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What would mass deportation look like?

It would look a lot like the current refugee crisis in Europe. Except much MUCH bigger. Europe is struggling to handle an estimated half million migrants flowing into the continent.  Mass deportation...

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ARGGH!! Chuck Todd - Put a sock in it!

Just finished watching three great candidates having a substantive debate on issues critical to our future.   They all contributed important ideas and made me proud to be a democrat. Chuck Todd...

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What questions should be asked at the next debate?

No bashing of either candidate- just propose some questions for future moderators. 

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Trump a great businessman? Er... not so much

Trump is currently exiting another in a long line of bankruptcies, giving Carl Icahn control over his namesake businesses, including the Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic...

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Stop parroting the "Anger" meme

The “anger = justification for violence” meme is dangerous.  I too get angry at the sorry state of politics, but I don’t use it as an excuse to go out and suckerpunch someone.We must not validate the...

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There may be riots

My flying monkeys are angry. There’s no telling what they might do.

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Donald Trump/Gary Busey 2016!

The reality of a Trump ticket is slowly sinking in.  Who should Trump choose for Veep?

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How much does the Death Lobby pay for a pro-gun soul? Not very much

The devils in the Death Lobby (NRA) pay less than $1 million/yr in campaign contributions, distributed among about 500 senators and congress critters to buy pro-NRA votes.  With over 30,000 gun deaths...

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Word of the Day: Agnotology

“Agnotology” is a term  coined by Stanford University professor Robert N. Proctor, referring to “culturally constructed ignorance, created by special interest groups to create confusion and suppress...

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Cool simulators for social security and immigration policy wonks

These are the coolest tools I’ve seen in awhile— online simulators by Penn-Wharton that let you explore “what if” scenarios for social security and immigration...

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Another must read from George Monbiot: So much for Sovereignty

In another brilliant piece, George Monbiot discusses the forces behind the “take back our power” mantra that is seducing the masses into surrendering national sovereignty to multinational corporate...

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I'm being bombarded by Hillary fundraising emails - Unsubscribe me

I plan to vote for Hillary. But I think she has enough money. She makes more in one year than I will ever make in my lifetime.  Her coffers are rich, competing against a man who has spent nothing on...

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And about Billy Bush...

So Cousin Billy Bush is also out with remarks of contrition. But if you watch the 2005 tape, after hearing Trump’s intention to force himself on her, you can hear him encouraging the initially...

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Creeped out by Trump's menacing movements behind Hillary

I expected to be repulsed again by Trump. But I was simply stunned by his menacing moves behind her, like he was going to jump her.  This is physical intimidation by an experienced abuser.  I was glad...

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Nov 9: Mourning in Trump's America

November 9 is going to be a tough day for Trumpsters, Fauxers, and our right-wing friends and relatives. It will be up to us to try to bring the disillusioned back into the warm embrace of “good...

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Good Read: "Democracy Does Not Require Trump's Permission"

From Barry Ritholz — good stuffDemocracy does not require your approval. It operates based on “the will of the people,” not any one person. The collective decision making of the country is called “free...

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Can you spot the difference?

Reject false equivalence.

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I voted early today

FU Comey...

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Link to TargetSmart Poll Showing HRC surging in FL early voting

Good news….www.scribd.com/…

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Sign WH Petition to have Comey investigated for violation of Hatch Act

Once we have the election behind us, it’s time to clean house at the FBI. Please take a moment to support democracy — sign the White House Petition:petitions.whitehouse.gov/…

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