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   Obama will nominate Janet Yellen Fed Chair tomorrow.

   October 9, 2013 by Lhalo

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   If confirmed, the money printing will continue unabated. http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-janet-yellen-federal-reserve-nomination-ben-bernanke-20131008,0,5210853.story

   

   Last reply by notherhalo, October 29, 2013

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   Back to our country being a murderous entity

   October 22, 2013 by mtangelsfan

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   http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/22/21065224-white-house-admits-killing-civilians-with-drone-strikes-denies-breaking-law?lite&ocid=msnhp&pos=1 We keep killing innocent civilians with our drones. Then we wonder why Al Quaida keeps getting recruits. Are we any better than them?

   

   Last reply by HaloMagic, October 26, 2013

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   The internet will destroy the middle class

   October 24, 2013 by notherhalo

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   Quite an interesting thought http://www.salon.com/2013/05/12/jaron_lanier_the_internet_destroyed_the_middle_class/ Its hard to summarize this article from excerpts, but Ive put some below FWIW, this guy is said to be considered the "father of virtual reality" etc Right. Well, until about the year 2000 or so, some jobs had been destroyed by new technology. This goes back to the industrial revolution and earlier. But more jobs were created than those destroyed. So what changed? Of course jobs become obsolete. But the only reason that new jobs were created was because there was a social contract in which a more pleasant, less boring job was still considered …

   

   Last reply by Lhalo, October 24, 2013
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   State of California ripping off Joe Q Public

   October 22, 2013 by yk9001

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   if Joe Q Public has a $238k a year pension, and wants to be paid his additional $75k a year. http://www.pacbiztimes.com/2013/10/18/retired-ventura-county-sherriff-sues-for-supplemental-pension/

   

   Last reply by Adam, October 23, 2013

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   Holy *&%^. 1 2 3 4 8

   October 15, 2013 by RallyMo

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   This is not surprising, but still, holy *&%^.

   

   Last reply by RallyMo, October 21, 2013

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   Barron's - Budget Disaster

   September 30, 2013 by Catwhoshatinthehat

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   Thought this was an interesting article: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111903533504579095343582443818.html?mod=BOL_hpp_cover#articleTabs_article%3D1 While they bicker about the debt ceiling as has been discussed on here through various threads the long term issues continue to be ignored.

   

   Last reply by arch stanton, October 21, 2013

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   U.S. fears radical Islamists could take root in Syria

   October 8, 2013 by gotbeer

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   U.S. fears radical Islamists could take root in Syria

   

   Last reply by saangels, October 20, 2013
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   Gerrymandering

   October 3, 2013 by nate

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   This is an actual PA district:

   

   Last reply by Count Orlok, October 17, 2013

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    Republican Congressman or Rapper?

    October 14, 2013 by Tank

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    ha, this is great. http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexnaidus/rappers-real-name-or-republican-congressman i got 10/15 correct.

    

    Last reply by Bruce Nye, October 15, 2013

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    lolzerz

    October 11, 2013 by Adam

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    http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2013/10/11-states-that-have-more-people-on.html?spref=tw

    

    Last reply by Spirit, October 15, 2013

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    San Diego mayor sexually harasses women but doesn't step down 1 2

    July 27, 2013 by Brandon

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    Didn't see it posted here, anyone see the story? Dude sexually harasses women over the years and says he will go to therapy for two weeks then resume business as usual. The stories are just creepy too. How is this guy not stepping down?

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, October 15, 2013

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    Government stalemate 1 2

    October 3, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    How long will the two parties act like children, and be defiant of one another?

    

    Last reply by Adam, October 15, 2013

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    Pakistan: Muslims form human chain to protect Christians during mass

    October 7, 2013 by Taylor

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    With all the "religion of peace" talk, I think it's important to acknowledge when members of two different religions stand together despite theological differences. Full article here. Human chain formed to protect Christians during Lahore massLAHORE: The Muslim and Christian communities came together during Sunday mass in a show of solidarity in Lahore. Hand in hand as many as 200-300 people formed a human chain outside the St Anthony’s Church adjacent to the District Police Lines at the Empress Road, in a show of solidarity with the victims of the Peshawar church attack two weeks back, which resulted in over a 100 deaths. The twin suicide attack on All Sa…

    

    Last reply by DowningRules, October 15, 2013

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    Bunch of Tyrannical Anarchists

    October 10, 2013 by Adam

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    http://www.buzzfeed.com/bennyjohnson/brave-tourists-are-blatantly-defying-the-us-governments-dema

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, October 14, 2013
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    North Korea again

    October 8, 2013 by fan_since79

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    And I was just wondering the other day why we haven't heard much from little Kim recently. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/10/07/uk-korea-north-idUKBRE9960ZZ20131007 North Korea puts army on alert, warns U.S. of 'horrible disaster'

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, October 13, 2013

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    Call 1-800-F**K-YO to get your Obamacare

    October 3, 2013 by Spirit

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    This is so awesome! http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/billhandel.html?article=11707880

    

    Last reply by cysomeawfulpitcher, October 10, 2013

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    inequality for all

    October 2, 2013 by Schildog

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    it's released this friday in university theaters in irvine

    

    Last reply by Adam, October 7, 2013

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    Maybe a Monarchy isn't such a bad idea

    October 2, 2013 by nate

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    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/10/01/australia-had-a-government-shutdown-once-it-ended-with-the-queen-firing-everyone-in-parliament/

    

    Last reply by nate, October 2, 2013

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    DNC $18.1 million in debt

    October 1, 2013 by Lhalo

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    All those traffic jams in west LA just weren't enough. http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2013/09/30/dnc-debt-crisis/?iid=HP_LN

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, October 1, 2013
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    New Rules California

    September 30, 2013 by Schildog

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    atta boy bill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7jGky6IyV4&list=TLykpEo60xRGpxZvqzZ6RT5q_tL0Fo29Pu

    

    Last reply by Adam, September 30, 2013

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    Is Congressman Ted Cruz trying to break into acting? 1 2 3

    September 25, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    21 hour filibuster?

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, September 30, 2013

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    California Legislature Approves Driver's Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants 1 2 3

    September 14, 2013 by 2002_halos_II

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    http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2013/09/13/california-legislature-approves-driver-licenses-for-undocumented-immigrants/ discuss

    

    Last reply by notherhalo, September 29, 2013

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    The world could use more Seymour Hersh's

    September 27, 2013 by Lhalo

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    "He is angry about the timidity of journalists in America, their failure to challenge the White House and be an unpopular messenger of truth." http://www.theguardian.com/media/media-blog/2013/sep/27/seymour-hersh-obama-nsa-american-media#

    

    Last reply by mrwicked, September 28, 2013
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    The Adorable Care Act

    September 27, 2013 by Spirit

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    I was really against Obamacare. But now that I've seen a big eyed mouse on a swing, I'm totally in favor of it! http://www.politico.com/politico44/2013/09/former-obama-staffer-created-adorable-care-act-173707.html

    

    Last reply by Spirit, September 27, 2013

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    Amazing images of a baby growing in her mother's womb

    September 19, 2013 by Taylor

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    • 1.1k views

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/personhoodusa/top-10-mind-blowing-images-of-human-life-in-the-wo-drqv The article clearly has a pro-life agenda. But no matter where you stand on abortion, the images themselves are fascinating.

    

    Last reply by Tank, September 26, 2013

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    AIG CEO Gets It

    September 24, 2013 by Schildog

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    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/24/aig-bonuses-benmosche-deep-south_n_3981911.html

    

    Last reply by mtangelsfan, September 25, 2013

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    Obamacare and jobs

    September 22, 2013 by Bruce Nye

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    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324492604579087044033601178.html

    

    Last reply by Bruce Nye, September 22, 2013
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    For those who still think that there are people on this board that still think Obama is any different from the rest...

    September 13, 2013 by RallyMo

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    What are you thinking?

    

    Last reply by nate, September 21, 2013
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    For those who still think Obama is any different from the rest...

    September 12, 2013 by Angel Oracle

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    http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/11/worth_repeating_3_reasons_obama_will_shut_down_med.php I know it's an older article, but it puts into perfect view why Obama is forcing the shutdown of all dispensaries. He has Big Pharma in his pocket, just like the rest. Go $**$**$%*&%^&^& yourself Big Pharma!

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, September 16, 2013

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    Stand Up & Do Your Part!

    September 11, 2013 by Spirit

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    Help Kickstart World War lll

    

    Last reply by Spirit, September 14, 2013

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