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Commentary :: Elections & Legislation
Dover Ward 4 democratic campaign analysis
I was short on time this year, so I didn’t investigate the uncontested races (congress, exec councilor, state rep, sheriff, county attorney, county treasurer, and register of deeds).
Commentary :: Elections & Legislation
Fellow swing state voters, convince me to vote Obama
With the race for NH's 4 electoral votes likely to help swing the national election, it's time for the Obama people to convince us Granite State independents why we should support your candidate.
So far, the Obama campaign has been extremely light on platform, and heavy on "hope." I don't care about vague campaign slogans. I could also care less about personality. I want to hear platform—things that actually matter.
Trying to convince me that he is better than voting for McCain isn't going to move me to vote for Obama. Frankly, I am disgusted with both of the major parties. Voting for McCain would just continue the disastrous 8 years of Republican administration. But the Democrats have had the congress for 2 years now, and the political situation just keeps getting worse.
So far, the Obama campaign has been extremely light on platform, and heavy on "hope." I don't care about vague campaign slogans. I could also care less about personality. I want to hear platform—things that actually matter.
Trying to convince me that he is better than voting for McCain isn't going to move me to vote for Obama. Frankly, I am disgusted with both of the major parties. Voting for McCain would just continue the disastrous 8 years of Republican administration. But the Democrats have had the congress for 2 years now, and the political situation just keeps getting worse.
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Announcement :: Elections & Legislation : War
Help Block New Nukes in Senate
Please respond to this alert from the Friends Committee on National Legislation.
You can fax Sen. Gregg at 202-224-4952 or call his DC office at 202-224-3324.
Sen. Judd Gregg, who sits on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, has a chance to say no to new nuclear weapons, ending the administration's hopes of funding the Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW).
You can fax Sen. Gregg at 202-224-4952 or call his DC office at 202-224-3324.
Sen. Judd Gregg, who sits on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, has a chance to say no to new nuclear weapons, ending the administration's hopes of funding the Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW).
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Announcement :: Protest Activity
Defend Maine's Water from Nestle's Poland Spring
Southern and Western Maine communities and their allies have united in their efforts against Nestlé's water mining in the region. They will rally and hold a press conference to support the people of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells and Ogunquid who are opposed to the Trustees of the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District signing a contract with Nestlé. Contract would allow Nestle to pump millions of gallons of water for bottling from recently preserved highly sensitive ecological land.
News :: Elections & Legislation : Protest Activity
McCain in Nashua June 12; Protest Planned
John McCain will host a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 12th at Daniel Webster College Gymnasium. The doors will open at 12:30pm.
To RSVP for the event, email newhampshire (at) johnmccain.com. No confirmation nor reply from campaign staff is needed to attend the event.
AFSC plans to be outside the event with our “Cost of War” banners. We are looking for 5 – 10 volunteers to join us. If you can help, please e-mail Erin Placey at eplacey (at) afsc.org.
To RSVP for the event, email newhampshire (at) johnmccain.com. No confirmation nor reply from campaign staff is needed to attend the event.
AFSC plans to be outside the event with our “Cost of War” banners. We are looking for 5 – 10 volunteers to join us. If you can help, please e-mail Erin Placey at eplacey (at) afsc.org.
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Announcement :: War
Navy to launch nuclear attack sub named for NH
Saturday, June 21: The Virginia class submarine named after New Hampshire will be "christened" at Electric Boat in Groton, CT.
The Trident Resistance Network will be organizing a presence.
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Commentary :: Miscellaneous
A Love Letter from Garden Gnome, or Why I Hate the Baby Boomers
Writers Note: When I say Baby Boomers, you know who you are are: Middle class and rich white liberals and conservatives. The ones we ALWAYS hear about. If you are a baby boomer who is a member of some oppressed group, I ain't talkin' about you.
Dear Baby Boomers,
Just when you thought hating on you was only a pastime for Generation X, it turns out those of us in "Generation Y" aren't impressed with you either. As I am sitting here finishing the last papers of my college career, I reflect on what I have to look forward to in my adult life on account of your megalomania.
Dear Baby Boomers,
Just when you thought hating on you was only a pastime for Generation X, it turns out those of us in "Generation Y" aren't impressed with you either. As I am sitting here finishing the last papers of my college career, I reflect on what I have to look forward to in my adult life on account of your megalomania.
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Announcement :: Labor : Protest Activity
May 1 Rally for Immigrant Workers' Rights in Manchester
MAY FIRST RALLY FOR THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
MANCHESTER CITY HALL PLAZA
MAY 1ST AT 4.OOPM
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