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Your 'experts' response assumes the answer by adding the walking time necessary to get to and from the bus. And I decline to be compared to the 'average North American' and their 6 minutes per day because I am not that person. Their studies are therefore irrelevant to my preferences.
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Any time a headline includes the word tyranny, some serious whining is sure to come along in an opinion. The thing about a representative democracy is that voters elect a Governor, Senate representatives and House representatives that align best with their leaning of what "government for the people" should be. It must ...
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You are one of less than 5% (more like 3%) of commuters who ride transit. To serve such a small percentage, LTD is taking 25% of the traffic capacity from all other commuters.
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The climate change people think that by raising spurious objections to fossil fuel production and distribution that they can reduce use of fossil fuel. But then those same people drive home to use natural gas to heat their houses. Fossil fuel use will continue as long as alternatives remain vastly more expensive (exc...
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The one I mentioned, for example, Black Lives Matter.
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The actual attitude in that part of the world has existed for centuries, if not millennia: The proverb in Arabic is 'عدو عدوي هو صديقي' ('Adu 'Aduyi Hooweh Ssadikki - My enemy's enemy is my friend).[citation needed] A similar Bedouin Arabic proverb is 'أنا وأخي على ابن عمي وأنا وابن عمي على الغريب' (Anna WaAkhi Al Ibn...
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You have missed his point entirely. I would suggest you re-read this editorial more slowly.
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The experts don't "assume the answer". Travel times to bus stops are studied from which the answer is found. You ARE not average. I was never implying that you are average. Average people don't exist. Average is a statistical construct upon which people make decisions. You prefer cars. Certainly fine with that. It wa...
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This would put the speed of motorists, assuming any of them obey the speed limit, right at the threshold for near-certain death for any uncaged people they strike. The death rate trends downward steeply as speeds drop below 35 mph. Unfortunately, ODOT doesn't consider anyone not in a motor vehicle when setting their (a...
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This is an interesting question and the answer is complex. If availability of funds is unlimited then clearly spending any amount to reduce any bad thing is warranted. In reality, resources are limited and decisions regarding optimal use of funds must be made. For every decision to spend money on one thing, we spend...
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I was thinking that too. As a White guy who "enjoys" white privilege, I am not in a position to understand Black Lives Matter like a person of color might. But let me try to explain why I think Sanders has been focused on economic justice instead of racial or legal justice. Some assumptions: Blacks have been inordinate...
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'In reality, resources are limited and decisions regarding optimal use of funds must be made." The cheapest and most certain way to reduce murder is the death penalty for murderers. The dead never re-offend. Whether that deters or encourages other murders in a society has variable answers which seem to depend on t...
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When LTD slashed 30% of their service in the late 2000's, a W 11th route was cut. Then they claimed 80+ EmX trips per day were going to be needed. No, these buses will be mostly empty.
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They're both on 18th not 11th.
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The W. 11th EmX will run 80+ trips per day in the existing traffic lanes, mixed with the existing traffic (no lanes added) from Garfield to Bailey Hill Rd. There will be two bus stops that will STILL block a lane of traffic when the bus stops to disembark. Yet the mayor and LTD say W. 11th was chosen as a solution to ...
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"If anything, the application of U.S. power has made things worse." Which may have been the motive for doing it. Destroying countries keep them weak and easier to control, although, as Bacevich writes, it isn't working. The US government has no business intervening in Middle East countries and should keep hands off. It...
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Killing terrorists before they kill us is a valid foreign policy.
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I don't think it would help.
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Who is that rushing in out of left-field to make a fraudulent and illogical argument? Why that must be Rem2! Roe v Wade is about the right of a woman to control her own body. End. Of. Story.
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Well, golly gee, how can Republican Senators refuse to vote on a SC nominee? Well, let's see, Senator Obama did it twice!
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There's a lot bad one can say about Schnitzer based on this story, and he stands an excellent chance of dying well before his son has grown up, but, as a 69-year-old who teachers Sunday school to 7th & 8th graders, volunteers with pre- and grade-schoolers, and has two grandchildren, I can assure you that you are comple...
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The West Eugene EmX boondoggle will run in mixed and "shared" lanes for 98% of the route. (Shared lanes are NOT for though traffic, only traffic turning off the corridor.) This cobbled design will more closely resemble our current transit service, than it will resemble the advertised BusRapidTransit. Adding 80+ EmX ...
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Either translate your outrage into action (get people together and start a demo against the paper's name) or put up with it. Your disingenuous faux-outrage is not working.
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On the contrary, I applaud the journalist for getting this on record, because her statements outside of press indicate that she holds a lot of racist views on history.
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Did I miss something? Nowhere does he say anything about dissatisfaction with his daughters. To the contrary: "Schnitzer says that the accumulation of wealth, art and accolades pales in comparison to the joy he felt when his daughters were born—and that he wanted to feel one more time, with a son." "I have two wonder...
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His religion has nothing to do with this, according to the information here. Also, there is absolutely nothing in the article that would make his daughters feel he thinks anything less of them.
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I was being nice
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It sure as hell has worked in making the very real point that wweek are being hypocrits in their attack of the restaurant.
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Its a shame that some people's perception is so warped and distorted with self-created fear and crises building.
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What statements would those be?
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"The cheapest and most certain way to reduce murder is the death penalty for murderers." I dispute this assertion vigorously. Simple reason. Most murders are committed by people who only offend once. Yes, there are some serial killers, but most murders are from rage or circumstance that does not recur. Other cri...
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She opened the restaurant in that area because it is one of the hottest areas in town for restaurants. Can you blame her? And, how far back are businesses supposed to look back to make sure there aren't any even remotely offensive (deemed offensive by a small minority of people, that is) that can be loosely tied to t...
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Truth hurts Don't recall saying anything about lcc What's your point
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Why use so called shorthand? Why not communicate clearly using words the way the dictionary defines them?
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Why stop the fight at gay marriage? Why not fight for the dissolution of straight marriage and for promoting poly-amorous marriage? You don't get it. You don't understand why anyone would be opposed to gay marriage do you?
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From reading the story, it appears that the is guilty of the unlawful discharge of a firearm within a city limit (assuming he was within a city limit). The 12 charges of reckless endangering, seven counts of menacing, criminal trespass with a firearm (he was in a parking lot), second-degree disorderly conduct, etc. de...
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Maybe this is why Trump has become so popular, with ALL voters.
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Amy and Matthew made poor choices in the birth of their son who, in addition to the hospital they sued, pays the price.
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"I have rode"? LCC has excellent English teachers who could help you with a course in grammar. It helps others in understanding you better.
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This interesting compendium of fact incorporates some classic cultural bias. For example, midwives--or obstetricians, or anyone other than the person giving birth--do not "perform" water births. Both of my children were born in a birthing tub, and while I certainly gave excellent performances, my midwives were there fo...
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I had the same thought about using tyranny. Ironic given the admonition to be careful in the use of words. This reminds me of using the term "minority rights" when referring to the retention of power presumed by a minority party in a legislative body. Though I am liberal, I actually think the emergency clause is used...
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Well, there's a fine line: if one addresses black "issues," such as inequality of opportunity, it can fuel anger among poor whites, many of whom are generational. "Redneck Manifesto," by a Portland guy who raises a seldom touched-upon topic (the generational poverty among whites), exposes the raw feelings that a guy li...
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I'm, with Boozer Schmidt obviously words like "Democracy", "Tyranny" and I will throw in Republic have you at a notably serious disadvantage. No wonder the nation is such a mess.
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I've never noticed bicyclists on River Road. Nor have I seen many buses. Those reasons both seem tenuous to me. However, it is harder to slow down and pull into businesses along the road, with the faster traffic flow. So that seems to me to be a valid reason for lowering the speed. There will be less chance o...
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Excellent letter Joe Casey.
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Exactly, that's one of the points Mr. Wehner made. regards, Gary
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Good article.
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Ms. Kafoury - thank you for your honest assessment of our city's shortcomings. In terms of unaffordable rents, please investigate the abundance of illegal shorter term vacation rentals. The vast majority of listings on Airbnb, Homeaway, VRBO and others are not registered with required permits by the City. Many peopl...
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They "have supported politicians that overwhelmingly have neglected their very issues!" is true. BTW. Remember at the rally where Sanders was to speak and they took his mic away? He easily surrendered it. For that he has received a lot of criticism for being weak. I don't know what to do that will be effective agains...
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"Wake up and vote for a fair economy, living wages and affordable health care. This year, vote Democratic." That's what you said in 2008. And 2012. '
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Apparently, for those who use Facebook, Kitz dismantled the comments and took down the negative comments according to Karldude on Oregonlive comment section. It started not long after Randy Leonard gave it a "like" rating.
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While this is a positive, predicted outcome given the transitions needed to cleaner, alternative energy, it will never, ever outweigh the ineptitude and waste, crime, and fraud under Kitz's leadership. Disturbing problems in almost each and every department he managed.
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Is this from The Onion? So, its wrong to own stock in a construction equipment manufacturer, because 0.0001% of their products are used by a sovereign nation recognized by the UN, one of our closest allies, in a way that a few people disagree with? May as well divest in US Treasuries too, and literally every other imag...
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We have good pitching but no hitting whatsoever. We make opposing pitchers look great. Hope we work our way through this.
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Thanks Kevin for popping in and commenting. How long do they suspect this appeal will take? Makes sense that Goldschmidt was obstructing the investigation to cover his hide. There seems to be nothing too horrible that Goldschmidt would not do. Like OJ, this may be the case that gets cracked correctly & does send Goldsc...
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Not really, it's just worked in highlighting your intellectual shortcoming. WW haven't appropriated offensive names for marketing & branding. They named themselves - presumably - after the valley where the city they serve resides. There is no parallel with what's going on at the restaurant under question, no matter how...
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Mr. Friedman gives Donald Trump too much credit. Trump has shown no indication of being able to think his way through this kind of a deal. It is doubtful he would even take the time to understand it.
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TIYPS: The bill died in the House Rules Committee when the legislature adjourned its short session in early March. In any case, had the bill passed it would have made it a felony only when a "person with *criminal negligence* causes serious physical injury to vulnerable user of public way by means of motor vehicle." So...
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Improving the economic system, alone, will do very little. Institutional racism is too powerful. People subconsciously just prefer those that look and speak like them---- plus there's the fact that overwhelmingly jobs are gotten from personal recommendations to those in positions to make decisions. I think the only rea...
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And per the Oregon Court of Appeals, using the horn is Freedom of Expression under the Oregon Constitution even if you are doing it to bother the bicyclists or pedestrians! See. It's good to have a liberal Court! They are also the ones who have given us nude dancing as Freedom of Expression. "We have little tr...
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Wish I could have been there! I'm 64 and haven't been this motivated by a candidate since I was in my teens (when I couldn't vote). Feeling the Bern!
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Voting for Sanders - he's the only candidate who believes Americans are worthy of affordable health insurance and a 4 year college education like our Canadian and European neighbors, while reining in corruption on Wall Street. Will write him in if I have to .
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"Criminal negligence" under Oregon law is not "intentionally put people walking and bicycling at risk". ORS 161.085(10) "Criminal negligence or criminally negligent, when used with respect to a result or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense, means that a person fails to be aware of a substanti...
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David Theodore Schwindt should be nominated! Here's the link. http://www.davidtheodoremusic.com/index.php Check him out!
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Honestly one has to not be serious about this project. There are now 644 vacant apartments in Eugene 224 available in the general area of campus. So adding another 600 to the mix makes sense?...,Not! The proposed 600 would be in the general area of campus and if they were in place today that would bring the campus ap...
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motleycrew: Thanks! Good catch. I was paraphrasing. The actual proposed language in SB 1553 B-Engrossed would have amended ORS 163.165 to read: "(1) A person commits the crime of assault in the third degree if the person: … (d) With criminal negligence causes serious physical injury to another who is a vulnerable user...
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While I'm not a fan of people shooting off their guns for no good reason, the sad truth is that he was less of a danger to the public than the overwhelming majority of our motorists. He was breaking the law in a way that unnecessarily put people in harm's way, just as people who speed, run stop signs, fail to maintain ...
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riding buses or emx are not so bad if drivers do not run the red light and even when we crossing the street some driver run the red light and kids got kill then too because some one ran the red light
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not combativeness or a control issue - it's debate. and I was curious. it was your initial statement that made me want to respond. I skipped lots others... then, you made a specific statement specifically to my posts and my responses have been to that. in a comments forum, it is acceptable to comment on another's...
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I was there, and I can tell you it was very different than a Trump rally. Several people shouted protests like "Trump for president!" and were only calmed by other crowd members. No security. No violence. No one was ejected. Just kindness and support. You could even see the difference outside where everyone cleaned up ...
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Mr. Trump is not the problem nor concern. He obviously would have been out of the running a few weeks ago were it not for consciously short sighted voters giving him the nod. I say consciously short sighted as the great majority state their support for his domestic agenda but also recognize he is not capable to repres...
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I'm sorry so many people on the left are deceived. In 30 years in politics, Mr. Sanders has achieved less than Ms Warren has in three years. He votes curiously against longer sentences for sex offenders and waits until he's 74 to cross into the Democratic party, this in a calculated move to a run against a female. He ...
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I am 62 and feeling the Bern, wish more seniors would educate themselves. Found on Facebook..Seniors for Sanders..very informative, also check out photos, everything condensed, you and others should check it out!!!!
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"Hippocrates" was a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (Classical Greece), and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is referred to as the "Father of Western Medicine". What is a " hippocratic response to so-called constitutionalists?"
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There are many more reasons to transition off of dirty fossil fuels than global warming...global warming is the biggest reason, but fracking is using massive amounts of water and poisons it as well. What need to be done is work on energy conservation. We should also stop subsidizing the fossil fuel industry- the wealt...
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What are you talking about? Most of his campaign staff are woman. He supports equal pay for woman and he has an outstanding record of working for the working class, woman, and minorities. I could talk crap about the Clintons but I don't have all day. Do your homework. The Clinton era was devestating to minorities and t...
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My understanding of the TPP is that if local, state or federal laws get in the way of profits, the multi-national corporation(s) can sue for loss of profits. That would include social justice and/or environmental laws. This is a deal breaker for me.
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Well, they had all those police officers showing up; they wanted a charge for every police officer/vehicle. Seven people were 'menaced', 12 shots were fired, and an unknown person was 'coerced'. No indication as to what they were 'coerced' to do or not do, but it looks good on the charge sheet.
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I think marriage is a good way. And I believe education works too. I have seen many people address racial prejudice with the trappings of economic success. People also like to be around others who have similar income, drive a similar car (used to be Volvos for liberal boomers), similar neighborhoods, nice clothes, etc...
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The Court decided the nude dancing case as it did because they weren't quite ready to legalize hard core prostitution. I expect that will change fairly soon.
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The interview with BOEC PIO is a nice dance around the truth- and expected. You can tell she is uncomfortable and unsure as she says it- as it's not the whole truth. Yes 9-1-1 centers across the nation have difficulty finding people who can handle the training and then the stress but BOEC problem is management running...
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I am incredibly excited about Bernie Sanders. Finally, we have a candidate who sticks to his principles, even when the ethical choice was not the popular choice (Sorry, but I'm looking at you Hillary). I'm hoping that Washingtonians will see that he's the best candidate to beat the republicans, he has the best record...
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You have to admit that is pretty sad to put your sickly parent in a nursing home, and then have them die from complications caused by dehydration and malnutrition. If what this suit alleges is actually true, that is pretty doggone outrageous neglect.
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It was negotiated by Sec'y of State Hillary Clinton's minions on behalf of President Obama. How can you question anything about this legacy deal? She was the one who helped Bill Clinton and the NAFTA treaty. That's the 'experience' she has which is supposed to justify her anointment as Queen of the Democrats. You...
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My mistake. I knew there was problem when I wrote that. I meant hypocritical. Democrats are often called hypocritical. And there is a lot of truth in that. Reid and O'Connel this morning were both two faced about their earlier efforts to block the nominating process or their previous support for it. Each had exactly di...
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Motleycrew, I think you are spot on!
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"Paraphrasing" legal terms to what you think they mean rather than what they actually do mean results in misinformation. Look up "Intentionally" under ORS 161.085 and you will see that there is a vast difference between the two terms. And that there is another term called "Gross Negligence" in between those two def...
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50% of the American public is killed or injured in a car accident during their life? I sure would like to see a citation referencing the source of that statistic. Who conducted the study and calculated that figure? I've seen articles before about a 13% increase in traffic deaths in Oregon in 2014, followed by anothe...
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I love this man, and I want him to be MY President. Those of us in the overflow area expected him to go straight into the auditorium, but instead he came straight away to the much smaller crowd standing in the rain and gave a short speech to us FIRST!!! 😍😍😍
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Nah! In the same Court case the bar in Ontario was charged with promoting prostitution and the Court specifically ruled that prosecution for that crime could go forward. I continue to argue that since Roe v. Wade "A woman has total control over her own body", prostitution must also be legal if it is her 'choice' whe...
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Hypocricy is a staple for most politicians; no party has a monopoly on it.
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I can help. First, attain $10K worth of crack and a $5 pipe. Next, smoke it all not stop for the next 4 weeks. When psychosis kicks in I promise you this math will add up and make perfect sense.
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While Bernie was in Washington State talking to the people for free, Hillary was in Medina taking to billionaires and millionaires for money. Who will they be supporting? I hope that all those people who attended go the Washington caucus next where they will make a difference.
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This essay is not objective in that it tends to present labor questions in a certain light and with judgment. This is not surprising given that the writer is an emeritus professor at the U of 0. Asking why Downton Abbey did not focus on a particular labor issue is like asking why Bewitched did not focus on the Viet N...
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What a crock of deluded *&^&. I would highly recommend this person get to the hospital STAT and have their head removed from their buttocks. This is about a religious war of Islam against Islam. Not even their hatred against Israel and America can unite them.
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That is why I find it odd that Republicans get so upset with Dems over it.
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Thank you all who are feeling the Bern in Washington. Let's make it an electoral shut out
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We Independents watch through different colored glasses, which are neither Red nor Blue. We have different biases. And much more varied ones.
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Unless Sanders breaks his pledge and runs as an independent in the general election, all he is doing is hustling for money and fame. I really do hope that he does break his pledge, especially if either Hillary gets inidicted or the Republican Party brokers a convention to usurp Trump but I can't listen to him any long...
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Well, slavery lasted several HUNDRED years, then add in the post-Civil War troubled era that didn't end but morphed into the drug years…. it would be nice to see some rapid progress, but sometimes it just takes a LONG time.
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