If I paid dues to any of the organizations involved in yesterday's 'One Nation Working Together' rally, I'd be demanding a refund or at least a transportation/lodging/clothing/food voucher of equal value to what the attendees received. Chartered busses, lodging, t-shirts, boxed lunches, even pre-printed signs all provided by participating unions to those willing to spend a small part of a beautiful autumn day at the National Mall. And what did the unions get in return for their sizeable investment? Humiliated.

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Alvin Greene; the young, virtually unknown Democratic candidate for the United States Senate from South Carolina, made his first major public speech today. Initial news reports don't include any silly ideas or other gaffes that many expected from the political newcomer. In fact, he seems to be following the highly lauded campaign strategies of our current president - attack your would-be predecessor in front of a friendly crowd and make vague promises you have no idea how to keep.

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