| Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ frozenrhino ]
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11:43a |
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conservatism
[ writerspleasure ]
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5:20p |
well, well!
The top prosecutors in seven states are probing the constitutionality of a political deal that cut a funding break for Nebraska in order to pass a federal health care reform bill, South Carolina's attorney general said Tuesday. - Attorney General Henry McMaster said he and his counterparts in Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Dakota, Texas and Washington state - all Republicans - are jointly taking a look at the deal they've dubbed the "Nebraska compromise." - "The Nebraska compromise, which permanently exempts Nebraska from paying Medicaid costs that Texas and all other 49 states must pay, may violate the United States Constitution - as well as other provisions of federal law," Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said. - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34551523/ns/politics-health_care_reform/ |
| Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 |
uofm
[ russian_mafia_x ]
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5:27p |
Failed Class
Does anyone know whether the UofM TC allows you to retake classes you have failed and improve your grade? I did PSEO there junior year and was completely unprepared and failed three classes that were relatively easy. I'm a freshman at a community college now and have a 4.0. I'm thinking of transferring to the U next fall, but those three failed classes will be so horrible for my GPA - can I retake those three classes and improve my grade? |
| Monday, December 21st, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ tsukikage85 ]
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4:19a |
wine shop gift card
I have a friend who recently got into wine, and I was thinking I might get him a gift card for a nice wine shop in the Twin Cities. Ideally it would be a place that doesn't feel like just going to a liquor store. Any ideas? |
| Sunday, December 20th, 2009 |
conservatism
[ l555l ]
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1:58a |
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| Saturday, December 19th, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ miep ]
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6:17p |
christmas dinner?
my family would like to go out for Chinese or Vietnamese food (easiest for a relative with food sensitivities) on Xmas day. Any recommendations for places that are open? TIA! |
conservatism
[ l555l ]
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2:14a |
The War on Christmas
What do you guys think of this supposed war? I think it is a lot of hot air, and terrible atheist squads aren't bent upon ruining Christmas for everyone. However, lots of idiots are doing some weird stuff. So, what does the community think of this war? Also, Merry Spendmas to everyone, happy shopping Saturday. |
twin_cities
[ amphoraofsmoke ]
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9:35a |
car for sale in Stevens Square
(I wasn't sure if I could post this, but then I remember that people sell apartments and junk on here all the time. If I'm mistaken, kindly let me know.) Basically, I'm selling my '92 Mustang, which came with me from California and which I love to death. It doesn't have any rust on it because this is only its second winter here. It held up fine last year, but I've had some problems since, most of which I've fixed. I started the bid on Craigslist at $1300 but for you fine folks I'll start it at $1100, since I doubt anyone here is like a diehard Mustang fan. Which is who I'm aiming to catch. Questions, comments, concerns, you can reply here, message me, or use the CL ad. And yes, I may be a socialist, but no you can't have my car for free. We do live under capitalism and I want a good deal (but don't want to screw you, either) :p Current Music: Ani DiFranco: "Promised Land" |
| Thursday, December 17th, 2009 |
conservatism
[ queenursula ]
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10:49p |
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| Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ conformity ]
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11:11p |
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twin_cities
[ aedifica ]
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2:41p |
Obscure appliances for rent?
Is there any place around here to rent raclette machines and things like that? The kind of kitchen item you only want about once a year and don't want to buy? |
twin_cities
[ rainydayparade ]
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12:52p |
Tights!
Hi Everyone, I am tired of feeling like a lumberjack this season. I like wearing skirts and dresses and feeling lady like, but I don't really have appropriate leg wear. I hear smart wool tights are good but they are $45 a pack. I was wondering if anyone has some more affordable suggestions for wool/warm tights? Perhaps some knock-offs and other brands they can point me too? I would prefer to buy these locally. Thanks! |
| Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ sageincave ]
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7:39p |
Psychiatrist recommendations
I haven't had good luck managing my depression through my primary doctor, so I've decided to look into seeing an honest-to-God psychiatrist again. I saw one several years ago, and my first-and-last visit was a complete failure...he wouldn't stop telling me about his teenage drug use and shoplifting escapades, so we never really got around to dealing with MY issues. That said, I need recommendations for a psychiatrist, someone who's good at patient relations, and who will actually listen to my feedback about medication effectiveness and side effects. Also, it would be best if his/her office is at or near the U of M, and takes HealthPartners insurance.Anti-recommendations are also helpful (I wish I could remember my old psych's name to warn the unwary). You can also PM me if you don't want to post. Thanks! EDIT: I need a psychiatrist recommendation to manage meds. I am not looking for a therapist now, but I want a psychiatrist who has enough people skills to take patient experience into account when managing meds. Thanks! |
conservatism
[ verytwistedmind ]
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2:21p |
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twin_cities
[ madame_chuchita ]
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11:10a |
Dome Running
Hey runners! If you're a pansy like me and don't want to run outside in the dark and cold, the Metrodome is open to runners every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. though March 11th. 2 1/2 laps around the concourse equals a mile. The cost is $1. Enter at gate D and park for free in the upper Dome lot. More info HERE. You can also find a list of other Metrodome events (Rollerdome, Dog Day at the Dome) here. |
| Monday, December 14th, 2009 |
conservatism
[ melvin_udall ]
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12:14a |
The War of Words — Why We’re Losing
This happens throughout the media, education, everywhere. Liberals set the rules of the discussion by choosing deceitful framing. That and other antics happen in this community constantly, too. While some of us know to look for it, the uninitiated won't unless we consistently point it out. I thought this article damn well put, at least as a starting point for awareness. It's something I think non-Liberals need to keep in mind at all times. Emphasis is mine, partially for the patience impaired who want to skip to the meat. Too many obviously don't bother to read even the OP let alone the links before sounding off. The War of Words — Why We’re Losing" He who defines the rules controls the game. And we’re letting them define the rules.
Jobs. Health care. Economic justice. Working families. Income redistribution. Fairness.
Words mean things. Very specific things. We on the Right tend to forget that. By following the lead from the Left, we abdicate our arguments without even knowing it. By using their terms, and in so doing, tacitly allowing their outrageous assertions to stand unchallenged, we surrender ground – one step, one phrase, one election at a time.""We are told the main issue on Americans’ minds in these perilous economic times, is ‘Jobs’. The main problem is putting people back to work, dontcha know. ‘Creating more jobs’. And of course, this is a classic example of the cart before the horse. It’s a tried-and-true ploy of the Collectivist to frame the problem as that which affects ‘the masses’ alongside the solution, which involves the central government. (The people need jobs! We’ve got to create more jobs!) As if…in a free republic the purpose of government is to provide each citizen with a job. As if…a job is merely this mystical anomaly that suddenly appears by fiat of a benevolent and elegant president. As if…the very economic policies of the new administration aren’t doing everything they can to retard the growth of the economy and hence hamper and defeat the expansion of the work force. As if…it’s not the stifling regulation, punitive taxation, and restriction of movement on business that prevents business from hiring new employees.""But we on the Right surrender the argument every time we lead our point with, 'Jobs'. A job is a result of a need of a business to run effectively. A business needs people to carry out various functions. And…contrary to popular Leftist thinking…the purpose of a business is NOT providing people with jobs. The purpose of a business is to create profit for its owners and shareholders by providing goods and/or services. Job creation is a happy ancillary effect of a business as it grows.""Too often, Leftist redistribution thieves, Race Merchant poverty pimps, Envoys-of-Envy class warriors, and their toadies — the mainstream media — paint Business as the bad guy. Sometimes their paint strokes are subtle…sometimes not. Corporations, big and small, and those who head them are depicted as nothing more than greedy, selfish, bastards out to ‘screw the little guy’. And we let them get away with this. We allow these ‘shades of lie’ to live in our national lexicon. And we do so by passively accepting…adopting…and eventually embracing their twisted phraseology. They distort our beloved English language…and we wave the white flag, content that anyone even talks to us, happy to be invited to the table." "Before we can restore our nation to its original intent, we need to take back the argument. And that will take backbone – from all of us. Don’t let them frame the argument. Stand up for what you know is right!" "They use innuendo and generalization as their major tools. I say kick them square in their syntax! Make them define their terms. (They are loath to do it.) Make them get specific; and if they won’t, dig your heels in and refuse to let the argument proceed until they do so." "You on the Left are like the misguided farmer on the road with a broken-down horse. You’re kicking him to get up…while you bash him in the head with a hammer.""And by the way, fellow Righties — to frame the argument over free-market vs. government controlled health care by calling it simply ‘Health Care’ is a losing gambit. [...] But…I hear it repeatedly from the Right…. 'We stand in opposition to Health Care. We oppose Health Care. We’ve got to stop Health Care from moving forward.' Yes, most of us on the Right know what you mean…but stop and think a minute how that sounds to the uninitiated. 'You oppose health care? You heartless morons!' "It seems like a tedious, never-ending task…but make the Lefties do it; make them define and refine their terms. It’s obnoxious, but play dumb, as if you truly don’t know what they’re talking about. It’ll drive them nuts…but it will force them out of the clouds" "It is my firm belief that if we bring the Left out of the generalized fog of euphemism, innuendo and non-specificity, and force them to clearly illuminate their positions…the voters will reject them."Lying to themselves and others is a necessity for the Modern Liberal. Another common tactic I especially see here is for the Liberal to ask questions but provide no answers, thereby steering the conversation and putting others on the defensive. That even saves them the trouble of deceit. Why on earth this would be acceptable is beyond me. They chose to come here to conservatism. It was to change minds or possibly learn, or to harass. If it's the former they should provide their argument and be open to answering questions as necessary. When we tolerate any of this behavior, big or small, in and out of the community they gain the upper hand. Please pass this article around so more non-Liberals can start looking for and calling them on it. |
| Sunday, December 13th, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ karameister ]
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10:06a |
Business card photo?
Where's the easiest place to get a photo taken for a business card? I don't want to have to make an appointment - I just want to go in and get it done in 15 minutes. Thanks! |
| Saturday, December 12th, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ salmonator ]
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11:49a |
Green Jobs in the Twin Cities
Because I got sick of hearing people kvetch about "Where ARE those green jobs, Mr. President?" I started pulling together a regular list of green jobs that are open here in the Twin Cities. Are any of you guys looking? I thought I'd post this week's listing here, and if you are interested in the future you can find them on my blog here. Hope this is helpful to somebody! ( Green Jobs Open in the Twin Cities ) |
twin_cities
[ wurly ]
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6:29a |
do progressive Catholic churches still exist here?
My husband and I are lazy Catholics. We have gone to church here and there around town but haven't joined any congregations. Now we have a little baby and want to have him baptized and be members of a church. What we are looking for is a progressive Catholic church. One that is at least open in some sense to gay people, for instance. Does that exist anymore? I know a few years ago the archdiocese cracked down on St Joan of Ark and St. Stephens and other churches to get in line with the Vatican's rules on masses for gay people etc. Anyone have any insight? THanks! |
| Friday, December 11th, 2009 |
twin_cities
[ feignedapathy ]
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4:19p |
Found cat in Stevens Square/Minneapolis
Cross posted. Found a cat that went into our condo garage last night, and then decided to meow at me and tug at my heartstrings when I got out of my car today. She's a female, vet didn't find a chip, but she's really well mannered and well adjusted, I can't believe she'd be a stray. Grey/brown, black stripes. Pictures of the squirmy cat below the cut. She's quite talkative and chirpy. :) If you're missing a cat, or know anyone who has, respond here or email. ( Pictures ) |
| Thursday, December 10th, 2009 |
conservatism
[ typewriterking ]
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11:02p |
In Need Of Some Ballot Initiative Help
This community has never really coordinated any political activism, which isn't really a bug, but it might be an interesting change of pace to request some help here. My problem is drafting precise language. Sometimes, no matter how many valid signatures you can collect, an initiative can be thrown out if any ambiguity in meaning provides an excuse. A good example might be Ward Connerly's ballot initiatives calling for the end of affirmative action. ( Here's an example of the language he uses) ( Read more... )So here's the draft I have on my own: The Preferential Voting Initiative
This initiative proposes the use of “ranked” balloting as a contingency when no candidate wins a majority (over 50% of the vote). When a voter's top-ranked choice fails to be in the top two, your highest-ranked selection who finished among the top two receives your vote in an instant run-off election. ( Read more... )What say you? Current Mood:  crankyCurrent Music: Nessun Dorma, Katherine Jenkins |
conservatism
[ nonpostmodern ]
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11:02a |
BCS
What business does congress have telling the NCAA how they can go about determining their national champion? http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091209/D9CFVTR01.html"WASHINGTON (AP) - A House subcommittee approved legislation Wednesday aimed at forcing college football to switch to a playoff system to determine its national champion, over the objections of some lawmakers who said Congress has meatier targets to tackle. The bill, which faces steep odds, would ban the promotion of a postseason NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision game as a national championship unless it results from a playoff." Say what you will about the BCS, but this is just wrong. Could there be any greater example of "shiny object" legislation to distract from the real issues? I'm glad congress has taken it upon themselves to stop partisan bickering and come together to find a solution for this non-problem. |
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