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		<title>Another black eye for Wikipedia</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/another-black-eye-for-wikipedia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[You Just Can't Make This Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adolph Hitler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mitt Romney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wikipedia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is despicable that Wikipedia allows this trash to be posted by its members: Yes, this is posted on Wikipedia.  Here’s a fuller view: My only comment, where are the grown-ups?   Direct link:  Wikipedia (and as of this writing, per the date stamp on the Wiki page, the Hitler photo has been displayed for over <a href="http://theindependentview.com/another-black-eye-for-wikipedia/#more-346'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is despicable that Wikipedia allows this trash to be posted by its members:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-347" title="Wiki" src="http://theindependentview.com/files/2012/02/Wiki.png" alt="" width="208" height="165" /></p>
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<p>Yes, this is posted on Wikipedia.  Here’s a fuller view:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-352" title="2-20-2012 19-25-53-cropped" src="http://theindependentview.com/files/2012/02/2-20-2012-19-25-53-cropped1.png" alt="" width="550" /></p>
<p>My only comment, where are the grown-ups?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Direct link:  <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Party_(United_States)_presidential_primaries,_2012" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> (and as of this writing, per the date stamp on the Wiki page, the Hitler photo has been displayed for over 24-hours–thus either folks at Wikipedia agree with the representation or no one even uses Wikipedia so the offensive picture hasn’t been noticed.)</p>
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		<title>Obama Incompetence</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/obama-incompetence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gulf of Mexico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oil spill]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do not forget Obama’s record. Oil Spill Timeline from RightChange on Vimeo.   Thanks to Larry at NoQuarterUSA.net for this link.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do not forget Obama’s record.</p>
<p><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/12933322?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="499" height="283" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/12933322">Oil Spill Timeline</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3849600">RightChange</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks to Larry at <a title="NoQuarterUSA.net" href="http://www.NoQuarterUSA.net" target="_blank">NoQuarterUSA.net</a> for this link.</p>
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		<title>Are Palin Supporters Driven By Hate Over Principle?</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/are-palin-supporters-driven-by-hate-over-principle/</link>
		<comments>http://theindependentview.com/are-palin-supporters-driven-by-hate-over-principle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mitt Romney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rick Santorum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Bad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herman Cain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rick Perry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sarah Palin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Why is it that Sarah Palin supporters and conservatives (fiscal, social, whatever) are so running around like a cat chasing a laser pointer? Flavor of the month or moment is right and as it is playing out it is rather pathetic. As a day one supporter of Governor Palin I have, and maybe better stated, <a href="http://theindependentview.com/are-palin-supporters-driven-by-hate-over-principle/#more-337'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why is it that Sarah Palin supporters and conservatives (fiscal, social, whatever) are so running around like a cat chasing a laser pointer? Flavor of the month or moment is right and as it is playing out it is rather pathetic.</p>
<p>As a day one supporter of Governor Palin I have, and maybe better stated, did have no lack of clarity about where she stood on the issues or where she was coming from.  In recent weeks as she’s toyed with everyone except Romney, she’s lost credibility.</p>
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<p>Most recently she talked up Newt, now we see everyone jumping toward Santorum. Among the current batch of candidates the best conservative is Romney. Yes, scream all you want, but consider today’s new favorite, Santorum:</p>
<ol>
<li>Lost his last election by more than 18%.</li>
<li>Lobbied for the health care industry.</li>
<li>Voted for the expensive Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit</li>
<li>Voted against National Right to Work legislation</li>
<li>Supported Spector over Toomey.</li>
<li>Sought medical malpractice limits except when it involved his wife, then asked for exception</li>
<li>In Congress, as Bachmann noted in the past, Santorum ‘stood for earmarks, stood for spending’</li>
<li>Santorum voted for the ‘bridge to nowhere’</li>
</ol>
<p>About the only two things I can discern from reading here, at Free Republic, and elsewhere is that (1) Santorum is not from Mass. and (2) Santorum is not Mormon (with or without overt bigotry associated with this point). Seriously, is it acceptable to sell out everything for these two points?! And is religious bigotry, even veiled, acceptable? Shall we revisit the criticism of Palin speaking in tongues?</p>
<p>And Gingrich? That Palin would want anything to do with him is shocking.</p>
<ol>
<li>Resigned in disgrace or, if you prefer, in failure and turned out by his own party.</li>
<li>Fined $300,000 for ethics violations or, as he prefers, he reimbursed the cost of the investigation. I’m sorry, unless you are incredibly rich, and even then if you are principled, you don’t pay $300,000 if you are innocent.</li>
<li>Bought into Gore’s AGW and sat on a Soro’s funded couch with Pelosi to support AGW<br />
fears.</li>
<li>Has spent more time in serial adulterous relationships than most people have spent<br />
in marriage.</li>
<li>Supports amnesty for illegal aliens</li>
<li>Earned $25,000 month and over $1.6 million lobbying for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac. Or, as<br />
he prefers, serving as a historian.</li>
<li>As a lifelong politician, Gingrich revels people with his political history dating to the<br />
70s.</li>
<li>Claims Reagan’s mantle yet the Reagan diaries mention him only once and, at that,<br />
dismissively</li>
<li>Demonstrated arrogant hypocrisy for family values efforts by trying to impeach Clinton while<br />
carrying on an adulterous relationship themselves</li>
</ol>
<p>Look, I supported Palin from day one but these two jokers are not Palin and it is a shame to see folks scamper after them, just like they did Cain, Perry, and Bachmann. Blind hate seems to be driving conservatives in their quest for someone other than Romney. Seriously, in my opinion, he actually looks incredibly good compared to Santorum and Gingrich.</p>
<p>Besides, he’s also got a 50-state organization, lots of funding, lots of support, and as he’s shown recently, he can dish it out in ads and in debates. Definitely put Gingrich in his place rather spectacularly more than once. He’ll hold his own against Obama, far better than baggage-laden Gingrich or Santorum.</p>
<p>Palin’s not running and we therefore are left to pick on principle and/or electability.  Both go to Romney.  If you seriously think either, and especially principle, goes to one of these others, please tell me how any of the above facts fits into your social and fiscal conservativism?</p>
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		<title>Newt’s Scream</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/newts-scream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Election 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Howard Dean]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Newt had his Dean Scream moment tonight turning his ‘positive’ statement into a whinny diatribe against Romney, even while denying Romney has gotten into his head.  I’m actually starting to feel sorry for Newt.  Please, someone show him the door.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Newt had his Dean Scream moment tonight turning his ‘positive’ statement into a whinny diatribe against Romney, even while denying Romney has gotten into his head.  I’m actually starting to feel sorry for Newt.  Please, someone show him the door.</p>
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		<title>Is there a shrink out there somewhere to counsel Newt?</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/is-there-a-shrink-out-there-somewhere-to-counsel-newt/</link>
		<comments>http://theindependentview.com/is-there-a-shrink-out-there-somewhere-to-counsel-newt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Election 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mitt Romney]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Where’s the cheese?  I am shocked and feeling sorry for Newt as I listen.  The question about Romney being in his head is so true.  The conversation is all about Romney.  He’s whinny about ans saying he’s ashamed at the negativity of the campaign, well, okay, the negatives from Romney as Newt thinks his are <a href="http://theindependentview.com/is-there-a-shrink-out-there-somewhere-to-counsel-newt/#more-314'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Where’s the cheese?  I am shocked and feeling sorry for Newt as I listen.  The question about Romney being in his head is so true.  The conversation is all about Romney.  He’s whinny about ans saying he’s ashamed at the negativity of the campaign, well, okay, the negatives from Romney as Newt thinks his are good and fine.<br />
Is there a shrink out there somewhere to counsel Newt?</p>
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		<title>Newt to compaign in all 50 states…</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/newt-to-compaign-in-all-50-states/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Gingrich]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[…including Virginia and Missouri where he’s not even on the ballot? As I’m watching Newt take questions tonight in Las Vegas after his pitiful caucus showing, I’m dying to hear him asked about his campaign plans and strategy in Virginia and Missouri, especially as he is again repeatedly saying he plans to compete in every <a href="http://theindependentview.com/newt-to-compaign-in-all-50-states/#more-320'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>…including Virginia and Missouri where he’s not even on the ballot?</p>
<p><span id="more-320"></span></p>
<p>As I’m watching Newt take questions tonight in Las Vegas after his pitiful caucus showing, I’m dying to hear him asked about his campaign plans and strategy in Virginia and Missouri, especially as he is again repeatedly saying he plans to compete in every state.</p>
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		<title>Newt:  “I’m still a candidate”</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/newt-im-still-a-candidate/</link>
		<comments>http://theindependentview.com/newt-im-still-a-candidate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Newt just came on to announce he’s still a candidate.  Listening to him I’m wondering why he is and whether he realizes the foolishness of his ‘I’m still a candidate’ is so much like ‘I’m not a crook’.  Weak and only confirms his denial. Written regarding Newt’s press conference following his massive loss to Romney in <a href="http://theindependentview.com/newt-im-still-a-candidate/#more-328'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Newt just came on to announce he’s still a candidate.  Listening to him I’m wondering why he is and whether he realizes the foolishness of his ‘I’m still a candidate’ is so much like ‘I’m not a crook’.  Weak and only confirms his denial.</p>
<p>Written regarding Newt’s press conference following his massive loss to Romney in Nevada.</p>
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		<title>Trump to Newt:  “You’re Fired!”</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/trump-to-newt-youre-fired/</link>
		<comments>http://theindependentview.com/trump-to-newt-youre-fired/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mitt Romney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donald Trump]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Great theater and nice ‘in your face’ to Gingrich.  Actually quite surprising after Romney appeared to not playTrump’s game this past fall.  Romney’s not beholden to anyone–about time. Then again, Gingrich has lately villified the rich and capitalism, which has got to irk Trump.  Makes Trump the perfect person to tell Newt “You’re Fired!”]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great theater and nice ‘in your face’ to Gingrich.  Actually quite surprising after Romney appeared to not playTrump’s game this past fall.  Romney’s not beholden to anyone–about time.</p>
<p>Then again, Gingrich has lately villified the rich and capitalism, which has got to irk Trump.  Makes Trump the perfect person to tell Newt <strong>“You’re Fired!”</strong></p>
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		<title>GoPalin2012 is for sale</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/gopalin2012-is-for-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://theindependentview.com/gopalin2012-is-for-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Election 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GoPalin2012.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sara Palin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yep, not all decisions turn out well.  As a former supporter, I set up the domain, GoPalin2012.com.  Haven’t figured out how to use it at this point, except maybe as a sarcastic parody of her sell-outs and bad choices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yep, not all decisions turn out well.  As a former supporter, I set up the domain, <a href="http://GoPalin2012.com" rel="nofollow">GoPalin2012.com</a>.  Haven’t figured out how to use it at this point, except maybe as a sarcastic parody of her sell-outs and bad choices.</p>
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		<title>Romney gets protection from Newt</title>
		<link>http://theindependentview.com/romney-gets-protection-from-newt/</link>
		<comments>http://theindependentview.com/romney-gets-protection-from-newt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew J. Weaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Election 2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mitt Romney]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newt Gingrich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Secret Service]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I definitely don’t blame Romney for accepting Secret Service protection (elsewhere reported as not requested by the Romney campaign) as the volatile, vengeful, and angry Gingrich is liable to attack him if given the chance.  Plus, as others note, the anti-Mormon bigotry that Newt’s supporters are pushing, like those at Free Republic, will only draw <a href="http://theindependentview.com/romney-gets-protection-from-newt/#more-316'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I definitely don’t blame Romney for accepting Secret Service protection (elsewhere reported as not requested by the Romney campaign) as the volatile, vengeful, and angry Gingrich is liable to attack him if given the chance.  Plus, as others note, the anti-Mormon bigotry that Newt’s supporters are pushing, like those at Free Republic, will only draw out more and more crazies.</p>
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