Get Website Badge for Petition for a Special Prosecutor to Investigate Bush War Crimes

Cool, Edger (4.00 / 18)

I just signed the petition, in fact.  Have to leave for work in a couple of minutes...has anybody contacted digby or Jane Hamsher to include the badge on their sites?  I assume that buhdy or ek or somebody is in contact with Big Orange.

Oh, yeah, and I'll bet Crooks & Liars would get on board, too.

One function of the income gap is that the people at the top of the heap have a hard time even seeing those at the bottom. They practically need a telescope.--Molly Ivins

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by: Youffraita @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 18:54:53 PM UTC

great Edger! (4.00 / 12)

i signed too!

simplify... writing in the rAw

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by: pfiore8 @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 20:10:38 PM UTC

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Good work. (4.00 / 10)

Here it is in the right column.

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by: davidseth @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 21:49:43 PM UTC

Looks great, David! (4.00 / 7)

Thanks!

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by: Edger @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 21:55:20 PM UTC

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Updated the post - 3:15 PM PST (4.00 / 4)

To include background

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by: Edger @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 23:15:04 PM UTC

Nice going, Edger! (4.00 / 5)

It looks good -- super job -- I've signed.

"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst."--Aristotle

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by: tahoebasha3 @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 23:23:19 PM UTC

BTW, I've been to Change.gov, as well, (4.00 / 4)

and signed.

I guess the Move-On people (requested by Move-On to state three most imporant issues for 2009 agenda) are considerably different on this issue:  Move-On's Top Priorities for 2009.


"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst."--Aristotle

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by: tahoebasha3 @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 23:29:22 PM UTC

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Thanks, Tahoe! (4.00 / 4)

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by: Edger @ Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 23:39:30 PM UTC

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Hey, edger (4.00 / 1)

any way we can use that on face book pages?

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"When the powerless are shut out of the media, we will make the media irrelevant" ~Anonymous~

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by: Lisa Lockwood @ Fri Mar 20, 2009 at 04:52:22 AM UTC

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It should embed there (0.00 / 0)

just like on any other site, Lisa.

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by: Edger @ Fri Mar 20, 2009 at 09:52:42 AM UTC

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ha, i now have a top story for oND (4.00 / 4)

petition signed, commented, and ready to round up some more signatures!

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by: Patriot Daily @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 00:13:43 AM UTC

Great! (4.00 / 3)

I sent an email to Alexa about it too, included in an email to the OOIBC members list.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 00:17:03 AM UTC

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What time do you post OND? (4.00 / 4)

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 00:28:03 AM UTC

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around 9 pm pst (4.00 / 3)

i always pray that the GOS shredder lets me post timely!

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by: Patriot Daily @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 01:54:13 AM UTC

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pd, i commented about this below, but in case you check back here before (4.00 / 4)

you publish the ond, here is a link to a great speech given by holder at a convention of the american constitution society this past summer.  i think it is something anyone signing the petition would appreciate.  http://acslaw.org/node/6720

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 04:30:52 AM UTC

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thanks. just got back here now. glad you posted in the (4.00 / 2)

thread.  

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by: Patriot Daily @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 07:25:48 AM UTC

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the dk shredder would not accept the graphic (4.00 / 2)

something about coding not allowed. i explain a little in my top news story re this petition.

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by: Patriot Daily @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 07:27:06 AM UTC

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Thanks, PD (4.00 / 2)

I had forgotten that DD is not a site that is on the dKos list of approved image host sites, like photobucket, flickr and a few others. They do that there so that people can't hotlink to images on most sites.

I've updated the embed code, so it will work for you now. Just copy and paste from the gray box up above.

I've tested it. The badge code will work both in diaries, and in comments, at dKos now.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 08:05:26 AM UTC

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great job, edger! (4.00 / 3)

and now it's time to do my part.  

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 00:37:39 AM UTC

Ummm... look, Sharon (4.00 / 3)

If you're going to try making a citizens arrest, take some backup with you, ok? ;-)

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 00:43:43 AM UTC

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thanks, edger, glad you've got my back! nt (4.00 / 3)

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 02:40:17 AM UTC

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Market penetration? ;-) (4.00 / 3)

Google Blog Search for "Special Prosecutor" returns 133,506 hits, with this petition at the top of the first page.

Google Web Search for "Petition Special Prosecutor" returns 2,080,000 hits, with us at the top of the first page again.

I'd probably want land in Paraguay too, if I was Bush. ;-)

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 03:11:58 AM UTC

best 20 minutes i've spent in awhile (4.00 / 3)

a friend sent this link to a speech eric holder gave this summer at an american constitution society convention:  

http://acslaw.org/node/6720

well worth the listen for those who want to become better acquainted with holder and wonder how he is likely to receive this petition.   no wonder specter wants to delay the confirmation process.

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 04:27:06 AM UTC

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Nice speech.... (4.00 / 2)

He's a fast sharp mind, it appears. He doesn't come across as a wiggly goofy acolyte wagging his tail for his boss like Gonzo did, or like a Frank Nitti-ish enforcer for Bush kind of character the way Mukasey appears to me.

I guess his response (or non-response) to this petition will tell us more about whether words mean something to him or are just words.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 13:15:45 PM UTC

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yes, it is like a breath of fresh air - (4.00 / 3)

or a mirage - after the last eight years.  he seems real. like one of us.  

the petition will be very telling.  i see the signatures are building.  am meting out my blasts so that verizon doesn't put my account on ice for spamming.  i am wondering if there is a plan for promoting it on other blogs.  i've been out of the loop for the last week or so of enforced internet restriction and don't know if a plan was formulated.  need to read through the last essay before the petition went live.

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 18:38:43 PM UTC

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There's a good Photo Gallery (4.00 / 2)

of Holder with others, here...

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 13:32:45 PM UTC

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edger, sorry to be such an internet illiterate, but (4.00 / 2)

if i include the code in an email blast, will the badge show up?  ditto on making comments on sites like dkos, etc.

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 04:28:41 AM UTC

It should, yes. (0.00 / 0)

The badge code is just simple html image code. There is no javascript or flash in it.

If you can put other images in your email blasts then this will work also.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 08:07:31 AM UTC

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If you're using MS Outlook for email (4.00 / 1)

you don't even need to deal with the badge code.

You can just hold your left mouse button down and drag it across the badge until both the large button and the smaller "Get Badge" buttons are highlighted, then hit ctrl-c to copy it, then go to your email and hit ctrl-v in your email to paste it.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 08:45:14 AM UTC

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i was just writing in another comment (4.00 / 2)

wondering if a plan had been formulate for outreach.  what i think is that we need to build signatures and then send it to congress and the media so that they do not blow it off as a minority concern.  

wexler sent out an email this past week re a special prosecutor and there are now 9-10 cosponsors on jerry nadler's h res 1531 and i understand he will be introducing another resolution in the 111th congress.  

my question is - what can be done using the blogs to promote this?  i am sending to my lists today.  bob fertik has it at the top of the page of democrats.com and he also sends out blasts to democrats.com members and i will ask him if he plans to send out a blast supporting it.  i will also ask david swanson if he will do the same through afterdowningstreet.  i didn't see meteor blades at dkos last night and wonder if he might be traveling for the holidays, but it woudl be great to get a shout out from him (and kagro x and mcjoan (not sure where she is on this)).  what about people like armando and others at talkleft, openleft, fdl, digby, etc. - are they in favor of a special prosecutor?  would they be likely to include the badge on their sites?  who is the best person to ask each of them?  

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 18:47:56 PM UTC

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well, this comment didn't belong here, but here it is so.... (4.00 / 2)

anyway back to email.  when i include images i do it as jpeg attachments so this will be an experiment.  i'll let you know if it works.  also i work on a mac so no outlook and no left click.  we'll see how it goes....

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 18:50:08 PM UTC

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And yes, it will work in comments or diaries now. (4.00 / 2)

At dkos also, as well as here or anywhere else.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 08:29:58 AM UTC

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Senator Levin spoke of "Indictments" re: Cheney's admission (4.00 / 3)

Senator Levin says indictments could be on the way:

"...In case you missed it, Dick Cheney recently admitted to authorizing torture, which is a war crime. While making an appearance on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show this past Wednesday, Senator Carl Levin said that Cheney's admission was nothing short of a confession...Levin spoke on the need for further investigations, and the ultimate necessity for indictments in order to hold those responsible for torture policies accountable. Levin was hopeful that the Obama administration would take some major steps on the issue, seeing as how the current Justice Department is not willing to do so. He also talked about the need for an independent commission that could be appointed by the Obama administration to examine the role of the CIA in the treatment of U.S. detainees, since their role has not yet been made clear. Levin concluded by saying that, with all the facts, they may or may not lead to indictments, or possibly civil action..."

 

I'm not sure if the Petition is only being forwarded to Holder/Obama?  It might be helpful to forward that petition to members of Congress too, including Levin, Conyers, etc.

 

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by: serendipity @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 17:26:55 PM UTC

Good thinking! All media, too? (4.00 / 2)

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 17:54:32 PM UTC

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Yep n/t (4.00 / 3)

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by: serendipity @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 18:25:03 PM UTC

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the comment i wrote above was supposed to go here (4.00 / 3)

glad to hear others are thinking similarly.  i have been out of the loop and wondering if a plan had been formulated for outreach.  chances are it is in the 85 comments in the essay that was published just prior to the petition going live.

my two cents:  what i think is that we need to build signatures and then send it to congress and the media so that they do not blow it off as a minority concern.  

wexler sent out an email this past week re a special prosecutor and there are now 9-10 cosponsors on jerry nadler's h res 1531 and i understand he will be introducing another resolution in the 111th congress.  

my question is - what can be done using the blogs to promote this?  i am sending to my lists today.  bob fertik has it at the top of the page of democrats.com and he also sends out blasts to democrats.com members and i will ask him if he plans to send out a blast supporting it.  i will also ask david swanson if he will do the same through afterdowningstreet.  i didn't see meteor blades at dkos last night and wonder if he might be traveling for the holidays, but it woudl be great to get a shout out from him (and kagro x and mcjoan (not sure where she is on this)).  what about people like armando and others at talkleft, openleft, fdl, digby, etc. - are they in favor of a special prosecutor?  would they be likely to include the badge on their sites?  who is the best person to ask each of them?

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 18:52:00 PM UTC

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I sent an email to the OOIBC members list (4.00 / 3)

and Armando is on that list.

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 19:36:17 PM UTC

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Armando at Talkleft today... (4.00 / 3)

Citizens' Petition Seeking A Special Prosecutor

Docudharma and Democrats.com are sponsoring the following petition:

   Dear Attorney General-Designate Eric Holder...

[etc. etc...]

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 21:55:36 PM UTC

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YAY! (4.00 / 2)

i just checked the signatures after getting back from the bitter cold and running errands and the count has more than doubled in the last two hours!!  525 when i check several mintues ago.

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 23:15:33 PM UTC

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It's drawing reaction, also (4.00 / 2)

Buhdy will explain... ;-)

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by: Edger @ Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 23:20:28 PM UTC

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hmm, inquiring minds want to know.... (4.00 / 2)

is it in the dk diary or elsewhere?

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 00:59:24 AM UTC

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No... (4.00 / 2)

Just something he mentioned in passing in an email. I've said too much here - I'll leave it to him.

Check your inbox. ;-)

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by: Edger @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 01:09:35 AM UTC

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awesome, will do. (4.00 / 2)

"We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it."  -Tennessee Williams

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by: sharon @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 01:30:14 AM UTC

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If This Were A Dictatorship It Would Be A Heck Of A Lot Easier... (4.00 / 4)

BushBoy managed to say that without a single slip up... go figure!

Sigh... What was it ol' Joe Stalin said?

For some people, four walls are three too many

The badge and html are up on my main site now.

Here's MY take on what should be done, but jail time will have to suffice, because this IS NOT a dictatorship.

Apparently, George W. Bush, EX-Prez, will be moving to Dallas and maybe later, we'll have to send military Special Operations Group ops to his nation-like spread in Paraguay where they will engage BlackwaterParaguay in a bloodletting firefight, RENDIT him...

In other words stuff him in that ol' Gulfstream V blindfolded, strapped to a waterboard... Bring him to trial for TREASON, and... on the gallows (Where I'm SURE he won't show the same grace and composure as Saddam Hussein) we'll all stand around him chanting, no, not "...Muqtada Muqtada Muqtada..." but "...Wellstone Morse Kucinich...".

Be SURE to bring your cellie camera for a quick pic when the trap door opens and get yer souvenir, a precious memento of Global Justice being exacted on an appropriate party... George W. Bush.)

Leighm
www.leighm.net

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by: Leighm @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 01:38:04 AM UTC

Thanks Leigh! (4.00 / 2)

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by: Edger @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 01:50:18 AM UTC

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Search Results 1 - 10 of about 994,000 for petition badge (4.00 / 3)

Google search Results 1 - 10 of about 994,000 for petition badge

:-)

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by: Edger @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 02:10:46 AM UTC

This could happen! (4.00 / 1)

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by: Edger @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 02:47:26 AM UTC

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added to WWL (4.00 / 2)

& thanks!

Visit me @ The Wild Wild Left! Crossposting is good for us all!

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by: Diane G @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 11:43:42 AM UTC

Thanks, Diane! (4.00 / 2)

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by: Edger @ Sun Dec 21, 2008 at 13:17:22 PM UTC

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