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16 of the Dumbest Things Americans Believe -- And the Right-Wing Lies Behind Them | | AlterNet
Seeded on Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:52 AM EST (AlterNet.org)
Americans are often misinformed, occasionally downright dumb, and easily misled by juicy-sounding rumors.
What are we teaching our children ?
Sun Nov 7, 2010 7:00 PM EST
This past election cycle taught our children several things. It taught our children that racism is still alive and well and that even though an African American has been elected President of the United States, he is not immune from racist attacks, remarks and name calling.
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White House apologizes to ousted official
Seeded on Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:35 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
The White House apologized on Wednesday to a black Agriculture Department employee who was ousted for her remarks about race, acknowledging that officials did not know all the facts when she was fired.
Obama arrives in Louisiana for oil spill update
Seeded on Fri May 28, 2010 10:45 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
President Barack Obama is the Gulf Coast, ready for a firsthand look at the devastating oil spill and a briefing on how to clean it up.
NAACP, TV Networks Join Fight Against Bullying
Seeded on Wed May 26, 2010 9:15 AM EDT (msnbc.com)
The battle against bullying is extending to what children watch on television.
The Olympic Games
Fri Oct 2, 2009 9:24 PM EDT
The President went to make the pitch for the games to satisfy his home town politicians and friends. The White House knew that Rio had the better chance because the games had never been in South America. The article's premise is so ridiculous.
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Scare tactics aimed at the Elderly
Sat Aug 1, 2009 9:05 AM EDT
It is hard to believe that anyone would feel it appropriate to scare the elderly just to try to stop a bill designed to help all Americans, including the elderly. The GOP first tells people that the Government will not allow them to choose their doctors, hospital or health plan.
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The Need for Health Care Reform
Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:24 AM EDT
I am urging you to please support the President's call for Health Care Reform. For so many years, this has been called for and yet it has been repeatedly ignored. I cannot understand why anyone would feel it is okay to deny everyone the right to the best health care.
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