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Talk Hard: Politics

This nonpartisan group was created in the spirit of a passionate, intellectual political free-for-all. Moderation will be kept to an absolute minimum, but threatening, violent speech or disruptive trolling will not be tolerated. That said, talk hard.

Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics
Location: Burque
Members: 73
Latest Activity: Mar 2

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[This is a work in progress. I tend to read independent and leftist commentary, and I'd like this list to be more diverse. So, if you want to share local, national, or international political news and/or commentary links you dig, please leave me a comment.]

Local:
New Mexico FBIHOP
Heath Haussamen
m-pyre
Environmental News for New Mexicans

National and/or International:
The New York Times
Washington Post
Mother Jones
Economist
Harper's
Daily Kos
Feministing
Wonkette
Reason
Kausfiles @ Salon.com
Huffington Post
Talking Points Memo Muckraker
The Gavel
Opinion Journal
Michelle Malkin
Fafblog!
One Good Move
Common Ground @ USA Today
Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish
Annenberg Political FactCheck

Discussion Forum

Amanda

NM legislature and the Sneaky Senate

The panel of "experts" that the senate corporations committee has organized to talk about "good tax policy" is just another example of conservative senators' big business agenda this session. Namely,…

Started by Amanda Feb 3.

Dan Ehrig

Strategic voting in the Mayoral race 7 Replies

While I personally prefer Richard Romero to RJ Berry, I greatly prefer either of them to another four years of Mayor Napoleon. Given that Berry is actually ahead in the polls for now I'm actually con…

Started by Dan Ehrig. Last reply by JMG Oct. 11, 2009.

JMG

A'scared of Berry!

I can't find much information about our new mayor, but what I have found is worrisome. When asked about reducing crime in Albuquerque, he brought up the importance of checking immigration status of s…

Started by JMG Oct. 11, 2009.

Joeydonutz

Don Harris Hates Atheists! 1 Reply

In a recent mailer, Don Harris accused his opponent of being an atheist. The implications of the mailer were clear...an atheist is a bad thing. Like a communist or a serial killer. Apparently, Harri…

Started by Joeydonutz. Last reply by Julian Oct. 2, 2009.

JMG

Marty's email about Richard Romero 3 Replies

I got an email from Marty Chavez' campaign claiming that Richard Romero has used campaign and personal funds to support right wing Republican politicians. I support Romero (and strongly oppose Chavez…

Started by JMG. Last reply by JMG Sep. 29, 2009.

Adem

healthcare reform! 5 Replies

why are so many americans against healthcare reform? how is obama supposed to change anything if he cant even get his heathcare bill passed? insurance companies and pharmaceutical compaines have lobb…

Started by Adem. Last reply by Jetspawn Aug. 28, 2009.

Joey

Did She Or Didn't She...That is the Question 1 Reply

Did Nancy Pelosi know about the Water boarding? She says she didn't... what is your opinion?

Started by Joey. Last reply by RebLem Aug. 9, 2009.

Enrique

Is Inequality Killing Americans?

That's the question Thom Hartman posed earlier this week. He used data from this website http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ And a few groups that I'm involved with have screened http://www.unnaturalca

Started by Enrique Aug. 6, 2009.

Samantha Anne Scott

William Shatner Poetifies Palin Speech

Tagged: william_shatner, sarah_palin, comedy

Started by Samantha Anne Scott Jul. 29, 2009.

Joel Deluxe

Will the extreme left also make the Democratic Party more pure? 6 Replies

We've seen the extreme right move the Republican Party (GOP) move into more extreme positions on religious issues, tax policy, energy, national security and civil rights over the last 20 years. Are w…

Started by Joel Deluxe. Last reply by Joel Deluxe Jun. 30, 2009.

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JMG Comment by JMG on September 28, 2009 at 6:37pm
I just got an email from Marty Chavez's campaign smearing Richard Romero; claiming he used campaign funds and personal funds (over $20,000) to support right wing Republican candidates. Did anyone else get this? What does it mean? They call Romero a lobbyist. Who was he a lobbyist for?
Brendan Comment by Brendan on October 5, 2008 at 4:42pm
Here's an in-depth article in Rolling Stone about John McCain's life. Not flattering. He's so much worse than I had ever imagined.
Chris Comment by Chris on September 21, 2008 at 7:16pm
Here is a small thing you can do in two clicks ­ SECONDS! Check this out
please and fast.

PBS has a poll that asks: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be VP?
You don't have to give your name or email address in order to vote. It's
very simple.

Here's the link:

Just click & vote NOW.
Chris K. Comment by Chris K. on September 19, 2008 at 1:27pm
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but go to factcheck.org for some good debunking of both camps false information.
QGal Comment by QGal on September 11, 2008 at 9:30am
Interesting attempts to discuss both sides of an issue in a civilized manner.
Common Ground - Opinion - USATODAY.com
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/common_ground/index.html
hettie Comment by hettie on September 10, 2008 at 10:43pm
hey samantha, as far as your list above goes, I check in daily onegoodmove.org/1gm. it's national and he mostly rounds up links and video and posts them with small commentaries. the links aren't all political (a bit of science and philosophy too), but it's usually quality content. I use it as a jumping off point to check out new blogs, etc. just thought I'd add my two cents. thanks for making this space.
ABQSkippy Comment by ABQSkippy on September 9, 2008 at 9:06pm
Thanks for starting this SAS.
Samantha Anne Scott Comment by Samantha Anne Scott on September 9, 2008 at 5:47pm
Please leave a comment here or message me if y'all have any concerns. Talk hard!
 

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