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LibertySugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:30:28 -0700

Iraq: What about the WMDs? McClellan says Cheney's stock portfolio factored heavily into his push for Iraq War. -Think Progress

Hitler: Off with his head? Wax Adolph Hitler decapitated on its first day on public display. - newsblog
China: Never forget? Twin Towers still standing in Beijing's World Park. -Gothamist
Karl Rove: Never again? Democratic congressman considering legislation that would prevent future administrations from having Karl Rove-type advisors. - Huffington Post
Royals: Hardworking Harry? The prince builds special needs school. - PopSugarUK

LibertySugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:30:52 -0700

Healthcare: Competing with the NRA? Elizabeth Edwards headlines $40 million healthcare campaign. - Politico
Zimbabwe: Who will print all the zeros? German company stops printing Mugabe's cash. - newsblog
China: Ultimate language combo? Muslim children in China learn Arabic along with regular Chinese curriculum. - Shanghaiist
BBQ Politics: The new beer question? More Americans would rather barbecue with Barack Obama than John McCain. - donklephant

LibertySugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:30:47 -0700

GI Bill: What do the vets think? Responses from veterans around the country about the historic GI bill. - Huffington Post

McCain And the new campaign slogan is? "Putting Country First." - Politico
Slavery: I mentioned they're witches, right? The latest from NYC millionaire slave abuser. - Radar
Zimbabwe: Who's going to win? Live updates as Zimbabwe votes in the one-candidate contest. - newsblog
Nukes: Nuclear nonproliferation is a liberal position? That's what Mitt Romney says. - donklephant

LibertySugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:30:25 -0700

Zimbabwe: Could it get any worse? Supporters of President Mugabe broke both of baby's legs in an attempt to force his mother to reveal the whereabouts of her husband. – Radar
Media: Would the issues work? Media struggling with the campaign narrative. - DailyKos
Obesity: Obesity and savings connected? Australia is the most obese country, but the US isn't far behind and has dwindling savings accounts to go with it. -SavvySugar
Equality: Chauvinist backlash? British proposal for positive discrimination to end gender pay gap not well received. -newsblog
Tiny Campaigners: Christina Aguilera chats to Larry King about her little one's political involvement. - lilSugar

LibertySugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:30:50 -0700

Religion: The Christian boom? Jesus making a comeback in China. - Shanghaiist
Politics: Did he read the book? John McCain should probably stop calling Barack Obama "Dr. No." - Huffington Post
Football: Do politics and sports mix? A Turkish identity crisis and a European dream team. - newsblog
Bipartisanship: Welcomed change? Oregon GOP Senator uses Obama for TV ad. - donklephant
MTV: Will it translate to votes? MTV to accept political advertisements for the first time. -Radar

LibertySugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:30:05 -0700

Mars: Next stop life? Mars Phoenix Lander finds ice on Mars!! - SFist
Muslims: Apology accepted? Obama asks Muslim women pushed out of photo for forgiveness. - Politico
Middle East: Will Israel bomb Iran? Reports refuse to go away, but nothing has happened for years. - newsblog
Media: Too soon? The battle to succeed Tim Russert begins. - Redstate

LibertySugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:30:23 -0700

Spying: Democrats cave? Lawmakers reach deal over government-surveillance powers. - Talking Points Memo
Obama: Does he have enough money to do an autobiography via commercials? Barack Obama releases a positive campaign ad, first of general election. - Politico

Vacation: Relaxing guilt free? Five eco-friendly vacations. - Forecast Earth
Zimbabwe: Will it help? Pre-election violence being e-mapped by bloggers - newsblog
Same-Sex Marriage: Tolerance vs. Religion? Gay New Jersey couple wants to get married on a pavilion owned by Methodist organization. - Redstate
Global Warming: How do you talk to a global-warming skeptic? Buy the book to find out. - Huffington Post

LibertySugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:30:00 -0700

Cuba: Goodbye salary cap, hello middle class? Egalitarian salaries are to be abolished in Cuba. - newsblog
Obama: What color is your Obama? The most important issue when deciding on a future president of the United States is how much pigment that man or woman has in their epidermis. -23/6
McCain and Safe Sex: Johnny Latex? McCain condoms go on sale with slogan "Old But Not Expired." - Wonkette
Gay Marriage: Domino effect? Washington, DC mayor orders review of gay marriage options. - DCist
New York: Who can blame him? Christopher Hitchens decries the death of the romantic West Village. - Radar

LibertySugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:30:00 -0700

Bush: All thanks to a man crush? Apparently Karl Rove formed a man crush on George W. Bush, who in turn nursed a mutual man crush on Tony Blair. - Jezebel

McCain: Are you a McCANIAC? McCain girls are back with a must-see video!! - Politico
Cars: Discouraging carpools? Central London parking lot will charge 20p when the car is near empty, and rise to £2 when full. - londonist
Afghanistan: What's next for Afghanistan. Reflections as British war dead reaches 100. - newsblog

LibertySugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:30:02 -0700

Tom DeLay: The strategy? DeLay says unless Obama proves him wrong, he is a Marxist. - Briefing Room
Democrats: On track to lose his committee chairmanships? Joe Leiberman uses pejorative term "Democrat Party" in letter to McCain supporters. - DailyKos
London: Free swimming for all? Plans to make all swimming pools in England free as a legacy of the 2012 Olympics. - newsblog
American Idol: Persona non grata? Idol didn't want President Bush on Idol Gives Back, but Bush insisted. - Huffington Post