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As zovall has decided to close down the forums of the IHB, I just wanted to say goodbye to everyone and wish you all well. Hopefully, we'll see each other in another online community soon.

Is it a referendum on Obama, on the Democrats, or just local political battles? Republicans won big in Virginia for Governor, Lt. Governor, and AG. The Republican has a big lead in New Jersey...

<a href="http://www.recovery.gov/transparency/pages/ProjectSummary508.aspx?AwardId=1728&AwardType=GRANT">$184k of stimulus money</a> goes to... imporoving transportation? No? Rebuilding electric grids? No? Retraining workers displaced by the economy? Sort of... if going to the <a...

And I do mean "the" NeoCon. His name was Irving Kristol, and you can read all about him in the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125330642551623805.html?mod=igoogle_wsj_gadgv1&">WSJ</a> as his death allows them to publish his obituary in their opinion pages. I'm not going to pay...

Congrats on <a href="http://www.irvinehousingblog.com/forums/viewthread/346/P850/#126389">5000 post</a>s, crackercakes!

<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~nudedj/PresObama.jpg" alt="" /> Dear Mr. President, I voted for you. I don't have all the expectations of you that most of your supporters seem to have. I don't share their blind loyalty or unwavering conviction. You are, after all, only a...

Since I haven't found one yet, let this be the thread to document Obama's transition teams and cabinet choices. I'll update this post as the names are revealed. Feel free to debate, speculate, and comment. Transition Team Co-chairs: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Podesta">John...

<a href="http://www.dtcc.com/news/press/releases/2008/tiw.php?lpos=derivserv_lob_spot&lid=cds_misconceptions">The DTCC</a>

<a href="http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28784">A look back...</a> <blockquote>Bush: 'Our Long National Nightmare Of Peace And Prosperity Is Finally Over' <strong>January 17, 2001</strong> WASHINGTON, DC?Mere days from assuming the presidency and closing the door on eight years of...

I'm calling it a tie. McCain wasn't as good as promised, Obama held his own, neither of them destroyed the other on substance. Both made sure their rhetorical barbs got planted whenever possible.

In a word... fumbling. If she does this badly versus Biden, it's game over for the GOP.

<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122091851312912585.html?mod=opinion_main_review_and_outlooks">From the WSJ:</a> <blockquote>Under ObamaTax 1.0, he would have repealed all the Bush tax cuts, lifted the cap on wages subject to the payroll tax, put the top marginal rate up to 39.8% and...

This is just intended to get a vote count, not encourage debate or argument. Feel free to vote and NOT reply.

Anyone else watching it?

I'm posting this because the house is just a few blocks from my own and there are five lots with "For Sale" signs between us, each with 10-15 finished lots waiting for homes to be built. That might explain why this guy is racing to the bottom. <a...

<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/16/us/15cnd-marriage.html?em&ex=1210996800&en=5d922aa6fa2307e3&ei=5087">California Supreme Court strikes down gay marriage ban</a> <blockquote>?In view of the substance and significance of the fundamental constitutional right to form a family...

I'm curious to see which is the most popular forum theme. Please feel free to comment on why you prefer your choice.

<span style="font-size: 16px;">Even before the stimulus checks have hit banks accounts, your Democratic party leadership in Congress has pledged to spend more of your money on you than the Republicans can:</span> <blockquote>NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Democratic leaders are signaling that they...

Welcome to the new "How-to" thread for the current forums, or as Eva calls it... "Nude Tech Support". There are quite a few new features in these forums, some new ways to do old things, and some things that have to be learned all over again. I'll start with some basic tutorials, with pictures as...

<p>First the headline: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSN2042023420080320?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews">Verizon and AT&T win big at airwave auction</a></p> <p>Now the details:</p> <p><em>Verizon Wireless, a joint venture with Vodafone Group Plc...