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	<title>The Utopian Politico &#187; voters</title>
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		<title>Thoughts on recent developments</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In recent weeks we've seen a rise in the development of the GOP; a "redevelopment", if you will.

Here's some of the main players that we're speaking about]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In recent weeks we&#8217;ve seen a rise in the development of the GOP; a &#8220;redevelopment&#8221;, if you will.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s some of the main players that we&#8217;re speaking about:</p>
<h3>Michelle Bachmann</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-622" src="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Bachmann2009.jpg" alt="" width="106" height="158" />Bachmann&#8217;s outlandish style leaves on few in her corner.  With ridiculous remarks about the Executive Branch, Bachmann has positioned herself into a spot with little opposition when it comes to being reelected in 2010.  The item that moves her to the front of this list is her dedication to the Tea Party.  <a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/39848.html" target="_blank"> She has officially submitted a request to start the Tea Party Caucus</a>.  This not only puts her in a position for a &#8220;successful&#8221; run in 2010, but also a possible &#8220;dark horse&#8221; in the 2012 presidential bid.  This, along with the lack of any idea on immigration, will ensure a weak bid for 2012.  I can&#8217;t say that much for her constituents in her district for 2010.</p>
<h3>Sarah Palin</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-625" src="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SarahPalinElon.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="134" />The life of Sarah Palin is confusing and awaiting a crumbling down.  Between a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/16/levi-johnston-bristol-pal_1_n_648731.html" target="_blank">daughter shopping around for a reality show with her Playgirl fiance</a> and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/16/palin-stanislaus-speech-u_n_649439.html" target="_blank">making BOATLOADS of cash for speaking at poor public universities</a>, Palin&#8217;s &#8220;like-ability&#8221; has soared in the conservative circles.  She, too, is a star in the Tea Party circuit and the probability of her running in 2012 is off the charts &#8220;YES!&#8221;.  This pleases most liberals, as she has little experience&#8230; in just about everything&#8230;. maybe talking.</p>
<h3>Jeb Bush</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-633" src="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Gov_Jeb_Bush-e1279519708356.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="154" />Jeb is a real possibility for a GOP front-runner.  Even though the 2012 election IS sometime away, I don&#8217;t think voters will forget his brother&#8217;s economic stance and foreign policy problems.  Jeb isn&#8217;t W, but the apple can&#8217;t/doesn&#8217;t fall from the Bush tree.  The indistinct scent of  totally unregulated business and the proposed hegemony, most likely, won&#8217;t be voted back into office. We will see, though.  The 2010 elections will give us a better idea.  The only real way that Jeb Bush has a chance is by voters choosing Republican candidates over Democrats, but most projections suggest that it&#8217;s an anti-incumbent year, rather than a political change.</p>
<h3>John McCain</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-623" src="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/John_McCain_official_portrait_2009.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="140" />John McCain seems to be less and less Mavericky as the days go by.  Wait, he&#8217;s actually so Mavericky, he goes Maverick on his traditional Mavericky ways.  With a 180 degree turn on immigration, the loyal GOPer lost the 2008 election on weak/wishy-washy stances on big issues.  His opponent is a Tea Partier who lacks any real sense of&#8230; reality and decency. The Democratic primary is between an investigatory journalist and a vice-mayor from Tuscon.  The reality of McCain losing now seems far-fetched and the legacy of flip-flopping will continue.</p>
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		<title>The possibility of a half-term president</title>
		<link>http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/11/18/2009/the-possibility-of-a-half-term-president/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Media-Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[presidency]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does a mid-midterm election mean for 2010 and 2012?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After seeing the mid-midterm election results and hear story after story about how Obama isn&#8217;t <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8366376.stm" target="_blank">keeping promises</a>, I have the feeling that we&#8217;re looking a one term presidency.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s tough to please the masses when media outlets and astro-tuff sedition groups denounce the president as a fool with his head in the air.  Some of these groups have already declared victory in 2010 for the GOP and a 50/50 split for the <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/1885990,CST-NWS-gop16x.article" target="_blank">2012 election</a>.</p>
<p>It will be a near impossible victory for Obama if he doesn&#8217;t start living up to his <a href="http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/" target="_blank">promises</a>.  The hope of a 2009 Public Option Health Care Bill is still being decided in the Senate and there&#8217;s rumors of a 2010 Immigration Reform Bill.  Only time will tell&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Voting Night &#8211; 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/11/03/2009/voting-night-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A night of change? Not really. Looks like Dems and Obama needs more time...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, most of the votes are in and the pendulum has swung the opposite direction.  Three out of the four major races went to the GOP, but the important NY23 race is going to the Dems.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a great analysis from CNN:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/11/03/voter.anger/index.html" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-495" title="CNN 2009" src="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cnn-2009-300x294.jpg" alt="CNN 2009" width="300" height="294" /></a></p>
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		<title>The evil it does</title>
		<link>http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/08/23/2009/the-evil-it-does/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>eric</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[health care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[protesting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the last few weeks, health care has become a HUGE hot-button issue.  The absolute and outright lies coming from demonstrators have grown immensely in numbers. This has been followed up by violence and death threats to liberal politicians.  I spoke to a friend about a month ago about the protests when they started and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-size: 12px;">In the last few weeks, health care has become a HUGE hot-button issue.  The absolute and outright lies coming from demonstrators have grown immensely in numbers.</p>
<p style="font-size: 12px;">This has been followed up by violence and death threats to liberal politicians.  I spoke to a friend about a month ago about the protests when they started and I predicted the violence would follow.  Health care is shaping up to be a something that the Right is willing to become violent over.  The lack of education on the current health care situation and the <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3200/show" target="_blank">bill </a>at hand only adds fuel to the poor lit fire.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 12px;">This problem isn&#8217;t limited to the health care debate, as you may see in some of the footage below, but the issue of Obama&#8217;s birth certificate is emerging again.  This may not be as controversial, but nevertheless, those who buy into this waist of time.  These people have created faux birth certificates and out of this world facts (I&#8217;m almost thinking out of this universe).</p>
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<p style="font-size: 12px;">This post is exposing these people and their lack of education and lack of civility and dignity in voicing their opinions.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 12px;">Footage:</h3>
<p style="margin: 0pt; font-size: 12px;"><p><a href="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/08/23/2009/the-evil-it-does/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: 12px;">This is from a rally in Brighton, CO.  No violence, but lack of education on the <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3200/show" target="_blank">bill </a>is apparent.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt; font-size: 12px;"><p><a href="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/08/23/2009/the-evil-it-does/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: 12px;">A look at the paranoia in the conservative media.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt; font-size: 12px;"><p><a href="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/08/23/2009/the-evil-it-does/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: 12px;">This is a favorite of mine.  Why would they not want to answer questions about their own bill?</p>
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<p style="margin: 0pt; font-size: 12px;"><p><a href="http://www.theutopianpolitico.com/08/23/2009/the-evil-it-does/"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a></p></p>
<p style="margin: 0pt; font-size: 12px;">An NBC reporter exposes fake town hall protesters.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 40px; font-size: 12px;">Debunking health care reform myths:</p>
<div><iframe height="339" width="425" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/32323195#32323195" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">Breaking News</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">World News</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">News about the Economy</a></p>
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<p style="margin-top:40px">A quote by Gandhi, to keep things in perspective.</p>
<blockquote style="margin-bottom:40px"><p>&#8220;I object to violence because when it appears to do good,<br/>the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.&#8221; <br/>-Gandhi</p></blockquote>
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