Michael Moore Mocks "Whiny" Democrats

Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore mocked “whiny” Democrats for not having the spine or courage to fight Republicans for a public option on health care. Mimicking a whiny voice for Democrats, Moore said he “admired” Republicans because at least they had “the courage of their convictions”

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Michael Moore Mocks “Whiny” Democrats

Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore mocked “whiny” Democrats for not having the spine or courage to fight Republicans for a public option on health care. Mimicking a whiny voice for Democrats, Moore said he “admired” Republicans because at least they had “the courage of their convictions”

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Manuel Pastor: La Conyuntura vs. the Long Run

An organizer and academic, Pastor gives an informative and entertaining talk on California’s demographics as a harbinger for the country’s, as well as la conyuntura (the immediate) vs. the long run, along with an inspirational quote from Eminem.

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2009 Hispanic Heritage Award Winner

Gilbert Viveros at the Latin Alternative Music Conference in NYC. Congrats Gilbert!

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will.i.am – The Jackass Song

Check out this new song from Will I AM

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OpEd: Heart of Darkness?

Inside the Supremes’ new term.

By Dahlia Lithwick | NEWSWEEK

Next week the Supreme Court will begin its 2009 term, secure in the knowledge that it remains completely misunderstood by the American public. A Gallup poll conducted in September showed the court’s current approval rating—61 percent—to be higher than it’s been in a decade. (Last year that number was 50 percent.) This fall, 50 percent of Americans believe the court is not too liberal or too conservative; that’s up from 43 percent last year. The number of Americans who believe the court is too conservative has dropped from 30 to 19 percent. Read more »

OpEd: Is it 1966 in Washington?

Is it 1966 in Washington? Or 2003, with a Shinseki moment.

By: George F. Will

As the president contemplates his choices regarding Afghanistan—when his incontinent campaigning about health care allows him time to think about anything else—he should study an episode from when he was 4 years old. It is rich in relevance. Read more »

A new Cheney takes the stage

New Cheney takes the stage for G.O.P.

NASHVILLE — Liz Cheney looks nothing like her father, but it is clear who he is. She was introduced as “our favorite vice president’s daughter” at a recent gathering of conservative women here. She kept invoking him in her speech, conveying his best regards, and likes to share cute stories about Dad trying to master his new BlackBerry. Read more »

Abortion Fight Complicates Debate on Health Care

WASHINGTON — As if it were not complicated enough, the debate over health care in Congress is becoming a battlefield in the fight over abortion.

Abortion opponents in both the House and the Senate are seeking to block the millions of middle- and lower-income people who might receive federal insurance subsidies to help them buy health coverage from using the money on plans that cover abortion. And the abortion opponents are getting enough support from moderate Democrats that both sides say the outcome is too close to call. Opponents of abortion cite as precedent a 30-year-old ban on the use of taxpayer money to pay for elective abortions. Read more »

Facebook Poll – "Should Obama Be Killed?"

A poll has been posted on Facebook asking users to vote “should Obama be killed?”

The responses include: “yes,” “maybe,” “if he cuts my health care,” and “no.”

Facebook Poll – “Should Obama Be Killed?”

A poll has been posted on Facebook asking users to vote “should Obama be killed?”

The responses include: “yes,” “maybe,” “if he cuts my health care,” and “no.”

Brooklyn family keeps Latino-Jewish traditions alive

BROOKLYN, New York (CNN) — Every Friday evening, the Nunez family sits down to a traditional religious dinner.

Like most families in their Crown Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, their Jewish Sabbath meal includes blessings over the wine and bread, the company of family and friends and excellent food.

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See who inspired Craig Newmark

Check out this cool video from our Board member Craig Newmark, which is from
the new site My Teacher, My Hero

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Drop Lou Dobbs

Voto Latino joins 15 other organizations in launching campaign holding controversial host’s advertisers accountable

Washington, D.C. – Today, after years of Lou Dobbs using his CNN platform to promote the work of hate groups, spread racially-charged conspiracy theories, and engage in hate speech, Voto Latino joins fifteen other organizations in announcing the launch of the DroppDobbs campaign. DropDobbs.org, also launched today, will provide an up-to-date list of Dobbs’ sponsors and ways for concerned viewers to hold them accountable.

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Obama Caught on Tape Calling Kanye 'Jackass'

I don’t know how TMZ does this but they have the audio.

http://tinyurl.com/nwonbu

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