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Election Integrity and youth voting champion, Matthew Segal of SAVE, is hosting a media panel this Friday with the folks you see at right. He's looking for a few good questions for them from readers of The BRAD BLOG. Got any? Let him know...

http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6211

out of BRAD’s archive, an interesting interview with RFK.Jr. …worth reading

"The Republican Party, the Republican National Committee, has been using old-fashioned, Jim Crow, apartheid-type maneuvers to steal the last two national elections."
-- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

http://www.bradblog.com/?p=3079

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House Passes Housing Bill After Bush Says He Will Sign It

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/business/24housing.html?hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1216897990-Ce4hWPkUeB/lVx9KjZNZiA

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For what is the crime of burglarizing a bank, compared with the crime of building one? --Bertolt Brecht

Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080804/henry

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Thanks o Maddi in Dayton for this

BUSH SAYS WALL STREET ‘GOT DRUNK’

By Stephanie Kirchgaessner in WashingtonPublished: July 23 2008 01:19 | Last updated: July 23 2008 01:19 President George W. Bush said Wall Street had “got drunk” and was experiencing a hangover at a recent closed-door fundraiser in Houston in which he also made light of the US housing crisis.

In a video recording that emerged on Tuesday, Mr Bush questioned how long Wall Street banks would remain sober and “not try to do all these fancy financial instruments”.

This article can be found at:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ceb6551a-584c-11dd-b02f-000077b07658,_i_email=y.html

"FT" and "Financial Times" are trademarks of The Financial Times.

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Out of bounds!

Obama falsely claims to be Banking Committee member

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/45304.html

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Rove End-Runs House Democrats
Former White House political adviser Karl Rove, who has refused to testify before Congress, instead inserted his denials of wrongdoing in the Congressional Record, reports Jason Leopold.

http://www.consortiumnews.com/2008/072308d.html

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Dan Abrams on The Verdict…continues to cover what still looks to be Gov. Siegelman

‘s politically motivated imprisonment…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25823952#25823952

Siegelman supporters call for expanded probe

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2008/07/siegelman_supporters_call_for.html

Rep. Lamar Smith helping out Rove on Siegelman

http://www.atlargely.com/2008/07/rep-lamar-smith.html

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McSexist: McCain's War on Women

By Kate Sheppard, In These Times
http://www.alternet.org/story/92546/

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Report Says Pentagon Pressured, Intimidated Auditors

http://www.truthout.org/article/report-says-pentagon-pressured-intimidated-auditors

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Obama talks tough about Iran during visit to Israel

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/45270.html

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US Military Recruits Children: "America's Army" Video Game Violates International Law

http://www.truthout.org/article/us-military-recruits-children

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Media Goof Again: Blackwater Isn't Going Anywhere

By Jeremy Scahill, Comment Is Free
http://www.alternet.org/story/92493/

from and about ‘over there’

Bin Laden's driver walks out on terror trial

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/100/story/45343.html

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German snub for McCain as Merkel praises 'well-equipped' rival

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/german-snub-for-mccain-as-merkel-praises-wellequipped-rival-875778.html

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the main reason Berlusconi was re-elected…to ‘handle’ the migrants

Italy calls up troops for urban crackdown on migrants

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-calls-up-troops-for-urban-crackdown-on-migrants-875786.html

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Talking Into the Sunset

D avid Ignatius

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/23/AR2008072302902.html?hpid%3Dopinionsbox1&sub=AR

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Plan Would Use Antiterror Aid on Pakistani Jets

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/world/asia/24pstan.html?hp

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Juan Cole: Informed Comment

A Social History of the Surge

I want to weigh in as a social historian of Iraq

http://www.juancole.com/

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Chávez and the Future of South America

Ten Years On, Bolivarian Revolution at Crossroads

By NIKOLAS KOZLOFF

http://www.counterpunch.org/kozloff07232008.html

Peace and Solidarity

Paramount among the responsibilities of a free press is the duty to prevent any part of the government from deceiving the people...

– Hugo Black, Supreme Court Justice

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Discuss

- Dean is first!

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 10:23 AM EDT

- Fresno Bee - Senators move to rename Sierra peak

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 10:25 AM EDT

I wonder in what congressional district this peak is located and who is their member of congress. Does anyone know?

Senators move to rename Sierra peak

Legislation aims to turn North Palisade into Brower Palisade to honor ex-Sierra Club leader.

By Michael Doyle / Bee Washington Bureau

07/23/08 23:33:15

 
WASHINGTON -- California's two Democratic senators want to rename a prominent Sierra Nevada peak after David Brower, reigniting debate over the legacy of the late Sierra Club leader.

Beloved in some circles, despised in others, Brower shaped the national environmental movement for several volatile decades.

He also relished climbing glacial peaks like North Palisade, which at 14,242 feet is the fourth-tallest in California. 

Brower, who died in Berkeley eight years ago, was long associated with efforts to protect Yosemite National Park and other California wilderness areas. He was an avid mountain climber who bagged many Sierra peaks, sometimes with the simplest equipment -- sneakers, for instance.

"Naming the North Palisade Peak after David Brower is a fitting tribute to a man who loved the High Sierra and all of America's wilderness," Sen. Barbara Boxer said in a written statement.

Boxer joined her colleague, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, in introducing the legislation this week that would convert North Palisade into Brower Palisade. The mountain abuts Kings Canyon National Park in easternmost Fresno County.

...full article:http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/749572.html

- Sorry about the junk. I thought it was clean. I sure wish HQ would fix this new program.

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 10:27 AM EDT

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By Tim Watson on Jul 24, 2008 12:53 PM EDT

There is nothing to fix. For security reasons we can only allow a certain subset of html tags. Anything else will be displayed as text.

We are currently working on an "edit" feature for the comments, but do not have a time when it will be released yet.

- FYI - we never had this issue in the past

By Denise in San Mateo County on Jul 24, 2008 1:13 PM EDT

That's why people think something needs to be fixed. Which it does. Editing was an option too, until lately.

But then again, if it ain't broke don't fix it no longer fits this situation.

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By Tim Watson on Jul 24, 2008 1:33 PM EDT

The old website had huge security holes in it. We can not go back to the wide open html that was allowed in the past.

- LOL huge security holes

By Denise in San Mateo County on Jul 24, 2008 2:33 PM EDT

Well pretty soon you won't have to worry about it as no one will be here

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By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 1:59 PM EDT

Getting 'code' in your text is not the correct way to do things, Tim.

- Please do try to be less clinical. What you write comes off very cold.

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 2:20 PM EDT

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By Tim Watson on Jul 24, 2008 4:32 PM EDT

The easy way is to not allow any html and just strip it from all postings. Most blogs do not even allow this much html to be used.

I am here to help. I am not the enemy. I am not cold or clinical, I am being professional.

- Tim ~~

By puddle on Jul 24, 2008 8:34 PM EDT

True. But the old preview feature would take a lot of surprises out. Google has it; haloscan has it; another blog I use has it, plus as many features as this one (and the software's free like blogger and haloscan). My dating site as virtually NO HTML, but you *can* edit for up to 15 minutes.

It may not be buggy to you, but starting last December, it's sure *FELT* buggy to us. . . .

Thanks for talking to us. It does help.

- btw, I love Jerry Brown

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 3:13 PM EDT

He is so much fun.

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By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 11:52 AM EDT

Great news roundup as usual Gerry. Karl Rove read into the Congressional Record to avoid testifying. Only trouble was -- he wasn't under oath was he? Story on Italy putting troops 'in country' for law enforcement (crack down on immigrants) -- why don't their cops do the cracking down. And I don't think immigrant = Romas (gypsies). Romas traditionally have no homeland. But I'll bet the ones being targeted especially the children were born in Italy. They ARE a nuisance for this tourist anyway.

- The Democratic Party supports programs that encourage all Americans to reach their full potential with appropriate protections and incentives for them to achieve the fulfillment of human dignity.

By Phil Specht on Jul 24, 2008 12:11 PM EDT

nice if we could get the same attitude towards posters on the blog, as from the Statement of Principles from the Iowa Platform I referenced on the last thread.

- Obama in Berlin (thanks Gerry for the notification)

By * rdorgan on Jul 24, 2008 12:20 PM EDT

http://edition.cnn.com/live/

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1:00 p.m. ET - Thur July 24

SEN. OBAMA SPEECH FROM BERLIN

Senator Obama is in Berlin, Germany for the first stop of his European tour. He’ll deliver remarks to an expected crowd of 100,000 people.

Set Reminder | Add To Calendar | Email Friend

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3:00 p.m. ET - Thur July 24

- Open

By rich^kolker on Jul 24, 2008 12:38 PM EDT

http://democracyforamerica.com/users/183687-rich-kolker/blog_posts/25608-the-great-american-conversation

- Help Democracyfest

By rich^kolker on Jul 24, 2008 12:42 PM EDT

I know jjem! wouldn't do this, so I will.

Economic times are tough. I know that. But Democracyfest could use some help. So, if you have an extra $25 for a personal sponsorship or $50 for a Level 1 sponsorship (gets your name on the web site and in the program book) stop by http://www.democracyfest.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66 and help out.

Democracyfest started out as a blog project. Help if you can. I have.

- Done!

By Denise in San Mateo County on Jul 24, 2008 1:16 PM EDT

- Level 1 completed

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 2:54 PM EDT

I purchased my ticket last week.

My dear friend Mary has purchased two sponsorship tables for this fabulously fun and very famous yearly event again this year. Please stop buy the NWPC's tables to stock up. She will have lots of Obama gear and very fun Democratic stuff for you to purchase.

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By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 3:36 PM EDT

Rich - I'm not coming and I bought a ticket - so feel free to use my registration $ if you can.

- Hey I just noticed Gerry's Title says Open Thread Yea!!

By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 1:11 PM EDT

If you want to take our blog issues to 'the boss' you can do so here:

http://democracyforamerica.com/contact_messages/new

In the drop down menu for 'subject' choose ... DFA Chair Jim Dean

- Gerry is a longtime DFA person - she knows the score and who is striking out at the moment

By Denise in San Mateo County on Jul 24, 2008 1:17 PM EDT

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By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 1:12 PM EDT

Speech starting...

- It's just so nice to hear an intelligent man speak. Its uplifting and long overdue

By Denise in San Mateo County on Jul 24, 2008 1:26 PM EDT

- I don't see any signs in the audience either

By Denise in San Mateo County on Jul 24, 2008 1:38 PM EDT

No nukes, yes!!

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By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 1:44 PM EDT

With all the cr*p, all the horrible, bad news on every front, he is the tiniest, brightest glimmer of hope in a dark, dark night. What a speech.

- Tool snatch...

By Annilow on Jul 24, 2008 1:52 PM EDT

Go here to register your complaints about the oppressive blog policies:

http://democracyforamerica.com/contact_messages/new

At drop down menu for 'subject' choose DFA chair Jim Dean

- open thread preservation

By Susan Rowe on Jul 24, 2008 2:25 PM EDT

http://democracyforamerica.com/watercooler/1216861200

http://democracyforamerica.com/watercooler/1216872000
http://democracyforamerica.com/watercooler/1216828800

http://democracyforamerica.com/watercooler/1216893600

http://democracyforamerica.com/watercooler/1216904400

open thread

open thread

- standing up to oppression-definitely on topic today with Obama in Berlin

By Phil Specht on Jul 24, 2008 2:54 PM EDT

Listening to our standard bearer's uplifting reminder of how American stood against the tyranny of dictatorship, I wonder how it is that an organization with democracy in its name could take such an undemocratic step as too arbitrarily assign someone in HQ's the responsibility of suppressing someone elses voice, at the site where the power of the blogosphere was born.

The other party is the top down one, go get a job with them if you have a need to feel your idea of speech is superior to another Americans.

There are 750,000 people who Howard Dean touched with his message "You have the power." he didn't say "give me the power", he said "you" and "you" and "you" and "you" and "you" and point

Howard Dean called us here. If you the current staff want to pull the plug on the work he started go ask him to come here and tell us he didn't really mean it, tell him to say "why don't you all just go home".

I've been involved with Democratic Party politics long enough to have run into a few party hacks on a power trip, but that has never stopped us the American people from perfecting the American dream by banding together for action. and in DFA you have the cream of the those activists.Good luck trying.