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• President Obama defies Republican obstruction, uses recess appointment to name consumer watchdog

  Wed Jan 4, 2012
  • After looking at some of Obama's other appointments, I am afraid this one is just another Joker used to stack his deck. I am constantly shaking my head about some of the moves this man has made.

• What Does Your Newsvine Screen Name Mean and Why Did You Choose It?

  Sat Nov 19, 2011
  • I figure my screen name is a little obvious. I have been an oldman for a long time all ready and the 5286 is the elevation above sea level of the town I grew up in, a long time ago.

• A Global Catastrophe in the Making - Invasion Iran 2013

  Mon Nov 14, 2011
  • The question to ask is, will there end up a global catastrophe if Iran isn't attacked. If nothing is done, it may play out that our lives, as we are accustomed to living here in the USA, could change in a very undesireable manner.

• Which massive novel would you recommend?

  Mon Nov 14, 2011
  • I enjoyed "The Dome" by Steven King. It is truely massive and time consuming but if you dont spend some time reading, you will never get to enjoy the Magic that some authors weave with the stroke of a pen. Cliffs Notes are for lazy people who dont care if they "get" it all.

• Weekend Political Question: Why does anyone care about "oops"?

  Sat Nov 12, 2011
  • I could care less about - - - Whats-his-name's - - -OOPS !

• "Emergency" Arctic Mission Discovers Millions Of Tons Of Powerful Greenhouse Gas Methane Bubbling From Arctic Ocean

  Fri Nov 11, 2011
  • Wouldn't this be a wonderful energy resource? Cap it, tap it and use it because the world is coming to an end and we may as well get some good out of what we have left.

• Greater Together encourages American youth to vote Obama

  Tue Nov 8, 2011
  • Without a doubt, people need to wake up. All the anti-obama rhetoric from people out there is all based on something that pushed their buttons.

• Herman Cain Accuser -- He Tried to Grab My Genitals | TMZ.com

  Mon Nov 7, 2011
  • After chaseing the money trail of the accusers, it looks like a hatchet job by someone Cain has worried.

• Open Mic Catches Obama Ripping Netanuyahu With Sarkozy At G20 Conference:“You’re Fed Up With Him, But I Have To Deal With Him Every Day!”

  Tue Nov 8, 2011
  • Hey ! Give our Prez a break. You must realise that he had walked away from his Teleprompter before opening his mouth. This was just an example of his aptitude for intelligent conversation, on his own.

• Israel's warnings on Iran get quiet nods in Gulf

  Sun Nov 6, 2011
  • These people knew what they were getting into before they loaded up. If you sleep with dogs, you end up with fleas. You can't fix stupid. If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. etc.