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• Crist-Riley Bet On SEC Title Game

  Charlie Crist and Bob Riley have a friendly bet on tomorrow's SEC Championship Game, oranges v.s. a rack of ribs:
  Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is betting the orange groves that top-ranked Florida will beat second-ranked Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship game.

  Crist is wagering Florida's famous fruit against a [...]

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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:46pm EST
  by Altoid

• 2009 Alabama V.S. Florida Hype Video

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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 5:58pm EST
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• Toomer's Last Night After Bama's 2nd Straight Victory

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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 7:44pm EST
  by Altoid

• Residing Again Where It Belongs...See Ya'll Friday!!!

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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 12:06am EST
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• Ron Sparks Report Coming Soon...

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  I will have a description and eval of Ron Sparks comments to the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party either late this evening or tomorrow morning. On face value, he was very good. [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:55pm EST
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• Tallapoosa County Democrats Host Ron Sparks

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  The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party will be hosting gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks this Thursday at 6:00 pm at the Elks Lodge on Lake Martin. Food will be provided and the cost will be $8. This meeting is open to the general public, but please RSVP by [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:16pm EST
  by Altoid

• Last Weekend's LSU-Bama Tailgating

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  About the funniest video ever:
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 10:41pm EST
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• My Brother

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  Just proud of him:
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:39am EST
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• Begala Blames Lieberman's Opposition On Insurance Donations

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  Democrat Paul Begala has provided his answer to the question I posed earlier: Lieberman is opposed, as he always has been, because he is in the insurance industry's pocket:
  Lieberman sided with insurance companies against sick people, and with insurance companies against citizens who wanmaget' [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
  by Altoid

• Lieberman Seeks To Block "Public Option"

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  Not long after Harry Reid announced that the Senate version of the health-care reform bill would have a public option, former Democrat and Republican apologizing Independent Joe Lieberman is threatening to old up a cloture vote on the bill to avert passage:h
  "I told" [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:35pm EDT
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• McGovern Mulls A Run Against Thune

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  Matt McGovern, grandson of former Senator George McGovern, is considering challenging Senator John Thune for his South Dakota Senate seat.
  
  All in all, an interesting development. I haven't seen any recent polling on Thune, but have a little respect for him because of who he defeated for his' [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:29pm EDT
  by Altoid

• Video Of Arrington Endorsing Sparks

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  I've been a little behind the news lately, but here is the video:
  
  
  
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
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• A World Without The Internet

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  Cracked.com had a contest for pictures of what a world would look like without the Internet (or, in some instances, a corporate, non-neutral Internet) that I found funny. This didn't win, but it was definitely my favorite:
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:48am EDT
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• Support Net Neutrality, Not The FCC

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  I am a staunch supporter of net neutrality and am generally happy to see the direction the FCC is moving with regards to that subject (picking up Congress's slack), but is this an uncomfortable precedent? Are you comfortable with the FCC regulating the Internet?
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:06am EDT
  by Altoid

• Up-To-Date With Ralph Nader

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  As always Ralph is a little out there, but makes some good points:
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 12:31am EDT
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• A Possible Move On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Early Next Year

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  Barney Frank has told Headline News that “Early next year we will be moving on ‘Don't ask, don’t tell":
  In the Senate, White House advisers have directly discussed repealing the law with Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), a key member of his chamber's Armed Services Committee." [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 12:21am EDT
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• Huckabee Leading The GOP Into 2012

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  I don't see how many of the retreads form 2008 make it, but according to Rasmussen Mike Huckabee is leading the (early) prospective GOP field:
  Twenty-nine percent (29%) of Republican voters nationwide say former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is their pick to represent the [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 11:09pm EDT
  by Altoid

• Palin-loution

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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:10pm EDT
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• SEC rules: Florida, Alabama are 1 and 2

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  SEC rules: Florida, Alabama are 1 and 2 [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
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• Apparently People In Georgia Are All Children

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  I can't believe this is actually true, but if I hear a grown person abbreviate "n-word" again I might puke. As to what this guy is accomplishing, I have no idea.' [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 11:56am EDT
  by Altoid

• Sparks, Davis Come To The Defense Of AEA

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  Democratic candidates for Governor Artur Davis and Ron Sparks came (somewhat) to the defense of the Alabama Education Association teacher's union after they were attacked by Bradley Byrne:
  Byrne called the teachers' organization the greatest impediment to quality education in the state.

  U.S. Rep. Artur Davis said Wednesday he's disagreed' [...]

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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 12:07am EDT
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  Posted: October 06, 2009, 11:51am EDT
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• West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin At J/J Dinner

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  West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin will be the keynote speaker at the October 23 Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Birmingham:
  If you need more information about sponsorship benefits or ad space in our program call us at 334-262-2221.
  Location: Sheraton Ballroom, Birmingham, AL
  When: 5:30 PM
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  Posted: October 06, 2009, 10:44am EDT
  by Altoid

• NRSC Score Again With Castle

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  According to Politico the GOP has convinced long-time serving U.S. Rep. Mike Castle to challenge likely Democratic nominee Beau Biden in Deleware:
  His decision is poised to set up a marquee matchup between two of the biggest names in Delaware politics. The moderate congressman and former Delaware governor has [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2009, 10:26am EDT
  by Altoid

• Mitchem (D) Contemplates Switch

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  According to The Parlor, State Sen. Hinton Mitchem (D - Union Grove) is thinking of going turncoat and switching to the GOP, or has at least discussed the idea with Marshall County GOP Chair Jean Brewer. From election as a Democrat to the post of Pro Tem, to swapping [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 12:33am EDT
  by Altoid

• Why Passing The Public Option Won't Hurt Democrats In 2010

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  Regardless of what GOP strategist Todd Harris says, the passage of a 'public option' will not hurt Democrats in 2010. Why you ask? Because they are going to get blamed for it anyway. The negative thing about controlling the WH is that your party is going to catch flack [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 12:24am EDT
  by Altoid

• Democrats In The Senate Kill Public Option

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  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

  
  Also on the 'health care debate', I always find Howard Dean enthralling:
  

  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 11:59pm EDT
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• Employees Sue Lowder, Dye, Others

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  Employees of Colonial Bank have sued Bobby Lowder and others saying that they are liable for their lost retirement savings:
  The lawsuits filed in federal court in Montgomery claim the ill-advised investments were wiped out when the value of the company's stock dropped from almost $25 a share in' [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 2:36am EDT
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• Mallett Ducks Mt. Cody

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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 11:40pm EDT
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• Tennessee Coach Pearl Makes A Klan Joke About His Adopted State

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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
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• Bentley Advocates Debt Default

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  GOP gubernatorial candidate Robert Bentley has come out in favor of Birmingham defaulting on it's sewer debt and seeking Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection***:
  State Rep. Robert Bentley of Tuscaloosa said filing for bankruptcy is the most reasonable way to begin discussions to end the [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 12:22am EDT
  by Altoid

• The Irrelevancy Of Steve Flowers

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  When I pick up my local paper(s) and look for a good column about Alabama, What do I find? Steve Flowers, that's who. Now, I hate to knock Steve, afterall he does HAVE a column, but where is Bob Ingram when you need him? Take this week's for instance:
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 12:02am EDT
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• Census Worker Hanged

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  I don't even know what this means, but is absolutely disgusts me:
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 11:34pm EDT
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• Segall Fundraiser Thursday

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  U.S. Rep. challenger Joshua Segall has a fundraiser in Auburn on Thursday. The price is a mere $50 to help Josh unseat current GOP yes-man Mike Rogers. Here is the info:
  Date:Thursday, September 24, 2009Time:5:00pm - 7:00pmLocation:Home of David and Annie HinsonStreet:1487 McCurry LnCity/Town:Auburn, AL
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  Posted: September 21, 2009, 7:59pm EDT
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• 9/12

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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 8:17pm EDT
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• A Sad Weekend For Intellectual Conservatives

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  This past Friday was a sad one for intellectual conservatives (all, say 4 or 5 of them) as Irving Kristol died of "complications from lung cancer" and what little is left of conservatives that aren't proud to be dumb may be soon to follow:
  Irving' [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 7:36pm EDT
  by Altoid

• MIA Tuscaloosa

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  MIA again this past weekend for the Bama game. In recovery, new posts soon to come. [...]
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  Posted: September 20, 2009, 7:29pm EDT
  by Altoid

• Playboy Model For Dept. Of Education?

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  Paul Hubbert is opposing the selection of Playboy "Girl of the SEC" Malissa Valdes as DOE spokeswoman. I say why not? I don't really know how I feel about this, but it is definitely weird. Catch the photo HERE (obviously, it' s [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
  by Altoid

• I think I Will Stick With My Tea

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  This may be my favorite video of all time. Go for it Tea Partiers, support this guy:
  
  
  Please, somebody Tea Bag this guy. [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 11:26pm EDT
  by Altoid

• No Divorce In Cali???

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  What??? Is it possible the State of California could ban divorce? What would Tammy Wynette think? Well, not to worry divorce happy actors, it probably ain't gonna happen:
  John Marcotte, a California man with a history of pulling social pranks, is collecting signatures' [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
  by Altoid

• President Obama Speaks His Mind About Kanye West

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  Posted: September 15, 2009, 10:55pm EDT
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• Presidential Power And The Patriot Act

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  I generally don't understand why politicians cling to power so much when they reach the Presidency. Here we have a President, who for all intents and purposes, appears to be a lot closer to a civil libertarian than the last one, but yet supports extending provisions' [...]
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  Posted: September 15, 2009, 10:55pm EDT
  by Altoid

• This Weekend

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  Apologies for being MIA this weekend, but I was in T-Town watching Bama win #2 and going In The Trenches with Tidesports.com. Check out about 3:20 for yours truly:
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: September 14, 2009, 8:29pm EDT
  by Altoid

• Talking About Wadley

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  Don't Worry, This is from a few years ago.
  
  I didn't know this was such a big story, except around here that is, but apparently on Wadley, AL and the closing of Plantation Patterns in that community. This happened about 5 miles from my house [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:00am EDT
  by Altoid

• Lights Out Week 1 For College Football

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  Watch oregon player legarrette blount punches boise state player b in Sports Online  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
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• Franken Addresses Health Care Questions

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  Posted: September 07, 2009, 11:13am EDT
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• Reid In Big Trouble In Nevada

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  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid looks to be in for a big fight, as he is not polling so well against some weak GOP candidates.
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  Posted: September 07, 2009, 11:10am EDT
  by Altoid

• Danny DeVito....Naked

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  This video of Danny DeVito from the new season of Always Sunny in Philadelphia is just funny. Don't worry, the goods are covered:
  
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  Posted: September 07, 2009, 10:58am EDT
  by Altoid

• On The Wackjob Front: Secession Rally In Texas

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  Just checking in with our every day resident whackjobs, and the folks in Texas rarely disappoint:
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 1:51am EDT
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• Sorry, I am Just Loving This Poster

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  Smurfs movie poster, GOTTA LOVE IT!!!:
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 1:46am EDT
  by Altoid