Wednesday Videos

post from The Liberal Doomsayer on 07 November 2007 11:59:00 PM. © The Liberal Doomsayer

Puddle Of Mudd ("She F*cking Hates Me"; yes, I know that bad word gets repeated a few times, but you'll never rock out so much hearing so many others in their misery)...

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...and Happy Birthday to Joni Mitchell (another great homemade video from YouTuber Novaultrano1 for "A Case Of You").

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CNBC Ticker

post from Eschaton on 07 November 2007 11:46:00 PM. © Eschaton

What fun.

Millions of Chinese-Made "Aqua-Dots" toys have been pulled from store shelves worldwide because scientists found the plastic dots contain a chemical that converts into a powerful date rape drug if swallowed.

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Toy troubles, creepier each day

post from AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth on 07 November 2007 11:44:00 PM. © AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Uh, I think the problem is well beyond ridiculous. This is nuts.

U.S. safety officials have voluntarily recalled about 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a powerful "date rape" drug that has caused some children to vomit and lose consciousness upon ingesting the contents.

Scientists have found the highly popular holiday toy contains a chemical that, once metabolized, converts into the toxic "date rape" drug GHB (gamma-hydroxy butyrate), U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) spokesman Scott Wolfson told CNN.

"Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression or have seizures," a CPSC statement warned.

"Anyone with Aqua Dots at home should throw them out," CPSC spokeswoman Julie Vallese said. The toy was named toy of the year in Australia and recently made Wal-Mart Store Inc's list of top 12 Christmas toys.

All we need now to make this even crazier is to listen to Republicans pontificate once again about letting industry self-regulate. Then they can tell us how "the market" will work out the problems. Just ignore those kids who are being rushed to the hospital and think of them as martyrs for industry and cheap toys from China. The worst of this is that the Democrats will probably just sit back and take punches like this, afraid to call out the GOP on their terribly failed policies.

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Toy troubles, creepier b day

post from AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth on 07 November 2007 11:44:00 PM. © AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Toy troubles, creepier by the day

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Chinese toys found to contain date-rape drug

post from AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth on 07 November 2007 11:44:00 PM. © AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Uh, I think the problem is well beyond ridiculous. This is nuts.

U.S. safety officials have voluntarily recalled about 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a powerful "date rape" drug that has caused some children to vomit and lose consciousness upon ingesting the contents.

Scientists have found the highly popular holiday toy contains a chemical that, once metabolized, converts into the toxic "date rape" drug GHB (gamma-hydroxy butyrate), U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) spokesman Scott Wolfson told CNN.

"Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression or have seizures," a CPSC statement warned.

"Anyone with Aqua Dots at home should throw them out," CPSC spokeswoman Julie Vallese said. The toy was named toy of the year in Australia and recently made Wal-Mart Store Inc's list of top 12 Christmas toys.

All we need now to make this even crazier is to listen to Republicans pontificate once again about letting industry self-regulate. Then they can tell us how "the market" will work out the problems. Just ignore those kids who are being rushed to the hospital and think of them as martyrs for industry and cheap toys from China. The worst of this is that the Democrats will probably just sit back and take punches like this, afraid to call out the GOP on their terribly failed policies.

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Fox And Mitch, Perfect Together

post from The Liberal Doomsayer on 07 November 2007 11:40:00 PM. © The Liberal Doomsayer

Faux TV doing what it does best (apologies, but it's appropriate to call out these cretins on this nonsense)...

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...and speaking of cretins, Sen. Mr. Elaine Chao has a whole new batch of problems with the election of Kentucky governor Steve Beshear yesterday (don't let the door hit you on the way out, Ernie...guess that little illegal immigration gambit of yours didn't work out so well).

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Open Thread and Diary Rescue

post from Daily Kos on 07 November 2007 11:34:25 PM. © Daily Kos

(Tonight's selections are brought to you courtesy of the Rescue Rangers. SusanG)

This evening's Rescue Rangers are srkp23, BentLiberal, twilight falling, Rippen Kitten, grog, shayera, and Wes Opinion. joyful is driving the Editmobile tonight.

Tonight's diaries cover a variety of interesting issues with perspective and analysis not offered by the Traditional Media:

truong son traveler's journey back to Vietnam concludes in Back in Saigon ñ 1994. (twilight falling)

pico takes a literary look at how we become who we are in Literature for Kossacks: Zadie Smith. (srkp23)

moderate by extremes pens a poignant plea on behalf of our next generation in Dems: Don't stand us up!. This beautiful diary will remind you why our fight must continue unabated. (twilight falling)

Tasini offers observations from the front lines in Writers Strike Day Three: Report From The Picket Line. (shayera)

JeffLieber says it loud and clear: I am a worker. I am on strike. To read this diary is to be reminded once again why supporting the WGA, and unions in general is important to each and every worker. (BentLiberal)

juliewolf relates some inspiring stories of how real people can effect real change in The Long View pt. 2: thoughts and experiences. (twilight falling)

A Siegel has some questions for the candidates in Getting the Next President to Talk About Global Warming/Energy. (shayera)

realaskan tells the story of Yup'ik Cheryl Charlee Lockwood of Alaska, pointing out that at 18 years of age she exudes class and respect for others, "something (Rush) Limbaugh will never understand." Read about her address to congress on global warming and Rush's reaction in Flush Rush, Alaska Edition. (BentLiberal)

dreaminonempty's research suggests a bright blue future. Check out 2008: Blue Wave in House? ñ Current Conditions. (twilight falling)

Forgiven reflects on the foundations of peace and the absence of a mass antiwar movement in Peace Begins With Me. (srkp23)

advisorjim reminds us why we we need to stay involved in It Means More Than You May Realize. (shayera)

WeatherDem gives us a very informed Discussion of the Colorado Climate Action Plan. (BentLiberal)

brillig has tonight's Top Comments 11-07-07 I Love/Hate Fall Edition.

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Shoot on Sight: Burmas Military Junta Attacks
Civilians

The military junta in Burma continues its campaign against ethnic minorities in the countryside.

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As Iowa Goes

Interesting poll from Zogby out today - Hillary is in the lead but if you factor in second choices, her lead disappears. Since Iowa is a caucus, candidates need to get 15% or their supporters have to choose another candidate. Many would go to Edwards and Obama. Since Kerry was barely registering in polling this far out, no one knows how this will eventually play out. But it makes for interesting prognosticating.

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