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troylaplante profile image61

My elected representative does not follow his oath

by troylaplante

Politicians often make claims and push agendas that will get them either elected or re-elected. Our local Congressman, Bob Etheridge is no exception. I have watched his career for years, starting when he was... published 25 hours ago

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Losing sight of the purpose of your existence

by troylaplante

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about the purpose of government. As I write today's column, I have just returned to my office from the Jernigan Building in Uptown Selma. Congressman Bob Etheridge was... published 3 days ago

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Because I Am an American - THAT's Why!

by troylaplante

A tidbit for the reader: I wrote this article in August of 2007. When sheriff's deputies knocked on my door early on a Sunday morning to serve me with an ex parte order alleging a domestic violence incident... published 3 days ago

0 comments    politics history america

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Can Cynthia McKinney Win the Presidency?

by Chuck

The short answer to this question is an unequivocal NO. I can say this with certainty because first, the only third party candidate that I am aware of who has ever been elected President of the United States... published 7 days ago

2 comments    politics black congress

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Republican representative for Washington State Congress

by delavar

Help make Republican Michael Delavar our 3rd District Washington State Congressman. Michael decided to run for office, when he called the chairmen of the seven county GOP organizations asking who was running... published 7 days ago

0 comments    politics war democracy

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The Iraq War Part 1

by Jim Montana

I love this country and believe very strongly in the principles that it was founded on, however there comes a time when we, as a nation, have to call our elected leaders on their trespasses -- and George Bush... published 7 days ago

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Robert's Political Views

by stranger2315

What's behind ethanol? We know it cost too much to produce,that it has turned the world food supply upside down. We are paying higher prices here in America, but in other places around the World people are... published 8 days ago

0 comments    politics government congress

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Impeaching Bush?

by Chef Jeff

Caveats: I am not a legal expert, so everything I state here is biased by my own opinion and research. Also, I am no fan of George W. Bush just as generally I could not be counted amongst the fans of Bill... published 8 days ago

6 comments    politics war government

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On Trial: Justice System

by William F. Torpey

It would have been obscenely inappropriate while the Clinton impeachment debacle was under way for anyone to compare his "Trial of the Century" with the other one -- you remember, O.J. Simpson. But both men were entitled to a fair trial. published 9 days ago

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What Fools We Americans Are

by Pancho Villa

What fools we Americans are. We claim to have representation at the highest councils of our government. Yet our congresspersons and senators do and vote for what is best for themselves. They represent only... published 2 weeks ago

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