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Archives: June 3, 2011

Maddow: Palin’s campaign tactics are just like Vladimir Putin’s

Bill Moyers Interviews Andrew Bacevich

Bill Moyers Interviews Andrew Bacevich

The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren

From Ars Technica: How Breitbart's flying monkeys hacked yFrog to post that wiener pic.

From Ars Technica: How Breitbart's flying monkeys hacked yFrog to post that wiener pic.

From Ars Technica: How Breitbart's flying monkeys hacked yFrog to post that wiener pic.

Three arrested in protest of proposed North Carolina same sex marriage ban

I wish Lawrence wouldn't talk about Weiner he makes it worse

So let me get this straight...On Wednesday, Christie ducks out on his son's game

Robert Reich on "The Last Word." Suggests "WPA for long term unemployed."

Today in history: News that Nazi Germany was gassing Jews by the thousands

IN YOUR FACE GOP - Obama To Repubs - NO COMPROMISE - MEDICARE NOT ON THE TABLE!!!

Does Size Matter?

US Spying Detects No Iranian Nukes

US Spying Detects No Iranian Nukes

Why are high-risk pools having so much trouble?

Does Wiki have any references to this?

Does Wiki have any references to this?

Damn you, Rachel Maddow

Ok, I'll Say It... I Feel The Republican's Pain... I'm Not Sure I Like OUR Presidential Contenders

The corporations/elite can have my ALL

The corporations/elite can have my ALL

It just occurred to me a big penis once again saves Judge Thomas

"I'm the death-panel-supporting, socialist, may-not-have-been-born-here president."

"I'm the death-panel-supporting, socialist, may-not-have-been-born-here president."

"I'm the death-panel-supporting, socialist, may-not-have-been-born-here president."

Newly diagnosed cancer patients have a lot of trouble scheduling with oncologists

You're Awesome...

Euurgh...father of the boy killed and tortured in Syria praises Bashar Al-Assad

Euurgh...father of the boy killed and tortured in Syria praises Bashar Al-Assad

Facebook Video Scam Infects Mac And Windows

Alabama residents to decide if they want racist laws removed from State Constitution

Pit bull (mix) attacks kennel owner (age 78)

Pit bull (mix) attacks kennel owner (age 78)

Saggy pants mean no ride on one Texas bus system

Andrew Breitbarthasyphilis is now on Facebook. Let him know how much you care.

Andrew Breitbarthasyphilis is now on Facebook. Let him know how much you care.

Andrew Breitbarthasyphilis is now on Facebook. Let him know how much you care.

A suggestion for AW

A suggestion for AW

Weiner, you have really screwed the pooch

Wisconsin Republicans give tax break to chewing tobacco, and tax the poor more

Tonight on Rachel Maddow: The nail in the coffin for Weinergate is coming up.

Palin & Trump enjoyed pizza together. Help them select their next joint activity.

'I didn't think I'd stay homeless for that long ...'

Radio caller calls for Snyder to take over Detroit

The Tweeter Who Launched Weinergate Is Seriously Paranoid

One response to the recession

One response to the recession

Large Los Angeles homeless shelter now charging $7 per night

Large Los Angeles homeless shelter now charging $7 per night

Mandatory Thursday Malloy Truthseekers check in!!

Must-see ... Jon and TDS tonight!

Poll for the guys: Have you ever taken a "racy" photo of yourself?

JUST IN: 6.3 quake hits off east coast of Japan, same latitude as Fukushima

Apparently, The Rich still don't have enough to live on….

Something happening at the Capitol (Madison): People dragged out?

When will Americans concerned about its future say No More War?

Michele Bachmann's former campaign manager (Bill Pulkrabek) charged with domestic assault.

Help! Finding a sound byte/quote! From Stephanie Miller... "hes

why??? when there is a line of storms does it always break up right before it gets to our city

Crap! Is there a rush on flood insurance. Faget about dat! They'll just call it wind damage.

TV Execs Admit That Hollywood Pushes a Liberal Agenda

Author: Financial institutions have morphed from ‘credit providers’ to ‘credit pushers'

House GOP works to undo restoration of San Joaquin River

Christian Soldiers On A Crusade

Let everyone into VA hospitals?

Seriously, dems should NEVER take any constituency for granted. Canada is proof

Panasonic developing an eco-harmonious Japan ‘Smart Town’ for 2014

Did Romney ever acknowledge the Springfield tornadoes?

John Edwards charges appear likely Friday

Not clear from actual video that Rep. Weiner's office called cops on CBS reporter

Obama's meeting with Democrats "very positive and productive meeting"

Obama's meeting with Democrats "very positive and productive meeting"

Octomom's Fertility Doctor to Lose His License

U.S. farmers, processors not required to test for deadly E. coli strain

'Balloon Boy' Family Auctioning Aircraft for $1M to Aid Japan Relief Efforts

'Balloon Boy' Family Auctioning Aircraft for $1M to Aid Japan Relief Efforts

Her's an aside before you delve into the politics of the day. It is interesting.

Her's an aside before you delve into the politics of the day. It is interesting.

Luxury Spending Up Sharply in May

Now, Y'all- Texas Republicans are "Pro-family,Pro-child"- they passed a budget

Now, Y'all- Texas Republicans are "Pro-family,Pro-child"- they passed a budget

Now, Y'all- Texas Republicans are "Pro-family,Pro-child"- they passed a budget

Who is talking job creation?

Wall Street Journal Honcho Shills for Secret Worker 'Education' Program Linked to Koch Group

UK: 'Reverse racism' or 'failed multiculturalism' are myths to deflect the real source of blame:

“A Singular Woman”: Stanley Ann Dunham - Cohen on Obama's mom

ACLU Challenges Drug Testing of Florida Employees

ACLU Challenges Drug Testing of Florida Employees

Valedictorian fights judge's ban on graduation prayer

Valedictorian fights judge's ban on graduation prayer

Romney is a liar.

About the "No President since FDR has won re-election with UE above 7.2%" meme....

About the "No President since FDR has won re-election with UE above 7.2%" meme....

DU Lawyers: Did either Breitbart or Wolfe break any laws

DU Lawyers: Did either Breitbart or Wolfe break any laws

Krugman- The mistake of 2010

Krugman- The mistake of 2010

Daily Show video link on Eric Cantor yesterday's show:

New Rasmussen Poll: McCain Approval Down to 41 percent, Palin Remains Steady at 70%

New Rasmussen Poll: McCain Approval Down to 41 percent, Palin Remains Steady at 70%

DailyMail (UK): How EU spends £20m a year promoting left-wing causes in the U.S.

DailyMail (UK): How EU spends £20m a year promoting left-wing causes in the U.S.

DailyMail (UK): How EU spends £20m a year promoting left-wing causes in the U.S.

Free Donuts Today at Dunkin Donuts (with purchase) and Krispy Kreme (no purchase necessary)

Free Donuts Today at Dunkin Donuts (with purchase) and Krispy Kreme (no purchase necessary)

Stephen Colbert is killer funny too!

Rev Al Sharpton is hosting Ed Schltz show on MSNBC tonight

We should stop posting about Breitbart's syphilis and his genital warts.

The silent jobless

US House to Have Two Votes on Libya (One for Withdrawal in 15 Days, One for Details)

US House to Have Two Votes on Libya (One for Withdrawal in 15 Days, One for Details)

A Democratic "Operation Chaos"?

Democracy found? DUer Segami proposes a way.

Democracy found? DUer Segami proposes a way.

Fox now has an i-pad/i-phone app. You have to download it to review it

U.S. Payrolls Rose Less-Than-Estimated 54,000 in May; Jobless Rate Is 9.1%

I agree with Spain - why did Germany blame Spanish cucumbers for

China: Teenager Sells Kidney for IPad 2

The Underground Website Where You Can Buy Any Drug Imaginable

Neurological Society, Sexual orientation is not a matter of choice, it is primarily neurobiological

Neurological Society, Sexual orientation is not a matter of choice, it is primarily neurobiological

Employment numbers due out today. Grab your 'brellies and slickers.

Sony hacked yet again, plaintext passwords, e-mails, DOB posted

America, when did you stop caring?

Job Market Heats Up for MBA's.

Welcome to the "Top Down - Trickle Down Bailout Recovery"

Has Ensign been indicted yet?

Breaking ...Indictment on john Edwards

Somebody posted about Breitbart's syphilis on Craigslist

Republican Tax Policies Fail Again

Obama Administration Fines Company $1.2 Million over Asbestos Removal...

Feds indict former TSA worker at OIA on theft charge

Unemployment rate 9.1%

"Pants On Fire" Romney- U.S. is "only inches away from ceasing to be a free market economy.”

Cookie-cutter politics

Cookie-cutter politics

Congress' Culture of Wealth: How Insider Information Enriches Members of the House

Jamaica and US relations at an all time low

Why Anthony Weiner Is Right to Avoid Legal Action

Why Anthony Weiner Is Right to Avoid Legal Action

Germans love reenacting the American Civil War-More as Confederates

savannah guthrie being demoted to the today show

Update: Edwards indicted - NBC reporting. Breaking

Lawrence O’Donnell to Bill O’Reilly: Remember your own sex scandal?

Lawrence O’Donnell to Bill O’Reilly: Remember your own sex scandal?

Lawrence O’Donnell to Bill O’Reilly: Remember your own sex scandal?

Ricks -"My guess on events in Iraq: We are about to see the Great Gamble of 2012"

Thief steals Macbook -owner remotely turns on web-cam to track him down

Chamber Having 'Sissy Fit' Over Campaign Disclosure

Faux is soo over Palin...

Rachel exposes Republican hatred for Mitt Romney.

Rachel exposes Republican hatred for Mitt Romney.

Romney’s Campaign Website Omits Health Care Reform Accomplishment From Bio

Romney’s Campaign Website Omits Health Care Reform Accomplishment From Bio

Lisa Myers just reported that a federal grand jury has indicted John Edwards.

DJIA drops about 1% at open, but appears to be holding

The Republican Party's War on Democracy

Unemployment rate rises, job growth slows

Democracy: Egypt v US (Toon - Bors)

It's 'MURCAN, damn it...it says so right on the front of the shirt. Can't you READ?

have you EVER heard of this kind of custody arrangement???

Big Oil uses grants to take pro-fracking message to public schools

Big Oil uses grants to take pro-fracking message to public schools

KC Diocese sued for cover-up in recent Priest child porn case

KC Diocese sued for cover-up in recent Priest child porn case

Who had more influence on American Political Thought? Calvin or Knox?

Who had more influence on American Political Thought? Calvin or Knox?

Who had more influence on American Political Thought? Calvin or Knox?

Who had more influence on American Political Thought? Calvin or Knox?

Why is the term "chav" so controversial in the UK?

GOP voted to raise debt ceiling - in Ryan budget

Jobs fail

Iran optimistic about ties with Egypt: president

Nearly 1 in 3 Unemployed Out of Work More Than a Year

what a nice picture

Parents upset after yearbook lists Bush/Cheney as worst people of all time

Still true, 10 months later: "Five myths about the Bush tax cuts"

Gainesville businessmen admit paying bribes to Florida prison officials

Wall Street Journal Honcho Shills for Secret Worker 'Education' Program Linked to Koch Group

Texas may revive bill to outlaw TSA groping.

Texas may revive bill to outlaw TSA groping.

Weiner’s Office Calls The Police After CBS 2′s Marcia Kramer Asks For An Interview

For More Than 200 Million Women, A World Without Options

For More Than 200 Million Women, A World Without Options

Exposed: EU chief's private jet, plush hotel and cocktail bill

Exposed: EU chief's private jet, plush hotel and cocktail bill

Turkey Shoes Israeli Army

Turkey Shoes Israeli Army

Paul Ryan on the Job: Vows to continue Kevorkian's work...Borowitz made me laugh with this one

Undeclared Republican Candidates

Presidential Contenders, Top GOPers Roll Into DC To Kiss Ralph Reed’s Ring

School yearbook lists Bush, Cheney among the worst people ever

Going Up, Not Down The Truth About White Collar Crime

The Age of Deception

GOP lawmaker compares same sex marriage to incest, polygamy, pedophilia

GOP lawmaker compares same sex marriage to incest, polygamy, pedophilia

John Edwards To Plead Not Guilty To Criminal Charges Over Rielle Hunter Affair

Feingold: ‘I Am Looking At’ Senate Run in 2012

Seriously - this is the best that the GOP can do for women candidates?

Hey Democrats - It's Time to Run on EXPANDING Medicare!!!

Professor Morrisey:: UNTIL THE TRADE DEFICIT is resolved and

Bachman receives numerous long standing O's as she addresses

Jobs: An angry dissent

Romney to Obama: It’s your economy now

Fox Goes After Sesame Street’s Supposed “Assault” On America’s “Moral Foundation”

Sanders: Oil speculators behind high gas prices

The war on drugs and a milestone critique (Reuters blog)

dupe plz delete n/t

Europe's New Road to Serfdom

Illinois man gets 2 years home confinement in fatal Florida hit-run

Former Black Panther whose murder conviction was overturned dies at 63

Jack Kevorkian dead at 83

Has America Become a Corporate Police State?

Over 1,800 RSVP For Next Jefferson Memorial "Dance Party"

Paul Krugman Blog: The Commentariat Candidate

The Corporatist Obama is patting himself on the back at the Chrysler plant right now

Does the fox attack on Sesame Street tell us the GOP is going to go after

House GOP Cuts To Nutrition Assistance Equal To One Week Of Bush Tax Cuts For Millionaires

Many Utahn's in a quandry

Fascinating: "Ads Implant False Memories"

In Your Opinion, Are Things...

Last Ten Years Of Wage Gains Lower Than During The Great Depression

Australia raises minimum wage again

Breaking WI Joint Finance Committe slips Collective Bargaining Changes into Budget at Midnight

Kick but don't Rec, please.

The Default Specter as Political Theater

Yemen: President Saleh injured in attack on palace

Down, Down, Down

Senator Bernie Sanders Belongs on the Sunday Shows

Bush, Cheney included in 5 worst people list in middle school year book, school in hot water

Jobs Report Offers No Hope For Middle Class

The Strange, and Very Political, Death of Hope

MI6 attacks al-Qaeda in 'Operation Cupcake'

California Lawmakers About To Lose Their Salaries Over Failure To Pass Budget

My thanks to the Administrators - and a moderate funny. Promised photo of me in my DU shirt

Tarullo Says Federal Reserve Should Oppose Bank Mergers That Increase Risk

South Korea ‘Free Trade’ Deal: Another Funnel for Exploitation

NY Times now pushing Disaster Capitalism?

Anyone For Bill Clinton Working With Obama on Negotiating

The Smurfs Are Racist, Anti-Semites, Antoine Buéno Suggests In 'Le Petit Livre Bleu'

Gaddafi’s Stolen Billions: Max Keiser Explains ‘Financial Terrorism’

Gaddafi’s Stolen Billions: Max Keiser Explains ‘Financial Terrorism’

obamas failed foreclosure program and unemployment..Washington Post

obamas failed foreclosure program and unemployment..Washington Post

How the Roosevelt Institute Sold FDR’s Legacy to Pete Peterson

Some days it is just good to be a Democrat..and then you have some days

Several reasons Palin won't be on the Republican ticket

GOP Ransom Note

Graphic: Economy Adds Only 54,000 Jobs in May (Graph Includes Last 4 Years)

Iraq War Rages On: Gates tells American Enterprise Inst. Obama favors extending US occupation.

Iraq War Rages On: Gates tells American Enterprise Inst. Obama favors extending US occupation.

The Rude Pundit: Photos That Give the Rude Pundit a Small Jolt of Comfort

The Rude Pundit: Photos That Give the Rude Pundit a Small Jolt of Comfort

Young Adult Authors Crusade to End Bullying

U.S. lawmakers cut Homeland Security funding

Andrew Sullivan captures the essense of the GOP Presidential race...

Andrew Sullivan captures the essense of the GOP Presidential race...

Shares of for-profit colleges soar after U.S. eases rules on federal aid

If CBS is Columbia Broadcasting System what is FOX?

Tell the media: Enough about Palin. Cover real news!

If you're tired of the bullshit, vote them out, don't complain, get off your ass in 2012 and vote

Ending Bush Tax Cuts Would Not Harm Economic Growth

Bernstein: Fight over debt limit a ‘fake, manufactured controversy’

Republicans would be Tories

Is the FCC Downplaying Potential Risks from Cell Phone Radiation?

A page just entered the Canadian Senate and held up a sign saying "STOP HARPER" in the Throne Speech

A page just entered the Canadian Senate and held up a sign saying "STOP HARPER" in the Throne Speech

Indiana Will Enforce Illegal Law To Defund Planned Parenthood, May Lose All Medicaid Funds

Polluters rewriting rules for site cleanup NJ

Past Trade Agreements Have Cut Jobs, Wages And Democracy

SEALs' Top Dog: German Shepherd

Friday Toon Roundup 3: Economy

Anonymous claims control of Iranian gov’t servers

How bad is this economy ??

Friday Toon Roundup 2: repubs

Half of Texas now under 'exceptional' drought

Not Welcome (documentary about Murfreesboro Mosque)

Toobin: Edwards indictment 'meant to embarrass him'

FUCK PAUL REVERE! Presidential candidate Sarah Palin says Revere was traitor!

Does the federal government have a right to a jury trial?

Does This Mean John Edwards Has To Go On "Dancing With The Stars" Now?

MSNBC: Slow-moving economy runs into 'brick wall', job growth grinds to halt

Since you don't read Fox news, you probably missed this excellent point about Edwards

Countdown with Keith Olbermann will Premiere Monday, June 20

Breitbart & imaginary friend Dan Wolfe: syphilis-induced dementia NOT FUNNY

Rep. Joe Heck Calls Social Security A ‘Pyramid Scheme’ That ‘Isn’t Working’

Islamic Arab societies are still stuck in the feudal Dark Ages...

Islamic Arab societies are still stuck in the feudal Dark Ages...

Remember what it felt like to ride a bike for the first time?

Lamar Smith Moves Forward On Bill That Would Allow For Indefinite Detention Of Deportable Immigrants

Obama and Liberals are to blame for Pearce's recall in AZ

STOP THE PRESSES: The secret to beating Obama..

Well, no wonder he can't see the problems >>>Caption

U.S. Military Will Always Have 'A Full Menu,' Secretary Gates Says

Friday Toon Roundup 4 War and the rest

Comparing Career Paths: Truck Driving Versus A College Degree

Soldier on leave follows, disarms and captures bank robber

This is not good......bad employment news....DOW nosediving

Paul Revere was.... GASP.... get ready for it....

Fear the ‘twin Bells’: Petitions seek to halt AT&T takeover of T-Mobile

Oh that xplains it.... regarding drowning man

GOP decries teaching sharing in kindergarten. Intends real life lessons on survival.

Addicts putting pharmacies under siege, 1 robbed twice on same day

U.S. Wages Are Stagnant, While Cost of Living Has Skyrocketed -- And It's All Because of Greed

I've been away. Any updates on the Breitbart/ syphilis controversy?

Friday Toon Roundup 1: The Grifter's bus tour

Chinese teenager 'sells kidney to buy iPad and iPhone'

Sarah Palin’s History Lesson: Paul Revere Warned The British

USDA testing finds 30-plus unapproved pesticides on the herb cilantro

Why Dakota Dunes?

Fox News Sunday Gets "Exclusive" Interview With Fox News Employee Sarah Palin

It's a slow recovery... but look at the hole we found ourselves in:

Seemingly, the new plan for the economy, as seen on Fox is:

The so-called gurus are out in force this morning saying no president has won a second term in

How the fugg do you shut down fire houses while giving

I think we should call it "Robamney Care..."

Question for the board. Can liberals and socialists

Twitter- #according to Palin

Boehner Repairs Constitution Using Spray-on Suntan

tsk-tsk. This irresponsible rumor-spreading about Breitbart's syphilis has got to stop:

Republicans demand TV station yank ad claiming GOP plan would `end Medicare’

Breaking Local News: John Edwards arrives in Winston-Salem Federal Court

Mutant rabbit born near Fukushima plant

De-facto Unemployment was 28.76% last month

Feed some homeless, go to jail . . .

Toon: They are already ahead of us!

Graph of the Day: Largest Jump ever in Carbon Emissions

Meme-busting: Doctors are all leaving Canada to practice in the U.S.

3 Fla. activists arrested for feeding homeless

So for whom am I supposed to root?

Obama in Toldeo..

Tweety - Don't know much about History

Calif. man who threatened Rep. McDermott jailed

HELP pick Sarah Palin's running mate for 2012 from among the following ten qualified candidates.

I'm not going to comment on Breitbart's syphilis. Instead, I'm posting this educational video.

Sarah Palin should immediately be given tenure at one of the nation's top universities

Sarah Palin actually told her kids that her campaign bus tour was a VACATION??

Is it silly to dismiss an entire geographic area, e.g., a state?

Is it silly to dismiss an entire geographic area, e.g., a state?

does it kind of piss you off that people keep trying to primary

Paul Ryan Vows to Continue Kevorkian’s Work

K&R if you demand that President Obama reinstate the airman recently fired by DADT.

Ok, we extended the Bush Tax Cuts(i.e. giveaways) to the ultra-wealthy last Dec.

Winners and losers #5

DNA tests for Argentine Clarin group heirs - babies stolen from leftists

#AccordingToPalin

Suicide bombers in Iraq hit mosque, then hospital

Who has fallen the furthest?

Official U.S. Military Bibles Being Sold

Don't put your daughter on a road trip, Sarah Palin:

Republicans demand TV station yank ad claiming GOP plan would `end Medicare’

Why? Why is sex more legally actionable than fraud and conspiracy?

Want Jobs and Growth? Turn to the Sun.

I've found the source of the Wingnuttery!

Corporations attacke again. Tenn. bill criminalizes sharing passwords for Netflix-type accounts.

Five years later, George Allen apologizes for ‘macaca’ remark

"Too many people abusing (Medicare/SSI/Welfare) ruined it, and now they should take it away"

The Decline and Fall of an American Icon: Teddy Roosevelt Saw This Coming

There's a lot more "dry" cities/counties than you think.

Six Nomination to Federal Bench Payoff for Protecting Planned Parenthood?

Boggles the mind that John Edwards is indicted while not one indictment for the crooks who took down

Jack Kevorkian dies at 83

Google to abandon older browsers (BBC)

Is it wrong to take money under false pretenses?

Sarah Palin 'caught on video' saying she's 'OUT ON THE TRAIL'

Boehner invited to play golf with President Obama: will he accept knowing his constituents

"More like powned, as in Sarah poned the little b*tc*es in the media, leftwing blogasphere and..."

Former Spy Chief Questions Israeli Leaders’ Judgment

Cooper Nuclear Station preparing for higher waters

Fox guest Neal Boortz: Re-electing Obama like strapping on a ‘suicide vest’

When KITTENS attack...

From Patients for Full Legalization:

This Palin Tour Thing to me makes the media look as asinine as they really are, note this paragraph

How about a little Friday humor?

How about a little Friday humor?

Many grads moving back home

Paul Revere's ride to warn the British ala Sarah Palin

Theodore Roosevelt from 1901

In Honor of National Donut Day, I present to you this week's edition of BAD COP, NO DONUT!

The Edwards Children

What a surprise - "Patriot76" deletes his twitter account.

"The Banks were FORCED to make bad loans". . If I hear this pathetic,

"The Banks were FORCED to make bad loans". . If I hear this pathetic,

If ten people who earned 50,000 were laid off and could only find (''Mc'') jobs that pay 15,000...

How are Christian Fundies not Progressives?

I am waiting to see if my Mother and brother are going to lose their home

Wisconsin Dems to announce that they will try to recall Scott Walker

Lend a signature for Anthony Weiner on what matters to him most, Conflicted Clarence Thomas

Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Sarah Palin 'Manipulating' Media Away From Mitt Romney

Hackers replace Al Qaeda bomb making instructions with cupcake recipies

Hackers replace Al Qaeda bomb making instructions with cupcake recipies

Sarah Palin shows her lightning-fast political instincts and breadth of historical knowledge,,,

Cleaner Indoor Air in California (Maybe)

Trump may run as an independent...

Only McDonald's Saved Us From Losing Jobs

Abigail Field Finds Smoking Gun on BofA Securitization Fraud

No Jobs, No Leadership: Obama's Big Fail

Bringing Breitbart (And Thomas) To Justice (MOAR)

Bringing Breitbart (And Thomas) To Justice (MOAR)

Palin Bus & Entourage speeding, running lights & stop signs, nearly hit a biker

Palin Bus & Entourage speeding, running lights & stop signs, nearly hit a biker

Anonymous claims control of Iranian gov’t servers

Anonymous claims control of Iranian gov’t servers

Citizens United: The Shareholders STRIKE BACK!

Mayor Daley's "last middle finger" to public schools. How the odds are stacked in favor of charters.

Senate page fired after anti-Harper protest

TOPIX. Where did it come from?

Andrew Breitbart + syphilis -- fact or fiction?

Catholic Conference Denounces "Hate Purveyors" Attacking NY Sen. Ruben Diaz

89 House Democrats Demand CFPB Appointment for Elizabeth Warren

After Weiner, will Colbert be next?

Since I heard about the actual indictment handed up, I have been getting angry at the DOJ

3 Ways Your Social Security Payments are Already Being Cut

In These Times: American has entered a surreal post-accountability age

Bobby Kennedy Jnr is on Ratigan discussing The Last Mountain

A simple question: Are the Republicans really FOR anything?

Pa. woman sues Dunkin' Donuts over sugar in coffee

White House says the war is working – the war on drugs

Palin gets punked ...again..

With the corporations all over the world these days they have unhooked themselves from Americans and

Sukanya Roy Wins 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee

Hunter S. Thompson: "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of..."

Pakistan Says US Drones Kill 4 in Northwest

Things will only get worse: Idaho Woman Charged For "Unlawful Abortion," Turned In By

Things will only get worse: Idaho Woman Charged For "Unlawful Abortion," Turned In By

How many doors does a 2 year old have to knock on before she gets help?

The average length of time being unemployed has shot off the charts.

Poll:New Yorkers don't really give a shit about Weiner "scandal". He could still be Mayor.

define:syphilis Andrew Breitbart

My newest radical idea... No more wars on credit

Can unpaid student loans survive your death?

Sarah Palin badly mangles the story of Paul Revere’s ride in statement

Sarah Palin badly mangles the story of Paul Revere’s ride in statement

Mitt Romney, GOP presidential hopeful, says global warming is real

Mitt Romney, GOP presidential hopeful, says global warming is real

Policymakers Have Made Another Depression Unavoidable

Q: What happens when you give Viagra to a stereo?

Welcome to Walkerville (for those who think Wisconsin has gone back to sleep)

Chris Christie "Flying the Friendly Skies" - TOON

Do you believe that OJ Simpson killed Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman?

What could President Obama do now that would give an immediate boost to the economy and stimulate

The person behind John Edward's prosecution is a Bush holdover. Stop blaming Obama!

"No president has ever been reelected with 9% unemployment."

Rules don't apply: On the road, Palin's tour a rolling menace...

Rules don't apply: On the road, Palin's tour a rolling menace...

Robert Reich: The Economic Recovery Has Stalled, Back Toward A Double Dip Recession.

From time to time, we Catholics here are asked why we remain in the Church -

"'Sovereign Citizen' Opens Fire on Store Because It Ran Out of Crawfish"

We voted the Republicans in last November!!! Where are the jobs you mother fuckers Boner and Cantor?

I don't think Breitbart's syphilis is something we should make fun of.

Popo popped this morning >>

Gov. Rick Scott May Personally Benefit From New Law That Hands Medicaid Program Over To Private

Elitist Hypocrite.

'Gunsmoke' star James Arness dead at age 88

NY COSTCO employees win $200 million Powerball jackpot

Even with Family, Republicans can't debate without being mean and calling names.

Seymour Hersh on the Arab Spring, "Disaster" U.S. Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the Looming

Boy Fights Off Bully to Save Kitten From Being Beaten to Death

This whole John Edwards story is pure bullshit

China Has Divested 97 Percent of Its Holdings in U.S. Treasury Bills

Are you in favor of legalizing marijuana?

Cops TV Show: At least 12 officers that were on the show were later killed on duty

Fire Eric Holder

There is a reason Repubs are attacking Medicare and Social Security..

Doctor Has Told Me I Have The Start of Colon Cancer

Doctor Has Told Me I Have The Start of Colon Cancer

Time to stop a potential epidemic in its tracks, folks.

As a 65 year old woman who has broken every glass ceiling

Spreading fake rumors about Breitbart's syphilis is idiotic and beneath us

The Book of Ralph Reed

Al Sharpton to host Ed Show tonight!

surprise, surprise: Breitbart Source for Weiner Smear DELETES Twitter Account + New Forensic Details

Goldman Sachs subpoenaed. Too big to be indicted?

Hey, DUers, time for the Friday Afternoon Challenge: Woof!

Hey, DUers, time for the Friday Afternoon Challenge: Woof!

Breitbart admits that a Sheep is Man's best friend.

MacacaMan Running Again! Bwahahaha!

Of these three, who is most worthy of the title "feminist"?

Social Security can be saved very simply.

Are corporations engaging in a "capital strike"?

ACLU files FOIA to discover what's behind Obama administration's "secret law"

Airman discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell

The Triumph of Political Derangement

Sewage going into Missouri (Omaha Steve's plant to be under flood water)

Microsoft gives preview of Windows 8.....Moving to Apps.

ding, ding, ding: Thomas conspires with wife & checked a box marking 'No Spousal Income'

America Needs Texas

Sarah Palin messed up the history of Paul Revere's ride

Just saw the repeat: Jon Stewart was brutal tonight!

If you are drunk in your house (BAC .08) you can be arrested

In all these years, no one has ever said this to me before:

How can we hold corporations accountable? They don't seem to loose 'goodwill'

Brits are making fun of Sarah Palin. But, my German ex-hubby's family isn't laughing.

Arne Duncan criticizes Diane Ravitch...says she is insulting teachers, principals, and students.

Amish mother dies after treating burns with home remedy

So how many people do you think noticed.

Every community has its designated zones of idiocy. DUers' hatred of Texas is ours

THE Nativist tendency in British politics ... is now making a push against the overseas aid budget.

Scientist: GM food safety testing is “woefully inadequate”

Mahkie's Mai Tai

Bono hitchhikes (Tuesday)

Of these two movies, which would you rather watch?

How do I change the font size. It is rendering too small for me all of a sudden (Dam you Monster!!).

Video: Sleeptalking cat!

Jane's Addiction Looking to Future With New Album

It's been about 30 years since I first saw the film, but Gabara still kind of freaks me out

Wow! Check out the baby eagles now!

HAHAHAHAHA!

just watched Primer for the first time.

A bit on the heavy side.

PHOTO: One thing's certain about pandas in supermarkets...cross their path and they will EFF YOU UP.

The old muscle cars vs. new; which is better? (great video article)

CHEERS never jumped the shark, did it?

Do you ever wish that the laws of physics would give it a rest for just a second?!1

So am I a fool to cry?

America's Got Talent - how can you NOT root for these kids

Kittehs and cars, wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (lots o pics, and pie too)

Confession: I had never listened to Elmore James until today

I'm really sick of people who don't answer e-mails and don't return calls...

Favorite stoner movie...

You're Awesome...

Your Name in Lights - in Amsterdam

Your Name in Lights - in Amsterdam

Is losing 5 lbs. during a workout normal?

Freedom

I like beer.

Hazzah!!! After 10 years I now have 2503 posts!!!

May I suggest The Lounge change it's name? Something like, oh, I don't know ...MFM Underground??

The Apocalypse Has Begun. The 7 seals have been broken and the Monster has formed..on the Today show

Questioning for dude lounge guys: you are be OK or not so that wimminses tweet you junk stuff?

18 days till Summer in Silicon Valley. 3-day forecast: mid-60s, inch of rain, thunder showers.

What do you think about threads that ask what do you think about what do you think threads?

What's your average number of posts per day at DU?

Ragged Glory: Reunited Buffalo Springfield smokes through "Rockin' In The Free World" in Oakland

X-Men: First Class went in the wrong direction.

Awesome purple dragon!

Sandwich-making FAIL!

The beagle is barking at the dogs on Pink Floyd's "Dogs"

PHOTO: Katie Couric NEVER used to act this way on the CBS Evening News...she's really changed.

What do you think of Roger Waters wrapping up his 2011 European Tour

How can you tell when your cat has become senile?

Not one person has laughed at my joke :-(

My friend Shelley is so funny.

I'm what you call "A Repeat Offender"...

RARE Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show "Interview" from 1973 (promo 45 included in 2nd album)

Hey guys...what's your Chippendale dancing name?

I KNEW it would come in handy: ALWAYS know at least one person who speaks fluent Hungarian

Please don't fart in the elevator!

dupe

Eddie Vedder- Ukulele Songs

Where is gateley? I haven't seen her around for ages....n/t

For those of you in the Lounge who are toasted (probably most of you), this one will blow your mind.

I had a guest complain about me today...

"Cash Cab: Chicago"

I got two free donuts today.

James Arness has died.

Someone in the apartment building next to mine puts out mothballs in the yard.

Any advice on flushing a hot water heater?

Should I be worried?

Anyone Know of a Good Life Insurance Company...

Can Eagles and Rats Coexist Peacefully?

Gimme Shelter, great music vid from around the world!

Can Beagles and Cats Coexist Peacefully?

Worst case of Non-Happy Days Shark Jumping

Please don't fart on the escalator!

May I suggest DU change its name, slightly?

Scott ADAMS hates us internetters!1

I have a recurring dream

Remember what it felt like to ride a bike for the first time?

Times when you helped somebody out. My sister, twin brother and I were once

High-octane psycho rockabilly from 1958: Jerry Lott (A.K.A. "The Phantom"): "Love Me"

K&R if you support David Weiner!

Was the Mick Jagger era better than the Brian Jones, or shortly lived Keith Richards era band?

Have you noticed anything familiar about our new currency?

Hubby just gifted me with a Kindle....your experiences with it?

Name a movie or show that you'll stop and watch to the end,

Libyan rockets fired at HMCS Charlottetown

Boehner introduces alternative resolution on Libya

Prosecutors begin Blagojevich cross-examination

Despite friendly exchange, Obama and Republicans differ on medical legal liability issues

Two dozen charged in Midwest gambling and drug ring

Hackers attack another Sony network, post data

Elmer 'Geronimo' Pratt, a former Black Panther leader, dies in Tanzania

Weiner’s Office Calls The Police After CBS 2′s Marcia Kramer Asks For An Interview

Court affirms conviction in TV anchorwoman’s murder (Anne Pressly)

14 local election candidates assassinated in Colombia so far this year

what photo hosting website do you use?

school's out forever. no more parent teacher conferences

Reluctant appeals court OKs 5-year crack sentence

Wisconsin GOP Discusses Planting Democratic Spoiler Candidate In Recall Election (AUDIO)

In a violent world, I am proud of my gentle son

Hiring away prostitutes is illegal, court rules (CA Sup. Ct.)

Exposed: EU chief's private jet, plush hotel and cocktail bill

South Africans in rare anti-xenophobia march

After NFL, Players Meet, Both Sides Back in Court

U.S. 'debt resettlement' firm draws Canadian warnings

Name a movie or show that you didn't like that everyone else did.

Bahrain police open fire at protesters in capital

Former student alleges abuse in teen boot camps run by Utah-based alternative school program

John Edwards to Face Indictment Today

89 House Democrats Demand CFPB Appointment for Elizabeth Warren

Yemen President Saleh killed: opposition TV says

Breaking WI Joint Finance Committe slips Collective Bargaining Changes into Budget at Midnight

May unemployment rate up to 9.1%; employers add just 54,000 to payrolls

Windstorm wreaks damage in Quebec

Some Volt dealers take tax credit for themselves

John Edwards indicted

Moody's sounds alarm over U.S. debt limit and deficits

Giffords, Kelly reunite in Houston hospital after Endeavour shuttle trip

Climate to wreak havoc on food supply, predicts report

Airman discharged under 'don't ask don't tell'

Russia slams report on war on drugs

Democrats Emerge From White House Meeting Determined Not To Cave On Medicare, Taxes

5 Reasons Why Banks Hate Elizabeth Warren

Romney: Bankruptcy, not bailouts, saved Detroit

House Passes John Boehner's Modest Libya Resolution, Defeats Dennis Kucinich's Measure to Withdraw

Portugal limps into election that could tilt EU further to the right

SEALs' Top Dog: German Shepherd

China calls US culprit in global 'Internet war'

Yemen: President Saleh injured in attack on palace

House rebukes Obama on Libya mission, but does not demand withdrawal

Storms leave 50,000 in dark, destroy S.C. governor's SUV

What do you think of Peter Gabriel starting his 12 city 2011 North American Tour

Rep. Rehberg of Montana seeks settlement in lawsuit against hometown over handling of fire

Obama balances positive, negative economic news in Ohio

I've yet to have the "Vesper" Martini, but I have the Taverner Martini

Self delete

Rebel fighters make gains in western Libya

(NC Dem Governor Bev) Perdue orders jobless aid to resume

John Edwards Charges Appear Likely Friday

Two Bahraini protesters killed

Edwards indicted, scheduled to appear in Winston-Salem court Friday at 2:30 p.m.

More job seekers giving up, reducing work force

How hot is it where you are?

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Friday, June 3, 2011

May payroll employment changes little (+54,000); jobless rate essentially unchanged (9.1%)

6.3-magnitude quake hits off the east coast of Honshu, Japan

Activists say 34 people killed in the city of Hama during one of the largest anti-government protest

Obama Won't Extend Bush Tax Cuts Again: Pledge To House Dems

Argentine pilots charged over 'death flights'

James Arness dies at 88; TV's Marshal Dillon on landmark 'Gunsmoke' series

Romney Would Sign Ryan Medicare Plan

Heavy smoke in metro area & around New Mexico

EPA approves landscaping as dioxin solution

Militants say suicide bomber was Somali-American

Fill in the blank: Remember what it felt like to ___________ for the first time?

Page ejected after protest during (Canadian) Speech from the Throne

Dumbest character in television history?

These models are plus size? How about these models are NORMAL!!!

Alabama passes Arizona-style immigration bill

Obama, Boehner to play a round of golf

Anonymous steals 10,000 Iranian government emails, plans DDoS attack

Dr. Jack Kevorkian Has Died

Dr. Jack Kevorkian Has Died

Paul Ryan Confronted By Bible-Wielding Protester Decrying Ayn Rand

Mazda to stop making cars in U.S

Worst summer job you've ever had

To address unemployment, Georgia governor proposes farm work

Wisconsin Dems to announce that they will try to recall Scott Walker

Republicans mistakenly broadcast private meeting, leak strategy

I was called a liar for saying DADT hasn't been repealed yet

REPORT: Senate has confirmed smaller % of Obama’s judges than any other President in history

The poor $1million a year victim of Fox and why she wont quit.

If Sarah Palin is soooooo "pro-America"......

E. J. Dionne: No Need to Demagogue the Ryan Plan

PPP: Romney, Palin tied for lead in GOP race

"I'm the death-panel-supporting, socialist, may-not-have-been-born-here president."

It's the REPUBLICANS, Stupid!

When Edwards is indicted, Repugs. tout it as the result of a righteous investigation. But when Ailes

Steve Benen: The Wake-Up Call

Obama to Visit Puerto Rico - first official visit by president since John F. Kennedy

Another National Poll…. Another Obama approval rating above 50%

Ten years after enactment, the Bush tax cuts have proven to be disastrous economic policy.

"Obama has failed America!" according to that dimbulb Romney

Local Governments have CUT jobs for 22 straight months

Gene Lyons: Netanyahu and his friends sucker-punch selves

Chrysler CEO is praising the bailout on CNN.

ME to Boehner on weak jobs report: 'WHERE ARE THE JOBS BONER" ???

TPM DC: Paul Ryan Confronted By Bible-Wielding Protester Decrying Ayn Rand

TPM: Presidential Contenders, Top GOPers Roll Into DC To Kiss Ralph Reed’s Ring

TPM: Presidential Contenders, Top GOPers Roll Into DC To Kiss Ralph Reed’s Ring

So the media and the rethugs are going to try and make 2012 about the Health care Obama got through

Trumka's response vs. Goolsbee's response

Mitch McConnell: Putting Party Ahead of Country Every Time

Senator Sanders, "Deficit Reduction Requires Shared Sacrifice: Will the President Stand Tall? "

In 2012 we have an opportunity to help nominate the "right" Republican

Scott Brown creates a leadership PAC. Calls it SCOTT.

Sarah 'idiot queen' Palin: Paul Revere Warned the British

Yup! Mitt Romney is Officially as Bad as the Rest of the 2012 GOP Presidential Field

Piper Palin to Time photographer: “Thanks for ruining our vacation.”

Robert Reich: Back Toward Double Dip

The way Obama is letting Paul Ryan off the hook is annoying as hell

U.S. Attorney who pushed Edwards charges was law clerk to the judge whose nomination Edwards blocked

This is another episode of rethugs displaying their ignorance yet again

This is another episode of rethugs displaying their ignorance yet again

Never been a big fan of John Edwards, but this indictment is weak. Go after the bank fraudsters!

5 Months of GOP/Teahadist majority in Congress, and the Economy is turning back to Shit!

Sanders To Obama: Stop Selling Out

Republican presidential contenders and the AMerican revolution.

"Airman dismissed under DADT outed himself, asked for separation"

Clinton supporter Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild signs on as bundler for Jon Huntsman.

Boehner on weak jobs report: 'It's time to get serious about cutting spending

Obama Won't Extend Bush Tax Cuts Again: Pledge To House Dems

Glenn Greenwald Destroys Eliot Spitzer on Israel

The failure of the War on Drugs [NBC: 6-02-2011]

This Just Happened to Mitt Romney in NH

Iraq War Orphans speak:

Papantonio: Tea Party Attempts to Re-Write History

Fox News: Elmo, Big Bird, And Hollywood Has Liberal Bias

Hypocrite Elizabeth Hasselbeck: Sarah Palin MANIPULATES The Media

Thom Hartmann: Republicans have found a new way to screw working people

Bush & Cheney Top List Of Worst People Of ALL Time!

Palin's Teabaggers or Bust 2012 Tour

Thom Hartmann: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain killing net neutrality

HSMO Joplin Tornado Relief - Exclusive Video

Sanders: Oil speculators - RIPPING US OFF - behind high gas prices

Epic Weirdness, Scottish Socialism, and Progressive Revolution!

MSNBC w/ Cenk: Republican Nonsense On Taxes

West Wing Week: 06/02/11 or "One Step at a Time"

CrossTalk: Power of War

TDPS: Weinergate Interviews Riddled with Hilarious Sexual Innuendo

PALIN Mangles PAUL REVERE

RT: Gaddafi's Stolen Billions: Max Keiser Explains 'Financial Terrorism'

TDPS: Ex-Clinton Adviser Walking Off Fox News is Exact Wrong Strategy

In prison for debt

Lawrence O'Donnell Warns O'Reilly To Avoid 'Weinergate' By Waving '04 Sex Scandal Affidavit

TYT: Obama - Cave To GOP To Please Markets

Dr. Jack Kevorkian on the Assisted Suicide of Janet Adkins (1990 interview with Robert MacNeil, PBS)

TSA Pat-down of Pregnant Woman

Thom Hartmann: Did Republicans cause a man to drown as first responders watched?

Peter Schiff: 'US economy heading for disaster'

Sarah Palin’s History Lesson: Paul Revere Warned The British

Thom Hartmann: Senator Rand Paul & his new McCarthy-esque witch hunt

Andrew Breitbart Gets Breitbarted: Cops To Anthony Weiner Tweet! (Cartoon)

ABC News: Tornadoes Caused by Military? Recent Events Fuel Conspiracy Theories

TSA molests mom, brings her to tears

POLL: Is Mitt Romney a hypocrite for saying he'd repeal "Obamacare" when he supports "Romneycare"?

Russia's Libya role irks China

Fiscally I'm A Right-Wing Nutjob, But On Social Issues I'm Fucking Insanely Liberal

Obama Administration knew for weeks that GM would make fraudulent claims

Escaping the Clutches of the Financial Markets

New H1B visa system can be 'gamed' by large Indian IT firms Infosys, TCS, Wipro

Bill Moyers interviews Andrew Bacevich.

Many of Boehner's Economists are republican politicians

Does America Aid & Abet Economic Terrorists?

Why Washington is worried about Peru

5 Reasons Why Banks Hate Elizabeth Warren

Not again

Wall Street Journal Honcho Shills for Secret Worker 'Education' Program Linked to Koch Group

Could Old Dem Divorce Loan Boost Edwards' Legal Case?

Thailand cracks down on royal insults

Drug Warrior No More

How the Roosevelt Institute Sold FDR’s Legacy to Pete Peterson

More mass graves unearthed in Mexico

NC Governer Perdue (D) calls state GOP's education budget cuts "evil"

Rebellion against Kasich in full swing

The rich don’t create jobs – we do!

Rahm Emanuel: Obama’s commitment to Israel

Feds end GOP abortion charade

David Sirota: Has America Become a Corporate Police State?

Weekend Economists Eat, Drink, and Be Merry June 3-5, 2011

5 Reasons Why Banks Hate Elizabeth Warren

In Sept 2010, Obama offered an infrastructure jobs plan. In March, Kerry proposed the BUILD Act.

Luggage stuffed with 431 reptiles found in Bangkok (SFGate/AP)

What's all the fracking fuss about?

Bid to save sandpiper at risk of extinction in Russia (BBC)

Climate to wreak havoc on food supply, predicts report (BBC)

Drumbeat: June 3, 2011

Plan for China’s Water Crisis Spurs Concern

Gazprom to boost gas to India from 2016-18 - source

Friday Fukushima updates

Gazprom eyes gas delivery for German power plants

Chemicals in Farm Runoff Rattle States on the Mississippi

Renewable energy to lower costs, boost economy — German official

A 'Big Thumbs Up' for Renewable Energy

Wave power could supply 16 percent of the world's energy needs

Did Chris Christie just doom U.S. climate policy?

Haley Barbour pins the BP oil spill on a sad bird

A Useful Re-use of Plastic Bottle Caps (reuse/recylce)

Photos: Rare white kiwi chick

Paper argues against conclusion that bacteria consumed Deepwater Horizon methane

How many humans does each human require?

How many animals does each human currently require? Is this what is warming the planet?

Exceptional, extreme drought ongoing for most of Texas – Falcon Lake dropping ‘at a staggering pace’

John Michael Greer: In the World After Abundance

Obama Deregulates GMO Crops Despite Supreme Court Injunction

fantastic film on Showtime

Gay marriage protesters visit Fairport, Irondequoit, Henrietta

GLAAD writes to FCC to support AT&T/T-Mobile merger; AT&T underwrites GLAAD awards

Polls Show Huge Public Support for Gay and Transgender Workplace Protections

Jim Neal, 2 others arrested in pro-gay rights action at General Assembly

Family mattersPFLAG-Detroit celebrates 25 years of keeping families together

Giving voice to the voiceless Laura Hughes helps homeless LGBT youth find more than shelter

In Archie’s first gay character, a focus on Army life

40 United Methodist Clergy Pledge To Marry Gay Couples

Pick of the week: Life lessons from a 75-year-old gay dad

Businessman’s billboard: Legalize gay marriage

First same-sex Jewish marriage takes place in Manchester

Church Upset Over Gay Clergy

.LezBeProud is The Texas Lesbian's Answer to 'The Real L Word'

and....nothing happened

Outrage at capital’s HIV services funding cut (London)

Ken Blackwell: Elmo makes little boys grow up to be gay prom queens

Tempers flare at RI civil union hearing

Marshall to fed bank prez: take down gay pride flag

Catholic Doctors Group Selling Homeopathic "Treatment" For Gayness

Bisexual men sue gay softball event after being disqualified for 'not being gay enough

God, Don’t Bless the IRS - How some churches disregard toothless tax laws

Atheists file lawsuit after bus ad rejected

Pastor and wife arrested on drug charges

Tempers flare at RI Civil Union Hearing.

American Family Asses: Home Depot Blew Us Off

DIRK!

Morning Joe DVR alert.

Gloat-Free Baseball Score (Thursday, June 2)

On this day in baseball history

Sabean rips into Cousins for vicious hit on Posey..

NFL/NFLPA: secret meeting in Chicago

Men's French Open Final is Set...SPOILER....

Cameron Diaz Feels Hurt & Betrayed By A-Hole

Need help understanding baseball stats

Maybe Miami would have won tonight if D. Wade and King James...

Has there ever been any other player as pompous as Teblow who published his autobiography

Netanyahu must resume construction in Jerusalem

U.S. to boycott global racism conference over anti-Semitic history

Turkey Shoes Israeli Army

French peace plan would require Palestinian recognition of Jewish state

Get rid of Zionism

Palestinian Protest Groups Organize Broader Marches On Israeli Borders For Sunday

Despite it all, Bibi still deserves a chance

Right Wing Israelis Marching in Jerusalem cry ‘Butcher the Arabs

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