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Seminars/Conventions
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Healthcare for America Now Kickoff
Washington, DC July 8
Elizabeth Edwards, Speaker
Campus Progress Nat'l Conference 2008
Washington, DC July 8
John Edwards, Speaker
Netroots Nation
2008
Austin TX July 17-20
Blogher
2008
San Francisco,
CA July 18-20
Democratic National
Convention 2008,
Denver CO Aug 25-28
First Lady's Conference on Solutions to Poverty
Des Moines, IA, Sept 16
John Edwards, Speaker
Harris County Democrats Johnson,Rayburn & Richards Dinner
Houston, TX Sept 20
John Edwards, Speaker
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EENRblog - Progressive Issues with "more and BETTER" Democrats
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 at 22:30:00 PM EDT
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| Hey there my fellow EENRs! It's Friday night! And it's the Fourth of July! I know you've all put in a full day of playing today and dammit, now it's time to share your stories! So welcome to our Friday Night Howl at the Moon!
 (Photo by YoNoSoyTu on Flickr)
This is poligirl (waves both hands framing her face) and I'm your lovely EENR host for what is now our little Friday evening ritual of howling at the moon amongst other things, specifically talking about nothing really except for what's up with you and of course, answering whatever stooooopid question I can come up with to ask you this week... (Ah, the Power! The Power! HAHAHAHAHA!)
Now, you can probably guess where I'm going to venture tonight. Yep. I am just that predictable...
So how's your Fourth going? Did y'all do anything fun today? Relax? Sip tasty adult beverages? Have some BBQ? See some fireworks? A Parade maybe? Visit with friends and family? What did you all do today?
Pop! Whizz! Bang! Follow my sparkle below... |
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 at 06:27:42 AM EDT
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(Happy Fourth everyone! - promoted by poligirl)
How did July 4 become such an important date for all the Peoples of the United States of America?
What is the known history behind this day, and what are the not so well knowns, as well?
Lets have a look, shall we?
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Congress approved the wording of the Declaration on July 4 and then sent it to the printer. Whether John Hancock, as the elected President of the Second Continental Congress, or anyone else signed the document that day is unknown, because that document has been lost - presumably destroyed in the printing process. Hancock's name and that of a witness do appear on the typeset broadside that was published within a few days. On August 2 in the following month, an engrossed document in script form was signed by Hancock and other delegates.
Hancock's name and that of a witness do appear on the typeset broadside that was published within a few days. On August 2 in the following month, an engrossed document in script form was signed by Hancock and other delegates. |
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 at 02:24:54 AM EDT
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(I cry foul on the media for this - I remember the 3 Hs all too well; where is the scrutiny of McCain on this? Damned mediacs! - promoted by poligirl)
 Left, McCain's 7,000-sq.-ft. Phoenix condo made by combining two units. To careful observers, the media are treating the mansion situation very differently between John Edwards and John McCain.
Here one link that I have collected to show the media bias clear as daylight:
LINK to a blog describing the McCain lifestyle. Cindy McCain bought five condos worth $11 million in the last four years? How often have you read or heard of that information? A year ago, you could not read hardly any John Edwards article without hearing about his mansion, haircut, and hedge fund job. There was nothing to these.
If you read Paul Krugman's recent column - LINK1 or LINK2 , you will realize that the Republicans have been so incredibly successful at distorting the facts...Wesley Clark's comments were taken out of context, Hillary Clinton didn't say she was staying in the race because Barack Obama might be assassinated, Howard Dean did not scream, and Al Gore did not claim to invent the internet. |
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Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 17:32:48 PM EDT
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(If you can, please help Darcy - our EENR endorsed candidate - in this time of great need... - promoted by poligirl)
>>> Update is in the comments. <<<
I am sure you all have heard by now, that Darcy Burner lost her home and possessions in a tragic house fire. It could have been much worse, since it started in her childs bedroom due to a faulty lamp.
Screams of Burner's son led to family's escape
Photo by ELLEN M. BANNER/THE SEATTLE TIMES
So the call has gone out across the blogs to help Darcy Burner!
Donate Now, if you can. |
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Fri Jul 04, 2008 at 00:12:05 AM EDT
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 (The photo at the left was taken by a chap who goes by the moniker "Fort Photo" on Flickr. It's titled Magic Bosque Morn The photographer has many more beautiful pics on Flickr if anyone is interested in viewing them.)
Hey guys! It's Thursday night and even though it's the day before the big holiday weekend, I know there's gotta be some of you out there on the EENR! So welcome to the second edition of our Little Victories thread.
For those who are new to this particular version of twilight thread, the purpose is to celebrate! There are just a plethora of depressing things going on in our country that I figure we could all use an upbeat style thread to send us into the weekend with smiles on our faces...
Follow me below for something to smile about!... |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 14:12:46 PM EDT
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I apologize for the delay in posting today, but we thought is was important for Elizabeth Edwards' Birthday Diary to get due attention during the morning. So, Happy Birthday, Elizabeth, and let's get on with the voting.
Yesterday was another strong day for us on the World News sites. Once again, the eyes of the world are on us and the very cheritable mission we are undertaking, that of helping the Republicans select their Vice Presidential Candidate. It is seen as a jesture of good will, patriotism and taking the high road. So, our hats are off to each of you and remind you to vote today. Since this is a holiday weekend, we will not vote tomorrow or during the weekend, but will continue the voting on Monday so we get good polling numbers. So meet me back here on Monday to complete the Republican poll. BUT, be sure and vote today! |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 10:12:29 AM EDT
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(letter writers unite! - promoted by poligirl)
This diary will be updated daily with links to five newspaper articles related to the 2008 presidential campaign. Please go to these articles and leave productive polite comments that counter the wide-spread right-wing filth that infests many local newspapers.
See HERE for background and the list of newspapers involved.
Articles:
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 09:31:39 AM EDT
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| No, Virginia. There is no global warming!
Do you know how I know this, Virginia? Because those well known and highly decorated Scientists, Rush Limpbaugh,PhV (Physician, Viagara), Sean Hannity,WnGnT (Wingnut), and Neal Boortz, LnC (Libertarian Nutcase) have told me in no uncertain terms that it is SO.
Who, in their Right(wing) Mind could possibly have the expertise in this field to actually stand up to these "Keepers of the Truth and the American Way" and offer a different opinion?
Certainly not Fox News! That bastion of the Fair and Balanced coverage of all things great and small would never give in to the temptation to try their hand at discouraging their viewers from not believing any single word uttered by the above mentioned "brilliant scientists of hate radio."
In fact, Fox News has their very own theory that they pulled directly out of their collective a*ses regarding why global warming is not the cause for the melting of Planet Earth's Arctic ice.
Let's see what they have to say on this issue, below. |
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 01:03:06 AM EDT
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(some great tips for parade participation this weekend... - promoted by poligirl)
cross-posted at Bleeding Heartland
If you're not going out of town for the holiday weekend, I highly recommend that you march or ride with fellow Democrats in your local Independence Day parade.
These events are fantastic outreach opportunities for campaigns and a great way for you to meet like-minded neighbors.
It's not too late to volunteer. Just contact your county Democratic Party, or the campaign of a local candidate, or the Obama campaign office if there is one in your city. Ask where and when you should show up if you want to help out during the July 4 parades. (Keep in mind that some communities have parades on the evening of July 3.)
A few more tips to help you enjoy the parade are after the jump. |
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Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 18:24:19 PM EDT
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(go Jeff Merkley - our EENR endorsed candidate... - promoted by poligirl)
Since March of 2003, 4,113 soldiers have perished in Iraq and thousands have been injured. Hundreds of thousands of veterans are suffering from TBI and mental illnesses like PTSD and many are not seeking treatment. While I am heartened by the passage of the new GI Bill and Bush's willingness to sign it, we have a long way to go to fully honor our veterans. |
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