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2009-06-18 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Seafarious 2009-06-18 01:51|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Mrs. Obama closed her remarks by saying that she and the administration will be tapping the talent of the Washington nonprofit community for its ideas and inspiration.

....and VOTES!

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-18 08:48|| 2009-06-18 08:48|| Front Page Top

#2 WHAT A PHONY POS........

Posted by Jarong de Medici3580 2009-06-18 09:01|| 2009-06-18 09:01|| Front Page Top

#3 Would these be like those paid volunteers from AmeriCorp CA?

Anyone able to match up gang control with community organizing? If they matched up that would be...interesting. Otherwise it still smells of unionizing neighborhoods which would only further fractionalize urban areas IMHO. Do these organized communities get spiffy uniforms and badges?

Or how bout this:
With the surplus of the service minded funemployed, we have a rail system which could cart out the mandatory volunteers to the hinterlands for crop planting and harvest since, it being against the law to use farm equipment on account of the dirt and exhaust they pollute the atmosphere. Not to worry, all hand non-pointy and safe edged scythes will be made from recycled SUVs and hand stitched hemp tents will be provided, as well as the training for water conservation and digging 6' deep tornado shelters. After 2 sessions of 6 weeks each successful completion ensures government loans. Multiple session completers will qualify for a Biomass Operations Social Service and Environmental Savior position (will be acronymed for newspeak of course) where you will may be issued a horse and upgrade duties to include control of water and gasoline for distribution to emergency and visiting dignitary services. If unfortunately there is an accident your family will be awarded a bag of Service Beans which can be proudly planted in your Urban Community Greenhouse in your honor and dedicated service.

Posted by swksvolFF 2009-06-18 11:54|| 2009-06-18 11:54|| Front Page Top

#4 we have a rail system which could cart out the mandatory volunteers to the hinterlands for crop planting and harvest

"Great Leap Forward" anyone?

Posted by Mullah Richard 2009-06-18 14:39|| 2009-06-18 14:39|| Front Page Top

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