Chicago Tribune Endorses Obama - AGAIN!

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Friday October 26, 2012 · 4:17 PM PDT

2012/10/26 · 16:17

It was four years ago that I had my most read and recommended diary when I broke the news that The Chicago Tribune endorsed its first ever Democratic candidate for president. Well, this evening they endorsed President Barack Obama again!

To be honest, I am shocked by this. I assumed they would fall back into their regular Republican pattern, but they didn't. I know endorsements don't mean much, but it is still better than the alternative.

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Friday July 22, 2011 · 10:01 AM PDT

2011/07/22 · 10:01

I don’t write many diaries and the ones I have written are usually not opinion-based, but more about Cystic Fibrosis or some news item. I am however an active trusted user who reads a lot of what is written on DK.

I have been reading a lot of diaries lately about the current debt and deficit debates going on in DC and DK. I agree with a lot of it but not all of it. Maybe it is not meaningful for me to add my voice or opinion to that debate with so many better writers here at DK, but I just felt the need to write.

I have already written Senator Durbin (one of my senators) about my extreme disappointment in the Gang of Six proposal. I thanked him for the recent Capital Tour one of his staffers gave my family and 2 weeks ago when we visited DC, but told him that if Social Security is cut back at all, he and President Obama would never have my vote again. And I do mean that.

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Friday May 01, 2009 · 11:15 AM PDT

2009/05/01 · 11:15

I have written about my daughters and their Cystic Fibrosis (CF) before. May is always a good time to bring it up again since May is very important for CF fund raising.

My daughters are Mackenzie (age 10) and Anika (8). They show great courage in dealing with CF. How many of us would not complain about having to take about 40 pills a day, miss an hour of play each morning and evening while you are doing physical therapy, and have a tube port sticking out of stomach so you can be fed each night while you sleep.

Ok, they do complain sometimes, but in general they take it all in stride. I am always impressed by how they just go about their business with all these extra things in their lives.

Here is some more info on CF and our family...

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Friday October 17, 2008 · 12:41 PM PDT

2008/10/17 · 12:41

The Chicago Tribune has endorsed its first ever Democrat for President. Barack Obama!!!

I have been an off-and-on subscriber for many years now. I usually cancel my subscription every 4 years when they make their horrible decision, but not this time.

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Because of this endorsement, Has Hell Frozen Over?

2488 votes Vote Now!

Because of this endorsement, Has Hell Frozen Over?

Yes

1221 votes

286 votes

Pie

981 votes

VP: Rep Chet Edwards (TX)?

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Friday August 22, 2008 · 9:05 AM PDT

2008/08/22 · 09:05

Just saw this on yahoo...

Chet Edwards Dark Horse Pick for VP

Democratic officials said little-known Texas Rep. Chet Edwards was one of the few Democrats whose background was checked by Obama's campaign and he was a finalist for the job.

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Chet Edwards?

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Chet Edwards?

Helps

59 votes

Hurts

41 votes

Does Absolutely Nothing

89 votes

May is Cystic Fibrosis Month

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Monday May 05, 2008 · 9:45 AM PDT

2008/05/05 · 09:45

Recently the US Senate made May 2008 'National Cystic Fibrosis' Month. Introduced by Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), the legislation calls attention to cystic fibrosis, a fatal, genetic disease, and supports research to find a cure.

I know we have a couple of big Primaries going on tomorrow, so I hope no one in this great community of ours minds if I use a diary to spread a bit of information about this disease. It affects me personally as my two young (9 and 7) daughters have CF.

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Tuesday May 08, 2007 · 7:16 AM PDT

2007/05/08 · 07:16

May is traditionally 'National Cystic Fibrosis' Month. I am not sure if Congress will get around to making it official this year as they have the last several years (but that is ok with me because they are rather busy with much more pressing issues).

I hope no one in this great community of ours minds if I use a diary to spread a bit of information about this disease. It affects me personally as my two young (8 and 6) daughters have CF.

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My CF Experience is:

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My CF Experience is:

I have CF

2 votes

I know someone living with CF

12 votes

I know someone who died from CF

9 votes

I have heard of CF

16 votes

I have never heard of CF before this diary

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THREE Wins! NetBank, WaMu, and Verizon pull Coulter ads! (Updated Title)

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Monday March 05, 2007 · 11:31 AM PST

2007/03/05 · 11:31

BIG UPDATE: Both NetBank and Verizon have pulled their ads on Coulter's website. See the diary for info on NetBank and the comments for info on Verizon! ALSO, Washington Mutual has pulled their ads. See comments!

It is a GREAT day!

ORIGINAL DIARY:
A couple days ago VolvoDrivingLiberal wrote a diary in which he gave a list of advertisers who advertise on AnnCoulter.com.

VDL's Original Diary

Based on this diary, I emailed Matthew Shepherd, Directory of Corporate Communications for NetBank. It was a Sunday and within a couple hours, he emailed me back. It was definitely not a canned email response.

He was unaware that NetBank was advertising on her site since they use an agency to sell their ads. He promised to look into it.

Today, Monday, he got back to me saying they were pulling their ads from her site.

I would consider this a big win for us! Anyone else have any more?

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Monday December 04, 2006 · 8:58 AM PST

2006/12/04 · 08:58

Recently, Conservative Pundits (O'Reilly, for one) have been asking people if they want America to win in Iraq? People like Dave Letterman or Rosie O'Donnell who have not immediately said 'YES!!!' are then called anti-American by these pundits (or idiots as I like to call them).

It got me thinking how would I answer.

A little background first, and then my rant...

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Thursday October 19, 2006 · 12:25 PM PDT

2006/10/19 · 12:25

Imagine yourself not as a Kossack or even as a Liberal or Democrat. Imagine yourself as a truly independent voter or even as a Centrists Republican/conservative. Okay, are you thinking that way?... I know it is hard, so I will wait...are you there yet? Good.

Why should you vote for a Democrat for your House or Senate seat on Nov 7th? What are 3 good reasons?
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Another Letter to Editor

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Friday September 29, 2006 · 12:31 PM PDT

2006/09/29 · 12:31

Here is my rant about yesterday's legislation. I also sent this to the Chicago Sun-Times. Too long to print though.

I feel about as low as I have ever felt about our country. It helped to spill it out! Read More

Toxic Faith: Liberal Cure - Great New Book

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Thursday September 14, 2006 · 8:51 AM PDT

2006/09/14 · 08:51

I just finished reading the book Toxic Faith: Liberal Cure by Dr. Daniel Bruch (a retired pastor and professor) and Dr Thomas Strieter (a retired Lutheran Minister and professor). I highly recommend it to all!

The subtitle is "A reasoned and Judeo-Christian response to the alarming assertions of the Religious Right." It was something I have been looking for, yet didn't think I would find until this book showed up in my mail one day...a way to refute those on the right who believe that because I am a Liberal I have no love of God or moral values.
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THREE Wins! NetBank, WaMu, and Verizon pull Coulter ads! (Updated Title)

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Another Letter to Editor

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