Virginia to issue voter ID cards to every eligible voter | The Raw Story

My initial reaction, since McDonnell is such an anal cyst, was that this was a horrible thing. However, reading the article, it may actually be a good thing. However, since the Repugs NEVER do anything to actually make voting an easier, fairer thing, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop and expose the scam in this.

Justice?

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This Pretty Much Sums It ALL Up!

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Coming This Summer: For $24.95, George W. Bush Will Share His 'Strategies For Economic Growth' | ThinkProgress

Oh boy! A book from the Shrub! Everyone got their crayons ready for it?

Tea Partiers Explained

NBC's Gregory Headlines Conference For GOP Ally Group | Media Matters for America

He's still working. How is this less of a 'violation' of corporate rules than Keith's campaign contributions a couple of years back?

US Politics | AMERICAblog News: Poll shows strong swing state disapproval of Obama on housing

Maybe this will get some movement from administration. Anything would good, guys, so come on! Even if it's just for politics, do it!

Paul Volcker Takes On JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon | TPMDC

I miss Cigar Paul!

Talking Points Memo | Breaking News and Analysis | TPM

Round up a couple of random Repugs and shoot them. Maybe they'll straighten out :)

Koch Brothers Flout Law Getting Richer With Secret Iran Sales - Bloomberg

Holy Shit! Lil Chuckie and Davey must have peed in the punch at one of Michael Bloomberg's parties! This is nasty. This is detailed. This is several grand jury indictments looking for a place to happen.

Can I pull the lever that drops the floor out from under the Kochs when we decide to hang them?

Why I Love Weird Porn | Sex & Relationships | AlterNet

A paean to internet porn. Weirdly inspiring.

Wells Fargo Has Blood on Its Hands: Desperate Man Commits Suicide After Shocking Foreclosure Mistreatment | | AlterNet

This is why we need a corporate death penalty. The really sad thing is that Wells has been one of the cleaner of the big banks through all this, but maybe, it's just that they haven't been caught out before this.

The Anti-Science Streak in Federal Marijuana Policy - Conor Friedersdorf - Health - The Atlantic

Why does this surprise anyone? Our drug laws are focused entirely on providing funding to turn the police into para-military organizations (which has succeeded beyond anyone's wildest wet-dreams!) not on any rational basis. Any rational analysis would look at Prohibiton and shrug and conclude legalization is the least harmful option.

The Anti-Science Streak in Federal Marijuana Policy - Conor Friedersdorf - Health - The Atlantic

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Maher: Joe Biden Needs to Make More "Gaffes"

Bill Maher is rapidly becoming a national treasure :)

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Carroll Shelby, Builder of Cobra Sports Car, Dies at 89 - NYTimes.com

Man! This sucks. He was an icon. The roster of incredible cars that poured out him is long and glorious. And he made a mean bowl of chili, too. God's garage just got a lot meaner!!! :)

Another Proud Moment in NC History

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Lugar goes out with a bang, not a whimper.

Sen. Richard Lugar's Parting Words: Beware of Tea Party Extremists | AlterNet

Why Paul Krugman Needs to Run a Teach-in for Ignorant New York Times Business Reporters | | AlterNet

Don't read this if you're already struggling with the desire to shoot a bankster or a politician. It'll only inflame the desire!

AT&T Whines; Reader Rebuts | Save the Internet

As an 'ex', I love it when someone gives to AT*T. This is what the Brits would call a gob-smacking :)

Study: Dinosaurs may have caused extinction with flatulence | The Raw Story

OHMIGOD! We must immediately ban Mexican and Indian Food! Not to mention closing all the vegetarian restaurants! Panic ensues! I'd say take a deep breath, but.... oh never mind!

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The Enemies Within: The 20 Most Dangerous Conservatives And Their Organizations | Addicting Info

AKA, MItt's Christmas card list....

33 Quotes About Conservatives/Republicans That Liberals Should Know About | Addicting Info

17. “In the United States I have always believed that there was a big difference between Conservative and stupid. Boy is it getting harder to prove that one by the minute.”
~Rick Mercer

Cinco de Mayo

Can't believe I'm posting this.... :)

Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was
manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of
the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be
the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York. This
would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to
Mexico.
But as we know....the great ship did not make it to New York....The ship hit
an iceberg and sank....and the cargo was forever lost .
The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly
awaiting its delivery were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so
great, they declared a National Day of Mourning which they still observe to
this day. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th.... and
is known of course as Sinko de Mayo.

5 Special Interest Groups That Help Keep Marijuana Illegal | Drugs | AlterNet

Police departments across the country have become dependent on federal drug war grants to finance their budget.

That's the number one reason why we can't get the war on drugs back on any kind of reasonable footing.

Who owns the cloud? - Salon.com

"Don't be evil', my rosy red ass!

Tell the Senate: Stop CISPA

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Worst Endorsement Ever: Gingrich Implodes Sabotages Romney and Himself

Gingrich apparently translates into Japanese as kamikaze! :) Thanks, Newtie. Keep up the GREAT work!

US Politics | AMERICAblog News: You are being royally ripped off by your cell phone carrier

I loathe our cell phone companies, and now I know exactly why :)

The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

Daily Kos: Mitt Romney and his team maintain steady flow of foreign policy lies. Called on them, they repeat

Yes, and water is wet.....

NutFacts on Romney

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Prayer Problem: Congressman’s Sectarian Invocation Muddies Constitutional Waters | Americans United

I'm really reaching the point where I think we need our own 'crusade' against the fundamentalists. They are not living in the same world as the rest of us. I don't know what world it is, but it's sure not the real world.