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Sunday, November 14, 2004

Down To A Specter Of The Truth

Republican Senator Arlan Specter of Pennsylvania is fighting for his political life. After his public statement that any Supreme Court replacement with strong anti-abortion leanings would have a hard time being confirmed, he has been running himself ragged trying to assuage the up-in-arms right. His... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 11, 2004

Honoring Veterans

Today is Veterans Day. President Bush observed the day by visiting Arlington National Cemetery, as has many of his predecessors. Today, like Memorial Day, is a day of remembrance. It is also a day to observe those veterans who still stand among us. It is a day to thank those who helped make our... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2004

A Child Shall Lead Them

Alexandra Scott, avid campaigner for her lemonade stands to raise money for cancer research, died a couple of months ago at the age of 8. She had appeared on Oprah and Today, pushing her idea and shooting for $1 million. Three months after Alexandra's death, that goal has been acheived and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2004

The First To Leave

Attorney General John Ashcroft tendered his resignation to the president today, stating that he would stay on until he was replaced. The ACLU and many moderate and liberal government officials started applauding the second they heard the news, Ashcroft being a right-wing religious conservative who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 7, 2004

Activate Someone Else...

Hawaii resident David Miyasato is suing the government. They have reactivated his commission in the United States Army, thirteen years after he was honorably discharged. He also did a five-year stint in the reserves. He beleives he has fulfilled his obligation to the military. But he isn't suing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 6, 2004

Rehnquist Ill; Will A Replacement Be Necessary?

Of course, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist is 80, so his days of being a Supreme Court Justice are numbered as is, but with quickly failing health and a problematic aftermath to a thyroid cancer operation, a replacement for the ailing Chief Justice may come sooner than most insiders had thought.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 5, 2004

Old Dog, Same Old Tricks

The election just ended, Bush is giving us the same old, same old. In 2000, he campaigned and promised when he won that election to be a uniter, not a divider. In his reelection speech, he reached out to the Kerry voters and told them he would attempt to draw the country closer by steering clear of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Now You've Gone And Done It -- Four More Years...

Kerry conceded victory of the 2004 election earlier today to the incumbent, giving Bush without contest what the popular vote and electoral college had already given him: another four years in the White House as president of the United States. At least, the Republicans didn't have to use a court... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Election Day, 2004 -- And They're Off And Running!!!!

Election officials everywhere are talking about the unprecedented number of voters showing up at the polls. Although the turnout has been expected to be higher than usual, the amount of early turnout voters has shocked quite a few of those in charge of overseeing the ballotting. One official in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 1, 2004

Countdown Minus One Day And...

Well, we're at the end of a grueling, mud-splattered campaign. Tomorrow is THE DAY, Election Day, November 2. Time to get out and vote, make your voice heard. And people, listen. Regardless of your political stance, we are all Americans. This is our right, our priviledge, and our duty. So make the... Sign in to see full entry.

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