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ONTD: Politics

Created on 2007-10-15 22:09:06 (#14039741), last updated 2010-01-01

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Name:	Oh No They Didn't! Politics
Location:	(states/regions/territories)
Website:	[Live Post] ONTD_P Elections Discussion Post
Membership:	Moderated
Posting Access:	All Members, Moderated
Description:	Political Discussion

Contact:

ONTDPolitical@gmail.com

About

This community is affiliated with the enormous community

ohnotheydidnt, except with a direct focus on politics and news.
All posts are moderated. All membership requests are moderated.

Current layout based on a design from

street_of_mercy and modified by

wonderpup.

NEW:
Got a problem? Want to know why you were banned? Two ways to go: Open Post in the Mod Community, or E-Mail us

INFO:

Last Updated: 02.16.08

Here are the rules for

ohnotheydidnt. The same rules apply here. We understand posts might turn into comment wars, but that is what this community is here for.

Harassment + Other. This is been an issue in the past so here is a clear rule. Taking it to personal journals = banned. Deleting other people's comments = banned. If you cannot take the heat, don't post. Members WILL call you out, don't expect to get off with making a blanket generalization and expect people to not call you on it. Also, no porn. Seriously now. That includes icons.

Trolls will be sent packing. "But I'm not a troll!" Sorry, but if your comments are that annoying that we think you're trolling, you're banned. We don't have time to sort out who's a "genuine" user and who isn't. If it's obvious from your profile that you're just here to be rude and/or "stir the shit" as it's said, you're gone.

What should I post? Any news that relates to politics, nation of origin does not matter. News, just in general, is also allowed.

Who can join? It doesn't matter if you are a member of

ohnotheydidnt or not. If you enjoy political news and discussion, join and feel free to post anything that pertains to US or world politics. Anything from the separation of church and state, to the economy, to abortion, to the war in Iraq, to censorship, to gay rights, to religious news, to international politics, all topics are welcome. Not sure if it is worth posting? Submit your post anyways and a mod will decide.

Fascists, conservatives, moderates, progressives, liberals, communists, etc. are all welcome. You do not have to agree with everyone here.

Can I post editorials? Go ahead, but it must be from a legitimate source (mods will decide). Do not link to an article you wrote (This has happened). This is not your personal journal.

I've posted a long article. Should I LJ-cut it? YES. If your article is longer than a page length, put the majority of it behind a cut. It would also be a good idea to bold the important bits, it only takes a few "tl;dr" comments to figure out why you should.

Do I need to include a source? YES. Please source the permanent link and do not just link to CNN.com's Main Page.

Can I hotlink pictures? NO. Upload to TinyPic if you do not know where to upload pictures to. Posts with hotlinking will be deleted 24 hours after a warning from a mod.

Are YouTube videos allowed? Yes, with the discretion of the mods. Additionally please do not put the video to 'auto play'.

Can I advertise other communities? Yes, within reason. We don't want a "JOIN MILEY_CYRUS_LOL" every page. If it has to do with politics, news, or debate, go ahead and post an entry about it.

Can I be a racist/sexist/homophobe? To an extent. Obvious trolling will get you banned. Posting that you don't believe in Gay Marriage will not, but be prepared to back up your belief. If you cannot back it up, don't comment.

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msnbc.com
NPR (National Public Radio)
bbc.com
Al Jazeera
The New York Times
The Wall Street Journal Online

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YOUR MODS:

celtic_thistle Kelly, female, 20, located in Colorado, originally from Toronto, liberal, spiritual atheist/existentialist, feminist, pro-choice, pro-gay-marriage, pro-evolution, anti-creationism, anti-American-imperialism.

wonderpup Amanda, female, 23, located in Florida, originally from Pennsylvania, social liberal, fiscal conservative, atheist, pro-choice, pro-equality.

bigbadbutch88 T, 23, is a raging ultra liberal bulldyke Christian. Originally from San Diego she is currently working on spreading The Gay Agenda across Arizona. T is pro-gay rights, pro-class revolution, pro-environmentalism, pro-womanism, pro-People of Color, pro-immigration, pro-Bill of Rights, and pro-guns. She is vehemently anti-communism, anti-libertarianism, and anti-anarchy. T is not terribly open minded when it comes to stupid people or trolls but enjoys reading intelligent well thought out points of views.

bluetooth16 Amanda-Rae, 19, located in NYC, unabashed Conservative Republican (who will vote for McCain in her first election ever), pro-Bush (totally regrets being too young to vote for him either time), pro-Iraq war, pro- Fox News, pro-life (but will not blow up Planned Parenthood anytime soon), pro-guns, pro immigration reform, pro limited government, pro-capitalism, on the fence about gay marriage. Extremely anti-socialism, communism, liberalism, fascism, and feminism. Has been obsessed with politics since the age of 15.

ladypolitik Lilian, 26, located in Toronto, ON. A first-generation Canadian of Catholic upbringing, and a freshly certified secondary school teacher of Politics/Civics and History. Political junkie and resident LOLitics Whore™. Ideologically, is simply a self-described "sceptic". Possesses POVs shaped by anti-racist theory/pedagogy (the intersectionality of race, class, gender, etc. in our social/political interactions) and critiques of heteronormativity. Is open-minded, thrives on self-criticism, and despises intellectually dishonest cliches.

likespring Journey, 19, college student, Texas girl. Unabashed hardcore progressive/liberal Democrat, pro-choice, pro-gay, pro-a better world for everyone, opposes all forms of prejudice (subtle or overt; please check your privilege at the door). Civil liberties, poverty, and all connected issues are closest to her heart.

schmiss Siobhan, female, 22, Minnesotan, Christian, Wellstone Democrat. Congressional geek, poll junkie, and scandal gawker. Foreign policy realist, pro-union, pro-criminal justice reform, pro-civil rights, pro-veterans' rights; anti-fundamentalism, anti-NAFTA, anti-neoconservatism, anti-death penalty in any case.

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