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New Hampshire: China

May 31, 2009 - 09:49 pm
NEWS FEED: Politizine

Catching up on a few things

By politizine@yahoo.com (Tony)

First, I hope to have the last entry in my Psychedelic Furs tribute done soon. I'm still piecing together memories and data from the live shows. After that, I'll put together the "ultimate" set list for readers to consider before next Monday.

Here are some links that I have been meaning to post for a few weeks now. Enjoy!

The USA Today had this pretty powerful piece the other day about debt: ["Leap in U.S. debt hits taxpayers with 12% more red ink"]. This is probably the most shocking thing I have seen in a very long time. Not only are we on the hook for the federal government's largess, but look at the personal debt.

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May 15, 2009 - 05:16 am
NEWS FEED: GillfordGrok

Back in China again!

I am staying at a hotel in Beijing about 3 blocks from Tiananmen Square where the infamous protest event will celebrate its 20th anniversary in two weeks. Tiananmen Square would be equivalent to our nation’s capital. This is where the Chinese government officials meet. The Square also encompasses Chairman Mao’s Crypt and the Forbidden City where the Emperor once lived. China hasn’t had an emperor in over 50 years and still has a Chairman as its leader. Life here in the major Cities of China is not much different than in the U.S. (aside from the fact that they eat with chop sticks).

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February 24, 2009 - 10:10 pm
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

"Energy, Health Care, and Education"

By Dean Barker

Welcome to the return of values-based priorities. Still such a relief to see an intelligent adult in charge, and one, moreover, that isn't afraid to step outside of a talking points bubble to confront Congress directly.

Here's a Wordle of the President's speech:

Full text below the fold.
Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and the First Lady of the United States:

I've come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men and women in this great chamber, but to speak frankly and directly to the men and women who sent us here.

I know that for many Americans watching right now, the state of our economy is a concern that rises above all others.

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