John Burroughs has it right.

John Burroughs has it right.
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Call Norquist’s pledge what it is. It’s a pledge to cut Medicare, a pledge to cut Social Security, Medicaid for seniors and the disabled, college loans, food stamps… And it’s a pledge to raise taxes on your kids. Most of all, Norquist’s pledge has been a promise to transfer wealth to the richest.

Call Norquist's pledge what it is. It's a pledge to cut Medicare, a pledge to cut Social Security, Medicaid for seniors and the disabled, college loans, food stamps… And it's a pledge to raise taxes on your kids. Most of all, Norquist's pledge has been a promise to transfer wealth to the richest.
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"In the whole of human history, there has never been a single case when the supernatural explanation turned out to be the right one."

"In the whole of human history, there has never been a single case when the supernatural explanation turned out to be the right one."
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Wise words, Rorschach.

Wise words, Rorschach.
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How do we know the age of the Earth?

Check out this article from USA TODAY:

How do we know the age of the Earth?

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Google Fiber Should Have Cable Companies Terrified - Henry Blodget: It's blazing Internet, for $70 a month

http://www.newser.com/story/158144/google-fiber-should-have-cable-companies-terrified.html

Israel eases Gaza border restrictions after Hamas truce deal | Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11/24/israel-eases-gaza-border-restrictions-after-hamas-truce-deal/

Ars Technicast, Episode 15: Read any Darwin lately?

Ars Technicast, Episode 15: Read any Darwin lately?
ARS TECHNICA | NOVEMBER 23, 2012
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Talking Turkey: A Holiday Pledge To End Climate Silence

Talking Turkey: A Holiday Pledge To End Climate Silence
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 23, 2012
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Lou Leonard, via HuffPost We think of Thanksgiving as an eating holiday. And why not? One thought of Mom's candied sweet ... Read more

"What was Mr. Rubio’s complaint about science?...it might undermine children’s faith in what their parents told them to believe. And right there you have the modern G.O.P.’s attitude, not just toward biology, but toward everything: If evidence seems to contradict faith, suppress the evidence"

"What was Mr. Rubio's complaint about science?...it might undermine children's faith in what their parents told them to believe. And right there you have the modern G.O.P.'s attitude, not just toward biology, but toward everything: If evidence seems to contradict faith, suppress the evidence"
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Why it matters how old Rubio thinks the earth is

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/23/opinion/krugman-grand-old-planet.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Linda McMahon (R-Classy) sends staffers bounced checks, a condom, and tells them ‘you’re screwed’.

Linda McMahon (R-Classy) sends staffers bounced checks, a condom, and tells them 'you're screwed'.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 22, 2012
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US Abortions Fall 5%, Biggest Drop in a Decade - Researchers think recession played a role

http://www.newser.com/story/158028/us-abortions-fall-5-biggest-drop-in-a-decade.html

Prominent Republican Senator Abandons Norquist’s No-Tax Pledge

Prominent Republican Senator Abandons Norquist's No-Tax Pledge
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 22, 2012
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As lawmakers work on a balanced deal of spending cuts and revenue increases to avoid the coming fiscal cliff, another prominent ... Read more

Stephen Fry with an interesting view on the the difference between American and British Humour

Stephen Fry with an interesting view on the the difference between American and British Humour
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 22, 2012
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Why You Shouldn’t Shop at Walmart on Friday - A new study by the think tank Demos reports that raising the salary of all full-time workers at large retailers to $25,000 per year would lift more than 700,000 people out of poverty, at a cost of only a 1 percent price increase for customers.

Why You Shouldn't Shop at Walmart on Friday - A new study by the think tank Demos reports that raising the salary of all full-time workers at large retailers to $25,000 per year would lift more than 700,000 people out of poverty, at a cost of only a 1 percent price increase for customers.
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Obamacare's Bill Of Rights Revealed

Obamacare's Bill Of Rights Revealed
THE HUFFINGTON POST - FEATURED NEWS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Health insurance consumers won't be discriminated against because of pre- existing conditions, can't be charged more because of gender and will be gua... Read more

Fox News Brings You The Scariest Christmas Ever | TPMDC

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/11/fox-news-scariest-christmas-ever.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Guy calls his boss on the road and sees a wreck. Hilarity ensues.

Charlie's thoughts on the "Body of Christ."

Charlie's thoughts on the "Body of Christ."
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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A Year in Jail for Not Believing in God?How Kentucky is Persecuting Atheists. In Kentucky, a homeland security law requires the state’s citizens to acknowledge the security provided by the Almighty God--or risk 12 months in prison.

A Year in Jail for Not Believing in God?How Kentucky is Persecuting Atheists. In Kentucky, a homeland security law requires the state's citizens to acknowledge the security provided by the Almighty God--or risk 12 months in prison.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Soul-Searching in GOP? Don't Believe It - Paul Krugman doesn't buy the talk about 'new Republicans'

http://www.newser.com/story/158008/soul-searching-in-gop-dont-believe-it.html

I seriously hope this guy is kidding.

I seriously hope this guy is kidding.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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Farmers Told To Buy Insurance If They Don’t Want To Get Sued By Corporations

Farmers Told To Buy Insurance If They Don't Want To Get Sued By Corporations
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Every year for the past 13 years, biotechnology giant Monsanto Company has sued about 11 farmers per year for patent ... Read more

Former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman Makes New Conservative Push For Marriage Equality

Former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman Makes New Conservative Push For Marriage Equality
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Former RNC Chair Ken Mehlman came out in 2010, and earlier this year apologized for participating in the anti-gay tactics that ... Read more

New Medical Guidelines Say Birth Control Should Be Available Over The Counter

New Medical Guidelines Say Birth Control Should Be Available Over The Counter
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Women shouldn't have to go to a doctor for a birth control pill perscription, the American College of Obstetricians and ... Read more

CNN Host Exposes GOP’s Hypocrisy On Benghazi

CNN Host Exposes GOP's Hypocrisy On Benghazi
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) appeared on CNN Wednesday morning to press his case against U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, the target ... Read more

How The Worst Drought In Half A Century Is Causing Millions To Go Hungry

How The Worst Drought In Half A Century Is Causing Millions To Go Hungry
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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More than 17 million of America's food insecure households could go hungry this Thanksgiving, and they might have a ... Read more

Fair or unfair? Even Capuchin monkeys recognize unequal pay

Fair or unfair? Even Capuchin monkeys recognize unequal pay
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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You do your job, you get paid. Life is good, right? Unless you're a monkey -- and you see your buddy is getting a better reward than you for doing th... Read more

A female lawyer for an anti-gay Christian group abducted a teenage girl and forced her to have sex on camera while on bail for child pornography charges

A female lawyer for an anti-gay Christian group abducted a teenage girl and forced her to have sex on camera while on bail for child pornography charges
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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Unfazed By Defeat, GOP's Anti-Obamacare Crusade Rages On

Unfazed By Defeat, GOP's Anti-Obamacare Crusade Rages On
TPMDC | NOVEMBER 21, 2012
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When House Speaker John Boehner declared Obamacare the "law of the land" two days after his party took a drubbing in the ... Read more

McCain Backs Away From Benghazi Conspiracies- Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) today issued a statement essentially conceding that he was wrong in accusing the White House of changing U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s talking points on Benghazi for political purposes.

McCain Backs Away From Benghazi Conspiracies- Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) today issued a statement essentially conceding that he was wrong in accusing the White House of changing U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice's talking points on Benghazi for political purposes.
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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Pope: There Were No Animals at Birth of Jesus - The animals are a myth though virgin birth was real, he writes in new book

http://www.newser.com/story/157970/pope-there-were-no-animals-at-birth-of-jesus.html

Why Anonymous' Claims about Election-Rigging can't be Ignored parts 1 and 2

Until God pays taxes...

Until God pays taxes...
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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Don't get your parenting tips from God

Don't get your parenting tips from God
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Here Is What Louisiana Schoolchildren Learn About Evolution

http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/here-is-what-louisiana-schoolchildren-learn-about?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

After Cutting Tax Credit For Children, Michigan Republicans Consider One For Fetuses

After Cutting Tax Credit For Children, Michigan Republicans Consider One For Fetuses
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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State legislators in Michigan held a hearing on Tuesday to consider House Bills 5684 and 5685, which would allow taxpayers to ... Read more

Bryan Fischer Believes Exorcisms Can Cure Homosexuality

Bryan Fischer Believes Exorcisms Can Cure Homosexuality
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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David Pakman sat down with the American Family Association's Bryan Fischer to discuss the recent marriage equality wins ... Read more

Churches Serving As Polling Places Posted Views On Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion During Election

Churches Serving As Polling Places Posted Views On Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion During Election
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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With several reported incidents this election cycle of churches that served as polling places touting their opposition to ... Read more

Three climate contrarians vie to lead House Science Committee | Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/science/2012/11/three-climate-contrarians-vie-to-lead-house-science-committee/

Let us not be nuts.

Rubio on Earth's Age: 'I'm Not a Scientist, Man'

Will Obama Cave on Taxes? Pelosi Weighs In

Taxes: GOP's Willing to Compromise (But Not Really)

Red state, blue state divide reflected in grim statistic: fatal traffic accidents

Red state, blue state divide reflected in grim statistic: fatal traffic accidents
TOP NBCNEWS HEADLINES | NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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The nation's red and blue states often are miles apart in social attitudes and, of course, in political outlook. It turns out that they also divide ... Read more

Italian Catholic Church to pay property tax from next year

Italian Catholic Church to pay property tax from next year
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Australian victims of sexual abuse will be able to sue the Catholic Church and other institutions for compensation

Australian victims of sexual abuse will be able to sue the Catholic Church and other institutions for compensation
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A Public Service Reminder: Paul Ryan is a Con Man

A Public Service Reminder: Paul Ryan is a Con Man
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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McCain: Send Clinton to Negotiate Israel and Palestine

GOP Governors Stonewall Key Obamacare Provision, Inviting Federal Takeover

GOP Governors Stonewall Key Obamacare Provision, Inviting Federal Takeover
TPMDC | NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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By stonewalling Obamacare's insurance exchanges, Republican governors are inviting the federal government to take over a ... Read more

Armyworms Develop Resistance to Genetically Modified Corn

Armyworms Develop Resistance to Genetically Modified Corn
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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A second species of worm has evolved to withstand pesticides in genetically modified crops, the latest escalation of the ... Read more

Hobby Lobby Must Cover Contraception For Employees, Judge Rules

Hobby Lobby Must Cover Contraception For Employees, Judge Rules
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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A federal judge ruled Monday night that the Hobby Lobby craft store chain must offer its 13,000 employees contraceptive ... Read more

Marco Rubio Flirts With Creationism, Says He’s Unsure How Old The Earth Is

Marco Rubio Flirts With Creationism, Says He's Unsure How Old The Earth Is
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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Scientists agree: the Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. But don't tell that to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) — he ... Read more

Research suggests children are hiding their talents and skills in school for fear of being bullied.

Research suggests children are hiding their talents and skills in school for fear of being bullied.
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George Will To Romney: "Quit Despising The American People", particularly because a lot of what they're despising them for are Republican policies

George Will To Romney: "Quit Despising The American People", particularly because a lot of what they're despising them for are Republican policies
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Conservative ‘Justice’ Group Encourages Clerks To Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples

Conservative 'Justice' Group Encourages Clerks To Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples
THINKPROGRESS | NOVEMBER 19, 2012
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The anti-gay Alliance Defending Freedom is now encouraging local officials in Maine, Maryland, and Washington to arbitrarily ... Read more

Walmart Workers Promise Strike on Black Friday

Textbook: Meat Eaters Steal, Fight, Commit Sex Crimes

Romney Postmortem Calls: More 'Gifts' From Obama? (Audio)

Agenda 21: GOP Leader's Obama 'Mind Control' Conspiracy Briefing

Israeli, U.S. Elections and Gaza Strikes - More Than Coincidence

Atheist Group Sues IRS For Exempting Electioneering Churches

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Atheists' move halts Christmas tradition in Santa Monica, churches go to court to get it back | Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/11/19/atheists-move-halts-christmas-tradition-in-santa-monica-churches-go-to-court-to/

Homer Votes 2012 | The Simpsons | Animation on FOX

Something everyone can agree on

Something everyone can agree on
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 18, 2012
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Hostess took Union members self funded pensions without their authorization to pay their debts - will not be paid back under bankruptcy

Hostess took Union members self funded pensions without their authorization to pay their debts - will not be paid back under bankruptcy
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 18, 2012
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the truth is not a democracy

the truth is not a democracy
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I've Converted To EVERY Religion (Just In Case)

Apologizing For My Rape Video

Article: The Colbert Report: Colbert Super PAC SHH! - Secret Second 501c4 - Trevor Potter

The Colbert Report: Colbert Super PAC SHH! - Secret Second 501c4 - Trevor Potter
http://www.colbertnation.com/html5/ipad/421160/

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Mark Twain - I Was Dead for Millions of Years Before I was Born

Mark Twain - I Was Dead for Millions of Years Before I was Born
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 18, 2012
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Netanyahu speaking candidly, not realizing cameras are on: "America won't get in our way, it's easily moved."

Netanyahu speaking candidly, not realizing cameras are on: "America won't get in our way, it's easily moved."
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Conservative economist, “We need to raise taxes.” Fox Host, “You’re a Communist.”

Conservative economist, "We need to raise taxes." Fox Host, "You're a Communist."
REDDIT TOP NEWS | NOVEMBER 17, 2012
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