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Majority of Colorado sheriffs file suit against new gun laws
Fri May 17, 2013
- Read the lawsuit genius. They are not claiming the law is unconstitutional. They filed suit because they are too lazy to enforce the law. Of course, other excuses were used. Sheriff's in Colorado are elected. The voters there wanted the enhanced background checks.
How a diplomatic spat over compromised spy may have triggered AP leak probe
Wed May 15, 2013
- When anti-tax groups ask for tax exempt status the heat from the microscope should be intense. The IRS did what we pay them to do.
6 fixes for the next season of 'American Idol'
Tue May 14, 2013
- lifelongindependent, turn off the TV and try iTunes university. They have the "intellectually stimulating" programming you are interested in. Most of the rest of us just want to be entertained after a hard day's work. Randy Jackson has produced many records for several artists. He …
Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell convicted of first-degree murder
Mon May 13, 2013
- previable fetus
CO2 record illustrates 'scary' trend, say experts
Sun May 12, 2013
- flintrock, you seem to be the one with the race issues. tribalism doesn't mean race. (From Wikipedia) Tribalism may also refer to a way of thinking or behaving in which people are more loyal to their tribe than to their friends, their country, or any other social group. Republicans come to mind.
Former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling may leave prison by 2017
Wed May 8, 2013
- Today's agreement will put an end to the legal battles surrounding this case," said Peter Carr, Justice Department spokesman. Should say, "Today's agreement will ensure no justice is done for Enron's victims, but all of the attornies involved can now be paid."
Cleveland man charged with kidnapping, rape; no charges for 2 brothers
Wed May 8, 2013
- Not a political thread. Why are you playing to the troll? Shame on you.
Cuccinelli takes page from Romney playbook with new tax plan
Tue May 7, 2013
- This is the standard ALEC tax plan issued to the mouth breathers. It's not his tax plan, it's not Mitt Robme's tax plan. It's the Koch brothers tax plan.
Today's teens more materialistic, less likely to work hard, study says
Thu May 2, 2013
- Bill it's not a political thread, you are trying to hijack it. You're not generation X if you fought in Vietnam, you're a boomer. A generation responsible for losing the only war our country has ever lost. Your generation created a huge number of problems that mine has to solve.
Who's who in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation
Thu May 2, 2013
- What about our Prez who not once came out to condem radical Islamists but publicly condemned a muslim video parody;Ask yourself this question, has our prez ever condemned a video parody mocking other religions? Stupid question

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Octuplet mom: 'I feel ashamed' about food stamps
Yes, she needs to do whatever she can to provide for her kids.
No thanks, I don't want to be your kid's guardian
No, I've never been asked.
TSA apologizes to 'humiliated' mom for breast-pump gaffe
No. The security officers clearly need more training on TSA policies.