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Letter: Why I'm voting 'no' on Prop. 8I've been married over 25 years and I keep thinking about what marriage has meant to me. The wedding was about celebrating...
Original post made on Oct. 31, 2008Last comment by noon8, on Nov 3, 2008 at 9:46 pm | 8 comments | 4349 Views
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Prop 8 puts discrimination in the ConstitutionDear Pleasanton Neighbors, After weeks of reading about Prop 8 in the news, I feel compelled to write. I know this is...
Original post made by Tara Walsh on Oct. 21, 2008Last comment by PJ, on Oct 30, 2008 at 3:46 pm | 33 comments | 12039 Views
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Letter: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 8Dear Editor, Read the full story here http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/story.php?story_id=4592 posted Friday, October 3,...
Original post made on Oct. 4, 2008Last comment by Concerned Citizen, on Oct 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm | 118 comments | 29219 Views
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Voter FraudI guess I'm just being naive... Why can't we just have a jar of ink at the voting booth that people have to stick a thumb...
Original post made by Stacey on Oct. 17, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm | 10 comments | 4474 Views
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Jerry McNerney fails 'truth meter', makes false accusations against Dean AndalInteresting that incumbent Congressman Jerry McNerney, whom the Pleasanton Weekly has already endorsed, has lowered himself...
Original post made by Fact-checker on Oct. 20, 2008Last comment by Fact-checker, on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:51 am | 14 comments | 5752 Views
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McNerney or Andal - any arguments?I'll lay the groundwork by saying that I am a Democrat and my spouse is a Republican. In the last race, my spouse was a...
Original post made by Curious on Oct. 17, 2008Last comment by William S. Walsh, on Oct 19, 2008 at 11:21 am | 5 comments | 4230 Views
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The EconomyJust a thought... Perhaps what would restore confidence in the markets would be for Congress is pass legislation introducing...
Original post made by Stacey on Oct. 10, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Oct 11, 2008 at 1:22 pm | 2 comments | 4208 Views
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Sarah Palin EmailLooks like Hosterman and Brozosky aren't the only public officials who get in trouble with their email. http://www.adn.com/sarah-palin/story/526281.html "Palin...
Original post made by Stacey on Sep. 17, 2008Last comment by frank, on Sep 18, 2008 at 8:11 pm | 4 comments | 4729 Views
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Where were you 7 years ago this morning...I woke up this morning and though it has been 7 years since that horrible day it still feels fresh...My daughter called from...
Original post made by chris on Sep. 11, 2008Last comment by I remember, on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:40 am | 1 comment | 4087 Views
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California first state to ban trans fatGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Friday that made California the first state in the nation to ban trans fat in all...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2008Last comment by Qwerty, on Sep 5, 2008 at 8:27 pm | 8 comments | 5223 Views
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SF Zoo TigerIs anyone else tired of hearing the victim's family criticize the zoo? There are numerous reports that these idiots taunted...
Original post made by Pat on Dec. 27, 2007Last comment by aaron, on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm | 14 comments | 4926 Views
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April 26th, 2008 is the next Beach Impeach!I participated in the last event and it was a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and make a huge statement. Check...
Original post made by Janna on Apr. 19, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 am | 68 comments | 6075 Views
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Peace group to hold another vigil next WednesdayPleasantonians 4 Peace will again sponsor a candlelight vigil in front of the Museum on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Aug 24, 2008 at 7:32 am | 19 comments | 6089 Views
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Bush's explanation for high gas prices refutedYesterday in the White House Rose Garden, President Bush tried to explain that the reason for the high gas prices is because...
Original post made by Shelley on Apr. 30, 2008Last comment by Reality, on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm | 10 comments | 5378 Views
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McNerney hosting event Saturday at Richert LumberCongressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) will host the next installment of his Congress at Your Corner series this Saturday...
Original post made on Jun. 12, 2008Last comment by Reality, on Aug 23, 2008 at 5:02 pm | 3 comments | 5326 Views
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Cholo is in the News!Check this out. Our very own Cholo! http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=52XQK16a233vEt88rfm0...
Original post made by Stacey on Jul. 16, 2008Last comment by Cholo, on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:50 am | 18 comments | 4525 Views
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Alternative to Oak Grove Referendum, Hillside Initiative, Council Initiative, and Petty PoliticsBuy the land from the Lins! I've mentioned this here months ago in another thread. I found an example of a group trying...
Original post made by Stacey on Jul. 27, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:53 pm | 2 comments | 5581 Views
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Tell Congress to Repeal "Don't ask don't tell"Discrimination is discrimination. Last I checked, ALL Americans are equal under the law... Concerned, contributing, patriotic,...
Original post made by holly blash on Jul. 22, 2008Last comment by consider, on Jul 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm | 15 comments | 4472 Views
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Yes on 99, if you're in favor of governmental control and property confiscationConfused about Prop 98 and 99? Well of course you are, and that’s intentional. Most of what you hear is designed to take...
Original post made by Kevin on May. 27, 2008Last comment by DCM, on May 30, 2008 at 11:09 pm | 3 comments | 4567 Views
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EditorialThere are only two initiatives on the statewide June primary ballot. Both are constitutional amendments that restrict the...
Original post made on May. 30, 2008Last comment by Stacey, on May 30, 2008 at 11:45 am | 4 comments | 4780 Views
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