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<title>Where It Stands</title>
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<modified>2009-11-19T03:50:41Z</modified>
<tagline>Conventional wisdom. Scaled. (At least that&apos;s the objective anyway.)</tagline>
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<entry>
<title>Can&apos;t win them all Barry</title>
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<modified>2009-11-19T03:50:41Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-19T03:43:54Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1103</id>
<created>2009-11-19T03:43:54Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> President Obama has won a lot in the last year. But the sexiest man of 2009 goes to Johnny Depp....</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Entertainment</dc:subject>
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<p><br />
President Obama has won a lot in the last year. But the sexiest man of 2009 goes to Johnny Depp.</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Fringe Parties</title>
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<modified>2009-11-12T19:10:44Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-12T19:08:33Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1102</id>
<created>2009-11-12T19:08:33Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Kudos to the new Tea Party and the old Green Party for fighting for what they believe in. Not that has or will do much good. Tea Party Green...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Political</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="nov_12_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/nov_12_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>Kudos to the new Tea Party and the old Green Party for fighting for what they believe in.<br />
Not that has or will do much good.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/tea+party" rel="tag">Tea Party</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/green+party" rel="tag">Green Party</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>Health Care Bill </title>
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<modified>2009-11-09T21:27:51Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-09T21:24:50Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1100</id>
<created>2009-11-09T21:24:50Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> It passed cheered the Democrats. Squeaked by is more like it. Course this was expected and the simplest vote in the process. Now it&apos;s on to the Senate. Yeah,...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Political</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="nov-9_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/nov-9_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>It passed cheered the Democrats. Squeaked by is more like it.<br />
Course this was expected and the simplest vote in the process. <br />
Now it's on to the Senate. Yeah, Obama good luck with those tightwads.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/HCR" rel="tag">HCR</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/health+care+2009" rel="tag">Health Care 2009</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>#27 - Yankees</title>
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<modified>2009-11-09T21:33:10Z</modified>
<issued>2009-11-06T21:30:18Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1101</id>
<created>2009-11-06T21:30:18Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> The New York Yankees spent a quarter billion in the off season. And it paid off very well. Congrats to them on their 2009 World Series victory....</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Sports</dc:subject>
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<p>The New York Yankees spent a quarter billion in the off season. And it paid off very well. <br />
Congrats to them on their 2009 World Series victory.</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Oh Glen, you&apos;re funny</title>
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<modified>2009-09-25T16:34:42Z</modified>
<issued>2009-09-25T16:32:44Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1099</id>
<created>2009-09-25T16:32:44Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Give Glen Beck credit. He is getting attention, ratings and coverage. And that means he&apos;s making himself rich....</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Political</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p>Give Glen Beck credit. He is getting attention, ratings and coverage. <br />
And that means he's making himself rich. </p>

<p><img alt="sept_24_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/sept_24_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Now lets see Cash For...</title>
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<modified>2009-08-03T18:07:59Z</modified>
<issued>2009-08-03T18:05:48Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1098</id>
<created>2009-08-03T18:05:48Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Cash for clunkers seems to have made people spend for new cars. Now how about some incentives for other programs... Cash For Clunkers Obama Scale...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Political</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="july-31_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/july-31_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>Cash for clunkers seems to have made people spend for new cars.<br />
Now how about some incentives for other programs...<br />
 </p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/cash+for+clunkers" rel="tag">Cash For Clunkers</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/obama" rel="tag">Obama</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Perfection....</title>
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<modified>2009-07-24T21:06:37Z</modified>
<issued>2009-07-24T21:04:20Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1097</id>
<created>2009-07-24T21:04:20Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> 27 up. 27 down. Mark Buehrle pitches perfect one with a big, big assist from DeWayne Wise. Well done both of you. Mark Buehrle DeWayne Wise Scale...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Sports</dc:subject>
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<p>27 up. 27 down. <br />
Mark Buehrle pitches perfect one with a big, big assist from DeWayne Wise.</p>

<p>Well done both of you.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mark+Buehrle" rel="tag">Mark Buehrle</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/DeWayne+Wise" rel="tag">DeWayne Wise</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>How Michael Jackson will be remembered in 10 years</title>
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<modified>2009-07-12T02:10:36Z</modified>
<issued>2009-07-12T02:07:24Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1096</id>
<created>2009-07-12T02:07:24Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Over time, the music will over shadow the weirdness and personal problems. Which Michael fans, should be happy about. Michael Jackson Scale...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Culture</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="july-11_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/july-11_09.jpg" width="450" height="117" /></p>

<p>Over time, the music will over shadow the weirdness and personal problems.<br />
Which Michael fans, should be happy about.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Michael+jackson" rel="tag">Michael Jackson</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>How Michael Jackson will be remembered (2009)</title>
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<modified>2009-07-12T02:06:55Z</modified>
<issued>2009-07-12T02:02:35Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1095</id>
<created>2009-07-12T02:02:35Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Michael&apos;s recent history and last decade of crazy antics, molestation charges and bankruptcy over shadow his amazing talent and music. While many want to remember him for his music,...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Entertainment</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="july%2010_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/july%2010_09.jpg" width="450" height="117" /></p>

<p>Michael's recent history and last decade of crazy antics, molestation charges and bankruptcy over shadow his amazing talent and music. <br />
While many want to remember him for his music, it's hard to separate the personal life from the music when the personal is what's top of mind.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/michael+jackson" rel="tag">Michael Jackson</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/king+of+pop" rel="tag">King Of Pop</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Economic Re_something....</title>
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<modified>2009-06-24T21:01:07Z</modified>
<issued>2009-06-24T03:36:59Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1094</id>
<created>2009-06-24T03:36:59Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> I&apos;m afraid I don&apos;t share the rosy news about the economy. Banks giving back bailout money is just banks trying to get the government out of their hair. Wall...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Business</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="june_10_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/june_10_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>I'm afraid I don't share the rosy news about the economy. Banks giving back bailout money is just banks trying to get the government out of their hair. </p>

<p>Wall Street is still filled with crooks. Main Street is still hurting. And it's not going to get better anytime soon.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recession" rel="tag">recession</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wall+street" rel="tag">Wall Street</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>What Obama should say about Iran</title>
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<modified>2009-06-24T03:31:43Z</modified>
<issued>2009-06-24T03:26:55Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1093</id>
<created>2009-06-24T03:26:55Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Nothing or little if anything. We should not add fuel to any fire. Or stoke the current power structure. The Iranian people are doing a fine job by themselves...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Political</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="june_22_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/june_22_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>Nothing or little if anything. <br />
We should not add fuel to any fire. Or stoke the current power structure. The Iranian people are doing a fine job by themselves provoking their government. </p>

<p>Sometimes not meddling in others business is the right course of action.</p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/iran" rel="tag">Iran</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Ayatollah+Ali+Khamenei" rel="tag">Ayatollah Ali Khamenei</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>GM - BM</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.whereitstands.com/archives/2009/06/02/#001092" />
<modified>2009-06-03T03:26:26Z</modified>
<issued>2009-06-03T03:21:22Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1092</id>
<created>2009-06-03T03:21:22Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> I guess they could have let GM fail. And it still might. But they had to try to keep it afloat. Even if it just lets the country down...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Business</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="jun_2_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/jun_2_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>I guess they could have let GM fail. And it still might. But they had to try to keep it afloat. <br />
Even if it just lets the country down easy.</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>It&apos;s time for you to go...</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.whereitstands.com/archives/2009/05/21/#001091" />
<modified>2009-05-21T15:22:40Z</modified>
<issued>2009-05-21T15:21:41Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1091</id>
<created>2009-05-21T15:21:41Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> You&apos;ve had your moment. Now, move on please....</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Political</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="may_21_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/may_21_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>You've had your moment. Now, move on please.</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Army, Scared</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.whereitstands.com/archives/2009/05/15/#001090" />
<modified>2009-05-15T15:15:20Z</modified>
<issued>2009-05-15T15:10:05Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1090</id>
<created>2009-05-15T15:10:05Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">If you want to put fear and horror into the American military complex, just announce your gay. Nothing scares those Army, Navy and Marine folks more. The situation with Dan...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Culture</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p>If you want to put fear and horror into the American military complex, just announce your gay. <br />
Nothing scares those Army, Navy and Marine folks more. </p>

<p>The situation with <a href="http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=227352&title=dan-choi-is-gay">Dan Choi</a> is a prime example.</p>

<p><img alt="may-15_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/may-15_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p><br />
<a href="http://technorati.com/tag/dan+choi" rel="tag">Dan Choi</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/dont+ask+dont+tell" rel="tag">Don't Ask, Don't Tell</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Historical scale: Democratic Party 2002</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.whereitstands.com/archives/2009/05/14/#001089" />
<modified>2009-05-14T20:49:19Z</modified>
<issued>2009-05-14T20:46:30Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.whereitstands.com,2009://1.1089</id>
<created>2009-05-14T20:46:30Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> The same thing people are saying about the GOP today they were saying about the Democrats just a few years ago. The GOP will resurface. GOP Democrat Scale...</summary>
<author>
<name>kickstand</name>
<url>whereitstands.com</url>
<email>kickstand@whereitstands.com</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>History</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="may-14_09.jpg" src="http://www.whereitstands.com/may-14_09.jpg" width="450" height="120" /></p>

<p>The same thing people are saying about the GOP today they were saying about the Democrats just a few years ago. <br />
The GOP will resurface. </p>

<p><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/GOP" rel="tag">GOP</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/democrat" rel="tag">Democrat</a> <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/scale" rel="tag">Scale</a></p>]]>

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