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I think that it is fine that Obama has set a very high profile example of what hard work and discipline looks like for young African Americans, but why do we need examples?  It places an unthinkable burden on a single individual, when really, it is up to the parents, students, and administrators to get the results.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:02:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "ef781b639c890767ebd1ce99011c3afa", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507189, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507091": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "God bless them....I am certain they are overwhelmed with their new \"status\"  in life and probably won't realize it for years to come.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:32:48", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 28, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506883, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510676": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Drip.Drip.Drip.......", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:25:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509893, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509142": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "How was \"Gran Torino?\" Did Clint Eastwood really act like a white messiah?<br><br>I'm trying to check out Slumdog Millionaire.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:42:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "Webb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509054, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508120": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I loved this pic because it reminds us, yes, they are just kids.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:45:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506399, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507099": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "President Obama is scaring conservatives because hes not letting them bully him. 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Defense is his achilles hill and he can not afford to have enemies at the Pentagon.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:45:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "4fd3ca416b455e03c3fa02c8bc744eb4", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508356, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512251": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL!<br><br>Miranda,<br><br>You're so much fun!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:44:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512104, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508131": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "as a native american now deemed as \"first american\" I could care less about the black messiah meme......what I care about is the inspiration I got from Obama and his message.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:47:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 11, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507189, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509157": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:46:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509023, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512234": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL. I just finished doing that before I read your post.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:43:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512131, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511724": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "That was so moving. Pictures really do say more than words.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:00:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511027, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508654": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Angela,<br><br>They're kids. After a long day, little kids get hungry & tired. The girls hadn't eaten until late in the afternoon. It's not about  them being overwhelmed. <br><br>For crying out loud...they were tired.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:14:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507091, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511728": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Exactly. Like Larry King announcing his son Carson wants to be Black.<br><br>Announcing that being \"black is in, a tide has turn\", all the while he's chuckling away.<br><br>Larry wants to give validation to BLACKNESS.  CNN wants to give validation to BLACKNESS since Barack Obama has become the POTUS.<br><br>We are not easily fooled.  They cannot  label Barack the \"magic negro\" and claim all America's racial ills are healed.<br><br>They can all get the fuck outta here!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:00:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510100, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509170": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "It's true that parent, teachers, and students to get results, but Presiden Obama is high profile.  It keeps the goals higher, there's a neon \"no limit\" sign emmanating  Barack that it flashes before the youth.  HE'S BLACK, I'M BLACK, HE CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT.<br><br>It's not the same coming from  a melanin-challenged individual.  NOT EVEN CLOSE.  That is what the Black girls and boys that I mentor tell me.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:46:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508439, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506100": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<b>First Missile Strikes On Pakistan Since Obama Presidency : Reports</b><br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/first-missile-strikes-on_n_160458.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/first-...</a><br><br><i>According to ABC News, Commander-in-chief Obama has launched his first missile attacks... </i><br><br><br><br><i>The CIA's bombing campaign against al Qaeda leadership in Pakistan continued with two more attacks today, an indication, senior officials say, that President Barack Obama has approved the U.S. strategy that has killed at least eight of al Qaeda's top 20 leaders since July 2008.</i> <br><br><br><br><i>The two attacks today in Pakistan's were the first since President Obama took office on Tuesday. </i>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_20:48:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511518": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Craig, do you know how I can copy that one?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:45:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511027, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508662": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Great imagery.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:12:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508616, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510379": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "LOL!  i survived the 'big one' in '89 up in san francisco.     but yes, they are kinda scary...and fun, in an odd way.<br><br>you'll get used to them!   :-)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:08:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510285, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509179": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thank You!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:47:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508898, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512261": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Texas_Girl:   Ooooo-kaaaay!!!    That's \"WHYCOME\" the lights were \"dimming\" in the church during CHOIR REHERSAL!!  It happened twice!!   Uh - - - HUH!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>BUT I di'int detect any movement.<br><br>What was the Richter Scale Reading??  Since I di'int feel it - - it could have been a 3+.<br><br>I'll catch the news!   :&gt;)<br><br>THANK YOU for YOUR CONCERN!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)  GLAD U    R    O.K.!!   :&gt;)<br><br>BLESS YOU!!    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:45:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509998, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508876": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I was interested in the answer to that too...I found this article:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/08/defense.appointments/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/08/defense....</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:28:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508356, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511756": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The first pic with the two of them is the cutest. She's wearing his jacket to keep warm. Isn't he such a gentleman? *sighs* Reminds me of my hubby. Michelle's a lucky lady. :o)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:02:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511359, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510222": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "So true rikyrah.  Both of my daughters went to HBCU's.  <br><br>No regrets.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:54:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510019, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508689": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "well i think we can do 1 of 2 things. either simply call him a hypocrite and leave it at that or we can say your not staying true to your own rules and offer solutions. simply pointing it out isnt enough, and its not like hes going to ignore people.  but if he does want to keep his own rule he either needs to say this is the one exception or ok your right and get rid of the guy", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:14:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "allamr18", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508356, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512279": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "spirit: HeeeeeY!!    :&gt;)    I'm O.K.  THANK U VERY MUCH!!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:47:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511390, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509476": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'm 53 years old and even today there are events that I attend where I look just like Sasha.  Some of the events are strictly my choice, and other occassions out of obligation.<br><br>I think the girls will learn from each and every experience that encounter as the First Kids!!!  What an adventure, eh?", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:10:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506399, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508698": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Justice58:    warm   :&gt;)!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:17:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508579, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508701": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I love four-poster beds. The bed in one of our guest rooms looks a lot like it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:17:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 6, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507282, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510238": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "i get it now.  a troll.  i'm a little slow sometimes in detecting that!  LOL!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:57:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508862, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512289": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOLOL!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:45:22", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512131, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512379": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thanks.    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:55:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510530, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513404": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Amen!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:46:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5513184, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509225": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Craig, my hubby and I want to visit your Bed Breakfast this summer.  Can you please send us some information?<br><br><a href=\"mailto:aware411@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">aware411@gmail.com</a>  Thank you!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:48:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508701, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513323": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL@ saltine-nese!!  LOL!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:31:00", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512782, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507693": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Oh Lord have mercy on us all!  ROTFLMFBAO!!!!!!<br><br>The campaign there is what this is there we come!  LMAO!!!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:40:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510254": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Ugh, Eric Cantor is my congressman and I can't his smarmy, smirky face.  I vote for whoever comes up against him, Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard, this Hartke girl, I'd vote for John McCain if he ran against Cantor.  I saw him at the Morton's Steak House a couple of months ago and wanted to throw my glass in his face!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:56:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510192, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509744": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "It was my understanding that a lot of hiphop artists during the late 90s and on up, practically take up a second residence in Hong Kong and also Japan because they are in such demand for performances. I remember reading a story where a bunch of rappers were quoted about the ability to really make money in touring across the Far East.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:29:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509631, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509234": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Woo Hoo!<br><br>Go Spirit!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:49:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509170, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507189": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Is there anyone watching CNN, Campbell Brown is discussing African American students and the Obama effect?<br><br>What do you guys think about that because queit frankly while I understand that he may inspire students, I am tired of the Obama the Black Messiah meme...its tired and quite frankly, it could be insulting at times.<br><br>Anyway, if anyone is watching, how do you feel about it?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:34:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "Rhondacoca", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 41, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5515382": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Interesting how AOL pointed out the BLACK ministers who were upset.  How much you wanna bet these are the same black ministers who were down with Bush back in '04?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_09:30:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512428, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510249": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Thanks Miranda<br><br>You did it. I don't know which is my favorite, there are so many. God, I do love the black lady with the tears streaming down. That so was me that day. <br><br>Just seeing the waves and waves of people gives you chills!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:57:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509893, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509243": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Correction:  <a href=\"mailto:awareof411@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">awareof411@gmail.com</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:52:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509225, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513341": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "spirit:   Aaaaa-man!!     Annnnnnd,   Aaaaaaa-man!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>There were ENOUGH people in the crowd - - - WHO  KNEW!!  how ta do it!!   :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>There would have been a \"HOLY GHOST PARTY\"   up    -   in     -    there!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V5WV_Fbk&feature=related\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>\"Amen\"</b></a><br><br>ENJOY!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:37:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5513184, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511812": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Girl he was all over the place with that piece. There were some parts that I was like, \"Okay, I see where you're going with this.\" Then he just started going off the pasture. I'll have to admit, the snippet I used made me LOL when I first read it b/c I knew he was trying to provoke people. I'm still not sure what to say about the article.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:07:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511634, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5519041": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "How you like them apples world?  A Black Woman going to represent @ a Global Economic Summit on behalf of a Black President.  Love it!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_14:09:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "sdg1844", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5513409, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508744": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I;ll say it again.<br><br>\"what I care about is the inspiration I got from Obama and his message.\"<br><br>I can't even begin to tell you how much inspriation President Obama has had on the BLACK 8th graders I mentor.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:19:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508368, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511308": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Ha!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:41:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510324, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508237": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "you got it right...they are just kids.....", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:49:59", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508120, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508717": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "DEPENDS ON THE PARENTS...THE KIDS HAVE NO CHOICE, AND WE ALL KNOW THAT SCENE.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:15:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508323, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5516944": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Not only that...I have read several post-campaign stories where several Black ministers requested \"funds\" to get volunteers for the Obama campaign, and Obama balked.  He basically said thanks but not thanks--- people need to keep their eyes open, just because people call themselves Christian doesn't always mean that they are right.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_11:31:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "ef781b639c890767ebd1ce99011c3afa", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5515382, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5514151": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I agree that the piece was scattershot...and stupid...and extremely uncomplicated. *sighs*", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_06:11:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "soulsistah02", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511812, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510510": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sounds like President Obama doesn't like him much either.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:15:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510254, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510294": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "yes.  symbolism is VERY important.  very powerful.  smart people know this, and it's a big part of why obama received such determined, fierce support...  and opposition.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:01:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509898, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510655": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Oh no you didn't.....not the \"Roxanne-Roxanne\" underground movement......LOL!!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:24:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510338, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508761": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Um. Well. <br><br>I'm not simply pointing anything out. I'm asking a question. I'm seeking clarity. Perhaps there's a perfectly valid reason. Perhaps not.<br><br>I'm asking a question<br><br>In other words, I'm choosing Option 3.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:20:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508689, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5519515": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "sdg1844;     The CAMERAS will B   POPPIN'!!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br><a href=\"http://www.onionballs.com/Antique%20camera%20with%20flash%20bulb%20and%20reflector%20L29.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">CAMERAS POPPIN'</a>    :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>A MAJOR 2-FER!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)   BOO-YAH!!   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_14:44:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5519041, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510587": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I didn't know GreenLady was from Cali. She left the board. I hope and pray she's alright!<br><br>All of you guys, stay safe!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:19:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509998, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511839": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I read the most profound comment on a blog the other day...basically the poster said they realized the impact of what Barack and Michelle meant during the parade...when they got out of the limo...and walked...hand in hand...just walking...smiling and waving to the throngs of people cheering...just WALKING...not singing, not dancing, not dribbling...just walking. This black man and his black wife, beaming, hand-in-hand...just walking.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:08:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508744, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509284": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "OK, i AM STILL WONDERING ABOUT YOUR \"STATUS\"<br><br>I AM NATIVE AMERICAN, HAVE A BLACK BROTHER IN LAW AND BLACK NEPHEWS AND NIECES WHO ARE ALSO  NATIVE AMERICANS....<br><br>DON'T NEED MIRANDA OR ANYONE ELSE TO DECIDE WHO IS ACCEPTABLE OR NOT REGARDING JJP MEMBERS", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:52:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508898, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506725": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Justice58:  LOL!!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)  Ima recommend <b>READING IS FUNDAMENTAL</b>    :&gt;)        :&gt;)<br><br><br>Annnnnnnnnd,  <a href=\"http://faculty.valpo.edu/bflak/dickjane/spot.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">THIS, FOR BEGINNERS!!</a><br><br>This otta work for her since she speaks in run-on and repetitive sentences!  :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:18:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506381, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509286": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "ENOUGH of this WHITEWASHING, DAMN IT!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:53:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509234, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508775": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "i HAVE SAID IT ALL ALONG ..THEY ARE CHILDREN...i AGREE WITH YOU jUSTICE", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:21:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508654, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5516968": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_11:33:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510344": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I am an HBCU grad as well.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:04:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "rorysmomma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510019, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510324": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "\"Still, other Democrats echoed the sentiment. As he left the White House, House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina was asked about Republican complaints that Democrats aren\u2019t listening to what their GOP colleagues have to say. \u201cWe\u2019re responding to the American people,\u201d he said. \u201cThe American people didn\u2019t listen to them too well during the election.\u201d<br><br>Does anyone have the contact info for Paul Mooney? Anyone?? I've got to get his take on this...I really do...I must....please....LMAO", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:02:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508616, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512373": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Justice58:  HeeeeeeeeY!   Riverside County in the HAA-   OUSE!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>THANK U VERY MUCH!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFZggE_LF9Y&feature=related\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>\"ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND\";  All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand!!</b></a><br><br>\"OLD SCHOOL!\"   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>ENJOY!!     :&gt;)       :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:54:37", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510587, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508279": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:  The Blago VARIETY SHOW:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/blagojevich-im-skipping-t_n_160447.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Blagojevich: Impeachment Trial An Unconstitutional Hanging (VIDEO)</a><br><br><i>Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich likened his upcoming Senate trial to \"a hanging\" Friday and said that he will boycott the proceedings because they're unfair and deny him his constitutional rights.<br><br>(Scroll Down To Watch Full Press Conference)<br><br>From the AP:<br><br>    At a news conference in Chicago, he said his constitutional rights are being trampled under the Senate rules because he cannot call the witnesses that he wants.<br><br>    He also accused fellow Democrats of wanting him out of office so that they can move forward with plans to raise income taxes. Republicans want him out, he said, so that they have an issue on which to campaign when taxes go up.<br><br>    Blagojevich faces a Senate impeachment trial starting Monday that will determine if he's to remain in office. The Senate rules bar testimony from anyone federal prosecutors say would jeopardize the criminal corruption trial against the two-term governor.<br><br>    Blagojevich is accused of, among other things, scheming to benefit from his power to name President Barack Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate.<br><br>    He has denied any wrongdoing.<br><br><br>Eschewing his now-customary poem, Blagojevich cited an Old West analogy to illustrate the supposed injustice of the Senate impeachment trial:<br><br>    There was an old saying in the Old West, there was a cowboy who was charged with stealing a horse in town. And some of the other cowboys, especially the guy whose horse was stolen, were very unhappy with that guy.<br><br>    One of the cowboy's said, \"Let's hang him!\"<br>    Story continues below <br><br>    And the other cowboy said, \"Hold on! Before we hang him, lets first give him a fair trial. Then we'll hang him.\"<br><br>    Under these rules, I'm not even getting a fair trial. They're just hangin' me.<br><br>Watch:</i><br><br>THERE IS MORE.<br><br>He didn't even work from  \"CUE CARDS!!\"   :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:51:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511967": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Here you go:<br><br><a href=\"http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3980/30548598kw5.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3980/3054859...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:20:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511518, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508284": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Town,<br><br>You're too funny. I almost screamed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:51:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508287": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "true.  we've all seen that look before.  this is a cute pic.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:54:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508120, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513409": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "rikyrah:  Hope this is NOT a duplicate:<br><br>I'm using it to show the CALIBER of people who were INVITED to ATTEND:<br><br><a href=\"http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/01/23/jarrett_will_represent_obama_i.html?wprss=44\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jarrett Will Represent Obama in Davos</a><br><br><i>Valerie Jarrett, a longtime friend of President Obama's and a senior adviser in the White House, will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on behalf of America's new president, an administration official said Friday.<br><br>The annual event draws the richest business leaders from around the world. This year, the discussion is all-but certain to focus on the deterioration of the global economy.<br><br>Two other top Obama aides -- National Security Adviser James Jones and economic adviser Lawrence Summers -- had been planning to attend. But the administration official said the pair will stay in Washington to attend to current issues.<br><br>\"Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to the president who is in touch each day with elected officials, business and community leaders across the nation about the economic challenges they face, will represent the administration at Davos,\" the official said. \"Mr. Summers and General Jones will remain in Washington to advise the President on the near-term issues he must address.\"<br><br><b>Participation in the five-day meeting is by invitation only, and also draws the <u>political and intellectual elite.</u></b></i> <br><br> <b>[SEEEEEEE!!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)  That would B   PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!!]<b>   <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqMhU64HMUA\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>MAD APPLAUSE!!</b></a>    :&gt;)     :&gt;)</b></b>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:47:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510338": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You're right.  As a matter of fact, we know that the Japanese are big consumers of hip-hop and R&B \"wink-wink.\"  Jasmine Guy got a gold album over there back-in-the-day. <br><br>However, China is different.  The article describes how the state-controlled media is virtually blocking-out rap and hip-hop completely in favor of homogenized, pre-approved pop-trash.  So the chinese youth have developed an...underground.  It feels like <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxanne_Wars\" rel=\"nofollow\">\"Roxanne-Roxanne\" all over again.</a> <br><br>That's the beauty of our art, we make it--and everybody else buys it.  Entertainment is our greatest export.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:04:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "Webb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509744, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511877": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "OK,  Now I now we're coming!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:11:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509452, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509054": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Does \"Gran Torino\" count?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:40:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508956, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506760": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The book will be one 500 page run on sentence.  Also.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:20:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506381, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510345": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Angela, here's the letter from President Obama  to his daughters<br><br>'What I Want for You \u2014 and Every Child <br>in America'<br>By President-elect Barack Obama <br>Publication Date: 01/18/2009<br><br>On Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President. On this historic occasion, PARADE asked the President-elect, who is also a devoted family man, to get personal and tell us what he wants for his children. Here, he shares his letter to them. <br><br>Dear Malia and Sasha, <br><br>I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. <br><br>But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey. <br><br>When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me\u2014about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. <br><br>And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. <br><br>I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential\u2014schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college\u2014even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity. <br><br>I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other. <br><br>Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country\u2014but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free\u2014that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. <br><br>That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. <br><br>She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better\u2014and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be. <br><br>I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much\u2014although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential. <br><br>These are the things I want for you\u2014to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure. <br><br>I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House. <br><br>Love, Dad           <br><br><a href=\"http://www.parade.com/export/sites/default/news/2009/01/barack-obama-letter-to-my-daughters.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.parade.com/export/sites/default/news...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:04:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507306, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508810": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "this is sick on your part....what Angela are you trying to talk about....???  I feel sorry for you Miranda.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:21:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 18, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508542, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512567": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "carolinagirl:  THEN- - - U   R   A   <b>LUCKY LADY   2!   </b>:&gt;)         :&gt;)<br><br>***Go  Hubby!    Go  Hubby! ***  :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:12:47", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511756, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508986": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I think it all depends on the intent.  We know the MSM takes the facts and magnifies them to the NTH degree.<br><br>There is no denying the effect President Obama has had on many, myself included.  But every one will have there own experiences with the election of Barack Hussein Obama.  <br><br>Fortunately, some of us are able to see through the bullshit media hype, honor and recognize President Obama's humaness.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:34:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507189, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511374": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "thank you. i got some good ones here.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:44:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509893, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510093": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "no!  did it just happen???     we're in san diego though.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:46:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509998, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509329": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I am not Craig but here it is a link to his blog. You will then find a link to his B and B on the left. If you misplace this reply, you can click on his name then follow the link to his profile...<br><br><a href=\"http://craighickman.blogspot.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://craighickman.blogspot.com/</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:56:10", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509243, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507282": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com/2009/01/beautiful-bed-for-obamas-to-sleep-on.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Obamas Bed</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:36:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "icebergslim", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5525881": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What is wrong with that little pink niglet? She looks like someone  just stole her watermelon.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_21:47:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "2b69ecba58dba77eaf20ad39fce89af8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509853": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I can't be nice about it like Justice, i shall try to be more patient with the mutha..........ok, this is gonna be harder than i thought.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:36:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509519, "depth": 10, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511390": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Texas, stay safe.  I hope GreenLady is alright.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:44:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509998, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512741": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Texas_Girl:   U   just <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Z_hskvz1M\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>STAY!</b></a>   right here!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br> U   know it's FUN here!    Kinda!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>***doin'   the CHA-CHA****    Woooo!   Hooo!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:27:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510285, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508323": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "is that a bad thing...?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:55:35", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507306, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507304": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "rikyrah:  Blago \"VIEW  -   ing\" RATHER than  COURT- ing:<br><br><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/blagojevich-family-taking_n_160502.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Blagojevich Family Taking Their Case To \"The View\" Monday</a><br><br><i><b>Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will make his first national TV appearances Monday, with an interview on ABC's \"Good Morning America\" and a live appearance, with his wife Patti, on \"The View.\"</b><br><br>The TV appearances mean Blagojevich will be in New York the same day the Illinois Senate begins his impeachment trial in Springfield. On Friday, Blagojevich called the trial \"a hanging\" and said that he will not attend the proceedings in protest.<br><br>Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed, who first reported Blagojevich's potential appearance on \"The View,\" wrote that the governor has a \"personal reason\" for wanting to be on the Barbara Walters-led chat fest:<br><br>    Walters reportedly referred to first lady Patti Blagojevich being described as a \"potty mouth\" in news reports on the show -- pointing to a profanity-laced tirade allegedly recorded by the feds. Blagojevich, however, was reportedly moved by what he felt was a touch of sympathy from [Whoopi] Goldberg.<br><br><br>\"Good Morning America\" airs at 7 a.m. ET; \"The View\" is at 11 a.m. ET.</i><br><br>This otta B . . . .  .**shakin' my head***   WHEW!!    :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:39:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508329": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Town:   VIRTUAL 'DAP'!     :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:55:50", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508053, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508330": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I died!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:55:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507693, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509355": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Angela, did you read the letter that President Obama wrote to Sasha and Malia. I was in Parade magazine a few weeks ago. <br><br>What Barack said in the letter was everything he's doing is for them.  Sasha and Malia.   I'll find the link and repost it.  I can't say it better than their dad.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:00:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507306, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512428": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://news.aol.com/article/obamas-nonbeliever-nod-unsettles-some/316339\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://news.aol.com/article/obamas-nonbeliever-...</a><br>Obama's Nonbeliever Nod Unsettles Some<br><br>Unbelievable. No pun intended.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:59:57", "killed": false, "user_key": "evita", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509357": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I didn't see it, but the reviews I got were pretty much more of a white racist has a come-to-Jesus moment of truth to help the poor Hmong teenager and defeat the Hmong gang...and apparently a black gang made an appearance as well. But the acting was great, as long as you overlook the whole white racist turns messiah angle.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:01:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509142, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510383": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "All of those pics from around the world....its so surreal....I loved the one of the female soldier that was crying.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:08:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510249, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5525320": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Noelani:  ABSOLUTELY!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_20:43:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5519694, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510396": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Miranda,<br><br>eh, Justice can be <b>not</b> so nice. I'm trying to tone it down out of respect for my friends here at JJP. But sometimes the ism  has to come out.<br><br>You should already know that Justice has the back of her friends at JJP.<br><br>If any don't start none, won't be none.<br><br>But anyhoo, you hold your own!<br><br>Daps!  <b>:)</b>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:09:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509853, "depth": 11, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5515517": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Sounds RIGHT to me. Pun intended.<br><br>heheheheheeeheeeheehee", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_09:54:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "evita", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5515382, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508862": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "caligirl:      ****crickets***   on the \"STATUS\".   huh?     :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>****shakin' my head****       :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:26:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508355, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511935": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Profound indeed.  Just walking and BEING.  Profound indeed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:16:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511839, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508355": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "again...is there something bad or wrong about their new \"status\"?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:56:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 25, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507091, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508356": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "So why is President Obama excepting his own ethics rules for the Raytheon lobbyist he's naming to be deputy secretary of defense?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:56:45", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509893": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "HAVE Y'ALL SEEN THIS PIC LAYOUT? ITS A TEARJERKER<br><br><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_in...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:38:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509383": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "See Slumdog, I just saw it yesterday.It is a real movie experience. It has it all.<br>I have been listening to the soundtrack on YouTube all day.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:03:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "Lilytiger", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509142, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510403": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I was on the phone with a friend who lives in L.A. about 45 minutes ago, and then she said let me call you right back.....y'all ok out there!?!?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:09:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510285, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511945": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL...see, its this kind of article that REALLY pisses me off because I hate that passive aggressive crap...just go ahead and say you think black folks are dumb runaways falling for the pimp daddy!!! He didn't have to take us on a trip thru the motherland with a lesson on oratorical speaking to say that! UGH!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:18:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511812, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509898": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I don't mean to be crass, but Obama knew this would happen. He understands the Black community. He knew what would happen. He understands the world  as it is. He understands what he means to Black folk. He and Michelle both. Yes, it is a strong burden, but don't step up to the plate if you don't believe you can shoulder it. <br><br>I wrote in my endorsement back before Iowa that the 'symbol' of Obama was important and that symbols shouldn't be given shortshrift. <br><br>For part of Black America, the Obamas represent what they've always known, but has been hidden in plain sight. They're just relieved to SEE THEMSELVES. <br><br>For another part of Black America, the Obamas represent what they didn't think was possible, but now see IT COULD BE.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:38:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508368, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508364": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "whatever...our captions don't change reality", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:55:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507864, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509391": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "WELL MIRANDA, YOU SEEM TO HAVE THOUGHTS ABOUT THINGS....WHY DON'T YOU TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:04:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509043, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508368": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Say it again.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:57:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508131, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513421": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Saltine-nese, Webb? <br><br>LOL<br><br>Are you turning into Town! rotflmao!!!!!!!!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:50:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512782, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510531": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Caligirl<br><br>Stay safe!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:16:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510379, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512470": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "It's just something about this couple that just makes me smile. The photo of them walking down hand in hand as he smiles at her picture next to his on the wall. Or the photo of Sasha jumping up and down dancing in the background while Malia takes a photo of her father in his tux.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:04:06", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511756, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507864": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Angela:   O.K.  BUT, these are CAPTIONS not  ASSUMPTIONS.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:43:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 8, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507306, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511963": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I'll have to re-read it and see what I'm missing.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:19:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511634, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510428": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Spirit,<br><br>lol<br><br>Somebody better recognize!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:11:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510097, "depth": 12, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511966": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<i>We are not easily fooled. They cannot label Barack the \"magic negro\" and claim all America's racial ills are healed.</i><br><br><br>They know it's not. But they want to play mind games with us into believing racial ills are healed. To hell with that!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:17:20", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511728, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512479": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "See the movie too, Justice, if you can.  The actors and actresses were all Indian.  POC.  And it one of was the most beautiful love stories I seen in a long time.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:05:02", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509798, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510192": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "This just wams my heart:<br><br>Obama: Quit Listening to Rush Limbaugh if You Want to Get Things Done<br><br>WASHINGTON -- President Obama warned Republicans on Capitol Hill today that they need to quit listening to radio king Rush Limbaugh if they want to get along with Democrats and the new administration.<br>\"You can't just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done,\" he told top GOP leaders, whom he had invited to the White House to discuss his nearly $1 trillion stimulus package.<br><br>One White House official confirmed the comment but said he was simply trying to make a larger point about bipartisan efforts.<br>\"There are big things that unify Republicans and Democrats,\" the official said. \"We shouldn't let partisan politics derail what are very important things that need to get done.\"<br><br>That wasn't Obama's only jab at Republicans today.<br>While discussing the stimulus package with top lawmakers in the White House's Roosevelt Room, President Obama shot down a critic with a simple message.<br>\"I won,\" he said, according to aides who were briefed on the meeting. \"I will trump you on that.\"<br><br>The response was to the objection by Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) to the president's proposal to increase <br><a href=\"http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/23/obama-quit-listening-rush-limbaugh-want-things/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/23/obam...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:54:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508898": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I don't need your sympathy...I have \"status\".", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:29:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 13, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508810, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512070": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I have no excuse....I knew I was dancing with the devil when I started reading it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:27:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512017, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509419": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Well ain't y'all just a regular ole United Nations rainbow! <br><br>WE ARE THE WORLD!<br>WE ARE THE CHILDREN! <br>WE ARE THE ONES THAT MAKE A BRIGHTER DAY! SO LET'S START GIVING!<br><br>GIVE. ME. A. DAMN. BREAK.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:06:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509284, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511359": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Ok. These are too <a href=http://community.livejournal.com/obama_daily/181286.html#cutid1 rel=\"nofollow\">adorable.</a href><br><br><br>Oh...and Reggie Love in a tux.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:43:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512496": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Texas_Girl:  THANK YOU for the article.  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>7:42pm - -<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXjP9PJITYo&feature=related\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>\"That's the time That The Lights Went Out\"</b></a><br><br>KINDA:!    :&gt;)      :&gt;)<br><br>ENJOY!    :&gt;)        :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:06:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510285, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508404": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL!!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:57:27", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513015": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "carolinagirl:  LOL!   'cause I think that IT IS!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!   :&gt;)<br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>We are family !</b></a>   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS!!   :&gt;)<br><br>LOVE U!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:48:01", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512868, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513184": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I've never heard of this McWorter dude.  This article was a bunch of drivel.  Honestly, who is he and who reads this nonsense?<br><br>Was he trying to convince the folks who claim Barack isn't BLACK that he really is BLACK?  <br><br>He should have just started and ended with CALL AND RESPONSE.<br><br>Can I get an Amen?  Amen, Say, Amen. Amen.<br><br>Shaking my head!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:10:41", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511112, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506883": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yes, both girls do look tired. It was a long day for them. IIRC, I thought one reporter stated the girls hadn't eaten until late in the afternoon that day.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:25:43", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 29, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506399, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512008": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Preach it!  \"<br>Yes, it is a strong burden, but don't step up to the plate if you don't believe you can shoulder it.\"<br><br>I know that's right.  Barack has always invited us to move forward with him, always moving forward. Why expect him or anyone else to crank it down to make us comfortable.  We earn our states of consciousness.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:23:13", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509898, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512010": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "caligirl:   YEP!!  FIRST HINT:   <i>\"I totally disagree with your assumptions.\"</i>  SECOND HINT:  Review the \"tone\" and \"substance of PAST POSTS\".    :&gt;)   <br><br>BUT, 3rd, I always use my - - - <a href=\"http://www.smarthome.com/images/7539pirside1big.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>TROLL DETECTOR</b></a><br> <br>annnnnnnnnnnd, finish them off with <a href=\"http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff220/FloridaJudy/troll-spray.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>TROLL SPRAY</b></a><br><br>I keep these next to my computer.   U can use them any time U want!    :&gt;)      :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:20:46", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510238, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509451": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<i>overlook the whole white racist turns messiah angle.</i><br>lol, thanks!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:08:26", "killed": false, "user_key": "Webb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509357, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509452": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Thank you!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:08:05", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509329, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506381": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<b>Matthews questions if Palin can read</b><br><br><a href=\"http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17873.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17873...</a><br><br><i>MSNBC host Chris Matthews suggested Friday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) may not have the reading or writing ability needed to complete the book she is reportedly shopping. </i><br><br><i>The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that Palin is seeking an $11 million advance for her memoir and has hired high-powered Washington attorney Robert Barnett to broker the deal. </i><br><br><i>Teasing a segment on the book during his show \u201cHardball,\u201d Matthews said: \u201cIf she can read, if she can write, she\u2019ll make some money.\u201d </i><br><br><i>Matthews repeated his suggestion that Palin could not write the book later in the show. \u201cThe question is who actually will write the Palin book,\u201d he said. \u201cThe only politician I know who can write is Barack Obama.\u201d</i><br><br><br><br>lol<br><br>GreenLady, even Chris Matthews is questioning whether Palin can read! ahahaha", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:02:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 11, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5519694": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "The President is handling business and Jarrett will be a great representative!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_14:58:32", "killed": false, "user_key": "noelani", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5513409, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510285": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Earthquake-Felt-on-the-West-Side-of-Los-Angeles.html rel=\"nofollow\">I'm in West L.A.</a href><br><br>I was reading and felt a jolt and then a bigger one. I was like...WTF! <br><br>It didn't last for very long. Good. Because I would have to pack my sh*t and move back to Texas.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:00:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510093, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512017": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Miranda,<br><br>I hate to say this, but you should have know better. <br><br>IT'S MCWHORTER!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:21:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511634, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508436": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Angela:<br><br>****flipping through the Constitution of the United States***<br><br>Yep!   Here it is!!  First Amendment!  Still there---for all-us.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:01:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508364, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509461": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Cool, will do!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:08:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "Webb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509383, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510486": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Texas Girl<br><br>Be careful out there and please stay safe!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:12:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510285, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509463": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "At the very least you should give your personalities different names.......geez....just so darn rude.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:09:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509391, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510488": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "damn town, not cooter.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:12:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "rorysmomma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510254, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508956": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Time for another White Teacher Goes to the Hood movie.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:33:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 10, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507189, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509470": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Angela,<br><br>You came here being disrespectful, starting with GreenLady, only because she stated Town's post was about \"captions\"...\"not assumptions\".  You brought the attitude.<br><br>GreenLady is not a flame thrower. Everyone here respects her  & enjoy what she brings to JJP.<br><br>We don't like it when you disrespect GreenLady.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:07:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509284, "depth": 8, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506399": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Sasha looks bored at this point...and both girls look tired........not my favorite of inauguration pics of them on that great day, but, it should remind us that the girls are subject to their parents goals.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:02:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 34, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513058": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I know-------Dang, they make me feel good inside just watching them and seeing the love they have for each other. Role models indeed.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:55:34", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512470, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512547": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "\"this black man and his <br>black wife,<br>beaming,<br>hand-in-hand...<br>just walking\"<br><br>that's a POEM!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:10:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511839, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506916": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "rikyrah:  CAPTION:<br><br>MALIA:   Ima stand up and look for both of us.<br><br>SASHA:   Ima pretend that I'm bored so that that we can go home and play.  How does THIS look?    :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:27:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 20, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509479": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I see it in my 3-year-old nephew.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:10:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508744, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510508": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "tee hee..ok.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:15:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510379, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5505901": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "<a href=\"http://www.womanist-musings.com/2009/01/drunken-negro-cookies.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Drunken  Negro Cookies:</a> Looking at a bakery that made Drunken Negro Cookies to \"celebrate\" the inauguration of Bacack Obama.  <br><br><a href=\"http://www.womanist-musings.com/2009/01/keith-luke-rampage-to-kill-all-non.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Keith Rampage To Kill All Non White People: </a> Can we really continue to allow free speech to be used as justification for hate speech when we know that it leads to acts of violence?<br><br><a href=\"http://www.womanist-musings.com/2009/01/glbt-black-and-invisible.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">GLBT black and invisible:</a> Looking at a study by black LGBT that sites the racism they have had to deal with in the gay community.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_20:35:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "womanistmusings", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509998": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Crap earthquake! I'm cool. <br><br>GLH, caligirl...did you feel it?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:43:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 18, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511027": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "That is awesome.<br><br>This is my favorite picture of them all. <br><br>A US soldier in Iraq cries as he watches the inauguration from Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.<br><br><a href=\"http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28753038/displaymode/1107/s/2/framenumber/17/\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28753038/displaymod...</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:30:38", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 4, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509893, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509495": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LOL!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:12:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "icebergslim", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508662, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508472": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "<a href=\"http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com/2009/01/obama-to-gop-i-won.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Obama to the GOP, \"I Won\"</a>", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:04:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "icebergslim", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508985": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "spirit:   LOL!   U   have MASTERED - - - -<b>\"PALIN-SPEAK!\"</b>!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Good on U!    :&gt;)        :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:35:09", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507693, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509498": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Angela you need to pump your brakes. Raise up off of GLH. Seriously. She's internet fam.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:10:29", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508364, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5507306": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I totally disagree with your assumptions.   They are children and probably still don't understand the impact of their parents status on their own lives.   Those girls will be treated like royalty until their parents leave office....and they will have to absorb that some how that it isn't about them.....it is because of how their parents chose to live their adult lives.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:36:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "ca7b648ca326aaf23f80935985f70cb8", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 17, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506916, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510530": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Be safe.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:14:28", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509998, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510019": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "That's why so many of our important people have come from HBCU's. There's something very powerful being on a college campus where everything good and bad has a Black face attached to it.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:44:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509581, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508486": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I've been sick of many of these news segments because like you, I believe they are starting to be very condescending.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:04:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5507189, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513100": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Miranda: <br><br>  -ER,   -ummmmm - - Did U  REQUEST this?<br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmxT21uFRwM\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>we are the world</b></a><br><br>ENJOY!!  THIS IS GREAT!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:00:49", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509419, "depth": 9, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509519": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Wow!  Is this a Kumbaya moment.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:14:44", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 5, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509419, "depth": 9, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510036": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Angela, what's the deal?  Please don't speak about Miranda in that tone  I don't appreciate it when you call her sick.  <br><br>Miranda is family and truly brings thought provoking, depth, analysis and humor to JJP.<br><br>Please, I appreciate your commentary, but lighten up a little will ya.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:42:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508810, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512094": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "spirit:  WOW!   I went ta choir rehearsal and JUST got back.  Anything EXCITING HAPPEN??? <br><br><b>JUST KIDDING!!</b>   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br><b>THANK YOU ALL FOR HAVING MY BACK!!</b><br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>We are family!</b></a><br><br>LOVE U'ALL!!!!  :&gt;)     :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:29:23", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510036, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509023": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "But then the wingnuts would call her a genuis in the mold of James Joyce's \"Ulysses\" with the long azz run on sentences...and they would swear she's an idiot savant....as opposed to just the plain ole idiot she is.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:35:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510049": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "okay...noooow  i get it ...  i knew something seemed a bit 'off'.    thanks miranda!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:46:25", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509463, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512099": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "thank you", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:29:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511967, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5506983": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Town:   LOL!!!    :&gt;)      :&gt;)<br><br> It'll BEGIN with a CAPITAL LETTER [page 1],   annnnnnnd, END WITH A PERIOD [page 500.]   BETCHA!!  :&gt;)      :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:28:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506760, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512104": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "HAMMER. MEET. NAIL.<br><br>Thanks spirit!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:30:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511728, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511598": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thank you, lilytiger. :-)", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:49:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509329, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510472": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Yeah. I'm good.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:14:19", "killed": false, "user_key": "Texas_Girl_in_LA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510403, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509043": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "No, why don't you tell us about \"that scene' why don't'cha?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:39:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508717, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513142": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "carolinagirl:   I THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>Your SONG is in the other post!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>WE ARE FAMILY!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:03:55", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509498, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510075": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "there's no video? shoot!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:47:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508616, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512636": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "thanks justice!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:18:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "99bcec632769e483ead5faa515e84132", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510531, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508542": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Yes there is caligirl...can't you tell by Angela's not-so-subtle posts? These lil nappy-haired girls shouldn't HAVE this \"status\". Can't you just feel Angela's contempt? They are SOOOOO transparent.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:07:54", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 19, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508355, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512131": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "nobody falling for the mind games.<br><br>mofos, please!<br><br>we just purse the lips as they blather, going <br><br>umm hmmm", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:31:11", "killed": false, "user_key": "rikyrah", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": true, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511966, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512133": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Justice58:   <b>THANK YO SOOOO  MUCH!!</b><br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b> We are family!</b></a><br><br>LOVE U!   :&gt;)      :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:33:52", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509115, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508550": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Catch fire.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:08:42", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508364, "depth": 4, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511112": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "My apologies if already posted.<br><br><A HREF=http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=c96cbed1-cec4-4c7c-8465-6dcd1f82e9cd rel=\"nofollow\">Striking a New Chord: It wasn't just what Obama said; it's how he said it. Like a black man.</A><br><br>Snippet:<br>\"The son of an African immigrant picks up a sonority of speaking from the descendants of slaves brought here from Africa centuries before--and then uses it to help seduce a nation full of descendants of slaveholders into making him their master. Linguistically as in so many ways, Obama embodies the extent to which we are all more \"fellow citizens\"--as he opened his oration--than we might think.\"<br><br><br>Hmm.... interesting read.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:32:03", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 13, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509581": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "If you see black people in a position of power it gets into the subconscious.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:19:31", "killed": false, "user_key": "rorysmomma", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509170, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510097": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You gotta make it do what it do, Miranda.<br><br>I can't get down with you being called \"sick.'  I ain't gonna have it!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:48:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509853, "depth": 11, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511634": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "That was...........surreal.<br><br>I really don't know how to verbalize my contempt right now for John McWhorter and that diatribe. I admit I read the excerpt you posted first so I already had an attitude...but when I started reading, I thought historically he had some merit and actually forgot about that excerpt.....I was right there agreeing with the syntax and tone so prevalent in black oratory...........by the time he led me down that path and I realized I'd let my defenses down, it was too late, when the insult hit me I didn't duck.....straight in the kisser.........I'll be damned.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:52:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 9, "is_first_child": true, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511112, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509587": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Lilytiger, the Slumdog soundtrack is SLAMMIN/!!!!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:17:58", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509383, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510100": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "You totally put into words what I couldn't.....\"depends on the intent\"....its like you watch the CNN special and instead of feeling proud you come away feeling like something wasn't right - and its not who was being interviewed, it was the interviewer, but you cant quite put your finger on what it is.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:48:39", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 7, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508986, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508053": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "CAPTION:<br><br>MALIA: Ummm, those lawn mowers are....in ter est ing<br><br>SASHA: They suck and I have to pee.  Where's the bathroom in this joint?", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_21:45:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "Town", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5506916, "depth": 1, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511638": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:52:15", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510324, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512868": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "LMAO @ the troll detector. Why does it look like some sort of security camera? LOL. Troll or not, no one comes up in here and disrepects the JJP family b/c we don't play that.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:38:04", "killed": false, "user_key": "CarolinagirlinGA", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5512010, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510619": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Co-Sign!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:19:51", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510294, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512158": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Miranda:   ****hand in the air****<br><br><b>U truly have \"STATUS\"!</b>   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Annnnnnnnnd,   <b>THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!</b><br><br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b> We are family!</b></a><br><br>LOVE U!    :&gt;)       :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:37:08", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508898, "depth": 7, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5511135": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I figured as much, but just wanted to hear it from someone else.", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:34:12", "killed": false, "user_key": "CraigHickman", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509148, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5510624": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "LMAO", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_00:22:30", "killed": false, "user_key": "12b0b4b66fee0dbbc8e1ce824da9d816", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5510488, "depth": 3, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5508579": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "Okay!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:10:16", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508436, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512782": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "McWhorter has a PhD in linguistics, right?  Yet his article totally overlooks the greatest factor regarding someone's dialect/accent--it's the person's environment--where they are nurtured and immersed.<br><br>So *O*s pronunciations ending in an \"ih\" sound may not be West African.  They could just as easily be Samoan...or Indonesian for that matter.<br><br>Do we criticize white politicians such as Al Gore or Hillary Clinton when they come into southern AA churches, and start sounding like they are...black? No, they get extra credit for trying to sound like AA preachers.<br><br>I don't think that McWhorter was attacking *O* for being \"multilingual.\"  Our President has skills--I'd rather have a President who can utilitze multiple dialects rather than a cracka who only knows saltine-nese.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_02:28:40", "killed": false, "user_key": "Webb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 2, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5511634, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509798": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "I haven't seen the movie but Ima have to go to YouTube and listen to the soundtrack!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:31:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509587, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509606": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Thank You, Carolinagirl!<br><br>Humph, we don't play that.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:19:21", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509498, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5525992": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "What an honor!   :-D", "is_last_child": true, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_21:57:14", "killed": false, "user_key": "bb90730b238bd2c1f318bc1437a3fc1e", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": null, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5519694, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509031": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Word.  Didn't Hillary Swank do that movie \"Freedom Writers\" a few years ago?<br><br>And lest we forget, Larry King' son Carson wants to be BLACK all because of Barack Obama.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:38:33", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508956, "depth": 2, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509621": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "I see it in my 85 year-old dad.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:20:56", "killed": false, "user_key": "spirit_55z", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509479, "depth": 5, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5512183": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "Justice58:  I AM HUMBLED!  I THANK YOU!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_01:39:18", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509470, "depth": 9, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509115": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "OMG!", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_22:43:53", "killed": false, "user_key": "Justice58", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 1, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5508810, "depth": 6, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5513214": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": false, "message": "spirit:<br><br>-Er,  -ummm Did U  REQUEST this?<br><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MiD_U4CHQ&feature=related\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Kumbaya (Joan Baez)</b></a>    :&gt;)", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-24_03:15:24", "killed": false, "user_key": "GreenLadyHere", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 0, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": 5509519, "depth": 10, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}, "5509631": {"up_voted": false, "ip": "", "has_replies": true, "message": "NYT's posted an article on the rise of <a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/arts/music/24hiphop.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chinese Hip-Hop.</a>  Stories like this really resonate with me.  It's easy to dismiss the influence of AAs in popular culture on political structures, but I think we'd be foolish to do so.<br><br>For every movement, there has been music...no matter whether it's slaves singing negro spirituals in the fields in 1859 or Jay-Z brushing dirt off his shoulder in 2009...every movement has been accompanied by music.<br><br>And now the Chinese youth are embracing hip-hop...I hope they achieve their goal: freedom...just like the East Germans who sung \"We Shall Overcome\" when the Berlin Wall fell...it makes a brotha proud.", "is_last_child": false, "can_reply": true, "down_voted": false, "real_date": "2009-01-23_23:24:07", "killed": false, "user_key": "Webb", "has_been_anonymized": false, "edited": false, "author_is_moderator": false, "from_request_user": false, "votable": true, "date": "10 months ago", "approved": true, "num_replies": 3, "is_first_child": false, "email": "", "parent_post_id": null, "depth": 0, "points": 0, "author_is_creator": false, "is_realtime": false}}, "integration": {"receiver_url": "", "theme": 4, "reply_position": true, "disqus_logo": false}, "timer": {"timer_url": "http://localhost:8005", "thread_id": "10437021", "user_id": "anonymous", "forum_id": "21630", "hash": 1215937598026802208}, "thread": {"days_alive": 0, "slug": "friday_evening_open_thread_69", "paginate": false, "num_pages": 1, "num_posts": 205, "per_page": 0, "total_posts": 0, "realtime_paused": true, "id": 10437021, "queued": false}, "reactions_limit": 10, "context": {"show_reply": true, "use_fb_connect": true, "forum_facebook_key": "bd6a8bc56f8eb204984f34b6fefe228d", "use_yahoo": false, "subscribed": false, "use_twitter_signin": true, "use_openid": false, "realtime_speed": 5000}, "reactions_start": 0, "settings": {"debug": false, "disqus_url": "http://disqus.com", "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"}, "media_url": "http://media.disqus.com"};
	/* */ this.jsonData.cookie_messages = {"user_created": null, "post_has_profile": null, "post_twitter": null, "post_not_approved": null}; this.jsonData.session = {"url": null, "name": null, "email": null}; /* */

	
	this.curPageId = 'dsq-comments';

	this.frames = {};
};

var disqus_popup_reference = null;

if(typeof DsqLocal == 'undefined') {
	DsqLocal = {};
}



/**
 * Dsq.Strings: UI strings
 */
Dsq.Strings = new function() {
	this.ADD_NEW_COMMENT = "Add New Comment";
	this.LOG_INTO_DISQUS = "Log into DISQUS";
	this.USE_MEDIA = "Use Media";
	this.LOGOUT = "Logout";
	this.SHARING_OPTIONS = "Sharing options";
	this.SHARE_ON = "Share on";
	this.TWEET_THIS_COMMENT = "Tweet this comment";
	this.SHARE_ON_NEWSFEED = "Share on news feed";
	this.SEND_UPDATE_TO_YAHOO = "Send update to Yahoo!";
	this.REBLOG_ON = "Reblog on";
	this.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS = "Configure options";
	this.POST_AS = "Post as";
	this.SORT_BY = "Sort by";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL = "Subscribe by email";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS = "Subscribe by RSS";
	this.POPULAR_NOW = "Popular now";
	this.BEST_RATING = "Best Rating";
	this.NEWEST_FIRST = "Newest first";
	this.OLDEST_FIRST = "Oldest first";
	this.HIGHLIGHTED = "Highlighted";
	this.UNSUBSCRIBE = "Unsubscribe";
	this.REQUIRED = "Required";
	this.OPTIONAL = "Optional";
	this.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A = "You are commenting as a";
	this.LOGIN_BELOW = "Login below";
	this.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT = "Please login below to comment.";
	this.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL = "Subscribe to all comments by email";
	this.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS = "Do not subscribe to comments";
	this.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS = "Real-time updating is";
	this.ENABLED = "enabled";
	this.PAUSED = "paused";
	this.PAUSE = "Pause";
	this.RESUME = "Resume";
	this.SHOW = "Show";
	this.JUST_NOW = "Just now";
	this.REPLY = "Reply";
	this.EDIT = "Edit";
	this.FLAG = "Flag";
	this.MODERATE = "Moderate";
	this.CANCEL = "Cancel";
	this.REPLYING_TO = "Replying to";
	this.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS = "Report missing reactions";
	this.POST_A_COMMENT = "Post a comment";
	this.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT = "Flag inappropriate comment";
	this.FLAGGED = "Flagged";
	this.NO = "No";
	this.YES = "Yes";
	this.NEVER_MIND = "Never mind";
	this.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR = "Are you sure you would like to report this comment to a moderator";
	this.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION = "This will flag comments for moderators to take action";
	this.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN = "To rate, please log in";
	this.JUST_A_MOMENT = "Just a moment...";
	this.GUEST = "Guest";
	this.NAME = "Name";
	this.EMAIL = "Email";
  this.WEBSITE = "Website";
  this.SETTINGS = "Settings";
  this.MODERATOR_OPTIONS = "Moderator options: ";
};
// Dsq.Strings

/**
 * Dsq.FmtStrings: functions that return interpolated UI strings
 */
Dsq.FmtStrings = new function() {
	// Seems we have to use named interpolation for Django to translate. Investigate more.
	this.LOGGED_IN_AS = function(username) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logged in as %(username)s', {username:username});
	};

	this.LOGOUT_FROM = function(disqus) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate('Logout from %(disqus)s', {disqus:disqus});
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL = function(total, num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comment", {num:num, total:total});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> of <span id='dsq-total-posts'>%(total)s</span> comments", {num:num, total:total});
		}
	};

	this.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION = function(num) {
		if (num === 1) {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comment", {num:num});
		} else {
			return Dsq.Utils.interpolate("Showing <span id='dsq-num-posts'>%(num)s</span> comments", {num:num});
		}
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s comment'
				: '%(num)s comments'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_LIKES = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s like'
				: '%(num)s likes'
			), {num:num});
	};

	this.NUMBER_OF_POINTS = function(num) {
		return Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
			(num == 1
				? '%(num)s point'
				: '%(num)s points'
			), {num:num});
	};
};
// Dsq.FmtStrings





Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN = '3a1994e3330279e78957da82fb64f754';
Dsq.COMMENTS_RE = /(<li.*?id="?dsq-comment-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/li>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_RE = /(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-header-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*?)(<\/div>)\s*(<div.*?class="?dsq-comment-body"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
Dsq.POST_BODY_RE = /\s*(<div.*?id="?dsq-comment-message-(\d+)"?.*?>)((?:.|\s)*)(<\/div>)/gim;
// HACK: Safari ends with "-->" while other browsers end with "--&gt;" as expected.
Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE = /&lt;!--\[(.*?)\]--(?:>|&gt;)/gim;



var FragmentPacket = function(reader, writer, writer_url, is_child, receiveCallback) {
	var that = this;
	this.reader = reader;
	this.writer = writer;
	this.writer_url = writer_url;

	this.is_child = is_child || false;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;

	this._lastHash = null;

	this._accumMsg = '';

	this._lastSeqno = 0;

	this.MAX_DATA_LEN	= 1024;

	this.WAIT_TIME		= 10;

	this.READY		= 0x1;
	this.WRITING	= 0x2;
	this.FIN		= 0x4;
	this.ACK		= 0x8;

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;
	var listener = function() {
		that.recv();
	};
	return window.setInterval(listener, 10);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.log = function(msg) {



};

FragmentPacket.prototype.recv = function() {
	var hash;
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {

		hash = this.reader.name;
	} else {

		var hashIndex = this.reader.location.href.indexOf('#');
		if (hashIndex == -1) {
			return;
		}
		hash = this.reader.location.href.substring(hashIndex+1);
	}
	var flags = parseInt(hash.substring(0, 4), 10);
	var seqno = parseInt(hash.substring(4, 24), 10);
	var data  = hash.substring(24);

	if (this._lastHash !== hash) {
		this._lastHash = hash;
		this.log('recv: ' + hash);

		this.log(' flags: ' + flags);
		this.log(' seqno: ' + seqno + ' len: ' + hash.substring(4, 24).length + ' (' + hash.substring(4, 24) + ')');
		this.log(' data: ' + data + ' len: ' + data.length);

		this._lastSeqno = seqno;

		if (flags & this.WRITING) {
			this._accumMsg += data;
			this.sendFlag(this.ACK, seqno);
			if (flags & this.FIN) {
				this.log('recv finished: ' + decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));
				this.receiveCallback(decodeURIComponent(this._accumMsg));

				this._accumMsg = '';

				this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
			}
		}
	}

	return {
		flags: flags,
		seqno: seqno,
		data: data
	};
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendRawPacket = function(packet) {
	if (/MSIE/.test(navigator.userAgent)) {
		this.writer.name = packet;
	} else {

		this.writer.location.href = this.writer_url + '#' + packet;
	}

};

FragmentPacket.prototype.sendFlag = function(flag, seqno) {
	this.sendRawPacket(this._zerofill(flag, 4) + this._zerofill(seqno, 20));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {
	this._send(0, encodeURIComponent(msg));
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._send = function(packetNum, msg) {
	var that = this;
	var recvBuf = this.recv();

	if (packetNum === 0) {

		if (!(recvBuf.flags & this.READY)) {
			this.log('client is not ready, waiting...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		}
	} else {

		if (!( (recvBuf.flags & this.ACK) && (recvBuf.seqno === this._lastSeqno) )) {
			this.log('waiting for ack from client...');
			window.setTimeout(function() { that._send(packetNum, msg); }, this.WAIT_TIME);
			return;
		} else {
			this.log('received ack: ' + this._lastSeqno + ' ' + recvBuf.seqno);
		}
	}

	var flags = this.WRITING;
	var num_packets = Math.ceil(msg.length / this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	this.log('num_packets: ' + num_packets);

	if (num_packets === packetNum) {

		this.log('message successfully sent!');
		this.sendFlag(this.READY | this.ACK, this._lastSeqno);
		return true;
	}

	this._lastSeqno++;

	if (packetNum == num_packets-1) {
		flags |= this.FIN;
	}

	var data = msg.substring(packetNum * this.MAX_DATA_LEN, (packetNum+1) * this.MAX_DATA_LEN);
	var packet = this._zerofill(flags, 4) + this._zerofill(this._lastSeqno, 20) + data;

	this.log('sending raw packet: ' + packet);
	this.sendRawPacket(packet);

	return this._send(packetNum + 1, msg);
};

FragmentPacket.prototype._zerofill = function(num, width) {
	var retval = num.toString();
	var retval_len = retval.length;
	for (var i = 0; i < width - retval_len; i++) {
		retval = '0' + retval;
	}
	return retval;
};

var PostMessagePacket = function(receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId) {
	var that = this;
	this.receiver = receiver;
	this.receiveCallback = receiveCallback;
	this.id = id;


	this.receiverId = receiverId;
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.createListener = function() {
	var that = this;

	var listener = function(e) {

		if (!that.id) {
			that.id = e.data;
			return;
		}


		var id = e.data.split(';')[0];
		if (id !== that.id) {
			return;
		}
		var data = e.data.substring(e.data.indexOf(';') + 1);

		that.receiveCallback(data);
	};

	if (typeof window.attachEvent == 'function') {
		window.attachEvent('onmessage', listener);
	} else if (typeof window.addEventListener == 'function') {
		window.addEventListener('message', listener, false);
	} else {
		throw new Error('No method found to create event listener for PostMessagePacket.');
	}
};

PostMessagePacket.prototype.send = function(msg) {



	var needs_reget = false;
	try {
		if (typeof this.receiver.id == 'undefined' || typeof this.receiver.postMessage == 'undefined') {
			needs_reget = true;
		}
	} catch(e) {


	}
	if (needs_reget && typeof this.receiverId != 'undefined') {
		this.receiver = document.getElementById(this.receiverId).contentWindow;
	}

	var packet;
	if (!msg) {

		packet = this.id;
	} else {
		packet = this.id + ';' + msg;
	}
	this.receiver.postMessage(packet, '*');
};

PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = null;
PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id = function() {
	var id = (new Date()).getTime();
	if (id == PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id) {
		id++;
	}
	PostMessagePacket._last_unique_id = id;
	return id.toString();
};

var JsonRpc = function() {

	this.ids = {};

	this.objectToJSON = function(obj) {
		var json = '';
		var results = [];

		if (obj === undefined || obj === null) {
			return 'null';
		}

		switch (obj.constructor) {
			case Object:
				for (var property in obj) {
					if (obj.hasOwnProperty(property)) {
						results.push(this.objectToJSON(property) + ': ' + this.objectToJSON(obj[property]));
					}
				}
				json = '{' + results.join(', ') + '}';
				break;
			case Array:
				for (var i = 0; i < obj.length; i++) {
					results.push(this.objectToJSON(obj[i]));
				}
				json = '[' + results.join(', ') + ']';
				break;
			case Number:
			case Boolean:
				json = obj.toString();
				break;
			case String:

				var specialChars = {'\b': '\\b', '\t': '\\t', '\n': '\\n', '\f': '\\f', '\r': '\\r', '\\': '\\\\'};

				json = obj.replace(/[\x00-\x1f\\]/g, function(match) {
					var ch = specialChars[match];
					return ch ? ch : '\\u00' + match.charCodeAt().toPaddedString(2, 16);
				});

				json = '"' + json.replace(/"/g, '\\"') + '"';
				break;
			default:

				json = 'null';
				break;
		}

		return json;
	};

	this.createHandler = function(send_func, registered_funcs) {
		var that = this;
		var handler = function(message) {

			try {
				var rpc = eval('(' + message + ')');
			} catch(e) {
				alert('bad JSON: ' + message);
				return;
			}
			if (rpc.method) {

				if (!registered_funcs[rpc.method]) {
					return;
				}

				var retval = registered_funcs[rpc.method].apply(null, rpc.params);
				if (rpc.id) {
					var response = {
						result: retval,
						error: null,	// TODO
						id: rpc.id
					};
					send_func(that.objectToJSON(response));
				}
			} else if(rpc.result) {

				if (!that.ids[rpc.id]) {
					return;
				}

				that.ids[rpc.id](rpc.result);
				delete that.ids[rpc.id];
			}
		};
		return handler;
	};

	this.execute = function(send_func, method, params, response_callback) {
		response_callback = response_callback || null;
		var id = (response_callback) ? (new Date()).getTime() : null;

		var request = {
			method: method,
			params: params,
			id: id
		};

		send_func(this.objectToJSON(request));

		if (id) {
			this.ids[id] = response_callback;
		}
	};
};
JsonRpc = new JsonRpc();

var ParentMessenger = function(childUrl, receiverUrl, container, receiveCallback) {


	if (navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Safari') >= 0 && parseInt(navigator.userAgent.substring(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Version/') + 8), 10) == 3) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	} else if (window.opera) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}



	if (!receiverUrl &&
		navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Gecko') >= 0 &&
		parseFloat(navigator.userAgent.slice(navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 3, navigator.userAgent.indexOf('rv:') + 6)) < 1.9) {
		throw new Error("unsupported.");
	}


	if (/msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent)) {


		if (document.domain == window.location.hostname) {
			receiverUrl = '';
		}
	}

	var that = this;
	this.childUrl = childUrl;
	this.receiverUrl = receiverUrl;
	this.container = container || document.body;

	this.packetHandler = null;


	this._ready = false;
	this._error = false;


	var _createReceiverForFragmentPacket = function() {

		that.receiver = document.createElement('iframe');
		that.receiver.src = receiverUrl;
		that.receiver.id = 'receiver_' + (new Date()).getTime();
		that.receiver.name = that.receiver.id;

		that.receiver.frameBorder = '0';
		that.receiver.frameSpacing = '0';
		that.receiver.style.borderStyle = 'none';

		var receiver_onload = function() {
			var receiver = document.getElementById(that.receiver.id).contentWindow;

			try {
				receiver.document.body.innerHTML = '';
			} catch(e) {

				that._error = true;
			}
			receiver.document.body.style.padding = '0px';
			receiver.document.body.style.margin = '0px';

			var child = receiver.document.createElement('iframe');
			child.id = 'child';
			child.name = 'child';
			child.src = that.childUrl;

			child.frameBorder = '0';
			child.frameSpacing = '0';
			child.style.borderStyle = 'none';
			child.style.width = '100%';
			child.style.height = '100%';
			receiver.document.body.appendChild(child);

			that.child = receiver.document.getElementById('child').contentWindow;
			that.receiver = receiver;

			that.packetHandler = new FragmentPacket(that.receiver, that.child, that.childUrl, false, receiveCallback);

			that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();

			that.packetHandler.sendFlag(that.packetHandler.READY, 0);

			that._ready = true;
		};

		that.receiver.onreadystatechange = function() {
			if (this.readyState == 'complete') {
				receiver_onload();
			}
		};

		that.receiver.onload = receiver_onload;







		if (Dsq.Utils.ie) {
			if (that.container.clientWidth === 0) {

				var _waitForWidth = function() {
					if (that.container.clientWidth > 0) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					} else {
						window.setTimeout(_waitForWidth, 100);
					}
				};
				_waitForWidth();

				that._once = false;
				that.receiver.onresize = function() {
					if (!that._once) {
						Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(that.container.id);
					}
					that._once = true;
				};
			}
		}

		that.container.appendChild(that.receiver);
	};


	var _createReceiverForPostMessage = function() {

		var receiver_onload = function() {

			that.packetHandler.send();
			that._ready = true;
		};

		var id = PostMessagePacket._get_unique_id();
		var receiverId = 'child_' + id;


		ParentMessenger['_receiver_onload_' + receiverId] = receiver_onload;

		that.container.innerHTML += '<iframe ' +
			'src="' + childUrl + '" ' +
			'id="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'name="' + receiverId + '" ' +
			'onload="ParentMessenger._receiver_onload_' + receiverId +'();" ' +
			'></iframe>';

		that.receiver = document.getElementById(receiverId).contentWindow;
		that.packetHandler = new PostMessagePacket(that.receiver, receiveCallback, id, receiverId);
		that._listener = that.packetHandler.createListener();
	};

	if (typeof window.postMessage == 'function') {
		_createReceiverForPostMessage();
	} else {
		_createReceiverForFragmentPacket();
	}

};

ParentMessenger.prototype.sendMessage = function(message) {
	var that = this;
	if (!this._ready) {

		window.setTimeout(function() { that.sendMessage(message); }, 10);
		return;
	}
	this.packetHandler.send(message);
	return true;
};

Dsq.NewFrames = function(url) {
	this.url = url;
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype.init = function(onFailure) {
	var that = this;

	try {
		this.messenger = new ParentMessenger(this.url, Dsq.jsonData.integration.receiver_url, this.container, this.receive_callback);
	} catch(e) {
		if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
			onFailure();
		}
	}

	if (typeof onFailure == 'function') {
		var iId = window.setInterval(function() {
			if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				return;
			}
			if (that.messenger._ready) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
			} else if (that.messenger._error) {
				window.clearInterval(iId);
				onFailure();
			}
		}, 10);
	}
};

Dsq.NewFrames.prototype._execute = function(method, args, callback) {
	var that = this;
	if (typeof that.messenger == 'undefined') {
		return false;
	}
	JsonRpc.execute(
		function(msg) { that.messenger.sendMessage(msg); },
		method,
		args || [],
		callback);
	return true;
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame = function(container, parent_post_id) {
	var that = this;
	this.container = container;
	this.parent_post_id = parent_post_id;

	var sendFunc = function(msg) {

		Dsq.Debug.log('Dsq.ReplyFrame.sendFunc');
		that.messenger.sendMessage(msg);
	};


	var postComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		Dsq.jsonData.posts[response.message.id] = response.message.post_meta;
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key]) {
			Dsq.jsonData.users[response.message.post_meta.user_key] = response.message.user_meta;
		}


		var reply_position = (typeof(disqus_insert_wrt_sort) == 'undefined' 
			? (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reply_position ? -1 : null) 
			: (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? null : -1));
		
		if (response.message.post_meta.approved) {
			Dsq.Post.insert(response.message.post_meta.parent_post_id || reply_position, response.message.id, response.message.post_meta.message);
		}

		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onSuccess(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var postComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(response.message, 'Error');
		Dsq.Templates.postComment_onFailure(response, parent_post_id, response.message.id);
	};

	var editComment_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);
		
		message.innerHTML = response.message;
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
	
	var editComment_onFailure = function(response) {
		var post_id = parent_post_id;
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('Sorry, there was an error editing this comment.', 'Edit Error');
		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	var getUserByEmail_onSuccess = function(response) {
		var msg = response.message;
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(parent_post_id);

		if (msg.username) {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'login', {
				'username': msg.username,
				'display_name': msg.display_name,
				'avatar_url': msg.avatar_url,
				'verified': msg.verified,
				'email': fields.email.value
			});
		} else {

			Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(parent_post_id, 'register');
		}
	};

	var validateAuth_onSuccess = function(response, auth_choice) {
		Dsq.Templates.postComment(parent_post_id, null, true, auth_choice);
	};

	var validateAuth_onFailure = function(response, auth_choice) {
		var pid = parent_post_id ? '-' + parent_post_id : '';
		var msg = response.message;

		if (auth_choice == 'register') {
			var fields = ['email', 'username', 'password'];

			for (var i = 0; i < fields.length; i++) {
				var field = fields[i];
				var errorDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-' + field + '-errors' + pid);

				if (msg[field]) {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = msg[field];
				} else {
					errorDiv.innerHTML = '';
				}
			}
		} else if (auth_choice == 'login') {
			Dsq.$('dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid).innerHTML = '<p>We couldn\'t log you in. Please verify your login.</p>';
		}
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.receive_callback = JsonRpc.createHandler(sendFunc, {
		'postComment.onSuccess': postComment_onSuccess,
		'postComment.onFailure': postComment_onFailure,
		'editComment.onSuccess': editComment_onSuccess,
		'editComment.onFailure': editComment_onFailure,		
		'getUserByEmail.onSuccess': getUserByEmail_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onSuccess': validateAuth_onSuccess,
		'validateAuth.onFailure': validateAuth_onFailure,
		'reload': function() { window.location.reload(); }
	});

	this.url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY +
		'?' + (new Date()).getTime() +
		'&f=jackandjillpolitics' +
		'&t=friday_evening_open_thread_69' +
		'&ff=' + Dsq.Thread.ff +
		'&default_text=' + disqus_default_text +
		'&ifrs=' + encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css);
	if (this.parent_post_id) {
		this.url += '&parent_post=' + this.parent_post_id;
	}
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype = new Dsq.NewFrames(Dsq.ReplyFrame.url);

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.post = function(author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe) {
	this._execute('postComment', [author_name, author_email, author_url, authenticate, sharing_services, subscribe]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.edit = function(post_id, message) {
	this._execute('editComment', [post_id, message]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.setState = function(parent_post_id, depth) {
	this._execute('setState', [parent_post_id, depth]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.getUserByEmail = function(email) {
	this._execute('getUserByEmail', [email]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.validateAuth = function(auth_choice, email, username, password) {
	this._execute('validateAuth', [auth_choice, email, username, password]);
};

Dsq.ReplyFrame.prototype.authenticateFacebook = function(session, forum_url) {
	this._execute('authenticateFacebook', [session, forum_url]);
};

	Dsq.Facebook = function() {
	var that = this;

	var handleSessionData = function(session) {

		var forum_url = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;




		if (typeof disqus_facebook_forum != 'undefined') {
			forum_url = disqus_facebook_forum;
		}
		Dsq.frames.reply_0.authenticateFacebook(session, forum_url);
	};

	var onLogin = function() {
		FB.Connect.getSignedPublicSessionData(handleSessionData);
	};

	this.login = function() {
		FB.Connect.requireSession(onLogin, true);
	};
};
Dsq.Facebook = new Dsq.Facebook();


	






Dsq.Themes = {};

Dsq.Themes.narcissus = new function() {
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-form-area';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-textarea-wrapper';



	
	this.header = function() {
		var comments_count, total_posts, num_posts;
		var html = '';
		var missing_perm_tmpl;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.missing_perm) {
			missing_perm_tmpl = Dsq.Templates.missingPermissions();
			if (missing_perm_tmpl) {
				html += '<div class="dsq-missing-permissions">' + missing_perm_tmpl + '</div>';
			}
		}

		total_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.total_posts;
		num_posts = Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_posts;

		if (total_posts) {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_FULL(total_posts, num_posts);
		} else {
			comments_count = Dsq.FmtStrings.SHOWING_COMMENTS_WITHOUT_PAGINATION(num_posts);
		}

		html += ' \
		<div id="dsq-comments-title"> \
			<h3>' + comments_count + '</h3> \
		</div> \
		';

		html += ' \
		<div class="dsq-options"> \
			<span class="dsq-item-sort">'
				+ Dsq.Strings.SORT_BY + ' \
				<select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);"> \
					<option value="hot" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 4 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.POPULAR_NOW + '</option> \
					<option value="best" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 3 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.BEST_RATING + '</option> \
					<option value="newest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 2 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.NEWEST_FIRST + '</option> \
					<option value="oldest" ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sort == 1 ? 'selected="selected"' : '') + '>' + Dsq.Strings.OLDEST_FIRST + '</option> \
				</select> \
				&nbsp; \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<span id="dsq-subscribe">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.subscribed
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.UNSUBSCRIBE + '</a>'
						: '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_EMAIL + '</a>')
				+ '</span> \
			</span> \
			<span class="dsq-subscribe-rss" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle"> \
				<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png" alt="" /> \
				<a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/friday_evening_open_thread_69/latest.rss">' + Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_BY_RSS + '</a> \
			</span> \
		</div> \
		';

		
		

		return html;

	};
	
	this.footer = function() {
		var html = '';

		html += Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
		
			html += Dsq.Templates.realtime();
			html += Dsq.Templates.showThreadSettings();
			html += Dsq.Templates.postBox();

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		


		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) {
 			html += ' \
				<div class="dsq-global-moderator-extras">'
					+ '<strong>shortname:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url
					+ '<strong>thread id:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.id
					+ '<strong>thread slug:</strong> ' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.slug
				+ '</div> \
			';
		}

		return html;
	};
	
	this.realtime = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			html += '<div id="dsq-realtime-options" class="dsq-options">'
					 + Dsq.Strings.REALTIME_UPDATING_IS + ' <strong id="dsq-realtime-status" style="text-transform: lowercase">' + Dsq.Strings.ENABLED + '</strong>. \
					 <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-toggle" style="text-transform: capitalize"></a> \
					</div>';
		}

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
			html += ' \
				<div style="display: none" id="dsq-realtime-alert" class="dsq-realtime-alert"><span id="dsq-realtime-queued"></span> <a href="#" id="dsq-realtime-show"></a></div> \
			';
		}
		
		return html;
	};

	this.showThreadSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '<div id="dsq-thread-settings" class="dsq-thread-settings">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATOR_OPTIONS;
		html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.showSettings(); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.SETTINGS + '</a>';
		if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled && Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			html += '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.reportMissingReactions(); return false;">'
						+ Dsq.Strings.REPORT_MISSING_REACTIONS
						+ '</a>';
		}
		html +='</div>';

		return html;
	};

	this.postBox = function(post_id, use_fallback_iframe) {


		var html;
		var display_sharing_options = Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated;

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post) {
			return '';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.hasOwnProperty(Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain)) {
				display_sharing_options = false;
			}
		}
		
		if (post_id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];				
		}
		
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		var _requestUserInfo = function() {
			var html;



			var user_has_email = false;

			html = '<div class="dsq-request-user-info"> <!-- // If authenticated --> \
				<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT + '?ctkn=' + Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN + '" class="dsq-request-user-logout">' + Dsq.Strings.LOGOUT + '</a> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td rowspan="2">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '')
								+ '<img src="' + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR + '" width="48" height="48" class="dsq-request-user-avatar">'
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-name">'
								+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
									 ? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '">' + Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain + '</span>'
									 : (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_verified
											? '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span>'
											: '<span class="dsq-badge-small dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span>'))
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE + '">' : '') 
								+ Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username 
							+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '</a>' : '')
							+  (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && user_has_email ? ' <small>(<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.remoteAccountSettings(); return false;">change settings</a>)</small>' : '')
							+  (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? ' <small>(<a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/info/" target="_blank">change name</a> or <a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/avatar/" target="_blank">picture</a>)</small>' : '')
						+ '</td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-request-user-stats"> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.comments_count == 1 ? 'comment' : 'comments') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.likes_count == 1 ? 'like' : 'likes') + '</span> \
							<span><big>' + Dsq.jsonData.request.points + '</big> ' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.points == 1 ? 'point' : 'points') + '</span> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		var _loginOptions = function() {
			var html;
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-authenticate"> \
				<p class="dsq-autheneticate-copy">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
					? Dsq.Strings.YOU_ARE_COMMENTING_AS_A + ' <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. ' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.LOGIN_BELOW + '.'
					: Dsq.Strings.REQUIRED + ': ' + Dsq.Strings.PLEASE_LOGIN_BELOW_TO_COMMENT + '.')
				+ '</p> \
				<ul class="dsq-login-buttons">'
					+ (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-disqus.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Facebook.login(); return false;"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-facebook.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-twitter.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL(); return false" ><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-openid.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_yahoo ? '<li class="dsq-login-button"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Yahoo.startYahooConnect(); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/login-yahoo.gif" /></a></li>' : '')
				+ '</ul> \
			</div> \
			';
			return html;
		};

		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {


			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {



				return '<div id="dsq-form-area" style="display:none"><div id="dsq-textarea-wrapper"></div></div>' + _loginOptions();
			} else {
				return '';
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<div id="' + (post_id 
			? 'dsq-reply-post-' + post_id
			: 'dsq-new-post')
		 	+ '" class="dsq-post-area"> \
			<div class="dsq-dc-logo"> \
				<a href="http://disqus.com/comments" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/disqus-logo.png"></a> \
			</div>'
			+ (post_id 
				? '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.REPLYING_TO + ' ' + userData.display_name + '</h3>'
				: '<h3>' + Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT + '</h3>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated 
				? _requestUserInfo()
				: _loginOptions() )
			+ '<div id="dsq-form-area' + pid + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-textarea"> \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper" id="dsq-textarea-wrapper' + pid + '"></div> \
			</div>'
			+ (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated
			? ' \
			<div class="dsq-post-fields"> \
				<form action="." method="GET" onsubmit="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false); return false;"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-name' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_name ? disqus_def_name : (Dsq.jsonData.session.name ? Dsq.jsonData.session.name : Dsq.Strings.NAME + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'name\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-website' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (Dsq.jsonData.session.url ? Dsq.jsonData.session.url : Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')" class="dsq-placeholder') + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'website\')" /></div></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-left"><div class="dsq-input-wrapper"><input id="dsq-field-email' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (disqus_def_email ? disqus_def_email : (Dsq.jsonData.session.email ? Dsq.jsonData.session.email : Dsq.Strings.EMAIL + '" class="dsq-placeholder')) + '" onfocus="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" onblur="Dsq.Templates.handlePlaceholder(event, this, \'email\')" /></div></td> \
						<td class="dsq-post-fields-right"> \
							<div class="dsq-subscribe"> \
								<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.chooseSubscribe(' + post_id + '); return false" class="dsq-subscribe-menu"><span id="dsq-subscribe-select' + pid + '">' + (Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post ? Dsq.Strings.SUBSCRIBE_TO_ALL_COMMENTS_BY_EMAIL : Dsq.Strings.DO_NOT_SUBSCRIBE_TO_COMMENTS) + '</span> <small>&#9660;</small></a> \
								<ul class="dsq-panel" id="dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid + '"> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(2, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Subscribe to all comments by email</a></li> \
									<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.setSubscribe(0, this, ' + post_id + '); return false">Do not subscribe to comments</a></li> \
								</ul> \
								<input id="dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid + '" type="hidden" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.request.subscribe_on_post + '" /> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
				</form> \
			</div>'
			: '')
			+ '<div class="dsq-post-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-sharing-options" ' + (!display_sharing_options ? 'style="display:none;"' : '') + '> \
					<button class="dsq-button-small" onfocus="document.getElementById(\'dsq-post-button' + pid + '\').focus();"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.SHARING_OPTIONS + ' <small>&#9660;</small></span></button> \
					<div class="dsq-panel"> '
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '"'
								  + (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.twitter.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-twitter' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Twitter</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook
								&& (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.enabled === true ||
										(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote && Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'facebook'))
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.facebook.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-facebook' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Facebook</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.yahoo.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-yahoo' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Yahoo!</label> \
								</div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.tumblr.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-tumblr' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Tumblr</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress !== undefined
								&& Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.wordpress.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-wordpress' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Wordpress</label> \
								 </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.movabletype.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
									<label for="dsq-sharing-movabletype' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' Movable Type</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad !== undefined
							  && Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.enabled === true
							? '<div><input type="checkbox" id="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '"'
									+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.sharing.typepad.auto === true ? 'checked=true' : '') + '/> \
								  <label for="dsq-sharing-typepad' + pid + '">' + Dsq.Strings.SHARE_ON + ' TypePad</label> \
							   </div>'
							: '')
						+ '<div><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections/" target="_blank" class="dsq-configure-options">' + Dsq.Strings.CONFIGURE_OPTIONS + '</a></div>'
					+ '</div> \
				</div>'
				+ '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-post-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, false)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.POST_AS + ' '
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					? Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username
					: Dsq.Strings.GUEST)
				+ '</span></button>'
				+ (post_id
					? '<button class="dsq-button" id="dsq-cancel-button' + pid + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"><span>' + Dsq.Strings.CANCEL + '</span></button>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
			+ '</div>' // end dsq-form-area
		+ '</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};




	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-append-post-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		html = ' \
		<table> \
			<tr> \
				<td id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-avatar" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
					<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
					? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
					: '')
				+ '</a> \
				</td> \
				<td class="dsq-comment-header-meta"> \
		';

		
		return html;
	};
	
	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var html;
		var parent_display_name = '';
		
		if(_meta.parent_post_id) {

			var _parent_meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[_meta.parent_post_id];

			if (_parent_meta) {
				var parentUserData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_parent_meta.user_key];
				parent_display_name = parentUserData.display_name;
			}
		}

		html = ' \
		<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/themes/narcissus/moderator.png" class="dsq-moderator-star" title="Moderator" /> \
		<span class="dsq-comment-header-time"><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')" title="Permalink">' + (_meta.is_realtime ? Dsq.Strings.JUST_NOW : _meta.date) + '</a></span> '
		+ (_meta.parent_post_id && parent_display_name
			? '<a href="#comment-' + _meta.parent_post_id + '" title="Jump to comment">in reply to ' + parent_display_name + '</a>'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		<td id="dsq-like-pts-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-comment-header-likes">'
		+ (_meta.points
			? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.'
			: '')
		+ '</td> \
		</tr> \
		</table> \
		';
		return html;
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		var html = '';
		return html;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		var html;
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed || !_meta.approved) { return ''; }
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left">'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
					? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.moderateOptions(' + post_id+ '); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.MODERATE + '</a>'
					: '')
				+ '<a href="#" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG + '</a> \
			</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right">'
				+ (_meta.votable 
					? '<span id="dsq-like-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-like">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1)" >Like</button>'
						: 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;')
					+ '</span>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-post-edit" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + ')" >' + Dsq.Strings.EDIT + '</button>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<span class="dsq-comment-footer-reply" id="dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(' + post_id +', this)"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button> \
						<button class="dsq-comment-footer-reply-tab">' + Dsq.Strings.REPLY + '</button><span></span> \
					</span>'
					: '')
			+ '</div> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		return html;
	};



	
	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		var item = '<li class="dsq-comment dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-header"> \
			<table> \
			<tr> \
			<td class="dsq-header-avatar"> \
			';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'" class="dsq-avatar">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {

			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar92.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== ''
				? '</a>'
				: '')
			+ '</td>'
			+ '<td><cite class="dsq-comment-cite">' + reaction.author_name + '</cite> <span class="dsq-comment-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</span></td>'
			+ '<td class="dsq-comment-header-likes"></td>'
			+ '</tr></table></div>' // end dsq-comment-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header" \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-reaction-header-left">'
							+ '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png" />'
							+ ' From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
							+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
						+ '</td>'
						+ '<td class="dsq-reaction-header-right">';
			
			if(reaction.retweets) {
				var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
				if (num_retweets > 0) {
					if (num_retweets == 1) {
						item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
					} else {
						item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');
						item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
						var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 3) ? 3 : num_retweets;
						item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);
						if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
							item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
								+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
						}
					}
				}
			}	
			item += '</td></tr> \
			</table> \
			</div>' // end dsq-reaction-header
			+ '<div class="dsq-comment-body"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '</div> \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer"> \
				<div class="dsq-comment-footer-left"> \
				</div>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator 
					? ' \
					<div class="dsq-comment-footer-right"> \
						<button class="dsq-button-small dsq-hide-reaction" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + ')">Hide</button> \
					</div>'
					: '')
			+ '</div>'
		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions" class="dsq-show-more-reactions"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</button></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 id="dsq-reactions-title" class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-container"> \
			<table> \
				<tbody> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-tl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-tr"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-body"> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
								<div class="dsq-popup-title"> \
									<button class="dsq-button-small" style="float:right" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)">Close</button>' 
									+ content['header'] 
								+ '</div>'
								+ content['body']
							+ '</div> \
							<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
						</td> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-b"></td> \
					</tr> \
					<tr> \
						<td class="dsq-popup-bl"></td><td class="dsq-popup-b"></td><td class="dsq-popup-br"></td> \
					</tr> \
				</tbody> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
	};



	
	this.chooseSubscribe = function(post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		menu.style.display = menu.style.display == 'block' ? 'none' : 'block';
		
	};
	
	this.setSubscribe = function(value, el, post_id) {

		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var input = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + pid);
		var select = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-select' + pid);
		var menu = Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-menu' + pid);
		
		select.innerHTML = el.innerHTML;
		input.value = value;
		this.chooseSubscribe(post_id);
	};
	
	this.getFormFields = function(post_id) {

		var fields = {};
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var name = Dsq.$('dsq-field-name' + pid);
		var email = Dsq.$('dsq-field-email' + pid);
		var website = Dsq.$('dsq-field-website' + pid);
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid);
		var password = Dsq.$('dsq-field-password' + pid);

		fields = {
			'name': name,
			'email': email,
			'website': website,
			'username': username,
			'password': password
		}
		
		return fields;
	}
	
	this.validateFields = function(post_id) {
		
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) { return true; }
		
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		
		var nameField = fields.name;
		var websiteField = fields.website;
		var emailField = fields.email;
		
		websiteField.value = (websiteField.value == Dsq.Templates.placeholder['website']) ? '' : websiteField.value;
		
		var v = [{

			validator: Dsq.Validators.name,
			value: nameField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.email,
			value: emailField.value
		}, {

			validator: Dsq.Validators.url,
			value: websiteField.value
		}];
		
		return Dsq.Validators.validate(v, function(e) { Dsq.Popup.popModal(e, 'Oops...') } );
	};
	
	this.checkExistingUser = function(post_id) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);		
		Dsq.Popup.loading(post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].getUserByEmail(fields.email.value);
		}
	};

	this.validateAuth = function(el_clicked, post_id, auth_choice) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		var email = fields.email ? fields.email.value : '';
		var username = fields.username ? fields.username.value : '';
		var password = fields.password ? fields.password.value : '';
		
		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		
		if (post_id) {
			Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		} else {
			Dsq.frames['reply_0'].validateAuth(auth_choice, email, username, password);
		}
	};

	this.lightboxUpdateEmail = function(post_id, new_email) {
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		fields.email.value = new_email;
	};

	this.lightboxAuthenticate = function(post_id, auth_choice, auth_data) {
		var title, body;
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';

		if(typeof(auth_data) == 'undefined') {
			var auth_data = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);
		}

		d = auth_data;

		switch(auth_choice) {
			case 'register':
				var suggestedUsername = d.name.value.replace(/[^a-zA-Z0-9-]/g,'').toLowerCase();
			
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Register a <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';

				body = ' \
				<ul class="dsq-lightbox-register-reasons"> \
				<li>Verify your comments</li> \
				<li>Edit and delete comments</li> \
				<li>Manage comments and replies</li> \
				</ul> \
				';

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Email</td> \
							<td><input type="text" value="' + d.email.value + '" onchange="Dsq.Templates.lightboxUpdateEmail(' + post_id + ', this.value)" /><div id="dsq-email-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + suggestedUsername + '"/><div id="dsq-username-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /><div id="dsq-password-errors' + pid + '"></div></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'login\'); return false">Login instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Register and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			case 'login':
				title = Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post ? 'Optional:' : 'Required:';
				title += ' Login to your <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-profile.png" alt=Disqus Profile" />';
				body = '';
				
				if(d.avatar_url) {
					body += '<div class="dsq-lightbox-recognized"><table><tr>';
					body += '<td><img src="' + d.avatar_url + '" alt="" /></td>';
					body += '<td><span class="dsq-badge ' + (d.verified ? 'dsq-badge-verified' : 'dsq-badge-registered') + '">' + (d.verified ? 'Verified' : 'Registered') + '</span></td>';
					body += '<td>Hey <strong>' + d.display_name + '</strong>, is that you? Login below to claim this comment.';
					body += '</tr></table></div>';
				}

				body += ' \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-fields"> \
					<table> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Username or Email</td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-username' + pid + '" type="text" value="' + (d.avatar_url ? d.username : '') + '" /></td> \
						</tr> \
						<tr> \
							<td>Password <a href="http://disqus.com/forgot" target="_blank">(cannot log in?)</a></td> \
							<td><input id="dsq-field-password' + pid + '" type="password" /></td> \
						</tr> \
					</table> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-switch-auth"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Templates.lightboxAuthenticate(' + post_id + ',\'register\'); return false">Register instead</a></div> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-lightbox-errors' + pid + '" class="dsq-lightbox-errors"></div> \
				<div class="dsq-lightbox-submit"> \
					<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-post"><button class="dsq-button" onclick="Dsq.Templates.validateAuth(this, ' + post_id + ',\'' + auth_choice + '\')">Login and Post comment</button></div>'
					+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
						? '<div class="dsq-lightbox-auth-skip"><button class="dsq-button-small" onclick="Dsq.Templates.postComment(' + post_id + ', this, true)">Just post as a Guest</button></div>'
						: '')
				+ '</div> \
				';
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
		Dsq.$('dsq-field-username' + pid).focus();
	};
	
	this.buttonsToRestore = [];
	this.setLoadingButton = function(btn, post_id) {
		var pid = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		if (btn) {

			var loadingBtn = document.createElement('button');
			loadingBtn.id = btn.id + '-loading';
			loadingBtn.innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-lite.gif" alt="" /> Just a moment...';
			loadingBtn.className = btn.className + ' dsq-post-loading';
			btn.parentNode.appendChild(loadingBtn);
			btn.style.display = 'none';
			var cancelBtn = Dsq.$('dsq-cancel-button' + pid);
			if(cancelBtn) { cancelBtn.style.display = 'none'; this.buttonsToRestore.push(cancelBtn); }
			this.buttonsToRestore.push(btn);
		} else {

			var buttons = this.buttonsToRestore;
			for(var i = 0; i < buttons.length; i++) {
				buttons[i].style.display = 'inline';
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$(buttons[i].id + '-loading'));
			}
		}
		
	};

	this.postComment = function(post_id, el_clicked, force, auth_choice) {
		var append_id = post_id ? '-' + post_id : '';
		var fields = Dsq.Templates.getFormFields(post_id);

		if (Dsq.Templates.validateFields(post_id)) {

			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && !force &&
				((!Dsq.Utils.readCookie('skipped_auth') && !disqus_skip_auth && !Dsq.jsonData.forum.disqus_auth_disabled) || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post)) {
				Dsq.Templates.checkExistingUser(post_id);
				return false;
			}
			var params = [];
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
				params.push(fields.name.value,
					fields.email.value,
					fields.website.value);

				if (auth_choice == 'login' || auth_choice == 'register') {
					params.push({
						auth_choice: auth_choice,
						username: fields.username.value,
						password: fields.password.value,
						email: fields.email.value
					});
				} else {
					params.push(null);
				}

				params.push(null /* sharing options */, Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe-on-post' + append_id).value);
			} else {
				var service_checked = function(name) {
					var el = Dsq.$('dsq-sharing-' + name + append_id);
					return (el !== null && el.checked === true) ? '1' : '0';
				};
				params.push(null, null, null, null, {
					tw: service_checked('twitter'),
					fb: service_checked('facebook'),
					tr: service_checked('tumblr'),
					wp: service_checked('wordpress'),
					mt: service_checked('movabletype'),
					tp: service_checked('typepad'),
					yh: service_checked('yahoo')
				});
			}

			var frame = Dsq.frames['reply_' + (post_id ? post_id : 0)];
			frame.post.apply(frame, params);

			if (el_clicked) {
				Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
			}
			
			if (force) {
				Dsq.Utils.createCookie('skipped_auth', true);	
			}
			
		} else {
			return false;
		}
	};

	this.editComment = function(el_clicked, post_id) {
		var edited_message = Dsq.$('dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id).value;

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked, post_id);
		Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].edit(post_id, edited_message);
	};

	this.toggleEdit = function(post_id) {
		var body = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-body-' + post_id);
		var message = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + post_id);

		if (!Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id]) {


			message.style.display = 'none';
			if (Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {

				var edit_area = document.createElement('div');
				edit_area.id = 'dsq-edit-' + post_id;
				edit_area.className = 'dsq-edit dsq-textarea';
				edit_area.innerHTML = ' \
				<div class="dsq-textarea-wrapper"> \
					<textarea class="dsq-edit-textarea" id="dsq-edit-textarea-' + post_id + '">' + message.innerHTML + '</textarea> \
				</div> \
				<div class="dsq-save-edit"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Templates.editComment(this, ' + post_id + ')" class="dsq-button-small">Save Edit</button> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id + '" style="display: none"></div> \
				';

				body.appendChild(edit_area);

				if (!Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-edit-iframe-' + post_id), post_id);
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].init();
					Dsq.frames['edit_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
		} else {

			message.style.display = 'block';
			Dsq.$('dsq-edit-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id] = !Dsq.Post.stateEditToggled[post_id];
	};
	
	this.edit = function(el, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.toggleEdit(post_id);
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(post_id, button) {
		
		if(!this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

			if (Dsq.$('dsq-reply-post-' + post_id)) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'block';
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id);
				var container = Dsq.$('dsq-textarea-wrapper-' + post_id);
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] && container) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(container, post_id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].init(function() {

						Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.postBox(post_id, true);
						Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id).innerHTML = '';

						var theme = (typeof disqus_frame_theme == 'undefined') ? 'default' : disqus_frame_theme;
						Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-form-area-' + post_id), post_id, {theme: theme});

					});
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + post_id].setState(post_id, _meta.depth);
				}
			}
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-append-post';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply-active';
			
		} else {

			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.$('dsq-append-post-' + post_id).className = '';
			Dsq.$('dsq-comment-footer-reply-' + post_id).className = 'dsq-comment-footer-reply';
		}
		
		this.stateReplyToggled[post_id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[post_id];

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie && this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]) {

		}

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: post_id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[post_id]
		});
	};
	
	this.moderateOptions = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		
		if(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator) { return false; }

		var html;
		
		html = ' \
		<div class="dsq-moderate-options"> \
		<table>'
		+ (_meta.email ? '<tr><td>Email</td><td>' + _meta.email + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ (_meta.ip ? '<tr><td>IP address</td><td>' + _meta.ip + '</td></tr>' : '')
		+ '<tr> \
			<td>Actions</td> \
			<td><ul>'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
				? '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
				: '')
			+ '<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Delete Comment</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li> \
			</ul></td> \
			</table> \
		</div> \
		';
		
		html += '<p>Go to the full <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/moderate/" target="_blank">moderate panel</a> for more options.</p>';
		
		return Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Moderate Options', post_id);
	};
	
	this.placeholder = {
		'class': 'dsq-placeholder',
		'name': Dsq.Strings.NAME,
		'email': Dsq.Strings.EMAIL,
		'website': Dsq.Strings.WEBSITE + ' (' + Dsq.Strings.OPTIONAL.toLowerCase() + ')'
	};
	
	this.handlePlaceholder = function(evt, el, key) {
		var placeholder = Dsq.Templates.placeholder[key];
		var className = Dsq.Templates.placeholder['class'];
		
		switch(evt.type) {
			case 'focus':
				if(el.value == placeholder) {
					el.value = '';
					el.className = '';
				}
				break;

			case 'blur':
				if(el.value == '') {
					el.value = placeholder;
					el.className = className;
				}
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}
	};
	
	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked) {

		var extra_params = '';

		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(el_clicked);
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'friday_evening_open_thread_69'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};
	
	
	this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {


		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
			}
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/vote.js'
				+ '?post_id='    + id
				+ '&vote='        + vote);
		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login('To rate, please log in');
		}
	};

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {

		Dsq.$('dsq-like-pts-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this.';

		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-like-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.&nbsp;&nbsp;';
		}
	};




	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {
		var approved = response.message.post_meta.approved;

		if (parent_post_id) {
			Dsq.Post.toggleReply(parent_post_id);
		}

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
		
		if (approved) {
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		} else {			
			var unapproved_msg = 'Thanks for posting!\
	 Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.\
			';
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(unapproved_msg, 'Comment awaiting approval', post_id);
		}

		var sharing_results = response.message.sharing_results;
		var sharing_errors = '';
		for (var service in sharing_results) {
			if (sharing_results.hasOwnProperty(service) === true) {
				if (sharing_results[service].error === true) {
					sharing_errors += service + ', ';
				}
			}
		}

		if (sharing_results.facebook && sharing_results.facebook.callback) {
			FB.ensureInit(function() {
				FB.Connect.streamPublish('', sharing_results.facebook.attachment);
			});
		}

		if (sharing_errors !== '') {
			var message = 'Your comment was posted, but there were errors sharing with the following connections: ';
			message += sharing_errors.replace(/,\s$/, '');
			message += '<p><a href="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/profile/connections" target="_blank">Configure your connections here</a></p>'
			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sharing options');
		}

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};

	this.postComment_onFailure = function(response, parent_post_id, post_id) {

		Dsq.Templates.setLoadingButton(false);
	};
};




// TODO: It might be faster to use string methods to find all <li (...) </li> blocks and pass to Dsq.PostHandler manually.
Dsq.CommentsHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_post = Dsq.Templates.prependPost(post_id);
	var append_post = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(post_id);

	content = content.replace(Dsq.POST_RE, Dsq.PostHandler);
	Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter++;
	head = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContainer(post_id, head);
	return prepend_post + head + content + tail + append_post;
};

Dsq.PostHandler = function(str, h_head, post_id, h_content, h_tail, b_head, b_content, b_tail, offset, s) {
	var prepend_header = Dsq.Templates.postPrependHeader(post_id);
	var append_header = Dsq.Templates.postAppendHeader(post_id);
	var prepend_body = Dsq.Templates.preBody(post_id);
	var append_body = Dsq.Templates.postBody(post_id);
	var append_footer = Dsq.Templates.postFooter(post_id);

	b_content = b_content.replace(Dsq.POST_BODY_RE, Dsq.PostBodyHandler);
	return h_head + prepend_header + h_content + append_header + h_tail + b_head + prepend_body + b_content + append_body + b_tail + append_footer;
};

Dsq.PostBodyHandler = function(str, head, post_id, content, tail, offset, s) {
	content = Dsq.Templates.Filters.commentContent(post_id, content);
	return head + content + tail;
};

Dsq.MediaPostHandler = function(str, args, offset, s) {
	args = args.split(' ');
	if(args[0] == 'seesmic') {
		return '<br />' + Dsq.Templates.mediaSeesmic(args[1], args[2]);
	}
	return '';
};


/**
 * Shorcuts
 */
Dsq.$ = function(element) { return document.getElementById(element); };
Dsq.$b = document.body || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0];


/**
 * Dsq.Debug: Logging functions.
 */

Dsq.Debug = new function() {this.log=function(s){};this.profile=function(f){if(typeof f == 'function')return f();else return eval(f);};};


/**
 * Dsq.Urls: URL paths
 */
Dsq.Urls = new function() {
	this.LOGIN = '/profile/login/';
	this.LOGOUT = '/logout/';
	this.REPLY = 'http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/friday_evening_open_thread_69/reply.html';
	this.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE = '/AnonymousUser/';
	this.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR = 'http://media.disqus.com/images/noavatar92.png';
};
// Dsq.Urls

/**
 * Dsq.Validators: Validation for form fields
 */
Dsq.Validators = new function() {
	this.VALID_EMAIL_RE = /^[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*\@(([a-z0-9\-\_\+]+(\.[a-z0-9\-\_\+]+)*)+\.[a-z]{2,}|([0-9]+\.){3}[0-9]+)$/i;
	this.name = function(name) {
		var error = false;

		if(typeof Dsq.Templates.placeholder !== 'undefined' &&
		   name == Dsq.Templates.placeholder.name) {
			error = true;
		}
		if(name.length <= 1) {
			error = true;
		}

		if(error) {
			return "Please enter a name to comment.";
		} else {
			return true;
		}
	};
	this.email = function(addr) {
		if(Dsq.Validators.VALID_EMAIL_RE.test(addr)) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please enter a valid email to comment.";
		}
	};
	this.url = function(addr) {
		if(!addr || addr.indexOf('.') != -1) {
			return true;
		} else {
			return "Please check your website URL (this field is optional).";
		}
	};

	this.validate = function(bulk_validation, failure_callback) {
		failure_callback = failure_callback || function(e){ alert(e); };

		for(var i = 0; i < bulk_validation.length; i++) {
			v = bulk_validation[i];
			ret = v.validator(v.value);
			if(ret !== true) {
				failure_callback(ret);
				return false;
			}
		}
		return true;
	};
};

/**
 * Dsq.Utils: Generic utility functions.
 */
Dsq.Utils = new function() {
	this.ie = /msie/i.test(navigator.userAgent) && !/opera/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
	this.ie7 = (document.all && !window.opera && window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true : false;
	this.ie6 = (!window.XMLHttpRequest) ? true: false;
	this.webkit = navigator.userAgent.indexOf('AppleWebKit/') >= 0;
	this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache = {};
	this._styleSheet = null;

	this.gebiFromElement = function(el, id, tag) {
		// This only method only helps IE.
		if(!this.ie) {
			return Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var cacheKey = el.id + '-' + tag;
			tag = tag || 'div';
			if(typeof this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] != 'undefined') {
				collection = this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey];
			} else {
				collection = el.getElementsByTagName(tag);
				this.gebiFromElementCollectionCache[cacheKey] = collection;
			}

			for(var i = 0; i < collection.length; i++) {
				if(collection[i].id == id) {
					return collection[i];
				}
			}
			return null;
		}
	};

	this.execOnReady = function(func) {
		var node = document.createElement('document:ready');
		try {
			node.doScroll('left');
			func();
			node = null;
		} catch(err) {
			setTimeout(function() { Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(func); }, 10);
		}
	};


	// Courtesy of http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
	this.createCookie = function(name,value,days) {
		if (days) {
			var date = new Date();
			date.setTime(date.getTime()+(days*24*60*60*1000));
			var expires = "; expires="+date.toGMTString();
		}
		else var expires = "";
		document.cookie = name+"="+value+expires+"; path=/";
	};

	this.readCookie = function(name) {
		var nameEQ = name + "=";
		var ca = document.cookie.split(';');
		for(var i=0;i < ca.length;i++) {
			var c = ca[i];
			while (c.charAt(0)==' ') c = c.substring(1,c.length);
			if (c.indexOf(nameEQ) == 0) return c.substring(nameEQ.length,c.length);
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.eraseCookie = function(name) {
		Dsq.Utils.createCookie(name,"",-1);
	};

	this.deleteNode = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			this.deleteChildren(node);
			if(typeof node.outerHTML != 'undefined') { node.outerHTML = ''; }
			else if(node.parentNode) { node.parentNode.removeChild(node); }
			delete node;
		}
	};

	this.deleteChildren = function(node) {
		if(node) {
			for(var x = node.childNodes.length-1; x >= 0; x--) {
				var childNode = node.childNodes[x];
				if(childNode.hasChildNodes()) { this.deleteChildren(childNode); }
				if(typeof childNode.outerHTML != 'undefined') { childNode.outerHTML = ''; }
				else node.removeChild(childNode);
				delete childNode;
			}
		}
	};

	this.findPos = function(obj) {
		var curleft = 0;
		var curtop = 0;
		if (obj.offsetParent) {
			do {
				curleft += obj.offsetLeft;
				curtop += obj.offsetTop;
			} while (obj = obj.offsetParent);
		}
		return [curleft,curtop];
	};

	this.getWindowSize = function() {
		var windowWidth = -1;
		var windowHeight = -1;

		if(typeof(window.innerWidth) == 'number') { //Non-IE
			windowWidth = window.innerWidth;
			windowHeight = window.innerHeight;
		} else if(document.documentElement) { // IE 6+ in 'standards compliant mode'
			windowWidth = document.documentElement.clientWidth || document.body.clientWidth;
			windowHeight = document.documentElement.clientHeight || document.body.clientHeight;
		}

		return [windowWidth, windowHeight];
	}

	this.getScrollPos = function() {
		var scrollWidth, scrollTop;

		if(document.documentElement && (document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.documentElement.scrollWidth)) {
			scrollWidth = document.documentElement.scrollWidth;
			// IE is weird here.  If no doctype is provided, document.body.scrollTop is 0,
			// otherwise document.documentElement.scrollTop is 0.
			scrollTop = document.documentElement.scrollTop || document.body.scrollTop;
		} else if(document.body.scrollTop && document.body.scrollWidth) {
			scrollWidth = document.body.scrollWidth;
			scrollTop = document.body.scrollTop;
		}

		return [scrollWidth, scrollTop];
	}

	this.addEventListener = function(instance, eventName, listener) {
		var listenerFn = listener;
		if (instance.addEventListener) {
			instance.addEventListener(eventName, listenerFn, false);
		} else if (instance.attachEvent) {
			listenerFn = function() {
				listener(window.event);
			};
			instance.attachEvent("on" + eventName, listenerFn);
		} else {
			throw new Error("Event registration not supported");
		}
		return {
			instance: instance,
			name: eventName,
			listener: listenerFn
		};
	};

	this.removeEventListener = function(event) {
		var instance = event.instance;
		if (instance.removeEventListener) {
			instance.removeEventListener(event.name, event.listener, false);
		} else if (instance.detachEvent) {
			instance.detachEvent("on" + event.name, event.listener);
		}
	};

	this.fixIframesIE = function(id) {
		var disqusThread = Dsq.$(disqus_container_id);
		var iframes = disqusThread.getElementsByTagName('iframe');

		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$(id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-content');
		}

		for(i = 0; i < iframes.length; i++) {
			if (container) {
				iframes[i].style.width = container.offsetWidth;
			}
		}
	};

	this.getElementsByClassName = function(oElm, strTagName, strClassName) {
	/* Credit: Jonathan Snook [http://www.snook.ca/jonathan], Robert Nyman [http://www.robertnyman.com] */
		var arrElements = (strTagName == "*" && oElm.all)? oElm.all : oElm.getElementsByTagName(strTagName);
		var arrReturnElements = new Array();
		strClassName = strClassName.replace(/\-/g, "\\-");
		var oRegExp = new RegExp("(^|\\s)" + strClassName + "(\\s|$)");
		var oElement;
		for(var i = 0; i < arrElements.length; i++) {
			oElement = arrElements[i];
			if(oRegExp.test(oElement.className)) {
				arrReturnElements.push(oElement);
			}
		}
		return (arrReturnElements);
	};

	this.postToUrl = function(url, post_data, opt_redirect) {
		var form = document.createElement('form');
		var iframe_container = document.createElement('div');
		var id = 'dsq-temp-iframe-' + (new Date()).getTime();

		form.method = 'POST';
		form.action = url;
		if (!opt_redirect) {
			form.target = id;
		}
		iframe_container.innerHTML = '<iframe style="display:none" name="' + id + '" id="' + id + '"></iframe>';

		for(var key in post_data) {
			if(post_data.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var input = document.createElement('input');
				input.name = key;
				input.type = 'hidden';
				input.value = post_data[key];

				form.appendChild(input);
			}
		}

		Dsq.$b.appendChild(iframe_container);
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(form);
		form.submit();
	};

	// Strips integer id from id of element in the form ('some-id-###')
	this.extractId = function(e) {
		var chunks = e.id.split('-');
		if(chunks.length <= 1) {
			return 0;
		} else {
			return parseInt(chunks[chunks.length-1]);
		}
	};

	this.getStyle = function(el, styleProp) {
		if(el.currentStyle) {
			var y = el.currentStyle[styleProp];
		} else if(window.getComputedStyle) {
			var y = document.defaultView.getComputedStyle(el, null).getPropertyValue(styleProp);
		}

		if(y == 'transparent' || y == '') {
			this.getStyle(el.parentNode, styleProp);
		} else {
			return y;
		}
	};

	this.execScript = function(url, append_qs, container) {
		var script = document.createElement('script');
		append_qs = typeof append_qs == 'undefined' ? true : append_qs;
		container = container || Dsq.container;

		if(append_qs) {
			var j = (url.indexOf('?') >= 0) ? '&' : '?';
			url += j + (new Date()).getTime();
		}
		script.type = 'text/javascript';
		script.charset = 'UTF-8';
		script.src = url;
		container.appendChild(script);
		return script;
	};

	this.pluralize = function(num, singular, plural) {
		return (num != 1) ? plural || 's' : singular || '';
	};

	this.getRequestParams = function(queryString /* optional */) {
		var pairs, tuple;
		var params = {};

		queryString = queryString || window.location.search.substring(1);
		pairs = queryString.split('&');

		for (var i = 0, pair; pair = pairs[i]; i++) {
			tuple = pair.split('=');
			params[tuple[0]] = (tuple[1] || true);
		}

		return params;
	};

	this.addCssRule = function(selector, styleText, index) {
		var stylesheet;
		index = index || 0;

		if(!this._styleSheet) {
			var styleEl = document.createElement('style');
			document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(styleEl);
			this._styleSheet = styleEl.sheet;
			if(!this._styleSheet) {
				// IE does not like our newly created stylesheet.
				this._styleSheet = document.styleSheets[document.styleSheets.length-1];
			}
		}
		stylesheet = this._styleSheet;

		if(stylesheet.insertRule) {
			var ruleText = selector + ' { ' + styleText + ' }';
			if(index == -1) {
				index = stylesheet.cssRules.length;
			}
			stylesheet.insertRule(ruleText, index);
		} else if(stylesheet.addRule) {
			stylesheet.addRule(selector, styleText, index);
		}
	};

	this.forEachIn = function(obj, callback) {
		for(var key in obj) {
			if(obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				callback(key, obj[key]);
			}
		}
	};

	this._interpolateGlobalContext = {
		// values that get used a lot and are global to the request
		'profile_url': Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE,

		'disqus_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url,
		'media_url': Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url,
		'request_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.username,
		'request_display_username': Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username,
		'forum_name': Dsq.jsonData.forum.name
	};

	this.renderFromContextStack = function(key, contexts) {
		// Returns the first instance of `key` in the array of objects `contexts` or else ''
		for (var i=0; i<contexts.length; i++) {
			if (contexts[i][key] !== undefined) {
				return String(contexts[i][key]);
			}
		}
		throw new Error('key ' + key + ' not found in context');
	};

	var that = this;
	this.interpolate = function(fmt, opt_localContext) {
		// Interpolate `fmt` named-format string with an assumed global context.
		// Based on `interpolate` in django.views.i18n
		var contextStack = [opt_localContext || {}, that._interpolateGlobalContext];
		return fmt.replace(/%\(\w+\)s/g, function(match){
			return that.renderFromContextStack(match.slice(2,-2), contextStack);
		});
	};

	this.stripTags = function(s) {
		// Removes HTML tags from `s`
		return s.replace(/(<([^>]+)>)/g,"");

	};

	this.assert = function(b) {
		if (!b) {
			throw new Error('Assertion error.');
		}
	};

};
// Dsq.Utils

/**
 * Dsq.Popup: Popup helper functions.
 */
Dsq.Popup = new function() {
	this.timeHide = new Array();
	this.timeShow = new Array();
	this.activePopup = {};
	this.profileCache = {};
	this.statusCache = {};

	this.showTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the hide timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeHide[post_id]);

		// start the timer
		if(!Dsq.Popup.profileIsOn && !Dsq.Thread.adminIsOn) {
			this.timeShow[post_id] = setTimeout("Dsq.Popup.popProfile(\"" + post_id + "\")", 400);
		}
	};

	this.hideTimer = function(post_id) {
		// clear the show timer
		clearTimeout(this.timeShow[post_id]);
	};

	this.updateProfile = function(username) {
		// Callback from /embed/profile.js
		if (this.statusCache[username]) {
			var statusEl = Dsq.$('dsq-profile-status-' + username);
			statusEl.innerHTML = this.statusCache[username];
			statusEl.style.display = 'block';
		}

		if (this.profileCache[username]) {
			var _cache = this.profileCache[username];

			var _genhtml = function(text) { return '<span><big>' + text + '</big></span>'; };
			var _no_comments = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_COMMENTS(_cache.comments_count));
			var _no_likes = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_LIKES(_cache.likes_count));
			var _no_points = _genhtml(Dsq.FmtStrings.NUMBER_OF_POINTS(_cache.points));

			var statsEl = Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + username);
			statsEl.innerHTML = '';

			if (Dsq.jsonData.users[username].registered) {
				statsEl.innerHTML = _no_comments + _no_likes;
			}
			statsEl.innerHTML += _no_points;

			var activeSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.active_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.active_sites[i];
				activeSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (activeSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = activeSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + username).innerHTML = 'This site.';
			}

			var moderatedSites = '';
			for (var i = 0; i < _cache.moderated_sites.length; i++) {
				var site = _cache.moderated_sites[i];
				moderatedSites += '<li><a href="' + site.url + '"> \
					<img src="' + site.favicon + '"/ width="16" height="16"/></a>\
					<a href="' + site.url + '">' + site.name + '</a></li>';
			}
			if (moderatedSites !== '') {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + username).innerHTML = moderatedSites;
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + username).innerHTML = '';
			}
		}

		// Reposition popup after full HTML is rendered
		if(Dsq.Popup.activePopup && Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el) {
			Dsq.Popup.initPopup(Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id, Dsq.Popup.activePopup.type);
		}

	};

	this.showCookieMsgs = function() {
		var title = '';
		var message = '';
		var numAlerts = 0;

		Dsq.Utils.forEachIn(Dsq.jsonData.cookie_messages, function(k, v) {
			if (!v) return;

			switch(k) {
				// Cookie: Twitter
				case 'post_twitter':
					if (v === 'error') {
						title = 'Twitter Error!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-error">Oops, we couldn\'t tweet this comment. Please check your <a href="http://disqus.com/account/services">account settings</a>.</li>';
					} else {
						var _msg = v.split(':');
						title = 'Tweeted!';
						message += '<li id="dsq-msg-twitter-success">Your comment was successfully tweeted. <a href="http://twitter.com/' + _msg[0] + '/status/' + _msg[1] + '">Click here to view the tweet</a>.</li>';
					}
					break;
				// Cookie: Unapproved Post
				case 'post_not_approved':
					title = 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-not-approved">Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.</li>';
					break;
				// Cookie: Profile Found
				case 'post_has_profile':
					title = 'Use your existing commenter profile';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-post-has-profile">You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'user_created':
					var _data = v.split(':');
					title = 'Profile created!';
					message += '<li id="dsq-msg-user-created">You have just created a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, the best way to claim, manage, and track your comments all over the web. \
					<br /><br />A confirmation is being sent to <strong>' + _data[1] + '</strong>. Please check for this email in order to verify your profile. \
					<ul class="dsq-list-tick"> \
						<li>Your username is <strong>' + _data[0] +'</strong>. <a href="http://disqus.com/people/' + _data[0] + '/" target="_blank">Click here to view your public profile</a>.</li> \
						<li>Be sure to set your profile picture, as well as connect your <span class="dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> and <span class="dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> accounts. <a href="http://disqus.com/account/" target="_blank">Click here for account settings</a>.</li> \
					</ul> \
					</li>'
					break;
				default:
					break;
			}
			numAlerts++;
		});

		if(numAlerts > 1) {
			message = '<ul class="dsq-list-bluebullet">' + message;
			message += '</ul>';
			title = 'Thanks for posting!';
		}
		if(numAlerts > 0) {
			if(typeof(disqus_cookie_msgs) == 'function') {
				disqus_cookie_msgs(message, title);
			} else {
				Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
			}
		}
	};

	this.helpBadges = function(post_id) {
		var html = ' \
			<ul class="dsq-popup-help"> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile with a confirmed email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> has a <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> Profile, but has not yet confirmed his or her email address.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span> is not logged in with any account and has not claimed his or her comments.</li> \
				<li class="dsq-help-otheraccts">Other accounts</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-facebook">Facebook</span> is using his or her Facebook profile via Facebook Connect.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-twitter">Twitter</span> is using his or her Twitter profile via Twitter Sign-in.</li> \
				<li><span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-openid">OpenID</span> is using his or her OpenID.</li> \
			</ul> \
		';

		this.popModal(html, 'Help: Types of Commenters', post_id);
		return;
	};

	this.permalink = function(post_id) {
		var header = 'Link to this comment';
		var body = '<strong>You are anchored to</strong>:<br />' + document.location.protocol + '//' + document.location.host + document.location.pathname + document.location.search + '#comment-' + post_id;

		this.popModal(body, header, post_id);
	};

	this.login = function(header, body) {
		var h = header || 'Login or Register';
		var b = body || '';
		b += Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: 'dsq-popup-login'});
		b += '</iframe>'; // HACK: Sometimes there is something funky with the IFRAME SRC that causes no end tag
		this.popModal(b, h, null, true, 'dsq-popup-login');
	};

	this.blacklist = function(id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		var title = 'Add to Blacklist';
		var message = ' \
		Adding this person to the blacklist will block him or her from commenting on this site. Check the following types that you would like to add to the blacklist:'
		+ (userData['registered'] ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-username" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-username"><strong>Username</strong>: ' + userData['username'] + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ (_meta.email ?
			'<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
				<input id="dsq-blacklist-email" type="checkbox" checked> \
				<label for="dsq-blacklist-email"><strong>Email address</strong>: ' + _meta.email + '</label> \
			</div>'
			: '')
		+ '<div class="dsq-blacklist-option"> \
			<input id="dsq-blacklist-ip" type="checkbox" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-blacklist-ip-warning\').style.display=\'block\'"> \
			<label for="dsq-blacklist-ip"><strong>IP address</strong>: ' + _meta.ip + '</label> \
		</div> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p id="dsq-blacklist-ip-warning" style="display:none">	\
				Note: Blocking this person\'s IP address may also unintentionally prevent others, who share his/her IP address, from commenting on this site. \
				This may include people who are sharing the same computer, living in the same house, or using the same Internet provider. Only block an IP address as a last resort. \
			</p> \
		';

		message += ' \
			<p style="text-align:center"><button onclick="Dsq.Post.blockUser(' + id + '); this.disabled=true; this.innerHTML=\'Just one moment...\'">Add to Blacklist</button></p> \
		';

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
	};

	this.remoteAccountSettings = function() {
		var body = '';
		// Set up IFrame.
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/_auth/embed/remote_settings/';
		var attributes = {id: 'dsq-popup-account-settings'};
		if (typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}

		body = Dsq.Templates._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
		this.popModal(body, 'Account Settings', null, true, 'dsq-popup-account-settings');
	};

	this.popModal = function(message, title, post_id, use_listener, extra_classes) {
		var container = document.createElement('div');
		var header, body;

		Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);

		if(typeof(title) == 'undefined') { title = ''; }
		if(typeof(use_listener) == 'undefined') { use_listener = true; }

		if(post_id) {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message-' + post_id;
		} else {
			container.id = 'dsq-popup-message';
		}

		header = title;
		body = message;

		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupModal(header, body);
		Dsq.Popup.initPopup(container, post_id, 'message', extra_classes);
		if(use_listener) {
			Dsq.Popup.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', Dsq.Popup._closePopup);
		}
	};

	this.popAlert = this.popModal;

	this.loading = function(post_id) {
		var title = Dsq.Strings.JUST_A_MOMENT;
		var body = '<div style="text-align:center; padding: 5px 0 10px 0"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif" alt="" /></div>'
		Dsq.Popup.lightbox(body, title, post_id);
	};

	this.lightbox = function(message, title, post_id) {
		// Wraps Dsq.Popup.popModal

		var overlay = document.createElement('div');
		overlay.id = 'dsq-overlay';
		overlay.className = 'dsq-overlay';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(overlay);
		
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, post_id, false, 'dsq-lightbox');
	};

	this.popProfile = function(post_id, userKey) {
		var post = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id];
		if (post && post.has_been_anonymized) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('This message was anonymized by its previous owner.', 'Anonymized', post_id);
			return;
		}

		if(post_id) {
			userKey = Dsq.jsonData['posts'][post_id].user_key;	
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][userKey];
		var elId = 'dsq-popup-profile-' + userKey;
		var container = document.createElement('div');

		if(this.activePopup.el) {
			this._closePopup(null, true);
			if(this.activePopup.linkClicked) {
				this.activePopup.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		container.id = elId;
		container.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.popupProfile(userKey);

		this.initPopup(container, post_id, 'profile');
		this.popupListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._closePopup);

		if(!this.profileCache[userKey]) {
			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/embed/profile.js'
				+ '?username=' + userKey
				+ '&anon=' + (userData['registered'] ? 0 : 1)
				+ '&f=' + Dsq.jsonData['request'].forum);
		} else {
			this.updateProfile(userKey);
		}
	};

	this._closePopup = function(e, force) {
		var activePopup = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.el;
		var id = Dsq.Popup.activePopup.id;
		var link = 'dsq-avatar-' + id; // HACK: Specific to profile toggle target

		// HACK: This event should be gone if there is no active popup.
		if(!activePopup) {
			return;
		}
		if(force || !Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, activePopup.id)) {
			// TODO: This is breaking iE?
			if(Dsq.Popup.popupListener) {
				Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Popup.popupListener);
			}
			
			// Kill overlay
			var overlay = Dsq.$('dsq-overlay');
			if(overlay) { Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(overlay); }
			
			try {
				Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(activePopup);
			} catch(e) {
				// HACK: IE6 throws an error when using deleteNode() with a node containing a <table> in the html.
				activePopup.parentNode.removeChild(activePopup);
			}
			Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {};
		}

		if(!force && Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Popup.activePopup.linkClicked = true;
		}

	};

	this.initPopup = function(popup, post_id, type, extra_classes) {
		popup.className = 'dsq-popup dsq-popup-' + type + ' ' + (extra_classes ? extra_classes : '');
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6 || Dsq.Utils.ie7) {
			// HACK: We can't modify the body before it's ready, so we need
			//       to use an IE-safe "DOMReady" workaround before loading
			//       our popup.
			Dsq.Utils.execOnReady(function() {Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup); });
		} else {
			Dsq.$b.appendChild(popup);
		}

		popup.style.display = 'block';

		var xPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[0] - popup.offsetWidth) / 2;
		var yPos = (Dsq.Utils.getWindowSize()[1] - popup.offsetHeight) / 2;

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
			yPos += Dsq.Utils.getScrollPos()[1];
		}

		popup.style.left = xPos + 'px';
		popup.style.top = yPos + 'px';

		Dsq.Popup.activePopup = {
			'el' : popup,
			'id' : post_id,
			'type': type,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};
	};

	this.isClicked = function(e, id) {
		var t = e.target || e.srcElement;
		while(t && t.parentNode) {
			if(t.id == id) {
				return true;
			}

			t = t.parentNode;
		}
		return false;
	};
};
// Dsq.Popup

/**
 * Dsq.Templates
 */
Dsq.Templates = new function() {
	/*
	 * Counter keeping track of the number of posts iterated over.
	 */
	this.postLoopCounter = 0;
	this.filters = {};
	this.addPostContainer = 'dsq-post-add';
	this.textareaContainer = 'dsq-post-add';

	this.registerTemplate = function(name, func) {
		this['$$_' + name] = func;

		if(typeof DsqLocal.Filters != 'undefined'
		&& typeof DsqLocal.Filters[name] == 'function') {
			// Push filters to this.filters to unify code.
			this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
			this.filters[name].push(DsqLocal.Filters[name]);
		}

		this[name] = function() {
			var ret;

			if(typeof DsqLocal.Templates != 'undefined'
			&& typeof DsqLocal.Templates[name] == 'function') {
				ret = DsqLocal.Templates[name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(ret === undefined) {
				ret = this['$$_' + name].apply(this, arguments);
			}

			if(this.filters[name]) {
				var args = [ret];

				args.push.apply(args, arguments);
				for(var i = 0; i < this.filters[name].length; i++) {
					ret = this.filters[name][i].apply(this, args);
				}
			}

			return ret;
		};
	};

	this.registerFilter = function(name, func) {
		this.filters[name] = this.filters[name] || [];
		this.filters[name].push(func);
	};

	/**
	 * Dsq.Templates.Filters
	 */
	this.Filters = new function() {
		this.commentContainer = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			var classes = [];
			if(Dsq.jsonData.request.page > 1) {
				classes.push('dsq-append');
			}

			//
			// Extra classes used for custom themes
			//

			if(_meta.depth) {
				classes.push('dsq-comment-child', 'dsq-depth-' + _meta.depth, 'dsq-parent-is-' + _meta.parent_post_id);
			}


			//

			if(_meta.author_is_creator) {
				// TODO: We need to deprecate the "special" class since it is not properly prefixed.
				classes.push('special', 'dsq-special');
			}
			if(_meta.author_is_moderator) {
				classes.push('dsq-moderator');
			}
			classes.push(['dsq-odd', 'dsq-even'][Dsq.Templates.postLoopCounter % 2]);

			s = s.substring(0, s.lastIndexOf('>'));
			return s + ' class="dsq-comment ' + classes.join(' ') + '" style="margin-left:' + _meta.depth*30 + 'px">';
		};

		this.commentContent = function(post_id, s) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
			if (_meta.killed) {
				return '<em>Comment removed.</em>';
			} else if (!_meta.approved) {
				return '<em>This comment was flagged for review.</em>';
			}

			s = s.replace(Dsq.MEDIA_POST_RE, Dsq.MediaPostHandler);
			return s;
		};
	};

	//
	// Thread
	//
	// TODO: These need to be stripped of all Django template tags.

	this.authPost = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			return '';
		}
		var result = [];
		result = result.concat([
				'<div id="dsq-auth"',
						Dsq.jsonData.integration.reply_position ? 'class="dsq-auth-bottom"' : '',
						'>',
					'<div class="dsq-by">',
						'<a href="http://disqus.com" target="_blank">',
							(Dsq.jsonData.integration.disqus_logo ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/by-disqus.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">') :
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img src="%(media_url)s/images/embed/dsq-button-120x19.png" alt="discussion by DISQUS">')
							),
						'</a>',
					'</div>',
					'<div class="dsq-auth-header">',
						'<h3 id="dsq-add-new-comment" class="dsq-h3-addcomment">',
								Dsq.Strings.ADD_NEW_COMMENT,
						'</h3>',
						'<div id="dsq-login">',
						(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated && Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post
								? '<p class="dsq-login-message" id="dsq-login-message">You are commenting as a <a class="dsq-help" title="Click for more information" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Guest</a>. You may select one to log into:</p>'
								: '')
		]);
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			result = result.concat([
							Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
								'<a id="dsq-login-toggle" href="%(disqus_url)s%(login_url)s?next=article:%(thread_id)s" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false"><img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsq-profile-btn.png" title="%(log_into)s" alt="%(log_into)s"/></a>',
								{login_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGIN, thread_id: Dsq.jsonData.thread.id, log_into: Dsq.Strings.LOG_INTO_DISQUS}
								),
							'&nbsp; ',
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ?
								'<div id="dsq-fbc-login" onlogin="DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin()" size="medium" background="light" length="short" style="display:inline; margin-right:7px"></div>' :
								''
							),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-twitter-login" class="dsq-twitter-login" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect();" style="display:inline; cursor: pointer"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/twitter-signin-short.png" style="margin-right:7px" /></div>', {}) : ''),
							(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ?
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate(
									'<div id="dsq-openid-login" class="dsq-openid-login" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.requestURL();" style="display:inline; cursor:pointer;"><img src="%(media_url)s/images/openid-login-button.png"/></div>', {}
								) : '')
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
						'</div>', // dsq-login
					'</div>', // dsq-auth-header
					'<div id="dsq-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated" ',
						Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated ? 'style="display:block"' : '',
						'>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-pic">',
								Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">' +
																			'<img class="dsq-post-avatar" src="%(avatar_url)s" alt="" /></a>',
																			{avatar_url: Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_AVATAR,
																			url: (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
																					 ? Dsq.jsonData.request.url
																					 : Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + Dsq.Urls.REQUEST_USER_PROFILE) }),
						'</div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>', {url:Dsq.jsonData.request.url})
										  )
										: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(
												Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(profile_url)s" title="%(request_display_username)s">%(request_display_username)s</a>')
											)
									),
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">',
									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="%(media_url)s/images/dsqicon12.png" alt="%(logged_in_as)s"/>&nbsp',
											{logged_in_as: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGGED_IN_AS(Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username)})
										: ''),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote
										? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="%(logout_from_disqus)s">',
											{logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN, logout_from_disqus: Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('DISQUS')})
										: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'twitter')
												? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using Twitter (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
												 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
												: ((Dsq.jsonData.request.remote_domain == 'openid')
													 ? Dsq.Utils.interpolate('using OpenID (<a href="%(disqus_url)s%(logout_url)s?ctkn=%(csrf_token)s" title="Logout">Logout</a>)',
													 {logout_url: Dsq.Urls.LOGOUT, csrf_token: Dsq.CSRF_TOKEN})
													 : ''
													)
											)
									),

									(!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_remote ? Dsq.FmtStrings.LOGOUT_FROM('<span class="logo-disqus">DISQUS</span>') : ''),
									'</a>',
								'</li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
		]);
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect) {
			result = result.concat([
					'<div id="dsq-fbc-authenticated" class="dsq-authenticated">',
						'<div id="dsq-fbc-profilepic" class="dsq-authenticated-pic" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.ProfilePic" size="square" facebook-logo="true"></div>',
						'<div class="dsq-authenticated-info">',
							'<ul>',
								'<li>',
									'Logged in as <span id="dsq-fbc-name" uid="loggedinuser" type="FB.XFBML.Name" linked="true" useyou="false"></span>',
								'</li>',
								'<li class="logout">using Facebook Connect <a href="#" onclick="javascript:DisqusFbcParentController.logout();return false;">(Logout)</a></li>',
							'</ul>',
						'</div>',
					'</div>'
			]);
		}
		result = result.concat([
				'</div>', // dsq-auth
				'<div id="dsq-toolbar-items">',
				'</div>'
		]);
		result = result.concat([
					//
					//
					//
				((!Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_post && !Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) ?
					// Needs to be translated:
					('<p id="dsq-no-anon-msg">Required: Please log into <span class="logo-disqus">Disqus</span> ' +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_fb_connect ? 'or connect with Facebook ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_twitter_signin ? 'or sign in with Twitter ' : '') +
					(Dsq.jsonData.context.use_openid ? 'or sign in using OpenID ' : '') +
					Dsq.Utils.interpolate('to comment on <strong>%(forum_name)s</strong>.</p>')) :
					''
				),
				'<div id="dsq-post-add"></div>',
				'<div style="margin:10px 0">',
				((Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media) ?
						'<a href="#" id="dsq-media-link" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, false, \'media\'); return false">' + Dsq.Strings.USE_MEDIA + ' <small>&#9660;</small></a>' :
						''),
				'</div>'
		]);
		return result.join('');
	};


	this.header = function() {

		var html = '\<h3 id="dsq-comments-count" class="dsq-h3-commentcount">\
	 <span id="dsq-num-posts">205</span> Comments\
	 &nbsp;\
	 <span class="dsq-item-feed">\
	 <a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/friday_evening_open_thread_69/latest.rss"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/bullet-feed.png"></a>\
	 </span>\
	 </h3>\
	 <div id="dsq-options" style="margin:15px 0">\
	 <span class="dsq-item-sort">\
	 Sort by\
	 <select id="dsq-sort-select" onchange="Dsq.Thread.sortBy(this.value);">\
	 <option value="hot" selected="selected">Popular now</option>\
	 <option value="best" >Best Rating</option>\
	 <option value="newest" >Newest first</option>\
	 <option value="oldest" >Oldest first</option>\
	 </select>\
	 &nbsp;\
	 </span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-cp"><a href="http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/friday_evening_open_thread_69/">Community Page</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>\
	 <span class="dsq-item-subscribe">\
	 <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/email.png" style="width:12px;height:12px;vertical-align:middle">\
	 <span id="dsq-subscribe">\
	 <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a>\
	 </span>\
	 </span>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-alerts">\
	 <p><a href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:10437021" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">You must log into your Disqus Profile in order to post comments.</a></p>\
	 </div>\
		';

		

		
		if (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) { 
			html = ' \
			<div class="dsq-alert-message dsq-upgrade-message"> \
				<strong>Disqus upgrade available.</strong> Hi ' + Dsq.jsonData.request.display_username + ', this message is being displayed to you because you are a moderator of this site. <a href="#" onclick="Dsq.$(\'dsq-upgrade-message\').style.display=\'block\';this.style.display=\'none\';return false">Click here for details.</a> \
				<div style="display:none; margin-top:10px;" id="dsq-upgrade-message"> \
					A new theme is available with added features. <a href="http://disqus.com/comments/settings/' + Dsq.jsonData.forum.url + '/?p=customize">To change your theme, click here</a> and choose the theme Narcissus. \
					If you do not upgrade, you are missing out on features such as: real-time commenting, new sign-in integrations, and an upgrade interface. \
					<strong>This message will automatically go away in one week.</strong> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			' + html; 
		}
		return html;
	};

	this.footer = function() {
		var html = Dsq.Templates.pagination();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.authPost();
		

		html += Dsq.Templates.reactions();

		
			html += Dsq.Templates.trackbacks();
		

		return html;
	};

	this.pagination = function() {
		var html = '';
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) { Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = ''; }
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.thread.paginate) { return ''; }

		//
		// TODO: num_paginator still uses the template tag for pagination, 
		// 		while append_paginator does it all in JavaScript.
		//		This should all be in JavaScript.
		//

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages > 1 && Dsq.jsonData.request.page < Dsq.jsonData.thread.num_pages) {
			html = ' \<a class="dsq-paginate-append-text" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this); return false">Show more comments...</a>\
	 <button class="dsq-button-small dsq-paginate-append-button" onclick="Dsq.Thread.paginate(Dsq.jsonData.request.page + 1, this);">Load more comments</button>\
			';
		}
		
		if (Dsq.$('dsq-pagination')) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML = html;
			return '';
		} else {
			return '<div id="dsq-pagination" class="dsq-pagination">' + html + '</div>';
		}
	};

	this.trackbacks = function() {
		var html = '';

		if(typeof DsqLocal != 'undefined' && DsqLocal.trackback_url && DsqLocal.trackbacks) {
			var trackbacks = DsqLocal.trackbacks;
			var trackback_url = DsqLocal.trackback_url;
		} else {
			var trackbacks = [
			
			
			];
			var trackback_url = 'http://jackandjillpolitics.disqus.com/friday_evening_open_thread_69/trackback/';
		}

		html += '<div class="dsq-item-trackback">Trackback URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<input class="dsq-trackback-url" onclick="this.select()" readonly="true" value="' + trackback_url + '"></div>';

		if(trackbacks.length) {
			html += '<ul id="dsq-references">'
			for(var i = 0; i < trackbacks.length; i++) {
				var trackback = trackbacks[i];
				html += '<li><cite><a href="' + trackback.author_url + '" rel="nofollow">' + trackback.author_name + '</a></cite> \
						<p class="dsq-meta">' + trackback.date + '</p> \
						<p class="dsq-content">' + trackback.excerpt + '</p></li>';
			}
			html += '</ul>';
			html = '<h3 class="dsq-h3-trackbacks">Trackbacks</h3>' + html;
		}

		return html;
	}

	this.showRetweets = function(id, limit, element_id /* Optional */) {
		var source, html = '';

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			if (reaction.id === id) {
				source = reaction.retweets;
			}
		}

		if (source) {
			if (limit === 0) {
				limit = source.length;
			}

			for (var j = 0; j < limit; j++) {
				var rt = source[j];
				html += '<a href="' + rt.url + '">' + rt.author_name + '</a>'	+ ((j === (limit - 1)) ? '.' : ', ');
			}
		}

		if (element_id === undefined) {
			return html;
		}

		var element = document.getElementById(element_id);
		element.innerHTML = html;
		return element;
	};

	this.showMoreReactions = function(reactions, has_more, start, limit) {
		var link = document.getElementById('dsq-show-more-reactions');
		var container = link.parentNode;
		container.removeChild(link);

		for (var i = 0, reaction; reaction = reactions[i]; i++) {
			var el = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (el) {
				container.innerHTML += el;
			}
		}

		if (has_more) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = start;
			var l = limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			container.innerHTML += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}
	};

	this.generateReactionHTML = function(reaction) {
		if (reaction.body === null || reaction.body == '') {
			return;
		}

		if (reaction.author_name === '') {
			reaction.author_name = '&nbsp;';
		}

		if (reaction.url === '') {
			reaction.url = reaction.get_service_url;
		}

		/* Reaction HTML begins */
		var item = '<li class="dsq-reaction" id="dsq-reaction-' + reaction.id + '">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-header">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-header-avatar">';

		if (reaction.author_url && reaction.author_url !== '') {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="' + reaction.author_url +'">';
		} else {
			item += '<a target="_blank" href="#" onclick="return false;">';
		}

		if (reaction.avatar_url && reaction.avatar_url !== '') {
			item += '<img src="' + reaction.avatar_url + '"/>';
		} else {
			item += '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/noavatar32.png"/>';
		}

		var service_icon = (reaction.get_service_name == 'trackback' || reaction.get_service_name == 'pingback' ? 'rss' : reaction.get_service_name.replace(' ', ''));
		item += '<img class="dsq-service-icon" src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/reactions/services/' + service_icon + '.png"/>'
			+ '</a></div>'
			+ '<cite><span>' + reaction.author_name + '</span></cite>'
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"><a class="dsq-header-time">' + reaction.date_created + '</a></span>'
			+ '</div><div class="dsq-reaction-body">'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-message">' + reaction.body + '</div>'
			+ '<div class="dsq-reaction-footer">From <a class="dsq-service-name" target="_blank" href="' + reaction.url + '">' + reaction.get_service_name + '</a> '
			+ 'via ' + (reaction.source == 'backtype' ? '<a href="http://backtype.com/">BackType</a>' : '<a href="' + reaction.source_url + '">UberVU</a>')
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator ? '&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;<a class="dsq-hide-reaction" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Reaction.hide(' + reaction.id + '); return false;">Hide</a>' : '') + '</div></div>';

		if(reaction.retweets) {
			var num_retweets = reaction.retweets.length;
			if (num_retweets > 0) {
				item += '<div class="dsq-reaction-retweets">';
				if (num_retweets == 1) {
					item += 'One more retweet from <a href="' + reaction.retweets[0].url + '">'  + reaction.retweets[0].author_name + '</a>';
				} else {
					item += (num_retweets + ' more retweets from ');

					item += '<span id="dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '">';
					var n_tweets = (num_retweets > 15) ? 15 : num_retweets;
					item += Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(reaction.id, n_tweets);

					if (n_tweets != num_retweets) {
						item += '</span> <a onclick="Dsq.Templates.showRetweets(' + reaction.id + ', 0, \'dsq-reaction-retweets-' + reaction.id + '\');'
							+ 'this.parentNode.removeChild(this); return false;" href="#">Show all</a>';
					}
				}
				item += '</div>';
			}
		}

		item += '</li>'; /* Reaction HTML ends */
		return item;
	};

	this.reactions = function() {
		var html, reaction;

		if (Dsq.jsonData.reactions === undefined || Dsq.jsonData.reactions.length === 0) {
			return '';
		}

		html = '';
		for (var i = 0; reaction = Dsq.jsonData.reactions[i]; i++) {
			var item = Dsq.Templates.generateReactionHTML(reaction);
			if (item) {
				html += item;
			}
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.has_more_reactions) {
			var d = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url;
			var f = Dsq.jsonData.forum.url;
			var t = Dsq.jsonData.thread.id;
			var s = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_start;
			var l = Dsq.jsonData.reactions_limit;

			var handler = 'Dsq.Utils.execScript(\'' + d + '/forums/' + f + '/more_reactions.js?t=' + t + '&s=' + s + '&l=' + l + '\', true); return false;';
			html += '<li id="dsq-show-more-reactions"><a href="#" onclick="' + handler + '">Show more reactions</a></li>';
		}

		return '<h3 class="dsq-h3-reactions">Reactions</h3><ul id="dsq-reactions" class="dsq-reactions">' + html + '</ul>';
	};
	
	this.missingPermissions = function() {
		return '	<p><a href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:10437021" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">You must log into your Disqus Profile in order to post comments.</a></p> \n';
	};

	//
	// Post
	//

	this.prependPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="comment-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.appendPost = function(post_id) {
		var html = '<div id="dsq-comment-reply-' + post_id + '"></div>';
		return html;
	};

	this.postPrependHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-header-avatar" id="dsq-header-avatar-' + post_id + '" onmouseover="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')"> \
				<a id="dsq-avatar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-avatar" href="' + userData.url + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">'
			+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.show_avatar
				? '<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key].avatar + '" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '</a>'
			+ '</div> \
		';
	};

	this.postAppendHeader = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];

		return ''
			+ (_meta.author_is_moderator
				? '<img class="dsq-mod-star" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/bullet-star.png" title="Moderator" alt="" />'
				: '')
			+ '<span class="dsq-header-meta"> \
				<a id="dsq-time-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-header-time" href="#comment-' + post_id + '" title="Permalink">' + _meta.date + '</a> \
			</span>';
	};

	this.preBody = function(post_id) {
		return '';
	}

	this.postBody = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Deprecate flagging conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		return ''
			+ (_meta.edited
				? '<p class="dsq-editedtxt">(Edited by a moderator)</p>'
				: '')
			;
	};

	this.postFooter = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: Use media should be conditional
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		if(_meta.killed) { return ''; }

		return ' \
			<div class="dsq-comment-footer" id="dsq-comment-footer-' + post_id + '"> \
				<div id="dsq-points-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-likedtxt">'
				+ (_meta.points
					? _meta.points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(_meta.points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.'
					: '')
				+ '</div>'
				+ '<ul class="dsq-comment-options dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.votable
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first dsq-rate" id="dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id + '">'
					+ (!_meta.up_voted
						? '<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.rate(this, ' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Like</a>'
						: 'You liked this.') + '</li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-report' + (!_meta.votable ? ' dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-post-report-' + post_id + '"><a href="#" class="dsq-post-report" onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + post_id + ', false); return false;">Report</a></li> \
				</ul> \
				<ul class="dsq-list-style">'
				+ (_meta.can_reply
					? '<li class="dsq-list-first"><a href="#" id="dsq-reply-link-' + post_id +'" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleReply(this, ' + post_id +'); return false;">Reply</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ (_meta.can_reply && !_meta.has_replies && _meta.from_request_user
					? '<li id="dsq-edit-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-edit-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit</a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="' + (!_meta.can_reply ? 'dsq-list-first' : '') + '" id="dsq-more-el-' + post_id + '"><a id="dsq-more-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'more\'); return false">More <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
				+ (Dsq.jsonData.forum.use_media
					? '<li id="dsq-media-el-' + post_id +'" style="display:none"><a id="dsq-media-link-' + post_id + '" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.showMenu(this, ' + post_id + ', \'media\'); return false">Use Media <small>&#9660;</small></a></li>'
					: '')
				+ '</ul>'
				+ '<div id="dsq-reply-bar-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar" style="display:none"> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-items-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-items"> \
						</div> \
						<div id="dsq-reply-bar-auth-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-reply-bar-auth"> \
							 \
								 \
									<a href="#" class="dsq-help dsq-reply-req-opt" title="You must log into an account in order to comment on Jack and Jill Politics" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges(); return false">Required:</a> \
								 \
								<img class="dsq-login-icon" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/dsq-favicon-16x16.png" alt="" /> \
								<a id="dsq-reply-login-' + post_id + '" href="http://disqus.com/profile/login/?next=article:10437021" onclick="Dsq.Popup.login(); return false">Login</a> \
								 \
									&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img class="fb_login_image" src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/images/fbconnect/login-buttons/connect_light_small_short.gif" alt="Facebook Connect"/> \
									<a href="#" onclick="FB.Connect.requireSession(DisqusFbcParentController.onLogin); return false;">Connect</a> \
								 \
								&nbsp;or&nbsp; \
									<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/twitter-signin-icon.png" alt="" /> \
									<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Twitter.startTwitterConnect(); return false">Sign-in</a> \
								 \
								 \
							 \
						</div> \
					</div> \
					<div id="dsq-reply-' + post_id + '"></div> \
			</div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Iframes
	//

	this._makeAttributes = function(attributes) {
		// Makes a tag attributes string out of an object.
		// Caller is responsible for making sure nothing needs to be escaped.
		var result = [];
		for (key in attributes) {
			result.push(' ' + key + '="' + attributes[key] + '"');
		}
		result = result.join('');
		return result;
	};

	this._frameGeneric = function(base_url, params, attributes) {
		if(typeof(disqus_callback_params) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_callback_params = '';
		}

		var default_params = {
			// TODO: These should be moved to Dsq.jsonData.
			'f'				: 'jackandjillpolitics',
			't'				: 'friday_evening_open_thread_69',
			// Do we need encodeURIComponent here?
			'ifrs'			: encodeURIComponent(disqus_iframe_css),
			'to_redirect'	: encodeURIComponent(window.location),
			'cbp'			: disqus_callback_params,
			'ff'			: Dsq.Thread.ff,
			'fc'			: Dsq.Thread.fc,
			'ac'			: Dsq.Thread.ac,
			'default_text'	: disqus_default_text
		};

		base_url += '?' + (new Date()).getTime();
		// Add params to default_params.
		if(params) {
			for(var key in params) {
				if(params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					default_params[key] = encodeURIComponent(params[key]);
				}
			}
		}
		// Build querystring.
		for(var key in default_params) {
			if(default_params[key] && default_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				base_url += '&' + key + '=' + default_params[key];
			}
		}

		return [
			'<iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" frameborder="0"',
			(' allowtransparency="true" src="' + base_url + '"'),
			this._makeAttributes(attributes),
			'</iframe>'].join('');
	};

	this.frameLogin = function(opt_attributes) {
		var params = {};
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/login.html';
		var attributes = opt_attributes || {};
		attributes['class'] = 'dsq-post-login';

		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameReply = function(post_id, extra_params, attributes) {
		// Returns the HTML for a reply iframe. Called by Dsq.Iframes.setReplyIframeToContainer
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = Dsq.Urls.REPLY;
		var params = {
			'def_email'		: disqus_def_email,
			'def_name'		: disqus_def_name
		};
		if(extra_params) {
			for(var key in extra_params) {
				if(extra_params.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
					params[key] = extra_params[key];
				}
			}
		}
		if(_meta) {
			params['parent_post'] = post_id;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined') {
			params['per_page'] = disqus_per_page;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_frame_theme != 'undefined') {
			params['theme'] = disqus_frame_theme;
		}
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated) {
			attributes['class'] += '-authenticated';
		}
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, attributes);
	};

	this.frameEdit = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = (typeof post_id != 'undefined') ? Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] : false;
		var base_url = 'http://disqus.com/embed/edit.html';
		var params = {
			'p' : post_id
		};
		return this._frameGeneric(base_url, params, {'class': 'dsq-post-edit', 'name': 'dsq-edit_' + post_id + '-frame'});
	};

	//
	// Menus
	//

	this.menuMore = function(post_id) {
		// TODO: "Remove post" button should hide menu.
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#comment-' + post_id + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.permalink(' + post_id + ')">Link</a></li> \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Profile</a></li>'
	+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || Dsq.jsonData.request.is_global_moderator
		? '	<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>' + (_meta.email ? '<li class="dsq-admin-email">' + _meta.email + '</li>' : '')
		+ '	<li class="dsq-admin-ip">' + _meta.ip + '</li> \
			<li class="dsq-menu-sep"></li>'
		+ (Dsq.jsonData.request.moderator_can_edit
			? ' <li class="dsq-admin-edit"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.edit(this, ' + post_id + '); return false;">Edit Comment</a></li>'
			: '')
		+ ' <li class="dsq-remove"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.removePost(' + post_id + ', 1); return false;">Remove Comment</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-report-spam"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.reportSpam(' + post_id + '); return false;">Mark Spam</a></li> \
			<li class="dsq-block-user"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.blacklist(' + post_id + '); return false">Block User</a></li>'
		: '');
	};

	this.menuMedia = function(post_id) {
		return ' \
			<li><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(this, ' + post_id + ', \'seesmic\'); return false;">Record video</a></li> \
		';
	};

	this.dropProfile = function(post_id) {
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id];
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][_meta.user_key];

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(null, post_id);
			var html = '';
			var hiddenThreshold = 3; // Define # of services to show before stuffing them in hidden div

			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == hiddenThreshold
					? '<li id="dsq-drop-hidden-' + post_id +'" class="dsq-drop-hidden"><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li class="dsq-drop-services"> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank"> \
						<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>';
			}

			if(i >= hiddenThreshold) {
				html += '</ul></li> \
				<li id="dsq-drop-more-' + post_id + '" class="dsq-drop-more"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Post.dropProfileMore(this, '+ post_id + '); return false"><small>&#9660;</small></a></li> \
				';
			}
			return html;
		};


		var menu = '<li class="dsq-drop-showlnk"><a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup.popProfile(' + post_id + '); return false;">Expand &#8663;</a></li>';
		var pointsMessage = '';
		if (userData['registered']) {
			pointsMessage = 'with ' + userData['points'] + ' points (more points are better).';
		}

		if (userData['is_remote']) {
			var domain = userData['remote_domain_name'];
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' is a ' + domain + ' user ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
			menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-' + domain.toLowerCase() + '">' + domain + '</span></li>';
		} else if (userData['registered']) {
			if (userData['verified']) {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a verified commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-verified">Verified</span></li>';
			} else {
				menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has a registered, but unverified, commenter profile ' + pointsMessage + '" onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()">';
				menu += '<span class="dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span></li>';
			}
		} else {
			menu += '<li class="dsq-drop-badge" title="' + userData['display_name'] + ' has not claimed this commenter profile." onclick="Dsq.Popup.helpBadges()"><span class="dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span></li>';
		}

		menu += _includeServices();
		return menu;
	};

	//
	// Popups
	//

	this._popupGeneric = function(content) {
		return ' \
		<div class="dsq-popup-content"> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-top"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-body" class="clearfix"> \
				<div class="dsq-popup-body-padding"> \
					<div class="dsq-popup-header"> \
						<a class="dsq-close-link" href="#" onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true); return false"><img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/modal-close.png" alt="" /></a>'
						+ content['header']
					+ '</div>'
					+ content['body']
					+ '<div class="powered-by"><a href="http://disqus.com/comments/">Powered by <img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/embed/disqus-logo.png" alt="Disqus Comments" style="margin-bottom:-5px" /></a></div> \
				</div> <!-- padding --> \
			</div> <!-- body --> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-bottom"></div> \
		</div> \
		';
	};

	this.popupProfile = function(user_key) {
		var userServices = Dsq.Post.getUserServices(user_key, null);
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		var _includeServices = function() {
			var html = '';
			for(var i = 0; i < userServices.length; i++) {
				html +=
				(i == 0
					? '<h4>Connections</h4><ul>'
					: '')
				+ '<li> \
					<img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.media_url + '/images/embed/services/' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '.png" alt="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" title="' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" /> \
					<a class="dsq-service-' + userServices[i].name.toLowerCase() + '" href="' + userServices[i].url + '" target="_blank">'
					+ userServices[i].name
					+ '</a> \
				</li>'
				+ (i+1 == userServices.length ? '</ul>' : '');
			}
			return html;
		};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<table> \
				<tr> \
					<td> \
						<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><img class="dsq-popup-profile-avatar" src="' + userData['avatar'] + '" alt="" /></a> \
					</td> \
					<td> \
						<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user"> \
							<h3>' + userData['display_name'] + '</h3> \
							<div class="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats" id="dsq-popup-profile-user-stats-' + user_key + '">Loading...</div> \
						</div> \
					</td> \
				</tr> \
			</table> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-state"> \
				This is a&nbsp;<span class="'
					+ (userData['registered']
						? (userData['verified']
							? ' dsq-badge-verified'
							: (userData['is_remote']
								? ' dsq-badge-' + userData['remote_domain_name'].toLowerCase()
								: ' dsq-badge-registered')
							)
							: ' dsq-badge-guest') + '">'
			+ (userData['registered']
				? (userData['verified']
					? 'Verified'
					: (userData['is_remote']
						 ? userData['remote_domain_name']
						 : 'Registered')
					)
				: 'Guest')
			+ '</span>&nbsp;commenter profile.'
			+ '&nbsp;<a class="dsq-profile-userurl" href="' + userData.url + '"><strong>View more comments </strong></a>'
			+ (!userData['points']
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice">If this is you, <a href="http://disqus.com/profile" target="_blank">claim it now</a> to manage your comments.</p>'
				: '')
			+ ((userData['registered'] && !userData['verified'] && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username && (Dsq.jsonData.request.username == userData['username'])) && !userData['is_remote'])
				? '<p class="dsq-popup-notice"><strong>Alert</strong>: You have not verified this account. <a href="http://disqus.com/verify">Verify it now.</a></p>'
				: '')
			+ '</div> \
			<div id="dsq-profile-status-' + user_key + '" class="dsq-popup-profile-status" style="display:none"></div> \
			<div class="dsq-popup-profile-snapshot"> \
				<table> \
					<tr> \
						<td> \
							<div id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Most active sites</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-active-sites-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
						<td>'
							+ _includeServices()
							+ '<div id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-wrapper-' + user_key + '"> \
								<h4>Moderator of</h4> \
								<ul id="dsq-popup-profile-moderated-' + user_key + '"> \
									<li>Loading...</li> \
								</ul> \
							</div> \
						</td> \
					</tr> \
				</table> \
			</div> \
			';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupReblog = function() {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<cite><span>Reblog this comment</span></cite> \
		';

		bodyHtml = ' \
			<div id="dsq-reblog-form" class="dsq-reblog-form"> \
			</div> \
		';

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.popupModal = function(title, message) {
		var headerHtml = '';
		var bodyHtml = '';
		var content = {};

		headerHtml = ' \
			<h3>' + title + '</h3> \
		';

		bodyHtml = message;

		content = {
			'header': headerHtml,
			'body': bodyHtml
		};

		return this._popupGeneric(content);
	};

	this.alertContent = function(name, post_id) {
		var alert = {
			'post_not_approved': {
				'title': 'Comment awaiting approval by a moderator',
				'message': 'Thanks for posting. Your comment must be approved by a moderator before appearing here.'
			},
			'post_has_profile': {
				'title': 'Use your existing commenter profile',
				'message': 'You have just posted your commment as a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-guest">Guest</span>, but you may already have a <span class="dsq-badge dsq-badge-registered">Registered</span> commenter profile.<br /><br /><a href="http://disqus.com/claim">Log in and claim this comment!</a>'
			}
		};
		return alert[name] || false;
	};

	//
	// Actions
	//

	this.voted = function(post_id, points, vote) {
		// Update number of points
		Dsq.$('dsq-points-' + post_id).innerHTML = points + Dsq.Utils.pluralize(points, ' person', ' people') + ' liked this comment.';

		// Update link text
		if(vote) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + post_id).innerHTML = 'You liked this.';
		}
	};

	this.subscribed = function(status) {
		var title, message;

		if(status) {
			title = 'Subscribed!';
			message = 'You have subscribed to this comment thread. New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox, where you may read and respond by email.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(0); return false">Unsubscribe</a> \
			';
		} else {
			title = 'Unsubscribed';
			message = 'You have unsubscribed to this comment thread. New comments will no longer be sent to your email inbox.';
			Dsq.$('dsq-subscribe').innerHTML = ' \
				<a href="#" onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1); return false">Subscribe by email</a> \
			';
		}

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);

	};
	
	this.highlighted = function() {
		Dsq.Popup.popModal('This comment has been highlighted.', 'Highlighted comment');
	};

	//
	// Media
	//

	this.mediaSeesmic = function(id, thumb) {
		return ' \
			<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_preview" class="dsq-seesmic-preview"><a href="http://www.seesmic.com/video/' + id + '" target="_blank" class="see_link">&nbsp;</a> \
				<div style="display:block;width:160px; height:120px; border:none; background-image:url(http://t.seesmic.com/thumbnail/' + thumb + ')"> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_hide" class="seePlayOverlay" style="display:none;"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',false)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/stopOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
					<div id="dsq-seesmic-' + id + '_show" class="seePlayOverlay"><img onclick="see_play_video(\'' + id + '\',true)" src="http://media.disqus.com/images/seesmic/playOverlay.png" width="50" height="50" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand; border:none; padding-top: 30px; padding-left: 50px" alt="" /></div> \
				</div> \
			</div> \
			<div id="' + id + '_content" style="display:block; width:100%; padding-top:5px"></div> \
		';
	};

	//
	// Callbacks
	//

	this.postComment_onSuccess = function(parent_post_id) {
		// Increment post count
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');
		
		if (num_posts) { 
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) { 
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML) + 1;
		}
	};
};
// Dsq.Templates


/**
 * Dsq.Post
 */
Dsq.Post = new function() {
	this.openedMenu = {};
	this.menuEventListener = null;
	this.stateReplyToggled = {};
	this.stateEditToggled = {};
	this.stateRecordLink = {};

	/**
	 * Inserts a new post into the document.
	 *
	 * @param after_id {Number}	Insert a post before specified id.  If after_id
	 *							evaluates to false, then post in the front.  If
	 *							after_id is -1, post at the end.
	 */
	this.insert = function(after_id, id, message, author) {
		// Skeleton template from thread_posts.html.
		var skeleton = ' \
			<li id="dsq-comment-%(id)s"> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-header-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-header"> \
					<cite id="dsq-cite-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-cite"> \
						<a id="dsq-author-user-%(id)s" href="%(author_url)s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">%(author_name)s</a> \
					</cite> \
				</div> \
				<div id="dsq-comment-body-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-body"> \
					<div id="dsq-comment-message-%(id)s" class="dsq-comment-message">%(message)s</div> \
				</div> \
			</li> \
		';
		var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
		var _user_meta = Dsq.jsonData.users[_meta.user_key];
		var markup = Dsq.Utils.interpolate(skeleton, {
			id: id,
			message: message,
			author_url: _user_meta.blog,
			author_name: _user_meta.display_name
		});
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		markup = markup.replace(Dsq.COMMENTS_RE, Dsq.CommentsHandler);
		div.innerHTML = markup;

		if (after_id === -1) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').appendChild(div);
		} else if (!after_id) {
			Dsq.$('dsq-comments').insertBefore(div, Dsq.$('dsq-comments').firstChild);
		} else if (Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + after_id)) {
			// Get next node after "after_id", so we can insert before it.
			// If "after_id" is the last comment, the target node is the
			// last node.
			
			// var append_post_id = Dsq.Templates.appendPost(after_id).replace('<div id="','').replace('"></div>', '');
			var append_post_id = 'dsq-append-post-' + after_id;
			var node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			while (node = node.nextSibling) {
				if (!node || node.nodeType == 1) { // 1 == Node.ELEMENT_NODE
					break;
				}
			}
			if (!node) {
				node = Dsq.$(append_post_id);
			}
			node.parentNode.insertBefore(div, node);
		}
	};

	this.incrementPostCount = function() {
		
		var num_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-num-posts');
		var total_posts = Dsq.$('dsq-total-posts');

		if (num_posts) {
			num_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(num_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
		if (total_posts) {
			total_posts.innerHTML = parseInt(total_posts.innerHTML, 10) + 1;
		}
	}
	
	this.outlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className += ' dsq-comment-outline';
		setTimeout("(function () { Dsq.Post.clearOutlineComment(" + post_id + ") })()", 3000);
	};
	
	this.clearOutlineComment = function(post_id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-' + post_id).className.replace('dsq-comment-outline', '');
	};

	this.showMenu = function(el, id, name) {
		var anchorPos = Dsq.Utils.findPos(el);
		var menu = document.createElement('ul');

		if(this.openedMenu) {
			if(this.openedMenu.linkClicked) {
				this.openedMenu.linkClicked = false;
				return;
			}
		}

		switch(name) {
			case 'more':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMore(id);
				break;
			case 'media':
				menu.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.menuMedia(id);
				break;
			default:
				break;
		}

		// Add menu to document body
		menu.id = 'dsq-menu-' + id;
		menu.className = 'dsq-menu';
		Dsq.$b.appendChild(menu);

		// Position and show
		anchorPos[1] += 15;
		menu.style.left = anchorPos[0] + 'px';
		menu.style.top = anchorPos[1] + 'px';
		menu.style.display = 'block';

		// Set global reference
		this.openedMenu = {
			'el' : menu,
			'id' : id,
			'name' : name,
			'linkClicked' : false
		};

		// Set listener
		this.menuEventListener = Dsq.Utils.addEventListener(document, 'mouseup', this._hideMenu);
	};

	this._hideMenu = function(e) {
		var el = e.target || e.srcElement;
		var openedMenu = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el;
		var id = Dsq.Post.openedMenu.id;

		if(!id) {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link';
		} else {
			var link = 'dsq-' + Dsq.Post.openedMenu.name + '-link-' + id;
		}

		if(!openedMenu) {
			return;
		}

		if(!Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, openedMenu.id)) {
			openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
			Dsq.Utils.removeEventListener(Dsq.Post.menuEventListener);
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(openedMenu);

		} else {
			// Hide the menu if a link was clicked inside the menu.  We can't
			// completely remove the menu until the onclick event on the link
			// fires, but the menuEventListener will prevent multiple menus
			// from polluting the DOM.
			if(el && typeof el.href != 'undefined') {
				openedMenu.style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Post.openedMenu.el = null;
			}
		}

		if(Dsq.Popup.isClicked(e, link)) {
 			Dsq.Post.openedMenu.linkClicked = true;
		}
	};


	this.getUserServices = function(user_key, id) {
		if(!user_key && id) {
			var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
			user_key = _meta.user_key;
		}
		var userData = Dsq.jsonData['users'][user_key];
		var userServices = [];

		// Keep a full list of supported services. This is the order they will display in the drop-profile.
		// Each service must have a corresponding case in _buildServiceUrl()
		var supportedServices = ['blog', 'twitter', 'facebook', 'tumblr'];

		function _buildServiceUrl(serviceName) {
			var data = userData[serviceName];
			var services = {
				blog:		function(d) { return d; },
				twitter:	function(d) { return d; },
				facebook:	function(d) { return d; },
				tumblr:		function(d) { return 'http://' + d + '.tumblr.com'; }
			};
			return services[serviceName](data);
		}

		for(var i = 0; i < supportedServices.length; i++) {
			if(userData[supportedServices[i]]) {
				var serviceUrl = _buildServiceUrl(supportedServices[i]);
				userServices.push({'name' : supportedServices[i], 'url' : serviceUrl});
			}
		}
		return userServices;
	}

	this.dropProfile = function(id) {
		var dp = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-profile-' + id);

		// IE6 needs JS to display/hide. All other browsers use CSS.
		if(dp) {
			if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) dp.style.display = (dp.style.display == 'inline') ? 'none' : 'inline';
			return false;
		} else {
			dp = document.createElement('ul');
		}

		dp.id = 'dsq-drop-profile-' + id;
		dp.className = 'dsq-drop-profile';

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) { dp.style.display = 'inline'; }

		var container = Dsq.$('dsq-header-avatar-' + id);
		dp.innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.dropProfile(id);
		container.appendChild(dp);
	};

	this.dropProfileMore = function(el, id) {
		var hiddenItems = Dsq.$('dsq-drop-hidden-' + id);

		hiddenItems.style.display = 'inline';
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
	};

	this._updateReplyLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "reply / cancel" links based on state.
		var displayDict = {};

		if(id) {
			if(this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				el.innerHTML = 'Cancel';
				displayDict['media'] = 'inline';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'none';
			} else {
				el.innerHTML = 'Reply';
				displayDict['media'] = 'none';
				displayDict['edit'] = 'inline';
			}
		}

		for(var key in displayDict) {
			if(displayDict.hasOwnProperty(key)) {
				var	linkEl = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-el-' + id),
					spacer = Dsq.$('dsq-' + key + '-spacer-' + id);

				if(linkEl) {
					linkEl.style.display = displayDict[key];
					if(spacer) spacer.style.display = displayDict[key];
				}
			}
		}
	};

	this._updateMediaLinks = function(el, id) {
		// Update "use media / cancel" links based on state.
		var appendId = (id) ? ('-' + id) : '';
		var link = Dsq.$('dsq-media-link' + appendId);

		if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			link.innerHTML = 'Cancel Media';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.toggleMediaReply(link, id); return false; };
		} else {
			link.innerHTML = 'Use Media <small>&#9660;</small>';
			link.onclick = function() { Dsq.Post.showMenu(link, id, 'media'); return false; };
		}
	};

	this.toggleReply = function(el, id) {
		// Create reply IFrame
		if (window.disqus_use_postmessage) {
			if (!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				// Create IFrame if it doesn't exist.
				if (!Dsq.frames['reply_' + id]) {
					var _meta = Dsq.jsonData.posts[id];
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id] = new Dsq.ReplyFrame(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-frame-' + id), id);
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].init();
					Dsq.frames['reply_' + id].setState(id, _meta.depth);
				}
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
			}
		} else {
			// DEPRECATED
			if(!this.stateReplyToggled[id]) {
				// Reply toolbar
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'block';
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id), id);
			} else {
				Dsq.$('dsq-reply-bar-' + id).style.display = 'none';
				Dsq.Iframes.hideAllInContainer(Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id));
				if(this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
					// HACK: Cancel media before canceling self.
					this.toggleMediaReply(Dsq.$('dsq-media-link-' + id), id);
				}
			}
		}

		this.stateReplyToggled[id] = !this.stateReplyToggled[id];
		this._updateReplyLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-reply-' + id); }

		Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED, {
			postId: id,
			opened: this.stateReplyToggled[id]
		});
	};

	this.toggleMediaReply = function(el, id, xtype) {
		id = id || 0;
		if(id) {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + id);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(!this.stateRecordLink[id]) {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id, {xtype:xtype}, 'dsq-post-video');
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, id);
		}
		this.stateRecordLink[id] = !this.stateRecordLink[id];
		this._updateMediaLinks(el, id);

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};

	this.edit = function(el, id) {
		Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id).innerHTML = Dsq.Templates.frameEdit(id);
		el.parentNode.style.display = 'none';
		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE('dsq-comment-message-' + id); }
	};

    this.rate = function(el, id, vote) {
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || Dsq.jsonData.forum.allow_anon_votes) {
			if(vote == 1) {
                Dsq.$('dsq-rate-cont-' + id).innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
            }

            Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/vote.js'
                + '?post_id='    + id
                + '&vote='        + vote);

		} else {
			Dsq.Popup.login(Dsq.Strings.TO_RATE_PLEASE_LOG_IN);
		}
    };

	this.report = function(id, confirmed) {
		if(confirmed) {
			Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/friday_evening_open_thread_69/post_report/', {'post_id': id});
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Thank you. This comment has been flagged for moderator attention.', 'Successfully flagged');
			Dsq.Utils.deleteNode(Dsq.$('dsq-post-report-' + id));
		} else {
			var title = Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT;
			var message = Dsq.Strings.ARE_YOU_SURE_YOU_WOULD_LIKE_TO_REPORT_THIS_COMMENT_TO_A_MODERATOR + '? \
			<br /><br /> \
			<button onclick="Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true)"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.NO + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.NEVER_MIND + '</button>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<button onclick="Dsq.Post.report(' + id + ', true);"><strong>' + Dsq.Strings.YES + '</strong>, ' + Dsq.Strings.FLAG_INAPPROPRIATE_COMMENT + '</button><br /><br />'
			+ Dsq.Strings.THIS_WILL_FLAG_COMMENTS_FOR_MODERATORS_TO_TAKE_ACTION + '. \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title, id);
		}
	};



	this.showAlert = function(id, msg) {
		var msgEl = Dsq.$('dsq-comment-message-' + id);
		var alert = '<div class="dsq-comment-alert">' + msg + '</div>';

		msgEl.innerHTML = alert + msgEl.innerHTML;
	};

};
// Dsq.Post


/**
 * Dsq.Thread
 */
Dsq.Thread = new function() {
	this.fc = null;
	this.ff = null;
	this.ac = null;

	
	this.adminIsOn = false;

	
	
	

	this.hlComment = null;
	this.hlCommentClass = null;

	this.getNextComment = function(el) {
		var start_id = el.id;
		while(el = el.nextSibling) {
			if(el.id && el.id.indexOf('dsq-comment-') != -1 && el.id != start_id) {
				return el;
			}
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.getActiveCommentId = function() {
		if (document.URL.indexOf('#comment-') >= 0) {
			var anchor = document.URL.slice(document.URL.indexOf('#') + 1);
			return anchor.replace('comment-', '');
		}
		return null;
	};

	this.highlightAnchor = function() {
		var i = this.getActiveCommentId();
		if (i == null) return false;
		var id = 'dsq-comment-' + i;
		var hash = window.location.hash;

		// Toggle the hash incase the comment isn't available when the page loads
		// for WebKit-based browsers.
		if (Dsq.Utils.webkit) {
			window.location.hash = '';
			window.location.hash = hash;
		}

		this.hlComment = Dsq.$(id);
		// Adding this conditional guard pending #289
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlCommentClass = this.hlComment.className;
		this.hlComment.className += ' dsq-hl-anchor';

		setTimeout("Dsq.Thread.highlightClear()", 3000);
	};

	this.highlightClear = function() {
		if (!this.hlComment) {
			return;
		}
		this.hlComment.className = this.hlCommentClass;
	};

	this.login = function(toggle) {
		// toggle id is #dsq-reply-login-[id]
		var postId;
		if(toggle.id.indexOf('dsq-reply-login') != -1) {
			postId = toggle.id.slice(16);
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-reply-' + postId);
		} else {
			var container = Dsq.$('dsq-post-add');
		}

		if(toggle) {
			if(toggle.className == 'dsq-login-active') {
				Dsq.Iframes.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed(container, postId);
				toggle.className = '';
			} else {
				Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
				toggle.className = 'dsq-login-active';
			}
		} else {
			Dsq.Iframes.showLoginIframeInContainer(container, postId);
		}

		if(Dsq.Utils.ie) { Dsq.Utils.fixIframesIE(); }
	};


	this.paginate = function(page, el_clicked, per_page) {
		// Use extra_params to pass any override parameters that we need to persist.
		var extra_params = '';

		// "Per page" can either be overriden by providing it as an argument
		// (per-call) or setting the disqus_per_page override variable (global).
		if(typeof per_page == 'undefined') {
			per_page = null;
		}
		if(typeof disqus_per_page != 'undefined' && per_page === null) {
			per_page = disqus_per_page;
		}

		if(typeof disqus_sort != 'undefined') {
			extra_params += '&sort=' + disqus_sort;
		}
		if(per_page !== null) {
			extra_params += '&per_page=' + per_page;
		}

		Dsq.$('dsq-pagination').innerHTML += '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading-small.gif">';
		
		if(el_clicked) {
			el_clicked.style.display = 'none';
		}
		
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'friday_evening_open_thread_69'
			+ '&p='		+ page
			+ extra_params);
	};

	this.sortBy = function(sort) {
		var disqus_script = document.createElement('script');
		var disqus_date = new Date();

		if (location.hash != '') {
			location.hash = '#disqus_thread';
		}

		if(typeof(disqus_url) == 'undefined') {
			disqus_url = disqus_href;
		}
		disqus_script.type = 'text/javascript';
		disqus_script.src = 'http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/thread.js'
			+ '?slug='	+ 'friday_evening_open_thread_69'
			+ '&sort='	+ sort
			+ '&title='
			+ '&'		+ disqus_date.getTime();

		Dsq.$('dsq-comments').innerHTML = '<img src="http://media.disqus.com/images/loading.gif">';
		Dsq.container.appendChild(disqus_script);
	};

	this.subscribe = function(status, email) {
		// `status` is an int -- 1 to subscribe, 0 to unsubscribe
		if(Dsq.jsonData.request.is_authenticated || email) {
			// If authenticated user OR anonymous email provided

			if(email) {
				Dsq.Popup._closePopup(null, true);
			}

			Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/subscribe.js'
				+'?status=' 	+ status
				+ '&slug='		+ 'friday_evening_open_thread_69'
				+ '&email=' 	+ encodeURIComponent(email));

		} else if(!email) {
			// If anonymous user and no email has been provided yet, prompt for email

			var title = 'Subscribe to this comment thread';
			var message = ' \
				New comments will be sent directly to your email inbox! \
				<div class="dsq-subscribe-submit"> \
					<p><strong>Enter your email address below.</strong></p> \
					<input type="text" id="dsq-subscribe-email"> \
					<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.subscribe(1, Dsq.$(\'dsq-subscribe-email\').value)">Subscribe</button> \
				</div> \
			';

			Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, title);
		}
	};

	this.showSettings = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator) {
			return;
		}

		/* The form has to be re-designed when more options will come out. */
		var html = 'Automatically close comments after <input size="3" id="dsq-thread-days-alive" value="' + Dsq.jsonData.thread.days_alive + '" type="text" /> days. Existing comments will still be displayed.<br /><br />(Using 0 days will disable this feature)<br /><br />'
								 + '<button onclick="Dsq.Thread.updateDaysAlive();" class="dsq-button-small"><span>Save</span></button>'
								 + '<span id="dsq-thread-settings-status" class="dsq-options-status"></span>';
		Dsq.Popup.popModal(html, 'Settings');
	};

	this.updateDaysAlive = function() {
		var days = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-days-alive').value;
		var status = Dsq.$('dsq-thread-settings-status');
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/update_days_alive.js', {days:days,thread:Dsq.jsonData.thread.id});
		status.innerHTML = 'Saved!';
		window.setTimeout(function() { status.innerHTML = ''; }, 1000);
	};
};
// Dsq.Thread

Dsq.Events = function() {
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var handlers = {};
	var getHandlers = function(event) {
		if (handlers[event] === undefined) {
			handlers[event] = [];
		}
		return handlers[event];
	};

	// Public
	// Value keys : postId, node, xtype
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED = 1;
	// Value keys : postId, opened
	obj.REPLY_IFRAME_TOGGLED = 2;
	obj.fire = function(event, opt_value) {
		if (!event) {
			throw new Error('Unknown event');
		}
		var value = opt_value || {};
		for (var i=0; i<getHandlers(event).length; i++) {
			getHandlers(event)[i](value);
		}
	};
	obj.addHandler = function(event, callback) {
		getHandlers(event).push(callback);
	};

	return obj;
}();

/**
 * Dsq.Realtime
 */
Dsq.Realtime = new function() {
	var initialized = false;
	var interval = null;
	var last_checked = Dsq.jsonData.request.timestamp;
	var new_posts = [];
	var ongoing_request = false;
	var prev_script = null;

	function updateNewPostCount() {
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-alert').style.display = new_posts.length ? 'block' : 'none';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-queued').innerHTML = new_posts.length
		+ ' new '
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, 'comment', 'comments')
		+ Dsq.Utils.pluralize(new_posts.length, ' was', ' were')
		+ ' just posted.';

		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.SHOW + ')';
	}

	function insertNewPosts() {
		var post_id = null;
		var after_id = Dsq.$('dsq-sort-select').value === 'oldest' ? -1 : null;

		for (var i=0; i<new_posts.length; i++) {
			post_id = new_posts[i];
			Dsq.Post.insert(after_id, post_id, Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id].message);
			Dsq.Post.incrementPostCount();
			Dsq.Post.outlineComment(post_id);
		}
		new_posts = [];
	}

	this.enableInterval = function() {
		interval = setInterval(Dsq.Realtime.check, Dsq.jsonData.context.realtime_speed);
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.ENABLED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.PAUSE + ')';
	}

	this.disableInterval = function() {
		if (interval) {
			clearInterval(interval);
			interval = null;
		}
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-status').innerHTML = Dsq.Strings.PAUSED;
		Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').innerHTML = '(' + Dsq.Strings.RESUME + ')';
	}

	this.toggleInterval = function() {
		if (!interval) {
			Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
		} else {
			Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
		}
		return false;
	}

	this.initialize = function() {
		if (!initialized) {
			initialized = true;
			Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-toggle').onclick = this.toggleInterval;
			if (!Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				Dsq.$('dsq-realtime-show').onclick = this.show;
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
			if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.realtime_paused) {
				Dsq.Realtime.disableInterval();
			} else {
				Dsq.Realtime.enableInterval();
			}
		}
	}

	this.show = function() {
		insertNewPosts();
		updateNewPostCount();
		return false;
	}

	this.check = function() {
		if (!ongoing_request && Dsq.jsonData.realtime_enabled) {
			if (prev_script) {
				prev_script.parentNode.removeChild(prev_script);
			}
			ongoing_request = true;
			prev_script = Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/10437021/realtime.js?timestamp=' + last_checked);
		}
	};

	this.update = function(timestamp, posts, users) {
		ongoing_request = false;
		last_checked = timestamp;

		if (users) {
			for (var user_id in users) {
				if (users.hasOwnProperty(user_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.users[user_id] = users[user_id];
					}
				}
			}
		}

		if (posts) {
			for (var post_id in posts) {
				if (posts.hasOwnProperty(post_id)) {
					if (!Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id]) {
						Dsq.jsonData.posts[post_id] = posts[post_id];
						new_posts.push(post_id);
					}
				}
			}

			if (Dsq.jsonData.forum.streaming_realtime) {
				insertNewPosts();
			} else {
				updateNewPostCount();
			}
		}
	};

}();

// DEPRECATED
Dsq.Iframes = function() {
	// Different style of object from the above. Hoping to switch to this for some reason.
	var obj = {};

	// Private
	var showIframeInContainer = function(container, id, markup) {
		// Look through container for iframes, hiding them, except show one that matches id
		// If none of them matched id, create a new iframe using markup and insert it.
		// Returns the iframe node if and only if it was newly created.
		var found = false;
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				if (child.id == id) {
					child.style.display = 'block';
					found = true;
				} else {
					child.style.display = 'none';
				}
			}
		}
		if (found) {
			return;
		}
		// The iframe wasn't found, so construct it and add it to the container.
		// Don't use innerHTML because it might reload iframes
		var div = document.createElement('div');
		div.innerHTML = markup;
		var iframe = div.childNodes[0];
		div.removeChild(iframe);
		container.appendChild(iframe);
		return iframe;
	};

	// Public
	obj.makeReplyIframeId = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var id = 'dsq-post-add-iframe';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			id += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			id += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return id;
	};
	obj.makeLoginIframeId = function(opt_postId) {
		if (!opt_postId) {
			return 'dsq-login-iframe';
		}
		return 'dsq-login-iframe-' + opt_postId;
	};
	obj.makeReplyIframeName = function(opt_postId, opt_xtype) {
		var name = 'dsq-reply-frame';
		if (opt_xtype) {
			name += '-' + opt_xtype;
		}
		if (opt_postId) {
			name += '-' + opt_postId;
		}
		return name;
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId, opt_extraParams, opt_className) {
		// Construct the id so we can check if it's already present.
		// Hide any other iframes we find, and show this one if it's found.
		var params = opt_extraParams || {};
		// use xtype in the id and name so we can distinguish media replies from text replies:
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeId(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var name = Dsq.Iframes.makeReplyIframeName(opt_postId, params.xtype);
		var attributes = {
			'id': id,
			'name': name,
			'class': opt_className || 'dsq-post-reply'
			};
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameReply(opt_postId, opt_extraParams, attributes);
		var iframe = showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
		// It was newly created
		if (iframe) {
			Dsq.Events.fire(Dsq.Events.REPLY_IFRAME_CREATED, {
				postId: opt_postId,
				node: iframe,
				xtype: params.xtype
			});
		}
	};
	obj.showLoginIframeInContainer = function(container, opt_postId) {
		var id = Dsq.Iframes.makeLoginIframeId(opt_postId);
		var markup = Dsq.Templates.frameLogin({id: id});
		showIframeInContainer(container, id, markup);
	};
	obj.showReplyIframeInContainerIfAllowed = function(container, opt_postId) {
		if (Dsq.jsonData.context.show_reply) {
			obj.showReplyIframeInContainer(container, opt_postId);
		} else {
			obj.hideAllInContainer(container);
		}
	};
	obj.hideAllInContainer = function(container) {
		for (var i=0; i<container.childNodes.length; i++) {
			var child = container.childNodes[i];
			if (child.nodeName == 'IFRAME') {
				child.style.display = 'none';
			}
		}
	};

	return obj;
}();

Dsq.Twitter = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startTwitterConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._twitterWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/twitter/begin/', 'twitterWindow', popupParams);
		that._twitterInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeTwitterConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeTwitterConnect = function() {
		if (that._twitterWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._twitterInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Yahoo = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.startYahooConnect = function() {
		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=400';
		that._yahooWindow = window.open(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/yahoo/begin/', 'yahooWindow', popupParams);
		that._yahooInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeYahooConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeYahooConnect = function() {
		if (that._yahooWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._yahooInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.OpenID = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.requestURL = function() {
		var message = '<table class="dsq-openid-form"><tr><td style="vertical-align:top;" rowspan="2"><img src="' + Dsq.jsonData.settings.media_url + '/images/openid-icon-100x100.png" /></td>';
		message += '<td><label for="dsq-openid-url">OpenID URL:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-url" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td><label for="dsq-openid-username">Display name:</label></td><td><input type="text" id="dsq-openid-username" /></td></tr>';
		message += '<tr><td class="dsq-openid-submit" colspan="3"><input type="button" value="Sign in" onclick="Dsq.OpenID.startConnect();" /></td></tr>';
		message += "</table>";

		Dsq.Popup.popModal(message, 'Sign in using OpenID');
	};

	this.startConnect = function() {
		var isblank = function(str) {
			return /^\s*$/.test(str);
		};

		var openid_url = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-url').value;
		var username = Dsq.$('dsq-openid-username').value;

		if (isblank(openid_url)) {
			return;
		}

		var popupParams = 'location=0,status=0,width=800,height=500';
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/_ax/openid/begin/' + '?url=' + encodeURIComponent(openid_url) + '&username=' + encodeURIComponent(username);
		that._openidWindow = window.open(url, 'openidWindow', popupParams);
		that._openidInterval = window.setInterval(that.completeConnect, 1000);
	};

	this.completeConnect = function() {
		if (that._openidWindow.closed) {
			window.clearInterval(that._openidInterval);
			window.location.reload();
		}
	};
};

Dsq.Reaction = new function() {
	var that = this;

	this.hide = function(id) {
		Dsq.Utils.execScript('http://disqus.com/forums/jackandjillpolitics/hidereaction.js?' + 'reaction_id=' + id);
	};

	this.reportMissingReactions = function() {
		if (!Dsq.jsonData.request.is_moderator || !Dsq.jsonData.forum.reactions_enabled) {
			return;
		}

		if (Dsq.jsonData.thread.queued) {
			Dsq.Popup.popModal('Your report has been received. The system will automatically search for new reactions; if any are found, they will be displayed on this comment thread.<br/><br/>Thank&nbsp;you.',
												 'Reported missing reactions');
			return;
		}

		Dsq.Utils.execScript(Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + '/forums/jackandjillpolitics/queueurl.js');
	};
};

Dsq.CNN = function() {
	var obj = {};

	obj.authenticate = function() {
		var url = Dsq.jsonData.settings.disqus_url + "/saml/cnn/try/";
		Dsq.Utils.postToUrl(url, {'target': document.location}, true);
	};

	return obj;
}();


if(Dsq.Utils.ie6) {
	(function() {
		DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE = /<div class="dsq-header-avatar"(.*?)>/gim;
		Dsq.Templates.registerFilter('postPrependHeader', function(html, post_id) {
			// Add "onmouseout" for dsq-header-avatar for dropProfile
			// functionality since IE6 cannot use :hover.
			function _headerAvatarReplace(content, inner, _unused, html) {
				return '<div class="dsq-header-avatar" '
					+ inner
					+ ' onmouseout="Dsq.Post.dropProfile(' + post_id + ')">';
			}
			html = html.replace(DSQ_HEADER_AVATAR_RE, _headerAvatarReplace);
			return html;
		});
	})();
}





	// TODO: Move Seesmic code outside of the main script.  Don't let this script clobber the global namespace.
	if(typeof seesmic == 'undefined') { var seesmic = {}; }
	seesmic.widget = new function () {
		this.callback = function (data) {
			playerVersion = data.disqusplayer;
		};
	};

	
	var scriptEl = document.createElement('script');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('src', 'http://seesmic.com/version.js?callback=seesmic.widget.callback');
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(scriptEl);

	
	var scriptEl = document.createElement('script');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('type', 'text/javascript');
	scriptEl.setAttribute('src', 'http://media.disqus.com/javascript/library/swfobject.js');
	document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(scriptEl);

	function see_play_video(_videoUri, _add) {
		var swf = !!playerVersion ? playerVersion : 'http://seesmic.com/embeds/StandalonePlayer.swf';

		flashcontentDiv = Dsq.$(_videoUri + '_content');
		previewDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_preview');
		hideDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_hide');
		showDiv = Dsq.$('dsq-seesmic-' + _videoUri + '_show');
		if(_add) {
			// push flash widget
			var so = new SWFObject(swf, 'sotester', '300', '270', '9', '#000000');
			so.addVariable('video', _videoUri);
			so.addParam('allowFullScreen', 'true');
			so.addParam('allowScriptAccess','always');
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5505901" href="http://www.womanist-musings.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">womanistmusings</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5505901" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://www.womanist-musings.com/2009/01/drunken-negro-cookies.html" rel="nofollow">Drunken  Negro Cookies:</a> Looking at a bakery that made Drunken Negro Cookies to "celebrate" the inauguration of Bacack Obama.  <br><br><a href="http://www.womanist-musings.com/2009/01/keith-luke-rampage-to-kill-all-non.html" rel="nofollow">Keith Rampage To Kill All Non White People: </a> Can we really continue to allow free speech to be used as justification for hate speech when we know that it leads to acts of violence?<br><br><a href="http://www.womanist-musings.com/2009/01/glbt-black-and-invisible.html" rel="nofollow">GLBT black and invisible:</a> Looking at a study by black LGBT that sites the racism they have had to deal with in the gay community.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506100">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506100" class="dsq-comment-message"><b>First Missile Strikes On Pakistan Since Obama Presidency : Reports</b><br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/first-missile-strikes-on_n_160458.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/first-...</a><br><br><i>According to ABC News, Commander-in-chief Obama has launched his first missile attacks... </i><br><br><br><br><i>The CIA\'s bombing campaign against al Qaeda leadership in Pakistan continued with two more attacks today, an indication, senior officials say, that President Barack Obama has approved the U.S. strategy that has killed at least eight of al Qaeda\'s top 20 leaders since July 2008.</i> <br><br><br><br><i>The two attacks today in Pakistan\'s were the first since President Obama took office on Tuesday. </i></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506381">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5506381" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506381" class="dsq-comment-message"><b>Matthews questions if Palin can read</b><br><br><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17873.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17873...</a><br><br><i>MSNBC host Chris Matthews suggested Friday that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) may not have the reading or writing ability needed to complete the book she is reportedly shopping. </i><br><br><i>The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that Palin is seeking an $11 million advance for her memoir and has hired high-powered Washington attorney Robert Barnett to broker the deal. </i><br><br><i>Teasing a segment on the book during his show “Hardball,” Matthews said: “If she can read, if she can write, she’ll make some money.” </i><br><br><i>Matthews repeated his suggestion that Palin could not write the book later in the show. “The question is who actually will write the Palin book,” he said. “The only politician I know who can write is Barack Obama.”</i><br><br><br><br>lol<br><br>GreenLady, even Chris Matthews is questioning whether Palin can read! ahahaha</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506725">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506725" class="dsq-comment-message">Justice58:  LOL!!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)  Ima recommend <b>READING IS FUNDAMENTAL</b>    :&gt;)        :&gt;)<br><br><br>Annnnnnnnnd,  <a href="http://faculty.valpo.edu/bflak/dickjane/spot.html" rel="nofollow">THIS, FOR BEGINNERS!!</a><br><br>This otta work for her since she speaks in run-on and repetitive sentences!  :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506760">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506760" class="dsq-comment-message">The book will be one 500 page run on sentence.  Also.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506983">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506983" class="dsq-comment-message">Town:   LOL!!!    :&gt;)      :&gt;)<br><br> It\'ll BEGIN with a CAPITAL LETTER [page 1],   annnnnnnd, END WITH A PERIOD [page 500.]   BETCHA!!  :&gt;)      :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5507693">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507693" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh Lord have mercy on us all!  ROTFLMFBAO!!!!!!<br><br>The campaign there is what this is there we come!  LMAO!!!!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508330">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508330" class="dsq-comment-message">I died!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br><br>ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508985">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508985" class="dsq-comment-message">spirit:   LOL!   U   have MASTERED - - - -<b>"PALIN-SPEAK!"</b>!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Good on U!    :&gt;)        :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508284">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508284" class="dsq-comment-message">Town,<br><br>You\'re too funny. I almost screamed.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508404" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508404" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508404" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL!!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509023">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509023" class="dsq-comment-message">But then the wingnuts would call her a genuis in the mold of James Joyce\'s "Ulysses" with the long azz run on sentences...and they would swear she\'s an idiot savant....as opposed to just the plain ole idiot she is.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509157">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509157" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5516968">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5516968" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506399">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506399" class="dsq-comment-message">Sasha looks bored at this point...and both girls look tired........not my favorite of inauguration pics of them on that great day, but, it should remind us that the girls are subject to their parents goals.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506883">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5506883" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506883" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes, both girls do look tired. It was a long day for them. IIRC, I thought one reporter stated the girls hadn\'t eaten until late in the afternoon that day.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5507091">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507091" class="dsq-comment-message">God bless them....I am certain they are overwhelmed with their new "status"  in life and probably won\'t realize it for years to come.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508355">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508355" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508355" class="dsq-comment-message">again...is there something bad or wrong about their new "status"?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508542">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508542" class="dsq-comment-message">Yes there is caligirl...can\'t you tell by Angela\'s not-so-subtle posts? These lil nappy-haired girls shouldn\'t HAVE this "status". Can\'t you just feel Angela\'s contempt? They are SOOOOO transparent.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508810">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508810" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508810" class="dsq-comment-message">this is sick on your part....what Angela are you trying to talk about....???  I feel sorry for you Miranda.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508898">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508898" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t need your sympathy...I have "status".</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509179">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509179" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509179" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank You!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509284">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509284" class="dsq-comment-message">OK, i AM STILL WONDERING ABOUT YOUR "STATUS"<br><br>I AM NATIVE AMERICAN, HAVE A BLACK BROTHER IN LAW AND BLACK NEPHEWS AND NIECES WHO ARE ALSO  NATIVE AMERICANS....<br><br>DON\'T NEED MIRANDA OR ANYONE ELSE TO DECIDE WHO IS ACCEPTABLE OR NOT REGARDING JJP MEMBERS</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509419">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509419" class="dsq-comment-message">Well ain\'t y\'all just a regular ole United Nations rainbow! <br><br>WE ARE THE WORLD!<br>WE ARE THE CHILDREN! <br>WE ARE THE ONES THAT MAKE A BRIGHTER DAY! SO LET\'S START GIVING!<br><br>GIVE. ME. A. DAMN. BREAK.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509519">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509519" class="dsq-comment-message">Wow!  Is this a Kumbaya moment.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509853">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509853" class="dsq-comment-message">I can\'t be nice about it like Justice, i shall try to be more patient with the mutha..........ok, this is gonna be harder than i thought.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510097">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510097" class="dsq-comment-message">You gotta make it do what it do, Miranda.<br><br>I can\'t get down with you being called "sick.\'  I ain\'t gonna have it!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510428">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510428" class="dsq-comment-message">Spirit,<br><br>lol<br><br>Somebody better recognize!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510396" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510396">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510396" class="dsq-comment-message">Miranda,<br><br>eh, Justice can be <b>not</b> so nice. I\'m trying to tone it down out of respect for my friends here at JJP. But sometimes the ism  has to come out.<br><br>You should already know that Justice has the back of her friends at JJP.<br><br>If any don\'t start none, won\'t be none.<br><br>But anyhoo, you hold your own!<br><br>Daps!  <b>:)</b></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5513214" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513214" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513214">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513214" class="dsq-comment-message">spirit:<br><br>-Er,  -ummm Did U  REQUEST this?<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3MiD_U4CHQ&feature=related" rel="nofollow"><b>Kumbaya (Joan Baez)</b></a>    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513100" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513100">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5513100" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513100" class="dsq-comment-message">Miranda: <br><br>  -ER,   -ummmmm - - Did U  REQUEST this?<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmxT21uFRwM" rel="nofollow"><b>we are the world</b></a><br><br>ENJOY!!  THIS IS GREAT!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509470" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509470" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509470">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509470" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509470" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela,<br><br>You came here being disrespectful, starting with GreenLady, only because she stated Town\'s post was about "captions"..."not assumptions".  You brought the attitude.<br><br>GreenLady is not a flame thrower. Everyone here respects her  & enjoy what she brings to JJP.<br><br>We don\'t like it when you disrespect GreenLady.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512183" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512183" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512183">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512183" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512183" class="dsq-comment-message">Justice58:  I AM HUMBLED!  I THANK YOU!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512158" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512158" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512158">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512158" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512158" class="dsq-comment-message">Miranda:   ****hand in the air****<br><br><b>U truly have "STATUS"!</b>   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>Annnnnnnnnd,   <b>THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!</b><br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk" rel="nofollow"><b> We are family!</b></a><br><br>LOVE U!    :&gt;)       :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509115" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509115" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509115">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509115" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509115" class="dsq-comment-message">OMG!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512133" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512133" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512133">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512133" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512133" class="dsq-comment-message">Justice58:   <b>THANK YO SOOOO  MUCH!!</b><br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk" rel="nofollow"><b> We are family!</b></a><br><br>LOVE U!   :&gt;)      :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510036" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510036" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510036">spirit_55z</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510036" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510036" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela, what\'s the deal?  Please don\'t speak about Miranda in that tone  I don\'t appreciate it when you call her sick.  <br><br>Miranda is family and truly brings thought provoking, depth, analysis and humor to JJP.<br><br>Please, I appreciate your commentary, but lighten up a little will ya.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512094" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512094" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512094">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512094" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512094" class="dsq-comment-message">spirit:  WOW!   I went ta choir rehearsal and JUST got back.  Anything EXCITING HAPPEN??? <br><br><b>JUST KIDDING!!</b>   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br><b>THANK YOU ALL FOR HAVING MY BACK!!</b><br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk" rel="nofollow"><b>We are family!</b></a><br><br>LOVE U\'ALL!!!!  :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-5508862">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508862" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508862" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508862">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508862" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508862" class="dsq-comment-message">caligirl:      ****crickets***   on the "STATUS".   huh?     :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>****shakin\' my head****       :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510238" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510238" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510238">caligirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510238" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510238" class="dsq-comment-message">i get it now.  a troll.  i\'m a little slow sometimes in detecting that!  LOL!!!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512010" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512010" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512010">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512010" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512010" class="dsq-comment-message">caligirl:   YEP!!  FIRST HINT:   <i>"I totally disagree with your assumptions."</i>  SECOND HINT:  Review the "tone" and "substance of PAST POSTS".    :&gt;)   <br><br>BUT, 3rd, I always use my - - - <a href="http://www.smarthome.com/images/7539pirside1big.jpg" rel="nofollow"><b>TROLL DETECTOR</b></a><br> <br>annnnnnnnnnnd, finish them off with <a href="http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff220/FloridaJudy/troll-spray.jpg" rel="nofollow"><b>TROLL SPRAY</b></a><br><br>I keep these next to my computer.   U can use them any time U want!    :&gt;)      :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512868" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512868" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512868">carolinagirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512868" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512868" class="dsq-comment-message">LMAO @ the troll detector. Why does it look like some sort of security camera? LOL. Troll or not, no one comes up in here and disrepects the JJP family b/c we don\'t play that.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5513015" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513015" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513015">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5513015" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513015" class="dsq-comment-message">carolinagirl:  LOL!   \'cause I think that IT IS!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!   :&gt;)<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSDh94eQTAk" rel="nofollow"><b>We are family !</b></a>   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS!!   :&gt;)<br><br>LOVE U!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-5508654">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508654" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508654" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508654">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508654" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508654" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela,<br><br>They\'re kids. After a long day, little kids get hungry & tired. The girls hadn\'t eaten until late in the afternoon. It\'s not about  them being overwhelmed. <br><br>For crying out loud...they were tired.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508775" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508775" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508775">Angela</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508775" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508775" class="dsq-comment-message">i HAVE SAID IT ALL ALONG ..THEY ARE CHILDREN...i AGREE WITH YOU jUSTICE</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508120" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508120" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508120">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508120" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508120" class="dsq-comment-message">I loved this pic because it reminds us, yes, they are just kids.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508237" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508237" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508237">Angela</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508237" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508237" class="dsq-comment-message">you got it right...they are just kids.....</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508287" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508287" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508287">caligirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508287" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508287" class="dsq-comment-message">true.  we\'ve all seen that look before.  this is a cute pic.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509476" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509476" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509476">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509476" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509476" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'m 53 years old and even today there are events that I attend where I look just like Sasha.  Some of the events are strictly my choice, and other occassions out of obligation.<br><br>I think the girls will learn from each and every experience that encounter as the First Kids!!!  What an adventure, eh?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5506916" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5506916">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5506916" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  CAPTION:<br><br>MALIA:   Ima stand up and look for both of us.<br><br>SASHA:   Ima pretend that I\'m bored so that that we can go home and play.  How does THIS look?    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5507306" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5507306" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5507306">Angela</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5507306" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507306" class="dsq-comment-message">I totally disagree with your assumptions.   They are children and probably still don\'t understand the impact of their parents status on their own lives.   Those girls will be treated like royalty until their parents leave office....and they will have to absorb that some how that it isn\'t about them.....it is because of how their parents chose to live their adult lives.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5507864" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5507864" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5507864">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5507864" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507864" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela:   O.K.  BUT, these are CAPTIONS not  ASSUMPTIONS.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508364" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508364" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508364">Angela</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508364" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508364" class="dsq-comment-message">whatever...our captions don\'t change reality</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508436" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508436" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508436">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508436" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508436" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela:<br><br>****flipping through the Constitution of the United States***<br><br>Yep!   Here it is!!  First Amendment!  Still there---for all-us.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508579" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508579" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508579">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508579" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508579" class="dsq-comment-message">Okay!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508698" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508698" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508698">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508698" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508698" class="dsq-comment-message">Justice58:    warm   :&gt;)!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508550" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508550" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508550">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508550" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508550" class="dsq-comment-message">Catch fire.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509498" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509498" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509498">carolinagirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509498" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509498" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela you need to pump your brakes. Raise up off of GLH. Seriously. She\'s internet fam.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509606" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509606" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509606">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509606" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509606" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank You, Carolinagirl!<br><br>Humph, we don\'t play that.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5513142" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513142" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513142">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5513142" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513142" class="dsq-comment-message">carolinagirl:   I THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>Your SONG is in the other post!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>WE ARE FAMILY!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-5508323">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508323" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508323" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508323">caligirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508323" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508323" class="dsq-comment-message">is that a bad thing...?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508717" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508717" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508717">Angela</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508717" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508717" class="dsq-comment-message">DEPENDS ON THE PARENTS...THE KIDS HAVE NO CHOICE, AND WE ALL KNOW THAT SCENE.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509043" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509043" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509043">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509043" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509043" class="dsq-comment-message">No, why don\'t you tell us about "that scene\' why don\'t\'cha?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509391" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509391" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509391">Angela</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509391" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509391" class="dsq-comment-message">WELL MIRANDA, YOU SEEM TO HAVE THOUGHTS ABOUT THINGS....WHY DON\'T YOU TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-5509463">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509463" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509463" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509463">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509463" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509463" class="dsq-comment-message">At the very least you should give your personalities different names.......geez....just so darn rude.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510049" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510049" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510049">caligirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510049" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510049" class="dsq-comment-message">okay...noooow  i get it ...  i knew something seemed a bit \'off\'.    thanks miranda!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509355">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509355" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela, did you read the letter that President Obama wrote to Sasha and Malia. I was in Parade magazine a few weeks ago. <br><br>What Barack said in the letter was everything he\'s doing is for them.  Sasha and Malia.   I\'ll find the link and repost it.  I can\'t say it better than their dad.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510345">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510345" class="dsq-comment-message">Angela, here\'s the letter from President Obama  to his daughters<br><br>\'What I Want for You — and Every Child <br>in America\'<br>By President-elect Barack Obama <br>Publication Date: 01/18/2009<br><br>On Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President. On this historic occasion, PARADE asked the President-elect, who is also a devoted family man, to get personal and tell us what he wants for his children. Here, he shares his letter to them. <br><br>Dear Malia and Sasha, <br><br>I know that you\'ve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn\'t have let you have. <br><br>But I also know that it hasn\'t always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn\'t make up for all the time we\'ve been apart. I know how much I\'ve missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey. <br><br>When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I\'d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn\'t seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. <br><br>And I realized that my own life wouldn\'t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that\'s why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. <br><br>I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential—schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even if their parents aren\'t rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity. <br><br>I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you\'ll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other. <br><br>Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country—but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free—that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. <br><br>That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. <br><br>She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better—and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It\'s a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be. <br><br>I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you\'ve had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much—although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential. <br><br>These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That\'s why I\'ve taken our family on this great adventure. <br><br>I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House. <br><br>Love, Dad           <br><br><a href="http://www.parade.com/export/sites/default/news/2009/01/barack-obama-letter-to-my-daughters.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.parade.com/export/sites/default/news...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508053">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508053" class="dsq-comment-message">CAPTION:<br><br>MALIA: Ummm, those lawn mowers are....in ter est ing<br><br>SASHA: They suck and I have to pee.  Where\'s the bathroom in this joint?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508329">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508329" class="dsq-comment-message">Town:   VIRTUAL \'DAP\'!     :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5507189" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5507189" href="http://theurbanista2.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rhondacoca</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507189" class="dsq-comment-message">Is there anyone watching CNN, Campbell Brown is discussing African American students and the Obama effect?<br><br>What do you guys think about that because queit frankly while I understand that he may inspire students, I am tired of the Obama the Black Messiah meme...its tired and quite frankly, it could be insulting at times.<br><br>Anyway, if anyone is watching, how do you feel about it?</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508131">Angela</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508131" class="dsq-comment-message">as a native american now deemed as "first american" I could care less about the black messiah meme......what I care about is the inspiration I got from Obama and his message.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508368" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508368" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508368" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508368" class="dsq-comment-message">Say it again.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508744" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508744">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508744" class="dsq-comment-message">I;ll say it again.<br><br>"what I care about is the inspiration I got from Obama and his message."<br><br>I can\'t even begin to tell you how much inspriation President Obama has had on the BLACK 8th graders I mentor.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509479" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509479" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509479" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509479" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509479" class="dsq-comment-message">I see it in my 3-year-old nephew.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509621" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509621" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509621">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509621" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509621" class="dsq-comment-message">I see it in my 85 year-old dad.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511839" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511839">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511839" class="dsq-comment-message">I read the most profound comment on a blog the other day...basically the poster said they realized the impact of what Barack and Michelle meant during the parade...when they got out of the limo...and walked...hand in hand...just walking...smiling and waving to the throngs of people cheering...just WALKING...not singing, not dancing, not dribbling...just walking. This black man and his black wife, beaming, hand-in-hand...just walking.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511935" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511935">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511935" class="dsq-comment-message">Profound indeed.  Just walking and BEING.  Profound indeed.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512547" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512547">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512547" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512547" class="dsq-comment-message">"this black man and his <br>black wife,<br>beaming,<br>hand-in-hand...<br>just walking"<br><br>that\'s a POEM!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509898" class="dsq-comment-header">\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509898">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509898" class="dsq-comment-message">I don\'t mean to be crass, but Obama knew this would happen. He understands the Black community. He knew what would happen. He understands the world  as it is. He understands what he means to Black folk. He and Michelle both. Yes, it is a strong burden, but don\'t step up to the plate if you don\'t believe you can shoulder it. <br><br>I wrote in my endorsement back before Iowa that the \'symbol\' of Obama was important and that symbols shouldn\'t be given shortshrift. <br><br>For part of Black America, the Obamas represent what they\'ve always known, but has been hidden in plain sight. They\'re just relieved to SEE THEMSELVES. <br><br>For another part of Black America, the Obamas represent what they didn\'t think was possible, but now see IT COULD BE.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510294" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510294">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510294" class="dsq-comment-message">yes.  symbolism is VERY important.  very powerful.  smart people know this, and it\'s a big part of why obama received such determined, fierce support...  and opposition.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510619" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510619">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510619" class="dsq-comment-message">Co-Sign!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512008" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512008">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512008" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512008" class="dsq-comment-message">Preach it!  "<br>Yes, it is a strong burden, but don\'t step up to the plate if you don\'t believe you can shoulder it."<br><br>I know that\'s right.  Barack has always invited us to move forward with him, always moving forward. Why expect him or anyone else to crank it down to make us comfortable.  We earn our states of consciousness.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508439">TRW </span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508439" class="dsq-comment-message">I agree with what Chavous (sp?) was saying.  I think that it is fine that Obama has set a very high profile example of what hard work and discipline looks like for young African Americans, but why do we need examples?  It places an unthinkable burden on a single individual, when really, it is up to the parents, students, and administrators to get the results.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509170" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509170">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509170" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s true that parent, teachers, and students to get results, but Presiden Obama is high profile.  It keeps the goals higher, there\'s a neon "no limit" sign emmanating  Barack that it flashes before the youth.  HE\'S BLACK, I\'M BLACK, HE CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT.<br><br>It\'s not the same coming from  a melanin-challenged individual.  NOT EVEN CLOSE.  That is what the Black girls and boys that I mentor tell me.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509234" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509234">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509234" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509234" class="dsq-comment-message">Woo Hoo!<br><br>Go Spirit!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509286" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509286">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509286" class="dsq-comment-message">ENOUGH of this WHITEWASHING, DAMN IT!!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509581" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509581">rorysmomma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509581" class="dsq-comment-message">If you see black people in a position of power it gets into the subconscious.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510019">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510019" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510019" class="dsq-comment-message">That\'s why so many of our important people have come from HBCU\'s. There\'s something very powerful being on a college campus where everything good and bad has a Black face attached to it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510222" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510222">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510222" class="dsq-comment-message">So true rikyrah.  Both of my daughters went to HBCU\'s.  <br><br>No regrets.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510344" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510344">rorysmomma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510344" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510344" class="dsq-comment-message">I am an HBCU grad as well.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508486" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508486">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508486" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508486" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ve been sick of many of these news segments because like you, I believe they are starting to be very condescending.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508956" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508956" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508956">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508956" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508956" class="dsq-comment-message">Time for another White Teacher Goes to the Hood movie.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509031" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509031" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509031">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509031" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509031" class="dsq-comment-message">Word.  Didn\'t Hillary Swank do that movie "Freedom Writers" a few years ago?<br><br>And lest we forget, Larry King\' son Carson wants to be BLACK all because of Barack Obama.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509054" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509054" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509054">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509054" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509054" class="dsq-comment-message">Does "Gran Torino" count?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509142" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509142" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509142" href="http://www.WEESeeYou.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Webb</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509142" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509142" class="dsq-comment-message">How was "Gran Torino?" Did Clint Eastwood really act like a white messiah?<br><br>I\'m trying to check out Slumdog Millionaire.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509357" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509357" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509357">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509357" class="dsq-comment-message">I didn\'t see it, but the reviews I got were pretty much more of a white racist has a come-to-Jesus moment of truth to help the poor Hmong teenager and defeat the Hmong gang...and apparently a black gang made an appearance as well. But the acting was great, as long as you overlook the whole white racist turns messiah angle.</div>\
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	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509451" href="http://www.WEESeeYou.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Webb</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509451" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509451" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>overlook the whole white racist turns messiah angle.</i><br>lol, thanks!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509383" class="dsq-comment-header">\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509383">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509383" class="dsq-comment-message">See Slumdog, I just saw it yesterday.It is a real movie experience. It has it all.<br>I have been listening to the soundtrack on YouTube all day.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509461" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509461" href="http://www.WEESeeYou.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Webb</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509461" class="dsq-comment-message">Cool, will do!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509587" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509587">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509587" class="dsq-comment-message">Lilytiger, the Slumdog soundtrack is SLAMMIN/!!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509798" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509798">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509798" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509798" class="dsq-comment-message">I haven\'t seen the movie but Ima have to go to YouTube and listen to the soundtrack!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512479" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512479">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512479" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512479" class="dsq-comment-message">See the movie too, Justice, if you can.  The actors and actresses were all Indian.  POC.  And it one of was the most beautiful love stories I seen in a long time.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508986" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508986">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508986" class="dsq-comment-message">I think it all depends on the intent.  We know the MSM takes the facts and magnifies them to the NTH degree.<br><br>There is no denying the effect President Obama has had on many, myself included.  But every one will have there own experiences with the election of Barack Hussein Obama.  <br><br>Fortunately, some of us are able to see through the bullshit media hype, honor and recognize President Obama\'s humaness.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510100" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510100">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510100" class="dsq-comment-message">You totally put into words what I couldn\'t....."depends on the intent"....its like you watch the CNN special and instead of feeling proud you come away feeling like something wasn\'t right - and its not who was being interviewed, it was the interviewer, but you cant quite put your finger on what it is.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511728" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511728">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511728" class="dsq-comment-message">Exactly. Like Larry King announcing his son Carson wants to be Black.<br><br>Announcing that being "black is in, a tide has turn", all the while he\'s chuckling away.<br><br>Larry wants to give validation to BLACKNESS.  CNN wants to give validation to BLACKNESS since Barack Obama has become the POTUS.<br><br>We are not easily fooled.  They cannot  label Barack the "magic negro" and claim all America\'s racial ills are healed.<br><br>They can all get the fuck outta here!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511966" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511966">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511966" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511966" class="dsq-comment-message"><i>We are not easily fooled. They cannot label Barack the "magic negro" and claim all America\'s racial ills are healed.</i><br><br><br>They know it\'s not. But they want to play mind games with us into believing racial ills are healed. To hell with that!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512131" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512131">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512131" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512131" class="dsq-comment-message">nobody falling for the mind games.<br><br>mofos, please!<br><br>we just purse the lips as they blather, going <br><br>umm hmmm</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512234" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512234">carolinagirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512234" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512234" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL. I just finished doing that before I read your post.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512289" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512289">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512289" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512289" class="dsq-comment-message">LOLOL!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512104" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512104">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512104" class="dsq-comment-message">HAMMER. MEET. NAIL.<br><br>Thanks spirit!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512251" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512251">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512251" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512251" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL!<br><br>Miranda,<br><br>You\'re so much fun!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5507099" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5507099">allamr18</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507099" class="dsq-comment-message">President Obama is scaring conservatives because hes not letting them bully him. Conservatives thought that because he spoke about listening meant he would listen to only them. Nah playas, he and the democrats won. your silly little tax cuts were done under bush and it only increased the deficit. your turn is up. so you better start giving and stop taking lol</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5507282" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5507282" href="http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">icebergslim</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5507282" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507282" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com/2009/01/beautiful-bed-for-obamas-to-sleep-on.html" rel="nofollow">Obamas Bed</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508701" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508701" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508701" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508701" class="dsq-comment-message">I love four-poster beds. The bed in one of our guest rooms looks a lot like it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509225" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509225">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509225" class="dsq-comment-message">Craig, my hubby and I want to visit your Bed Breakfast this summer.  Can you please send us some information?<br><br><a href="mailto:aware411@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">aware411@gmail.com</a>  Thank you!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509243" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509243">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509243" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509243" class="dsq-comment-message">Correction:  <a href="mailto:awareof411@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">awareof411@gmail.com</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509329" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509329">Lilytiger</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509329" class="dsq-comment-message">I am not Craig but here it is a link to his blog. You will then find a link to his B and B on the left. If you misplace this reply, you can click on his name then follow the link to his profile...<br><br><a href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://craighickman.blogspot.com/</a></div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509452" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509452" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509452" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509452" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank you!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511877" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511877">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511877" class="dsq-comment-message">OK,  Now I now we\'re coming!!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511598" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511598">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511598" class="dsq-comment-message">Thank you, lilytiger. :-)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5507304" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5507304">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5507304" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  Blago "VIEW  -   ing" RATHER than  COURT- ing:<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/blagojevich-family-taking_n_160502.html" rel="nofollow">Blagojevich Family Taking Their Case To "The View" Monday</a><br><br><i><b>Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will make his first national TV appearances Monday, with an interview on ABC\'s "Good Morning America" and a live appearance, with his wife Patti, on "The View."</b><br><br>The TV appearances mean Blagojevich will be in New York the same day the Illinois Senate begins his impeachment trial in Springfield. On Friday, Blagojevich called the trial "a hanging" and said that he will not attend the proceedings in protest.<br><br>Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed, who first reported Blagojevich\'s potential appearance on "The View," wrote that the governor has a "personal reason" for wanting to be on the Barbara Walters-led chat fest:<br><br>    Walters reportedly referred to first lady Patti Blagojevich being described as a "potty mouth" in news reports on the show -- pointing to a profanity-laced tirade allegedly recorded by the feds. Blagojevich, however, was reportedly moved by what he felt was a touch of sympathy from [Whoopi] Goldberg.<br><br><br>"Good Morning America" airs at 7 a.m. ET; "The View" is at 11 a.m. ET.</i><br><br>This otta B . . . .  .**shakin\' my head***   WHEW!!    :&gt;)   :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508279" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508279">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508279" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  The Blago VARIETY SHOW:<br><br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/23/blagojevich-im-skipping-t_n_160447.html" rel="nofollow">Blagojevich: Impeachment Trial An Unconstitutional Hanging (VIDEO)</a><br><br><i>Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich likened his upcoming Senate trial to "a hanging" Friday and said that he will boycott the proceedings because they\'re unfair and deny him his constitutional rights.<br><br>(Scroll Down To Watch Full Press Conference)<br><br>From the AP:<br><br>    At a news conference in Chicago, he said his constitutional rights are being trampled under the Senate rules because he cannot call the witnesses that he wants.<br><br>    He also accused fellow Democrats of wanting him out of office so that they can move forward with plans to raise income taxes. Republicans want him out, he said, so that they have an issue on which to campaign when taxes go up.<br><br>    Blagojevich faces a Senate impeachment trial starting Monday that will determine if he\'s to remain in office. The Senate rules bar testimony from anyone federal prosecutors say would jeopardize the criminal corruption trial against the two-term governor.<br><br>    Blagojevich is accused of, among other things, scheming to benefit from his power to name President Barack Obama\'s replacement in the U.S. Senate.<br><br>    He has denied any wrongdoing.<br><br><br>Eschewing his now-customary poem, Blagojevich cited an Old West analogy to illustrate the supposed injustice of the Senate impeachment trial:<br><br>    There was an old saying in the Old West, there was a cowboy who was charged with stealing a horse in town. And some of the other cowboys, especially the guy whose horse was stolen, were very unhappy with that guy.<br><br>    One of the cowboy\'s said, "Let\'s hang him!"<br>    Story continues below <br><br>    And the other cowboy said, "Hold on! Before we hang him, lets first give him a fair trial. Then we\'ll hang him."<br><br>    Under these rules, I\'m not even getting a fair trial. They\'re just hangin\' me.<br><br>Watch:</i><br><br>THERE IS MORE.<br><br>He didn\'t even work from  "CUE CARDS!!"   :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508356" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508356" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508356" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508356" class="dsq-comment-message">So why is President Obama excepting his own ethics rules for the Raytheon lobbyist he\'s naming to be deputy secretary of defense?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508689" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508689" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508689">allamr18</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508689" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508689" class="dsq-comment-message">well i think we can do 1 of 2 things. either simply call him a hypocrite and leave it at that or we can say your not staying true to your own rules and offer solutions. simply pointing it out isnt enough, and its not like hes going to ignore people.  but if he does want to keep his own rule he either needs to say this is the one exception or ok your right and get rid of the guy</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508761" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508761" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508761" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508761" class="dsq-comment-message">Um. Well. <br><br>I\'m not simply pointing anything out. I\'m asking a question. I\'m seeking clarity. Perhaps there\'s a perfectly valid reason. Perhaps not.<br><br>I\'m asking a question<br><br>In other words, I\'m choosing Option 3.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508876" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508876">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508876" class="dsq-comment-message">I was interested in the answer to that too...I found this article:<br><br><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/08/defense.appointments/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/08/defense....</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509148" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509148" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509148">NMP</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509148" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509148" class="dsq-comment-message">Short:  Gates wants him, and he wants to keep Gates happy.  Defense is his achilles hill and he can not afford to have enemies at the Pentagon.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511135" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5511135" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511135" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511135" class="dsq-comment-message">I figured as much, but just wanted to hear it from someone else.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508472" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508472" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508472" href="http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">icebergslim</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508472" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508472" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com/2009/01/obama-to-gop-i-won.html" rel="nofollow">Obama to the GOP, "I Won"</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5508616" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508616" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5508616">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508616" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508616" class="dsq-comment-message">If I could have but one wish at this moment Lord....it would be to go back in time and be placed in the room when this happened...to see the look on the faces of those white male republicans...to see their faces turn ashy white and watch the very life be sucked from their bodies when President Obama smoothly said "I won"...that would make my life complete.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5508662" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5508662" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5508662" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5508662" class="dsq-comment-message">Great imagery.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509495" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509495" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509495" href="http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">icebergslim</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509495" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509495" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510075" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510075">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510075" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510075" class="dsq-comment-message">there\'s no video? shoot!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510324" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510324" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510324">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510324" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510324" class="dsq-comment-message">"Still, other Democrats echoed the sentiment. As he left the White House, House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina was asked about Republican complaints that Democrats aren’t listening to what their GOP colleagues have to say. “We’re responding to the American people,” he said. “The American people didn’t listen to them too well during the election.”<br><br>Does anyone have the contact info for Paul Mooney? Anyone?? I\'ve got to get his take on this...I really do...I must....please....LMAO</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511308" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511308">spirit_55z</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511308" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511308" class="dsq-comment-message">Ha!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511638" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511638">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511638" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511638" class="dsq-comment-message">LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509631" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5509631" href="http://www.WEESeeYou.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Webb</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509631" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509631" class="dsq-comment-message">NYT\'s posted an article on the rise of <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/arts/music/24hiphop.html" rel="nofollow">Chinese Hip-Hop.</a>  Stories like this really resonate with me.  It\'s easy to dismiss the influence of AAs in popular culture on political structures, but I think we\'d be foolish to do so.<br><br>For every movement, there has been music...no matter whether it\'s slaves singing negro spirituals in the fields in 1859 or Jay-Z brushing dirt off his shoulder in 2009...every movement has been accompanied by music.<br><br>And now the Chinese youth are embracing hip-hop...I hope they achieve their goal: freedom...just like the East Germans who sung "We Shall Overcome" when the Berlin Wall fell...it makes a brotha proud.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509744" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509744" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509744">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509744" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509744" class="dsq-comment-message">It was my understanding that a lot of hiphop artists during the late 90s and on up, practically take up a second residence in Hong Kong and also Japan because they are in such demand for performances. I remember reading a story where a bunch of rappers were quoted about the ability to really make money in touring across the Far East.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510338" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5510338" href="http://www.WEESeeYou.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Webb</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510338" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510338" class="dsq-comment-message">You\'re right.  As a matter of fact, we know that the Japanese are big consumers of hip-hop and R&B "wink-wink."  Jasmine Guy got a gold album over there back-in-the-day. <br><br>However, China is different.  The article describes how the state-controlled media is virtually blocking-out rap and hip-hop completely in favor of homogenized, pre-approved pop-trash.  So the chinese youth have developed an...underground.  It feels like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxanne_Wars" rel="nofollow">"Roxanne-Roxanne" all over again.</a> <br><br>That\'s the beauty of our art, we make it--and everybody else buys it.  Entertainment is our greatest export.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510655" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510655" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510655">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510655" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510655" class="dsq-comment-message">Oh no you didn\'t.....not the "Roxanne-Roxanne" underground movement......LOL!!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509893" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509893">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509893" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509893" class="dsq-comment-message">HAVE Y\'ALL SEEN THIS PIC LAYOUT? ITS A TEARJERKER<br><br><a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_in...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510249" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510249" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510249">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510249" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510249" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks Miranda<br><br>You did it. I don\'t know which is my favorite, there are so many. God, I do love the black lady with the tears streaming down. That so was me that day. <br><br>Just seeing the waves and waves of people gives you chills!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510383" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510383">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510383" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510383" class="dsq-comment-message">All of those pics from around the world....its so surreal....I loved the one of the female soldier that was crying.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510676" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510676" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510676">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510676" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510676" class="dsq-comment-message">Drip.Drip.Drip.......</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511027" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5511027" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511027" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511027" class="dsq-comment-message">That is awesome.<br><br>This is my favorite picture of them all. <br><br>A US soldier in Iraq cries as he watches the inauguration from Baghdad\'s fortified Green Zone.<br><br><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28753038/displaymode/1107/s/2/framenumber/17/" rel="nofollow">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28753038/displaymod...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5511518" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511518" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511518">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511518" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511518" class="dsq-comment-message">Craig, do you know how I can copy that one?</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511967" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5511967" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511967" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511967" class="dsq-comment-message">Here you go:<br><br><a href="http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3980/30548598kw5.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3980/3054859...</a></div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5512099" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512099" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512099">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512099" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512099" class="dsq-comment-message">thank you</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511724" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511724">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511724" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511724" class="dsq-comment-message">That was so moving. Pictures really do say more than words.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511374" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511374">rikyrah</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5511374" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511374" class="dsq-comment-message">thank you. i got some good ones here.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5509998" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5509998" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5509998">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5509998" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5509998" class="dsq-comment-message">Crap earthquake! I\'m cool. <br><br>GLH, caligirl...did you feel it?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510093" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510093" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510093">caligirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510093" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510093" class="dsq-comment-message">no!  did it just happen???     we\'re in san diego though.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510285" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510285" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510285">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510285" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510285" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Earthquake-Felt-on-the-West-Side-of-Los-Angeles.html rel="nofollow">I\'m in West L.A.</a href><br><br>I was reading and felt a jolt and then a bigger one. I was like...WTF! <br><br>It didn\'t last for very long. Good. Because I would have to pack my sh*t and move back to Texas.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510379" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510379" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510379">caligirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510379" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510379" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL!  i survived the \'big one\' in \'89 up in san francisco.     but yes, they are kinda scary...and fun, in an odd way.<br><br>you\'ll get used to them!   :-)</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510508" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510508" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510508">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510508" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510508" class="dsq-comment-message">tee hee..ok.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510531" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510531" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510531">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510531" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510531" class="dsq-comment-message">Caligirl<br><br>Stay safe!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512636" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512636">caligirl</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512636" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512636" class="dsq-comment-message">thanks justice!</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510403" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510403" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510403">Miranda</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510403" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510403" class="dsq-comment-message">I was on the phone with a friend who lives in L.A. about 45 minutes ago, and then she said let me call you right back.....y\'all ok out there!?!?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510472" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510472" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510472">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510472" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510472" class="dsq-comment-message">Yeah. I\'m good.</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5510486" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510486" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510486">Justice58</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510486" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510486" class="dsq-comment-message">Texas Girl<br><br>Be careful out there and please stay safe!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512496" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512496">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512496" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512496" class="dsq-comment-message">Texas_Girl:  THANK YOU for the article.  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>7:42pm - -<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXjP9PJITYo&feature=related" rel="nofollow"><b>"That\'s the time That The Lights Went Out"</b></a><br><br>KINDA:!    :&gt;)      :&gt;)<br><br>ENJOY!    :&gt;)        :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512741" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512741">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512741" class="dsq-comment-message">Texas_Girl:   U   just <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Z_hskvz1M" rel="nofollow"><b>STAY!</b></a>   right here!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br> U   know it\'s FUN here!    Kinda!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>***doin\'   the CHA-CHA****    Woooo!   Hooo!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510530" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5510530" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510530" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510530" class="dsq-comment-message">Be safe.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512379" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512379">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512379" class="dsq-comment-message">Thanks.    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510587">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510587" class="dsq-comment-message">I didn\'t know GreenLady was from Cali. She left the board. I hope and pray she\'s alright!<br><br>All of you guys, stay safe!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512373">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512373" class="dsq-comment-message">Justice58:  HeeeeeeeeY!   Riverside County in the HAA-   OUSE!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br>THANK U VERY MUCH!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFZggE_LF9Y&feature=related" rel="nofollow"><b>"ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND";  All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand!!</b></a><br><br>"OLD SCHOOL!"   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>ENJOY!!     :&gt;)       :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511390">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511390" class="dsq-comment-message">Texas, stay safe.  I hope GreenLady is alright.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512279">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512279" class="dsq-comment-message">spirit: HeeeeeY!!    :&gt;)    I\'m O.K.  THANK U VERY MUCH!!    :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512261">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512261" class="dsq-comment-message">Texas_Girl:   Ooooo-kaaaay!!!    That\'s "WHYCOME" the lights were "dimming" in the church during CHOIR REHERSAL!!  It happened twice!!   Uh - - - HUH!!   :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br>BUT I di\'int detect any movement.<br><br>What was the Richter Scale Reading??  Since I di\'int feel it - - it could have been a 3+.<br><br>I\'ll catch the news!   :&gt;)<br><br>THANK YOU for YOUR CONCERN!!  :&gt;)  :&gt;)  GLAD U    R    O.K.!!   :&gt;)<br><br>BLESS YOU!!    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510192">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510192" class="dsq-comment-message">This just wams my heart:<br><br>Obama: Quit Listening to Rush Limbaugh if You Want to Get Things Done<br><br>WASHINGTON -- President Obama warned Republicans on Capitol Hill today that they need to quit listening to radio king Rush Limbaugh if they want to get along with Democrats and the new administration.<br>"You can\'t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done," he told top GOP leaders, whom he had invited to the White House to discuss his nearly $1 trillion stimulus package.<br><br>One White House official confirmed the comment but said he was simply trying to make a larger point about bipartisan efforts.<br>"There are big things that unify Republicans and Democrats," the official said. "We shouldn\'t let partisan politics derail what are very important things that need to get done."<br><br>That wasn\'t Obama\'s only jab at Republicans today.<br>While discussing the stimulus package with top lawmakers in the White House\'s Roosevelt Room, President Obama shot down a critic with a simple message.<br>"I won," he said, according to aides who were briefed on the meeting. "I will trump you on that."<br><br>The response was to the objection by Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) to the president\'s proposal to increase <br><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/23/obama-quit-listening-rush-limbaugh-want-things/" rel="nofollow">http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/23/obam...</a></div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510254">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510254" class="dsq-comment-message">Ugh, Eric Cantor is my congressman and I can\'t his smarmy, smirky face.  I vote for whoever comes up against him, Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard, this Hartke girl, I\'d vote for John McCain if he ran against Cantor.  I saw him at the Morton\'s Steak House a couple of months ago and wanted to throw my glass in his face!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510488">rorysmomma</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510488" class="dsq-comment-message">damn town, not cooter.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5510624">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510624" class="dsq-comment-message">LMAO</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5510510" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5510510" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5510510" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5510510" class="dsq-comment-message">Sounds like President Obama doesn\'t like him much either.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511112" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511112">carolinagirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511112" class="dsq-comment-message">My apologies if already posted.<br><br><A HREF=http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=c96cbed1-cec4-4c7c-8465-6dcd1f82e9cd rel="nofollow">Striking a New Chord: It wasn\'t just what Obama said; it\'s how he said it. Like a black man.</A><br><br>Snippet:<br>"The son of an African immigrant picks up a sonority of speaking from the descendants of slaves brought here from Africa centuries before--and then uses it to help seduce a nation full of descendants of slaveholders into making him their master. Linguistically as in so many ways, Obama embodies the extent to which we are all more "fellow citizens"--as he opened his oration--than we might think."<br><br><br>Hmm.... interesting read.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511634">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511634" class="dsq-comment-message">That was...........surreal.<br><br>I really don\'t know how to verbalize my contempt right now for John McWhorter and that diatribe. I admit I read the excerpt you posted first so I already had an attitude...but when I started reading, I thought historically he had some merit and actually forgot about that excerpt.....I was right there agreeing with the syntax and tone so prevalent in black oratory...........by the time he led me down that path and I realized I\'d let my defenses down, it was too late, when the insult hit me I didn\'t duck.....straight in the kisser.........I\'ll be damned.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511812">carolinagirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511812" class="dsq-comment-message">Girl he was all over the place with that piece. There were some parts that I was like, "Okay, I see where you\'re going with this." Then he just started going off the pasture. I\'ll have to admit, the snippet I used made me LOL when I first read it b/c I knew he was trying to provoke people. I\'m still not sure what to say about the article.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511945">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511945" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL...see, its this kind of article that REALLY pisses me off because I hate that passive aggressive crap...just go ahead and say you think black folks are dumb runaways falling for the pimp daddy!!! He didn\'t have to take us on a trip thru the motherland with a lesson on oratorical speaking to say that! UGH!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5514151">soulsistah02</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5514151" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5514151" class="dsq-comment-message">I agree that the piece was scattershot...and stupid...and extremely uncomplicated. *sighs*</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511963" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5511963" href="http://craighickman.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CraigHickman</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511963" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ll have to re-read it and see what I\'m missing.</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512017">rikyrah</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512017" class="dsq-comment-message">Miranda,<br><br>I hate to say this, but you should have know better. <br><br>IT\'S MCWHORTER!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512070">Miranda</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512070" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512070" class="dsq-comment-message">I have no excuse....I knew I was dancing with the devil when I started reading it.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512782" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5512782" href="http://www.WEESeeYou.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Webb</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512782" class="dsq-comment-message">McWhorter has a PhD in linguistics, right?  Yet his article totally overlooks the greatest factor regarding someone\'s dialect/accent--it\'s the person\'s environment--where they are nurtured and immersed.<br><br>So *O*s pronunciations ending in an "ih" sound may not be West African.  They could just as easily be Samoan...or Indonesian for that matter.<br><br>Do we criticize white politicians such as Al Gore or Hillary Clinton when they come into southern AA churches, and start sounding like they are...black? No, they get extra credit for trying to sound like AA preachers.<br><br>I don\'t think that McWhorter was attacking *O* for being "multilingual."  Our President has skills--I\'d rather have a President who can utilitze multiple dialects rather than a cracka who only knows saltine-nese.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513323" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513323">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513323" class="dsq-comment-message">LOL@ saltine-nese!!  LOL!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513421">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513421" class="dsq-comment-message">Saltine-nese, Webb? <br><br>LOL<br><br>Are you turning into Town! rotflmao!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513184">spirit_55z</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513184" class="dsq-comment-message">I\'ve never heard of this McWorter dude.  This article was a bunch of drivel.  Honestly, who is he and who reads this nonsense?<br><br>Was he trying to convince the folks who claim Barack isn\'t BLACK that he really is BLACK?  <br><br>He should have just started and ended with CALL AND RESPONSE.<br><br>Can I get an Amen?  Amen, Say, Amen. Amen.<br><br>Shaking my head!</div>\
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	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513341">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513341" class="dsq-comment-message">spirit:   Aaaaa-man!!     Annnnnnd,   Aaaaaaa-man!!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>There were ENOUGH people in the crowd - - - WHO  KNEW!!  how ta do it!!   :&gt;)  :&gt;)<br><br>There would have been a "HOLY GHOST PARTY"   up    -   in     -    there!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9V5WV_Fbk&feature=related" rel="nofollow"><b>"Amen"</b></a><br><br>ENJOY!   :&gt;)     :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513404" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513404">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5513404" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513404" class="dsq-comment-message">Amen!</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511359" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511359">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511359" class="dsq-comment-message">Ok. These are too <a href=http://community.livejournal.com/obama_daily/181286.html#cutid1 rel="nofollow">adorable.</a href><br><br><br>Oh...and Reggie Love in a tux.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5511756" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5511756">carolinagirl</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5511756" class="dsq-comment-message">The first pic with the two of them is the cutest. She\'s wearing his jacket to keep warm. Isn\'t he such a gentleman? *sighs* Reminds me of my hubby. Michelle\'s a lucky lady. :o)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512470" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512470">Texas_Girl_in_LA</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512470" class="dsq-comment-message">It\'s just something about this couple that just makes me smile. The photo of them walking down hand in hand as he smiles at her picture next to his on the wall. Or the photo of Sasha jumping up and down dancing in the background while Malia takes a photo of her father in his tux.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513058" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513058">Justice58</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5513058" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513058" class="dsq-comment-message">I know-------Dang, they make me feel good inside just watching them and seeing the love they have for each other. Role models indeed.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512567" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5512567">GreenLadyHere</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5512567" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512567" class="dsq-comment-message">carolinagirl:  THEN- - - U   R   A   <b>LUCKY LADY   2!   </b>:&gt;)         :&gt;)<br><br>***Go  Hubby!    Go  Hubby! ***  :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5512428" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5512428" href="http://blog.evavegadiversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">evita</a>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5512428" class="dsq-comment-message"><a href="http://news.aol.com/article/obamas-nonbeliever-nod-unsettles-some/316339" rel="nofollow">http://news.aol.com/article/obamas-nonbeliever-...</a><br>Obama\'s Nonbeliever Nod Unsettles Some<br><br>Unbelievable. No pun intended.</div>\
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	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5515382" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5515382">Town</span>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5515382" class="dsq-comment-message">Interesting how AOL pointed out the BLACK ministers who were upset.  How much you wanna bet these are the same black ministers who were down with Bush back in \'04?</div>\
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	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5515517" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5515517" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5515517" href="http://blog.evavegadiversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">evita</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5515517" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5515517" class="dsq-comment-message">Sounds RIGHT to me. Pun intended.<br><br>heheheheheeeheeeheehee</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5516944">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5516944" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5516944" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5516944">TRW </span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5516944" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5516944" class="dsq-comment-message">Not only that...I have read several post-campaign stories where several Black ministers requested "funds" to get volunteers for the Obama campaign, and Obama balked.  He basically said thanks but not thanks--- people need to keep their eyes open, just because people call themselves Christian doesn\'t always mean that they are right.</div>\
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	 <li id="dsq-comment-5513409">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5513409" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5513409" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5513409">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5513409" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5513409" class="dsq-comment-message">rikyrah:  Hope this is NOT a duplicate:<br><br>I\'m using it to show the CALIBER of people who were INVITED to ATTEND:<br><br><a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/01/23/jarrett_will_represent_obama_i.html?wprss=44" rel="nofollow">Jarrett Will Represent Obama in Davos</a><br><br><i>Valerie Jarrett, a longtime friend of President Obama\'s and a senior adviser in the White House, will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on behalf of America\'s new president, an administration official said Friday.<br><br>The annual event draws the richest business leaders from around the world. This year, the discussion is all-but certain to focus on the deterioration of the global economy.<br><br>Two other top Obama aides -- National Security Adviser James Jones and economic adviser Lawrence Summers -- had been planning to attend. But the administration official said the pair will stay in Washington to attend to current issues.<br><br>"Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to the president who is in touch each day with elected officials, business and community leaders across the nation about the economic challenges they face, will represent the administration at Davos," the official said. "Mr. Summers and General Jones will remain in Washington to advise the President on the near-term issues he must address."<br><br><b>Participation in the five-day meeting is by invitation only, and also draws the <u>political and intellectual elite.</u></b></i> <br><br> <b>[SEEEEEEE!!!  :&gt;)   :&gt;)  That would B   PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!!]<b>   <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqMhU64HMUA" rel="nofollow"><b>MAD APPLAUSE!!</b></a>    :&gt;)     :&gt;)</b></b></div>\
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	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5519041">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5519041" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5519041" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5519041">SDG</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5519041" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5519041" class="dsq-comment-message">How you like them apples world?  A Black Woman going to represent @ a Global Economic Summit on behalf of a Black President.  Love it!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5519515">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5519515" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5519515" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5519515">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5519515" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5519515" class="dsq-comment-message">sdg1844;     The CAMERAS will B   POPPIN\'!!!  :&gt;)    :&gt;)<br><br><a href="http://www.onionballs.com/Antique%20camera%20with%20flash%20bulb%20and%20reflector%20L29.jpg" rel="nofollow">CAMERAS POPPIN\'</a>    :&gt;)     :&gt;)<br><br>A MAJOR 2-FER!!    :&gt;)     :&gt;)   BOO-YAH!!   :&gt;)</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5519694">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5519694" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5519694" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <a id="dsq-author-user-5519694" href="http://getbad.net/blog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Noelani</a>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5519694" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5519694" class="dsq-comment-message">The President is handling business and Jarrett will be a great representative!</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5525320">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5525320" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5525320" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5525320">GreenLadyHere</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5525320" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5525320" class="dsq-comment-message">Noelani:  ABSOLUTELY!!   :&gt;)    :&gt;)</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5525992">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5525992" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5525992" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5525992">Denise</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5525992" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5525992" class="dsq-comment-message">What an honor!   :-D</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
	 <li id="dsq-comment-5525881">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-header-5525881" class="dsq-comment-header">\
	 <cite id="dsq-cite-5525881" class="dsq-comment-cite">\
	 <span id="dsq-author-user-5525881">Ramonaa</span>\
	 </cite>\
	 </div>\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-body-5525881" class="dsq-comment-body">\
	 <div id="dsq-comment-message-5525881" class="dsq-comment-message">What is wrong with that little pink niglet? She looks like someone  just stole her watermelon.</div>\
	 </div>\
	 </li>\
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