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(UPDATE V) Being On The Right Side Of History — For A Change

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And so 247 days after troops loyal to Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi opened fire on peaceful pro-democracy protesters, the favor has been returned. The world's longest ruling despot is dead. The circumstances of Qaddafi's death after he apparently was found in a tunnel in his hometown of Surt remain unclear. Initial reports said he had been shot in both legs and was being taken … [Read more...] about (UPDATE V) Being On The Right Side Of History — For A Change

Sussing Out The Federal Crackdown on California Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

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The Obama administration is once again cracking down on medical marijuana dispensaries in California despite the fact the the benefits of medical marijuana are indisputable, they are well within California law and support for medical marijuana legalization -- as well as legalization of marijuana for person use is growing exponentially across the U.S. Federal prosecutors … [Read more...] about Sussing Out The Federal Crackdown on California Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Qaddafi: Reports that ‘They Got Him,’ Perhaps Killed Him (UPDATED)

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As reported here at TMV and several other sources, including the BBC, commanders for Libya’s transitional authorities say they have captured a wounded Col Qaddafi after claiming control of Sirte, Qaddafi’s birthplace. If true, this would come exactly two months after Libyan rebels captured the Libyan capital and overran Qaddafi’s fortified compound in Tripoli. In a … [Read more...] about Qaddafi: Reports that ‘They Got Him,’ Perhaps Killed Him (UPDATED)

BREAKING NEWS Reuters: A Captured Wounded Moammar Gadhafi Reported Dead UPDATE: Purported Cellphone Photo of Wounded or Dead Dictator Released

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UPDATED: Reuters now reports that a captured, wounded Moammar Gadhafi has died of wounds that occurred when he was captured. This is on top of the Reuters website: "Breaking News: Libya’s Gaddafi dies of wounds suffered in capture near Sirte: NTC official" Reuters Tweet: FLASH: NTC official says head of Gaddafi's armed forces Abu Bakr Younus Jabr killed during capture of … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS Reuters: A Captured Wounded Moammar Gadhafi Reported Dead UPDATE: Purported Cellphone Photo of Wounded or Dead Dictator Released

Greece: Mother of All Strikes Ahead of Tough Austerity Vote

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The political and financial turmoil continues in Greece. Bigtime. The context: yet another vote on a tough austerity plan. The political setting: the "mother of all strikes" before the vote. The Christian Science Monitor reports: Greece is today racked with protest and violent episodes in what is being called the "mother of all strikes," ahead of another vote on austerity cuts … [Read more...] about Greece: Mother of All Strikes Ahead of Tough Austerity Vote

(UPDATED) A New Acme Of Meanspiritedness For The GOP

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Lacking the conviction to wage war on unemployment, Republicans have escalated their war on women with the passage of a House bill that permits hospitals that receive federal funding to turn away women who seek an abortion even if the procedure is necessary to save their lives. Repeat: Even if the procedure is necessary to save their lives. And now Senator Jim DeMint of … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) A New Acme Of Meanspiritedness For The GOP

Huntsman Won the Debate

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The candidate who gained most from a Republican bickerfest in Las Vegas was the one who saved airfare and stayed in New Hampshire talking to voters face to face. At the very least, Jon Huntsman was not embarrassed by squabbling on the stage. It started with Rick Santorum introducing himself as someone who was going to catch the redeye to be with his daughter in the hospital … [Read more...] about Huntsman Won the Debate

Financial Writer Seized By Monthly Bout Of Madness

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You need a highly developed sense of humor to follow the stock market these days. You need an even more developed taste for exotic fun to cope with pronouncements coming from the Fed and other official sources of financial and economic wisdom. At about this time most months, however, when inflation numbers and their interpretation are made public. even those of us well used to … [Read more...] about Financial Writer Seized By Monthly Bout Of Madness

Winner of Vegas GOP Debate is Pres. Obama

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WASHINGTON - Ann Romney had one word to describe what went down between Rick Perry and her husband Mitt Romney last night. According to CNN's John King, it was "animosity." Politico today: While he wasn’t the only one of the six candidates on stage to take aim at Romney, it was the Texas governor who personalized the fight. The intensely competitive Perry, frustrated … [Read more...] about Winner of Vegas GOP Debate is Pres. Obama

Tom Joyner & Other Black Influencers Call on Black Community to Support President Obama Re-Election “Because He is a Black Man”

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Syndicated radio show host Tom Joyner calls on blacks to support President Obama's re-election based on "our blackness, pride & loyalty, and we should vote for him "because he's a black man." I won't join other black influencers to call for black Americans to vote for President Obama because he is black. Casting one's vote is a personal and private matter that should be … [Read more...] about Tom Joyner & Other Black Influencers Call on Black Community to Support President Obama Re-Election “Because He is a Black Man”

Five Things We Learned from Tuesday’s GOP Debate

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CNN offers us the five things we learned from last night's feisty GOP debate: Why 9-9-9 was No. 1: A rise in the polls brings more scrutiny, so we knew that Cain's "9-9-9" tax plan would come under attack from his rivals. And we didn't have to wait long for the full frontal assault.... .....Romney gave as good as he got: We knew Romney would be under the microscope, but … [Read more...] about Five Things We Learned from Tuesday’s GOP Debate

Occupying Wall Street Journal

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Rupert Murdoch seems sufficiently recovered from his Fleet Street troubles to be tapping into the Wall Street protesters with the full weight of his attack journalism. Yesterday he takes down the Journal paywall to tell us all: “In interviews, protesters show that they are leftists out of step with most American voters. Yet Democrats are embracing them anyway.” A former … [Read more...] about Occupying Wall Street Journal

Book Review: Winters Cook’s ‘Nozuko’s Story: The Story Of An African Family’

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Nozuko and her family bury baby Yanga in their vegetable garden American ex-patriot Susan Winters Cook is that rarest of contemporary photojournalists because she still shoots in black and white. "I believe color distracts from the image unless it has a direct role in the message," she tells me, and that is abundantly clear from her newly published Nozuko's Story: A Story … [Read more...] about Book Review: Winters Cook’s ‘Nozuko’s Story: The Story Of An African Family’

NYC Pepper-Spray Commander Faces Disciplinary Charge

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He's being docked 10 vacation days for violating departmental guidelines: The Internal Affairs Bureau reviewed the incident and found that Inspector Bologna “used pepper spray outside departmental guidelines,” said Paul J. Browne, the Police Department’s chief spokesman. He declined to elaborate. The inspector can accept the charges and plead guilty, or he can opt for a … [Read more...] about NYC Pepper-Spray Commander Faces Disciplinary Charge

Live Blogging of CNN Western Republican Leadership Conference Debate in Las Vegas, NV (UPDATED)

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Here is live blogging of tonight’s CNN Western Republican Leadership Conference debate in Las Vegas, NV. This debate could have more serious consequences than others. Former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain is surging in the polls and even the front runner in several but some analysts contend he is "strolling for President" -- not taking seriously enough the need for solid … [Read more...] about Live Blogging of CNN Western Republican Leadership Conference Debate in Las Vegas, NV (UPDATED)