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Do You Think This Would Work?

“A Peruvian shaman holds a photo of Republican presidential candidate John McCain during a ritual to send good vibes to their favorite candidate on La Herradura beach in Lima, Peru on Wednesday. Nine of the 11 faith-healers from the Apus-Inka healers’ association said they foresee Obama winning the election. ”
(from the Chicago Tribune)
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Barack Obama For President

The New York Times has officially endorsed Barack Obama with a somewhat lengthy and thoughtful editorial that is worth checking out.
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The Idea of Progress has the flu

So, read this article in Wired instead. There are already shenanigans happening with the electronic voting machines.
Kind of reminds me of the Simpsons:

(after 1:20 just stop the video… there’s some website pimping that appears after)
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Hell Freezes Over

The Chicago Tribune endorsed Barack Obama for president today. The last time the Tribune, founded in 1847, endorsed a Democrat for the presidency was…
Uh…
Never.
They’ve never endorsed one.
So I take this as a good sign then.
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Sarah Palin (in her own words)

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Honesty in Advertising

(from here)
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A Good Idea

Learn more at The Great Schlep.
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Gwen Ifill on Palin at the Debates: “She Blew Me Off.”

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For Your Information

Sarah Palin’s resume:
Business

Television sports reporter, 1987-1989
Co-owner of a commercial fishing operation, 1988-2007
Owner, sport vehicle rental business, 1994-1997
Chairwoman, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, 2003-2004

Politics

Governor of Alaska, elected 2006
Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, 1996-2002
Wasilla City Council, 1992-1996

Aaaaaand…that’s it.

(And Sarah? It’s pronounced NU-CLE-ER)
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