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Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell, Rice... Told us untruths (lies)...

iriscot @iriscot (1289) • United States 31 May 09

Well Taskr36, I doubt that you will read this list... and doubt that you will believe... even if you watch the documentry "No End In Site", you can get a copy from Netflix. Okay here are a few people that believe we were told...

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keyboardist dies at Florida home

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12587) • United States 29 Jan 09

Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboard player Billy Powell, who played on such hits as "Sweet Home Alabama" and survived the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, died Wednesday. He was 56. Do you like Lynyrd Skynyrd? It just seems...

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Loses Another Original Member

LadyMarissa @LadyMarissa (12148) • United States 28 Jan 09

Billy Powell, 56, original keyboardist for the Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd died Tuesday night of a possible heart attack. The original band came together in 1973. Several members of the band died in a plane crash in 1977...

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Lynyrd Skynyrd pianist Billy Powell dead at 56!

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 28 Jan 09

Were you a Skynyrd fan back in the day? I guess at my age I shouldn't be surprised but it seems every day someone from one of my favorite old time bands passes away! I don't know if I liked Free Bird or Sweet Home Alabama the...

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An American... And Proud of it!

iriscot @iriscot (1289) • United States 10 Jan 09

When in England, at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush. He answered by saying, 'Over the years, the...

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father kills son over child support..

chantalgiardina @chantalgiardina (2523) • United States 3 Jan 09

NEW ORLEANS – A man who initially told police gunmen kidnapped his 2 1/2-year-old son was arrested Saturday, accused of committing an "extremely hideous" murder because he was ordered to pay child support, Police Superintendent...

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Best team Wins (The Obama Administration) part 3

Sourceseeker @Sourceseeker (1197) • United States 22 Nov 08

Obama is choosing people first that he believes can do the job of facilitating change and competence. This is the era of the dawning of a new age. The internet savvy and the interconnected. The Obama Admisistration is...

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The Obama Administration Part II (Best team wins)

Sourceseeker @Sourceseeker (1197) • United States 22 Nov 08

Obama is assembling the best team available. He is not as concerned with ideology either conservative or liberal, or republican or democrat. Obama is concerned with getting things done. Which is the same thing that the American...

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Zawahiri Didn't Say Anything that many Left Wing Americans haven't said already.

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 21 Nov 08

People in America are up in arms about statements made by Al Qeada #2 man, Ayman al-Zawahiri against Barack Obama. But how is this statment "You have climbed the rungs of the presidency to take over the leadership of the...

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The Fate of all War Movies

avieira781 @avieira781 (2) • United States 15 Nov 08

As of this writing, Quentin Tarantino is busy filming his long-awaited World War II movie, Inglourious Basterds. Now, war movies have been and always will be a Hollywood staple - before the Age of Megaplex, the suits had to fill...

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The Obama Administration

Sourceseeker @Sourceseeker (1197) • United States 8 Nov 08

President elect Obama must keep a steady hand and be prepared to rise or fall on his decisions. The pledged decision to bring fairness to the economy is what got him elected and he must and I hope will bring special attention to...

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Republicans For Obama, Democrats For McCain

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 24 Oct 08

Al Gore’s Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 2000, Joe Lieberman, has been one of John McCain’s biggest supporters, introducing McCain at this year’s Republican convention. Meanwhile, George W. Bush’s Secretary of State and...

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Replubican Colin Powell's backing of Obama video

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 20 Oct 08

I have admired and respected Colin Powell for many years. I would vote for him in a minute if he ran for president. I thought, that if you did not see this, it might be of interest to you, no matter who you are voting...

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The right wing attacks Powell, What a surprise.

thegreatdebater @thegreatdebater (7316) • United States 20 Oct 08

I listened to republican, after republican attack Colin Powell for supporting Barack Obama. Many of these same people couldn't stop talking about Powell's integrity six years ago when he was helping the Bush administration push...

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So tell me, what do the LPR make of Powell's endorsement of Obama?

grandpa_lash @grandpa_lash (5225) • Australia 20 Oct 08

LPR = Loony Republican Right. Actually, I have another question: What would they do if Powell were to seek and gain the Republican nomination to take on Obama at the next election (I am assuming,as most non-Americans do, that...

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When has Colin Powell Ever Been Right?

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 20 Oct 08

Don't get me wrong here, I have a lot of respect for Colin Powell's accomplishments in life, and I do look up to him for many things. However, I question his major political decisions. First, as a Desert Storm vet, I...

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Why Are Republicans Jumping Ship and Supporting Barack Obama?

lloydanthony111 @lloydanthony111 (4698) • United States 19 Oct 08

The fact that Colin Powell has endorsed Obama is not suprising, but not for reasons you would think. There are plenty of life-long conservatives who believe that Obama is a more qualified leader than McCain, and even more who...

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Having your opinions validated is a wonderful feeling. Thank you Mr. Powell.

kbkbooks @kbkbooks (7022) • Canada 19 Oct 08

Perhaps Jerry Garcia would have sung, "What a long strange campaign it's been!" if he were around to witness the present presidential race. We have seen bizarre plot twists all along the way in this one. Hillary came THIS CLOSE...

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Powell Endorses Obama because he is Black

4magoo @4magoo (396) 19 Oct 08

A prominent Maine Republican attorney by the name of Dan Billins, writing on the conservative message board "As Maine Goes", responded to Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama. Mr. Billings accused Powell of racism and stated, "If...

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Retired General Colin Powell Endorses Obama

4magoo @4magoo (396) 19 Oct 08

Colin Powell was the Secretary of State under George Bush during his first term. Powell was also a four star general and the past head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Retired General Colin Powell has endorsed Obama. What are your...

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