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Match-o-Matic: Who's Your Presidential Candidate 2012 Match? A View Of The US-Mexican Border. China vs United States: A Visual Comparison. As we discussed in yesterday’s post, whether the United States and China like it or not, the economic futures of both countries are intertwined.

China vs United States: A Visual Comparison

Everyone knows that China’s got more people and that its importance as an economic superpower has escalated in recent years. What you might not understand is how the differences between our countries, in economic philosophy, in population, in geography and in how the military is built and paid for ultimately play into the entire economic relationship. For many China remains something of a mystery. In order to help compare and contrast the economic differences, we have simplified the data from the CIA World Factbook.

For the exact numbers in any category, check here. For more personal finance visualizations see: WallStats.com. 100 Things You Can Say To Irritate A Republican. Addicting Info does it again.

100 Things You Can Say To Irritate A Republican

Last time they came up with If you hate taxes, here are 102 things NOT to do. Even though they graciously gave us permission to cross-post, I'd rather tease you and then send you to their place to give them some well-deserved traffic. This time around, they came up with 100 Things You Can Say To Irritate A Republican. Here are a few, but click on the link for all 100: If you want to enrage a conservative, I suggest saying the following:1. Democrat Tim Ryan kicks Bushs ass. Debt_increase_1981-2011_001.jpg (888×656) Purity tests, teen surveys, quizzes, polls, The Student Center, student.com, Political Test. U.S. Constitution Test. Questions are followed with Answers: 1.

U.S. Constitution Test

What are the colors of our flag? 2. How many stars are there on our flag? 3. What color are the stars on our flag? Republicans vs Democrats ... you decide ... Home - Work Less Party. Gwbapproval.png (1031×662) My buddy at the planned parenthood rally. How to Get a Copy of Your FBI File (idea) The Freedom of Information Act is a powerful thing.

How to Get a Copy of Your FBI File (idea)

If you've ever wanted to know just what those guvmint bastards have on you, anyway, here's your chance. Just fill in the italics in this form letter with the appropriate information, get your signature notarized, send it off, and you're in business! This should be free, though if your search returns reams of information, you may be charged 5 cents per page in duplication fees. The law says that your request must be responded to within 10 days, but you can expect something closer to 2 or 3 months for a definitive answer with the current backlog of paperwork. Your Name Today's Date Your Address Line 2 of Your Address Federal Bureau of Investigation Records Resources Division - Attn.: FOIA/PA Office J. This is a request for records under both the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act. My full name is: Your Name.

I hereby agree to pay reasonable costs associated with this request up to a maximum of $30. Sincerely,Your Signature. Future Timeline. 8 Lies Republicans Want Us To Believe. During this election campaign the American public has been inundated with lies from the Republican Party.

8 Lies Republicans Want Us To Believe

Some of these lies have been told and repeated for so long that they have assumed the proportions of myth, and are accepted by a great many Americans. But they are still just Republican lies. I have been trying to attack these lies one and a times, and have written several posts about them. But Dave Johnson over at Campaign for America's Future has combined them into one very good post. He cuts through all the BS and exposes these mythic lies, and then tells the truth about them. 3) President Obama bailed out the banks. 5) Businesses will hire if they get tax cuts. 8) Government spending takes money out of the economy. Don't believe the lies being told by Republicans. Link to original post.