupak as Democratic anti-hero
Ed Anger says, 'Take THAT, Obama!'
Ed Anger says, 'Take THAT, Obama!'
fivefeetoffury.com — America's angriest columnist is angry: I’ve heard about that affirmative action stuff but this is crazy! It’s bad enough they gave the Teleprompter Kid one of those Peace Prizes for not doing anything. But now the South Koreans gave him a black belt in karate – ... (more) Ed Anger says, 'Take THAT, Obama!'
ED ANGER SAYS: “TAKE THAT, OBAMA!”
ED ANGER SAYS: “TAKE THAT, OBAMA!”
weeklyworldnews.com — I’m madder than Al Sharpton with a busted bullhorn! I’ve heard about that affirmative action stuff but this is crazy! (more) ED ANGER SAYS: “TAKE THAT, OBAMA!”
Another Racist Outrage
Another Racist Outrage
rhymeswithright.mu.nu — Could you imagine the howls if some conservative leader made the statement that one cannot call oneself a white man if you supported Obama's nationalization of health care? Why, then, is there not similar disgust over this statement from a... (more) Another Racist Outrage
get back on the plantation, boy
sondrak.com — The Rev. Jesse ["the overseer"] Jackson on Wednesday night criticized Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) for voting against the Democrats� signature healthcare bill. �We even have blacks voting against the healthcare bill,� Jackson said at a reception ... (more) get back on the plantation, boy
Jackson Diehl on Obama's Afghan indecision
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Jackson Diehl on Obama's Afghan indecision
Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man'
thehill.com — The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Wednesday night criticized Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) for voting against the Democrats’ signature healthcare bill. Read more... (more) Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and ...
Public Voting is Now Open for the POP “Public Choice” Art Prize
Public Voting is Now Open for the POP “Public Choice” Art Prize
firedoglake.com — Artist: Torrey Weiss We received amazing entries for the POP art contest. There are six finalists for the “Public Choice” prize, and voting is now open . There will also be special juried prizes, chosen by judges Arianna ... (more) Public Voting is Now Open for the POP “Public Choice” ...
Evan Chandler Dead: Father Of Michael Jackson Molestation Accuser Commits Suicide
democraticunderground.com — Source: [b]Huffington Post[/b] Evan Chandler -- the father of Jordan Chandler, who accused Michael Jackson of molesting him -- allegedly committed suicide, the New York Post reports. Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/18/evan-chandler-dead-father_n_362112.html [hr noshade ... (more) Evan Chandler Dead: Father Of Michael Jackson ...
Breaking: Football Players Are Stupid
sixmeatbuffet.com — Well, not all of them, just a very healthy percentage. Three freshman Vols arrested, two charged with armed robbery . KNOXVILLE – Three University of Tennessee football players this morning face attempted armed robbery charges Janzen Jackson, Michael Edwards and Nu’Keese ... (more) Breaking: Football Players Are Stupid
Phony Conservative Anti-Elitism, Revealed!
tnr.com — From a new cover story on Sarah Palin by Weekly Standard hack Matthew Continetti,: Last week, when Joe Biden traveled to upstate New York to campaign for Democratic congressional candidate Bill Owens, the vice president took aim at Sarah Palin. ... (more) Phony Conservative Anti-Elitism, Revealed!
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a changing membership
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a changing membership
washingtonpost.com — William "Billy" Flynn, right, and Joseph "JJ" Jackson are president and vice president, respectively, of Maine State Prison chapter of the NAACP. It is one of the only predominantly white chapters. (more) NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a ...
Landrieu’s Ambivalence on Health Reform Costs Her Keynote at Florida Fundraiser
Landrieu’s Ambivalence on Health Reform Costs Her Keynote at Florida Fundraiser
fdlaction.firedoglake.com — Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) was orginally scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Palm Beach County Democratic Party’s annual fundraiser. (The fundraiser had previously been known as the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, ... (more) Landrieu’s Ambivalence on Health Reform Costs Her ...
Landrieu Out as Palm Beach County Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner
Landrieu Out as Palm Beach County Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner
yglesias.thinkprogress.org — Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Palm Beach County in Florida takes baby steps toward party discipline : Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu is out as keynote speaker for the Palm Beach County Democratic Party’s annual fund-raising dinner next week ... (more) Landrieu Out as Palm Beach County Jefferson-Jackson Day ...
Podcast: How Hollywood Is Killing Our Culture: The Case Of Michael Jackson
melissaclouthier.com — Have you seen the Michael Jackson flick, yet? Would you feel that you’re participating in the degradation of American culture if you did? Dan Gainor of the Media Research Center joins me to discuss all this and much more. Download MP3 To subscribe on iTunes, just click here! ... (more) Podcast: How Hollywood Is Killing Our Culture: The Case ...
Illinois Filing Deadline Closes
blogs.cqpolitics.com — Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has filed paperwork to run for both Cook County Board President and for re-election in 2010, as the 2010 candidate filing deadline closed Monday at the Illinois Board of Elections. Davis, who has said he... (more) Illinois Filing Deadline Closes
Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Marriage on Life Support
Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Marriage on Life Support
townhall.com — For the last few weeks I have been writing about the battle to defend the foundations of marriage in DC and beyond. Last week several thousand DC residents joined me on Freedom Plaza to protect God's first institution.... (more) Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Marriage on Life Support
How the Internet Could Make Chris Daggett NJ's Next Governor
How the Internet Could Make Chris Daggett NJ's Next Governor
techpresident.com — Could New Jersey independent gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett pull off a Jesse Ventura in next week's election? That's the intriguing question posed by Mark Blumenthal over on his "Mystery Pollster" column at National Journal. I think the answer ... (more) How the Internet Could Make Chris Daggett NJ's Next Governor
Michigan's Rooney Seeks to Join Florida Brother in House
blogs.cqpolitics.com — Attorney Brian Rooney is filing the paperwork Friday to join the 2010 race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District seat. And he is seeking to join his brother, freshman Florida Republican Tom Rooney, in the House Brian Rooney, an Iraq War... (more) Michigan's Rooney Seeks to Join Florida Brother in House
Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Democracy is Shrinking in DC
Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Democracy is Shrinking in DC
townhall.com — This past week, DC city council member Jack Evans vehemently warned DC citizens that if they took their concerns about marriage to Capitol Hill there would be grave "consequences." Knowing that he and his colleagues... (more) Harry R. Jackson, Jr.: Democracy is Shrinking in DC
The Barefoot-in-Mouth Contessa -- By: Jay Nordlinger
corner.nationalreview.com — Well, this was really amazing: Contessa Brewer, an anchorwoman for MSNBC, was introducing the Rev. Jesse Jackson. But she introduced him as: the Rev. Al Sharpton. According to the Associated Press , “Jackson stared at the camera from a studio in ... (more) The Barefoot-in-Mouth Contessa -- By: Jay Nordlinger
Michael Jackson's incredibly moving This Is It.
slate.com — The news in late summer about the plans to release This Is It (Sony Pictures), a movie documenting Michael Jackson's rehearsal process for the stage show he was preparing at the time of his death, didn't bode well. Given that the footage in question ... (more) Michael Jackson's incredibly moving This Is It.
Race, Rush, and the Moral Pygmies on the Left
Race, Rush, and the Moral Pygmies on the Left
pajamasmedia.com — The left has abandoned the philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. for an odious ideology that promotes race envy. (more) Race, Rush, and the Moral Pygmies on the Left
On 'Hate Crimes Day,' Remembering Media Blackout of Jesse Dirkhising's Death
On 'Hate Crimes Day,' Remembering Media Blackout of Jesse Dirkhising's Death
newsbusters.org — On a day in which media liberals will celebrate President Obama for signing a bill against "hate crimes" against gays and lesbians, a bill named for Matthew Shepard, it might be time again to remember the name of Jesse Dirkhising, who died ... (more) On 'Hate Crimes Day,' Remembering Media Blackout of ...
Tonight & Michael Jackson
Tonight & Michael Jackson
debbieschlussel.com — By Debbie Schlussel So, tonight I’m going to screen the much-hyped “This Is It.” No, sadly, not the great classic pop song by Kenny Loggins with back-up vocals by the man with the sexiest male singing voice in contemporary music (Michael McDonald). It’s the Michael ... (more) Tonight & Michael Jackson
Horatio’s Drive
themoderatevoice.com — I’ve just finished listening to an absolutely fascinating audiobook, and one that seems uniquely appropriate for listening to in the car. It’s called Horatio’s Drive and is based on a PBS program about the first man to drive a car across the country in the year 1903. The ... (more) Horatio’s Drive
Bank War in the Jacksonian Age: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Battle over the B.U.S.
Bank War in the Jacksonian Age: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Battle over the B.U.S.
americanhistory.suite101.com — The second Bank of the United States, established in 1816, was a mixed private/public institution with far reaching influence: Biddle, president of the BUS since 1823, had effectively managed the bank, which was partially responsible for the good ... (more) Bank War in the Jacksonian Age: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas ...
Defense firms in probe received $30M in stimulus money
Defense firms in probe received $30M in stimulus money
usatoday.com — The companies claimed to be small, minority-owned businesses, giving them preference in bidding for government contracts, Air Force documents allege. But government investigators found they were part of a larger minority-owned firm and not eligible ... (more) Defense firms in probe received $30M in stimulus money
New Jersey’s Jesse Ventura
New Jersey’s Jesse Ventura
buzzmachine.com — This morning, I walked up the street to my neighbor Chris Daggett’s house and recorded this video about his independent race for governor in New Jersey, drawing comparisons between his campaign and Jesse Ventura’s. At this stage in the ... (more) New Jersey’s Jesse Ventura