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December 29, 2008 03:25 PM EST

check this out ...

Prosecutors file to release recordings CHICAGO (AP) -- U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald wants lawmakers to hear what Gov. Rod Blagojevich says on wiretapped phone calls. Fitzgerald filed paperwork Monday to release conversations caught on wiretaps to the Illinois House committee moving ahead to impeach Blagojevich. Federal prosecutors have asked a judge for permission to ... read more


December 29, 2008 02:06 PM EST

open thread - BLOG !!

Go ahead....take over...this is an OPEN THREAD! ... read more


December 29, 2008 01:59 PM EST

and then there is this ...

As you may know, Jordan is one of the few Arab countries that has a peace treaty and diplomatic relations with Israel. Adding to the current tense situation is that several Jordanian lawmakers burned Israel's flag in the parliamentary chamber and colleagues clapped in praise. Apparently this was also televised ...ugh ... read more


December 29, 2008 01:53 PM EST

adding to the complexity ...

Did you know that Iran's highest political and religious authority appealed to all Muslims in the world and said they are "duty bound to defend Palestinians...suffering under the Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip." The problems seem to grow... ... read more


December 29, 2008 01:21 PM EST

where? when?

I just read in the LA Times that President elect Obama promised in a 2007 speech that in the first 100 days of his administration he would travel to a "major Islamnic forum" to make a speech "to define our struggle." Where? When? And have things changed in the Middle East to change his mind? How does the fighting in Gaza effect this promise? The promise is essentially to set forth his plans for ... read more


December 29, 2008 12:27 PM EST

one more (at least for now)

Do you think there are people who are bigots who have no idea they are bigots? in other words they think they are totally respectful of others thoughts, cultures etc?? ... read more


December 29, 2008 12:24 PM EST

the best thing ....

The best thing about these past few weeks of holidays is ____ ... read more


December 29, 2008 12:22 PM EST

which party? (here is another one....)

Which political party tends to have richer people in it? (Or are they alike when it comes to wealth?) ... read more


December 29, 2008 12:00 PM EST

this will get you going ....

Which political party is more intolerant than the other? And post your reasons for your opinion so we can all join in the debate... ... read more


December 29, 2008 10:51 AM EST

Reverend Rick Warren .... President Elect Obama ... Governor Huckabee

I am sure you know the controversy about Reverend Rick Warren being chosen by President Elect Obama to participate in the festivities on January 20. The gay community is disappointed with the President Elect. I asked Governor Huckabee for his views about the choice. I had no idea what he would say when I asked him since he is a Republican who campaigned against President Elect Obama but also ... read more


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