The Freedom House has ranked nations as ‘Free,’ ‘Partly Free,’ and ‘Not Free’ according to their measure of political freedom and civil liberty. They are nonprofit and nonpartisan, but the Wikipedia article does note that there is a steady coming-and-going of U.S.
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Evidently people were too belligerent to even have a debate. Which is a shame. This is an important election.
Tomorrow, Flint will select the two mayoral candidates who will face off in November. I’m calling Walling and Williamson.
Anyway, if you live in Flint, you should vote.
… Read the restEvent: Flint’s many possible mayors. Read More »
by Depeche Mode:
… Read the restThere’s more besides joyrides,
Bumblebee from Transformers.a little house in the countryside.
Daily Kos: Wishing for Good, Accepting the Truth.Understand, learn to demand,
Daily Freeman: Hinchey calls for Bush, Cheney to be Censured.
Event: Get the Balance Right. Read More »
The Flint Police Department is making much out of the decrease in crime so far this year, extrapolating on wide reaching economic and cultural differences to account for the change:
… Read the restIncreased patrols, the reopening of the city jail this year and increased partnerships with other police agencies have all contributed to Flint’s improved numbers, Hagler said.
Event: Flint crime rate improves, but why? Read More »
… the Democrats have turned up the temperature about one degree. At this rate, the Bush administration will be two years out of office before anyone’s actually cooking.
… Read the restEvent: Meanwhile, at the Slow Roast… Read More »
Nice to know that the Flint Journal’s on top of pressing matters in Flushing, Michigan.
On the other hand, Andy Heller is taking a break from Moon Dimple to post about some all-too-real features of Mayor Don’s record.
All this understandably makes me very excited about my visit this August.
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The Daily Kos as responded to Bill O’Reilly’s attacks via his own logic. Kind of fluffy, but good for a smile if your day is slow.
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You know, I think I’ve done a good job speaking my mind and separating my emotions… at least I’ve taken what provisions I’m able to. I’m as passionate as my friends and family, but I’ve always maintained that demographics and contexts have to be considered in any political discussion… that we cannot genuinely persuade someone unless we understand them.
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