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Waking up the day after our recent election, I was very proud of our country in many ways and very saddened by California in others. The fact that we have come so far as a nation that within a little over a hundred years a man who would...

Posted by l8deblu - Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:12:41 PST

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No On 8 Rallies in Bakersfield

It was a beautiful three days in Bakersfield this past weekend (Oct 24-26) as those in opposition to proposition 8 exercised their free expression of speech and assembly at three different intersections on three different days. ...

Posted by linfestyp - Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:45:48 PDT

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Prop 8 ramblings...

Faith

So since I've moved out of California, I've been pretty happy that California's laws haven't effected me, except now, they do. We all know prop 8 is supposed to overturn the law that over turned our vote a few years ago on the subject of...

Posted by ki6amd - Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:37:36 PDT

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Bill Thomas to Discuss the Election at Bakersfield College

Schools

The man who had one of the best views of the Washington political scene for many years will provide Bakersfield residents with insight on the upcoming election in a special event at Bakersfield College on October 30. Former U.S....

Posted by amberc - Mon Oct 27, 2008 17:49:09 PDT

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Yard Signs...

Yard Signs: The moment last summer when Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination I went to my garage, pulled out my “Vote Pro-Life” sign and put in my front yard. My home is positioned in such a way that...

Posted by jblack - Mon Oct 27, 2008 14:28:07 PDT

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Justice for Jared

JUSTICE FOR JARED I am just your average mother. That fact is an important detail of MY story. In less than three weeks, we will go to the polls, again, to vote on gay marriage. We’ve been here before and we’re here...

Anonymous user - Thu Oct 23, 2008 13:49:02 PDT

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Berg vs. Obama, Civil Action No. 08-cv-4083

I am quite a bit upset that this story has not recieved much main stream media attention. Apparently Obama's citizenship has been questioned by a law suit against him in Pennsylvania (Berg vs. Obama, Civil Action No....

Posted by jkappel - Thu Oct 23, 2008 13:35:08 PDT

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Vote Nader 2008

Videos

I can't wait any longer. I'm posting it as is. *** This video is the first entry in Bakersfield.com's video polling contest. Submit your video of "Which presidential candidate is getting your vote and why?" and enter to win...

Posted by hotandfoggy - Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:35:53 PDT

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GOTV at the Obama Family Rally

It was a big day for Bakersfield on Saturday as hundred showed for an Obama Family Rally. People were fired up for the next President of the United States, Barak Obama. Provided, of course, that rally goers got to those...

Posted by linfestyp - Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:33:55 PDT

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A Change We Can Believe In??

A change we can believe in, I think not! If you have been following election coverage then you will remember this motto as said by Barack Obama. When I was watching the vice presidential debate I remember hearing Joe...

Posted by klcjns - Mon Oct 6, 2008 16:09:20 PDT

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CSUB to host debate on Prop. 8

California State University, Bakersfield’s Gay Lesbian Straight Student Network (GLSSN) is teaming with the Kegley Institute of Ethics to co-host a debate on Thursday, Oct. 9 on Proposition 8, the Eliminates Right of Same Sex...

Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:11:03 PDT

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How my Government is destroying my Golden Years

As a US Citizen I find that I have "no" rights in the following issue and am evidentally considered "fraudulent" by my own Government. .=The same Government that I once took an oath to defend and honor. Very briefly...

Posted by valvue - Mon Oct 6, 2008 11:42:15 PDT

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Disappointed and concerned about lack of citizen interest

A very disappointing thing happened to me in the last few days. I attended two Ward 3 town hall-type meetings that were organized and hosted by Councilman Ken Weir and City Staff. No, I wasn’t disappointed...

Posted by willwinn - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:45:03 PDT

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Author David Kulczyk at Russo Books on September 27th

Author's Corner

Author David Kulczyk will be signing and speaking about his book, California Justice - Shootouts, Lynchings and Assassinations in the Golden State (Word Dancer Press) at Russo Books (9000 Ming Ave) on September 27th . ...

Posted by CaliforniaJustice - Mon Sep 8, 2008 11:05:07 PDT

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Evolution just a 'theory'

Anyone who prefaces the word "theory" with the words "just" or "only" obviously doesn't even know what a theory is. The ignorant among us equate theory with belief. They aren't the same thing and no the...

Posted by avantichamp - Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:51:59 PDT

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A Response to Marylee Shrider's Article on the Gay Marriage Controversy

Dear Marylee, While I can understand and appreciate your religious beliefs concerning homosexuality, I'm quite appalled that you would make such a gross generalization of the entire gay population. Just as I am entitled to my...

Anonymous user - Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:43:43 PDT

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Bereavement Without End-A Plea From Alienated Parents Everywhere

The death of a child is indisputably one of the most incredibly horrible tragedies one can imagine. Whether by sudden accidental circumstance, or by a more lengthy cause as in illness, the loss of a child is undeniably painful to...

Posted by splitntwo - Thu Apr 17, 2008 15:35:31 PDT

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Perils of Party Loyalty

Local history

Early now, in the political season, but even so, there doesn't seem to be much fervor, except of course on CNN. A fair amount of inter party insults, but we can only hope that when we get down -- or up -- to Red vs Blue this...

Posted by pbowhay - Wed Jan 23, 2008 15:52:24 PST

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Bakersfield Bound...

As we have been traveling from Iowa to Nevada for the Presidential campaign caucuses, we finally arrive in California next week as we travel around the state prior to the super-duper-tsunami-mega-extreme- awesome-include overused media...

Posted by CSPANCampaign2008Bus - Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:26:09 PST

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Internet and freedom for political power

In the United States, the processes of our political competitions are famously analogous to the processes of our capitalist economy. It is a broadly leveraged criticism that a candidate's position on an issue is, unfortunately,...

Posted by nickdziegler - Fri Dec 21, 2007 15:17:13 PST

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1st Amendment Television

Volunteering

Last night, the Clovis City Council passed their Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA) ordinance. This action ensures that Clovis will be a part of the statewide franchise agreement that...

Posted by DoctorMason - Wed Nov 7, 2007 09:00:02 PST

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Governor Schwarzenegger Casts Veto of Harmful Card Check Bill in California, Reports The National Alliance for Worker an

Governor Schwarzenegger Casts Veto of Harmful Card Check Bill in California, Reports The National Alliance for Worker and Employer Rights The National Alliance for Worker and Employer Rights praises the good work of Governor...

Posted by NAWER - Fri Oct 19, 2007 09:30:26 PDT

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Will Iran Be Next?

Local members of The World Can't Wait - Drive Out the Bush Regime! joined others at the Peace Corner (Stockdale Highway at California Street) on October 12 to protest the threatened aggression our country has made towards Iran. We...

Posted by linfestyp - Mon Oct 15, 2007 15:36:51 PDT

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Never in Bakersfield, Never!

Arts & Entertainment

In hundreds of cities across the country, video channels are set aside on cable television systems exclusively for local community use. Non-profit organizations, individual citizens, schools, churches, public agencies, and others are...

Posted by DoctorMason - Mon Oct 15, 2007 13:56:28 PDT

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NAWER demands Governor of California save secret ballot elections for farmers

The National Alliance for Worker and Employer Righ Internet: wfine@freeworkplace.org http://www.freeworkplace.or... ...

Posted by NAWER - Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:13:08 PDT

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What do you think about the war in Iraq?

Since the war in Iraq began more than four years ago, American public opinion has changed from overwhelming support to dissatisfaction. But polls and numbers cannot describe the feelings of a mother whose child is shot at daily, or a...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:56:45 PDT

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Conservative Teacher Publishes Debut Book From Behind Enemy Lines

Reviews

America's public schools are sinking into a pit of socialist despair. Conservative teachers are forced to hide their thoughts and feelings or risk being ostracized by their Marxist peers and supervisors. Well no...

Anonymous user - Tue Sep 11, 2007 17:24:08 PDT

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Peace, Love and Poison?

Faith

We all live upon the planet Earth. We all live underneath the same sun, witness the beauty of the same moon, and gaze upon the very same stars that soar through the brilliant night skies. We breathe the same air, dream, and embrace as...

Posted by Songstress7 - Thu Aug 30, 2007 15:52:30 PDT

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Congressman McCarthy tours Westside, authors letter in support of Hwy 119 safety grant

Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R – 22nd District) toured Taft and Kern County’s Westside Wednesday, August 29, making stops at the Taft Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting, Taft Union High School, and the Occidental...

Posted by TaftIndependent - Thu Aug 30, 2007 15:22:58 PDT

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The War on Iraq; Remembering Vietnam

I try not to think about the war in Iraq. I have a nephew in Iraq now. This is his second deployment. I had hoped the war would end before he had to go back. Obviously it didn't, and if history...

Posted by Janigirl - Wed Aug 8, 2007 14:44:49 PDT

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I Support our U.S. Troops

I support the U.S. Troops 100%, but not the Bush Administration, which is nothing but Lies and Corruption. We shouldn't be in Iraq nor Afghanistan at all. So that is my answer to that principle question, definitely not. My...

Posted by Frankieboy47 - Fri Aug 3, 2007 09:09:06 PDT

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Spinning the lure......taking the bait?

As an avid fisherman at one time in my life, I quickly learned that if you want to catch a fish....... you must give it what it wants. Whether the bait is real or not doesn't matter as long as you can convince...

Posted by pickerman - Thu Aug 2, 2007 14:17:02 PDT

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What do I think of the war in Iraq?

I think that someone has lost sight of the mission, and I guarantee you that person is not a soldier! Our troops have to be sensitive to the religious beliefs of the Iraqi people while in Baghdad, by using metal detectors...

Posted by raulsmind - Tue Jul 31, 2007 15:19:08 PDT

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Bakersfield Goes Orange To Resist the Bush/Cheney Regime

A dozen protestors braved the 100 plus degree Bakersfield summer heat to show their resistance to the Bush/Cheney's criminal regime Friday night, the official kickoff of the national World Can't Wait's Declare It Now! Wear Orange!...

Posted by linfestyp - Mon Jul 30, 2007 15:04:50 PDT

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The Other Cost of the War