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State of Dis Union

The "State of 'Dis Union" is a daily news-gathering service reporting from the 21st century U.S. Empire's northeastern frontier, here in the once and future Vermont republic.

DAILY MAUL: "Keep It in Vermont" Makes "Marketplace Radio"

Listen to "Keep It In Vermont's" Robin McDermott on "Marketplace Radio."

Sounding good, Robin! 

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DAILY MAUL: BLOGGING THE FUTURE at "Casaubon's Book"

With so many self-indulgent and relatively useless blog sites out
there, it is always refreshing to find a new and provocative one.

Such is the case with "Casaubon's Book,"created by writer, teacher and
subsistence farmer Sharon Astyk back in 2004 (around the time we founded
this multimedia newspaper.)

I spent some time reading Sharon's work this morning.

I find myself appreciating her wide range
of wisdom, frank talk, and humility.

I am now RSS'ed up, and I look
forward to reading more.

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DAILY MAUL: PEAK OIL PREPARATION-A List of "100 Things You Can Do"

I so appreciate "to do" lists during these interesting times.

Solutions are so much more important to identify than problems.

Thanks to Carolyn Baker for passing on Sharon's wonderful blog to us.

We're feeling pretty good over here, looking over this list, and is a good one.

Moving in the right direction, perhaps.

Read Sharon's 100 Things to Do to Prepare for Peak Oil here.

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DAILY MAUL: Burlington Free Press ("Chained Stress") Finally Gets With The KIIV Program

Oh yeah, we could suggest that Vermonters keep their federal rebate checks in Vermont.

Right. We're not a Gannett-owned giant corporate commercial behemoth for nothing.

Check out the story.

And remember - KEEP IT IN VERMONT. 

 

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DAILY MAUL: Citizens Arrested For Protesting Vermont's Links to the Military-Industrial Complex

What would Ethan do? 

Read more here.

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DAILY MAUL-ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION: Did the U.S. Supreme Court Just Elect John McCain?

Dont'cha love learning about how the U.S. electoral process really works from a web site in New Zealand?

Read more here.

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THE DAILY (HUMOR) MAUL 4.29.08: John Cleese-Britain Revokes U.S. Independence (Free Vermont!)

A message from John Cleese

To the citizens of the United States of America:

In light of your failure to nominate competent candidates for President
of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the
revocation of your independence, effective immediately.

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties
over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Kansas, which
she does not fancy).

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THE DAILY MAUL 4.28.08: Over A Barrel - Oil Poised at $120 (For Now)

 The Peak Oil conundrum is perhaps the single best 21st century
trend for making the case for relocalization, and ultimately, secession.

 Rather than elaborate here, I suggest you read more from Richard Heinberg, who was in Vermont late last week to share his 8 books of wisdom with listeners.

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THE DAILY MAUL 4.26.08 - Ethan Allen Lives in Montpelier!

Ethan Allen lives!

Be sure to catch Jim Hogue's stirring live performance celebrating Vermont's mythical founding father.

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THE DAILY MAUL 4.25.08: Wyoming to Feds - Obey the Constitution or Face Arrest.

Provocative discussion about an ongoing debate between Wyoming and the feds over sovereignty.

Read more here.

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