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Facts. They’re important. Sometimes they’re inconvenient (*paging Rep. Weiner*) but a refusal to face them rarely – probably never – leads to a good place. So, here’s a fact. Jews have faced persecution at virtually every historical turn. Here’s another one.| MORE ›
Obama really wanted to give his speech last Sunday in a really engaging way, but I guess Valerie Jarrett said he had to do it differently. Obama recently did a staging of the original version, so now you can decide which is better. Watch the video below and just wait for it.
(H/T The Moderate Voice)
On this day, I always know that, despite disagreements on the particulars, ultimately all Americans stand for the same basic rights. That, whatever differences we may have, we all recognize what this day stands for.
Happy Independence Day America!
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Please bear with us as we work out some of the issues that keeps making us slow to a crawl. We’re experiencing an effect only a site like Fark can provide. When we’re actually available, you may continue the debate about whether Sarah Palin is a winner or a quitter.
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While some work still needs to be done, RATA is pleased to announce the inauguration of our new design. Feel free to look around, and keep in mind that because the design is new there may be some rough edges.
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As the saying goes: New boss, same as the old boss.
It doesn’t seem proper to me that there should be a thing such as no-bid contracts – except perhaps in emergency situations, which this is not. But especially in a period of economic downturn.
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