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Pablo Picasso Was Never Called An @!$%#. A Comment on Iarnuocon.

In the words of that great Boston band, The Modern Lovers, Pablo Picasso was never called an @!$%#.

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A Reply To "An Open Letter from Religious Leaders"

IN REPLY TO: Marriage And Religious Freedom, Fundamental Goods That Stand or Fall Together An Open Letter from Religious Leaders in the United States to All Americans, Released January 12, 2012 --------------- A religious group has released a letter expressing their con …

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NBC Politics - After dismal Iowa showing, Bachmann suspends campaign

Gee - that's a surprise. /sarc

CoH Explained: The Next Step - Reporting Tools.

Newsvine has tools that the users can use to report Articles/Seeds or Comments that are in violation of The Code of Honor or User Agreement.

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My last day as a Christian

Starting on January 1st, 2012, I will cease identifying myself as a Christian.

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Michele Bachmann meets Steve King, but draws tiny crowd, in Early | Iowa Caucuses

Ruh Roh! Tiny crowds for tiny minds. These two together can't drum enough working brain cells to keep a slug alive.

The Code of Honor Explained: Article Six. A Proposed Revision.

It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Five

In this exhaustive series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Five, the final article of the Newsvine Code of Honor. Article five of the Code of Honor first appeared in the 2008 revision.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Four

In this ongoing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Four, which governs the proper methods for posting articles and seeds on Newsvine, as well as moderating your column. Many comments led to the formation of the rules of …

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Three

In this continuing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Three, which governs the proper methods for presenting information on Newsvine, covering such topics as headlines, clipping, tags, news types and classification.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article Two

In this continuing series exploring the history and meaning of the Code of Honor, we will now look at Article Two, which is essentially a prohibition on advertising, but not just advertising in the traditional sense.

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The Code of Honor Explained: Article One

This is not an attempt to claim or assume any authority on Newsvine, and should not be construed as such. Rather, it is written with the goal of clarifying what I see everyday - misconceptions about the meaning and application of the First Article of the Newsvine Code of Honor.

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Got $30? Make a Soldier Smile for Christmas - Care Package Tips

The holiday shopping season is upon us. While we're all running around, wondering what to get that picky teenage niece or grandpa who says he "doesn't need anything"...I'd like to ask you all to please remember our troops serving overseas this season.  Many will be celebrati …

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Video: Ron and Nancy Reagan Support Drugs.

OK, it's fake. It's a heavily edited video from the 1980's series "Night Flight," but it's hilarious, and dripping with irony.

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Principal, Wells Fargo lose high-stakes court battles | The Des Moines Register

Well well well now!  Looks like the art of playing the financial shell game is being figured out.  100 Million dollars in a time when the banks and Wall Street have posted more record profits in the 3 years since Obama took office than the entire 8 years of George  …

Wall Street's resurgent prosperity frustrates its claims of overregulation and Obama's of being on the side of the little guy: During Obama's tenure, Wall Street has roared back, even as the broader economy has struggled

Wall Street firms — independent companies and the securities-trading arms of banks — ... earned more in the first 21 / 2 years of the Obama administration than they did during the eight years of the George W. Bush administration, industry data show. and

Iowa GOP leaders say Perry will need to step up his game | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

Ha!  What they don't seem to realize is this is Perry's BEST game.  It is all he has.  His game has topped out.  Squeezing the @!$%# out of a buffalo headed nickel would be time better spent.

Grinnell students cordoned off from Bachmann event | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

Just how in the hell does this bat-@!$%# crazy woman think she ois going to handle being POTUS when she doesn't have the guts to face students?  Then she lies about the event.  What a biotch!

Bachmann, faith community renew call to not settle | Iowa Independent

Hmmmm. Should their theme song be "My My My Sharia!!" Damn. This is just plain stupid. Don't compromise. Don't find common ground. Ignore separation of church and state. That's some winning strategies for America. /sarc

Great Job President Obama - Capturing yet another terrorist - Another addition to his list of 244 accomplishments

In spite of the fact that this President has dealt with and continues to deal with total opposition from the republican/tea party representatives  to EVERYTHING he has tried to accomplish, the President still manages to capture some of the worst terrorist …

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New Camera advice - Nikon DSLR recommendations please

OK - pulling myself out of the political article fray and putting some time back to a little more relaxing subject.  My Nikon D70 is about kaput.  Had it for about 6 years now and it has caught the dreaded Nikon DSLR shutter problem.

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CONTEST: Picture of Michelle Bachman chowing down on a corndog. Needs a caption.

Alrighty then. Michelle "Mabelle" Bachmann has been having some issues lately with photographs of her making her look ... well ... un-presidential.  And now we have the whopper of all unflattering poses ...

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Gingrich's entire paid Iowa campaign team resigns

Oops.  Isn't that a bit challenging especially after others have been leaving this stinking ship like rats?  That just has to hurt.

Iowa Poll: GOP Governor 'Brandstad's fall continues'

The anti-GOP backlash continues to spread.  Before you GOPers start bashing the poll, notice the positive numbers for both Grassley - Republican and Harkin - Democrat.  Iowans can usually see through the rhetoric and spot bull@!$%#.  Sometimes it is in hindsight lik …

Survey: Iowa voters favor Obama over Romney, all other Republicans | Iowa Caucuses

Hmmmm. Same percentage gap as 2008 when Obama beat McCain in Iowa. Really whollops the other candidates at this stage.

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