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Ben Affleck insists, or at least his people do, that there is nothing to the rumors that Virginia Democrats are pushing him to run against Republican Sen. George Allen in next year's elections. As the Washington Post reported on yesterday morning, "Why, who should happen to be pondering a move to Thomas Jefferson country but a certain square-jawed ( Read more... )

In his first public appearance in weeks, he introduced himself by admitting just two mistakes. "First, I failed to set up regular media briefings," he said. "Second, I very strongly, personally regret not being able to persuade [Louisiana] Gov. Blanco and [New Orleans] Mayor Nagin to sit down, get over their differences and work together ( Read more... )

you know...thinking about it...i can say this ( Read more... )

You are a
Social Liberal
(88% permissive)

and an...
Economic Liberal
(0% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

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This week has seen another major -- and malevolent -- turning point in Iraq, the significance of which has gone unnoticed by the American press. The incident in Basra -- where British forces sent tanks against the city's police to rescue two undercover British agents who had allegedly been shooting at Iraqi civilians -- has exposed the ugly ( Read more... )

so apparently power was restored to new orleans last night for bush's speech, but, as soon as he left, the lights went back out....

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8045532

i had meant to post this yesterday morning but i became busy....with luck i will have the final day up this morning after i read transcripts ( Read more... )

I have no platform," said Chief Justice-designate John Roberts to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee when hearings convened Monday on Capitol Hill. "I come before the committee with no agenda ( Read more... )

Thomas ( Read more... )