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  1. Chadman

    Next Up: a "Flat Tax" for the Rich

    The Endless Thanksgiving Next Up: a "Flat Tax" for the Rich By MICHAEL HUDSON The danger the United States faces today is that the government debt crisis scheduled to hit Congress next spring (when Republicans are threatening to vote against raising the federal debt limit as the government...
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    Donald Trump eyes 2012 presidential run

    I actually think a guy like Trump could be a formidable candidate in many ways. Have listened to him speak on political issues and he has a pretty solid outlook on things. Would make things interesting. - EOM. Donald Trump eyes 2012 presidential run By Agence France-Presse Thursday, November...
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    Nearly 1 in 5 Americans had mental illness in 2009

    I think we all were aware of this from some of the posts around here... :toast: Nearly 1 in 5 Americans had mental illness in 2009 Published: Thursday, 18 Nov 2010 | 1:13 PM ET CHICAGO - More than 45 million Americans, or 20 percent of U.S. adults, had some form of mental illness last year...
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    Okay, so I have cancer. THAT's different.

    I wrestled with the idea about posting this, for a lot of reasons. The main reason I'm posting this is because I know there are a lot of people here who have dealt with a lot of shit, and MadJack's is a wonderful resource of information. That, and I consider many of you my friends, even though...
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    Passing this along to my friends...

    Received a Facebook post from a friend of mine today, and in the spirit of Veteran's Day, I realize there are so many brave women and men out there today protecting my right to live life the way I can choose. Thank you, and my prayers are with you all, even though I don't know you: We are...
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    Anybody use Beezid.com?

    My son was asking me about this online bidding site, and I confessed I knew nothing about it. I'm concerned as he has been working some and has some money from his birthday, and is chomping on the bit to spend it. I don't want him to get taken on something, but the site seems pretty popular...
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    Breeder's Cup Saturday

    Hey folks. I'm trying to reconnect with some of my old racing buddies to see if there are any good looks today. I don't follow things anymore, but I used to be connected with a very good group of horse handicappers. If I hear of anything, I'll post it here, and welcome any plays anyone has.
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    Terror fears again prior to an election

    I was thinking last night on my drive home, when listening to the supposed terror-linked materials found on several places in several places, about the timing of these events. I do remember discussions publicly and here in the past about this kind of thing happening right before an election, and...
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    Nice Fence, Bush Administration...

    Costly virtual border fence in tatters The U.S. is set to defund the troubled project. It was intended to keep a high-tech eye on the Mexican border. By Brian Bennett, Tribune Washington Bureau October 22, 2010 Reporting from Washington ? The Department of Homeland Security, positioning itself...
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    A productive Congress gets no respect from voters

    While I certainly am not defending our legislators on many things, personally hoping we can get some new blood in the next sessions, this was an interesting perspective on the past congress. I've seen many rip Obama and legislators for not doing anything, and of course many have ripped them for...
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    Pigeon Gambling: Study Shows Pigeons Have Urge to Gamble

    Wayne, can you check this out for us? :SIB Pigeon Gambling: Study Shows Pigeons Have Urge to Gamble By Jack Phillips Pigeon gambling? That?s what a scientist at the University of Kentucky is saying in a recent study which showed that, like people, some pigeons take risks to win prizes...
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    Rebuking Pledge To America, Rand Paul Says Cutting Defense Spending ?Has To Be On The

    I commend Paul for this line of thinking. I'm not saying ONLY the cutting the defense part, but the dems and social programs, too. We have to be prepared and open to looking at across the board reductions to help all of us out in the short and long run, IMO. - C...
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    Cost of US bank bailout less than 50 billion

    Cost of US bank bailout less than 50 billion: White House By Agence France-Presse Friday, October 1st, 2010 -- 8:51 am The White House said Thursday the cost of the 700-billion-dollar bank bailout launched at the height of the financial crisis was much lower than expected, at under 50...
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    Boise St/Oregon State >>In Game<<

    Tie game, great punt return OSU! This one is gonna be fun to watch.
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    Minnesota/Northern Illinois In-Game Thread

    Just kidding... :mj07: :mj07: :mj07: We do have some nice babes up here, though...
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    Week 4 Stabs

    Have some time to watch today, so gonna throw up some more action and see what sticks. Will get record back up and have some fun today... So far: 3TP .865 to win 5.327 Kansas State -7 South Carolina +3 Minnesota -4 3TP 1 to win 6 LSU -9.5 North Carolina -3 Arizona State +11.5
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    Make Money on the Mid-Term Elections

    Kind of an interesting historical perspective on where we might be headed politically, and hopefully economically from an investing in stocks angle. - CAL. Make Money on the Mid-Term Elections By Eric Schurenberg | Sep 23, 2010 | 0 As we record this, the Congressional mid-term elections are...
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    When Corporations Own Congress

    A Dead-End Cycle When Corporations Own Congress By SHAMUS COOKE With the November elections quickly approaching, the majority of Americans will be thinking one thing: "Who cares?? This apathy isn't due to ignorance, as some accuse. Rather, working people's disinterest in the two party system...
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    2-Team Tease for MNF

    Throwing this one out there, the numbers seem attainable to me... Wager Type:Teaser Football-Pro-6pts Baltimore Ravens/New York Jets Total Points OVER 30 for Game Kansas City Chiefs Spread +10 for Game Man, I wish I was heading out to Arrowhead in a little while to tailgate... nothing...
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    Week Two CFB

    YTD Straights: 4-3-1 +.875 YTD Parlays: 0-1 -.5 YTD Total: +.375 Golf tourney today, so not playing too many. I like these so far: Iowa -13 .5 to win .455 Michigan +3.5 .5 to win .455 Washington -13.5 .5 to win .455 Oklahoma St. -13.5 .5 to win .455 2-Team 6 Pt. Tease: Ga. Tech -8 & Ohio...
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