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This is nothing short of insane

Reshared post from +Violet Blue This is nothing short of insane. Or, business as usual for the 1%. Tip from a DC insider got me this just-published Sunlight Foundation expose on the eve of Facebook's IPO.

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The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 goes out to play at Road Atlanta

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Braselton, Georgia – May 16, 2012 — The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 on track at Road Atlanta. The 662 horsepower Shelby GT500 is world’s most powerful production V8 and is backed up by chassis, aerodynamic and braking performance that makes the GT500 an outstanding all-around sports car. (05/17/2012)

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Mmmm! Bacon!

Mmmm! Bacon!

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With 662 hp and 631 lb-ft of torque, launch control might be a good idea

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The 2013 Shelby GT500 now has a standard launch control system that lets drivers…

The 2013 Shelby GT500 now has a standard launch control system that lets drivers easily adjust the desired engine rpm for a quick getaway. Unlike many of the other overly complex systems out there, drivers can engage launch control with a single button tap. #ford #mustang #gt500 #shelby #shelbygt500

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Ford made an interesting pivot last year with its new C-Max MPV by dropping its plans…

Ford made an interesting pivot last year with its new C-Max MPV by dropping its plans to offer a version with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost and go hybrid only. That makes the C-Max, Ford's first exclusively hybrid vehicle (at least here in North America, Europeans can still buy it with gas and diesel powerplants).

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I'm far more likely to skip a film from a company that shuts down anyone's…

I'm far more likely to skip a film from a company that shuts down anyone's free speech rights than the beliefs of an individual star. For example, I abhor the politics of Kelsey Grammar but I still like to Boss on Starz because he puts in an amazing performance.

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Also the US Department of Justice stepped up today and issued a strongly worded 11-page…

Also the US Department of Justice stepped up today and issued a strongly worded 11-page page letter defending the right of people to record the actions of police offers. Police are important to maintaining a civil society, however, protecting the public safety does NOT put any cop above the law. They are required to observe [...]

Is this finally the start of rolling back the police state that has been established…

Is this finally the start of rolling back the police state that has been established since 9/11? We can only hope that this stands up under appeal.

It doesn't matter how scared we might be, there is no reason to detain people indefinitely without charge or a trial.

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In principal I agree with the idea of appointing Supreme Court justices for life….

In principal I agree with the idea of appointing Supreme Court justices for life. Not having to repeatedly deal with running for re-election should allow justices to step back and examine laws on their merit and the constitution rather than political expediency.

The flip-side of allowing justices to serve for life needs to be [...]