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The REAL Story Behind the 2021 - 2023 Inflationary Spike.
Inflation is on everybody's minds today for obvious reasons. What is not obvious is WHY it occurred. The RWM (right-wing media) tries to blame it on President Biden. And the public generally buys that simply because inflation happened on his watch. The TRUTH is, Biden had little to do with it..
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What Makes MAGA Tick IV? - FEAR and Uncertainty! - Who Is Susceptible
A few times in history, a demagogue comes along and attracts a cult to follow him (there have been no hers in modern history) without reservation. Hitler was one, Putin is another, and now we have Donald Trump and his MAGA cult. The Question is WHY are they so mindlessly obedient?
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What Makes MAGA Tick III? Fear and Uncertainty! - Why Propaganda Works?
A few times in history, a demagogue comes along and attracts a cult to follow him (there have been no hers in modern history) without reservation. Hitler was one, Putin is another, and now we have Donald Trump and his MAGA cult. The Question is WHY are they so mindlessly obedient?
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What Makes MAGA Tick II? Fear and Uncertainty: Defining Donald Trump
A few times in history, a demagogue comes along and attracts a cult to follow him (there have been no hers in modern history) without reservation. Hitler was one, Putin is another, and now we have Donald Trump and his MAGA cult. The Question is WHY are they so mindlessly obedient?
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What Makes MAGA Tick I? - FEAR and Uncertainty! - Setting the Stage
A few times in history, a demagogue comes along and attracts a cult to follow him (there have been no hers in modern history) without reservation. Hitler was one, Putin is another, and now we have Donald Trump and his MAGA cult. The Question is WHY are they so mindlessly obedient?
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Letter to the Editor - Ron DeSantis' War on Education
Some studies suggest there are 400,000 people held in slave-like conditions in America today. According to the Florida Department of Education, some of them are benefitting from their enslavement - just like the enslaved back in the 1800s did. This is where Ron DeSantis wants to take America.
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Understanding MAGA: Are People Hardwired to Follow Authoritarians Like Donald Trump?
We all know some people follow authoritarian leaders in a cult-like fashion. Previous research has identified the common characteristics among those that are most suspectable (see right-wing authoritarianism). The latest research now gives us the WHY this happens. It might surprise you.
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President Biden Is Getting a Bum Rap About the Economy
If you believe the right-wing (and some left-wing) propaganda, President Biden is doing a terrible job with the economy. As usual, propaganda tries to make you believe something that is not true, but the facts tell us that Biden is doing a very good job at managing the economy.
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Conservatism in Practice in America: The Good, Bad, and Ugly. - Prologue and Chapter 1
There is an existential battle going on in the United States between conservativism and liberalism. While both philosophies are not inherently bad, how they are implemented in America can be. This book explores the practical application of conservatism in America.
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Americans Make King George III a Villain. Was He Really?
When we are taught the history of the American Revolution, King George III of England is presented as a tyrant, a villain, someone who was out to subjugate the colonialists. Well, recent discoveries may well turn that bit of history into a myth.
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Letter to the Editor - U.S. Supreme Court Vs Right to Privacy
The recent reversal of Roe v Wade, the 50 year federal right for a women to terminate her pregnancy, is much more than that. It is a declaration by the Supreme Court that American Citizens do not have a constitutionally guaranteed Right to Privacy! There reasoning is SO wrong.
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The Fallout From the Conservative Assault on the Right to Privacy and the Supreme Court's Lurch back to 1820 [Updated]
What the United States Supreme Court did to America in its 2022 term is simply unconscionable!! The Conservatives on that Court made American a much more dangerous place to live and a place where Americans no longer have a Right to Privacy.
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Past is Prologue I
Progression in Politics is not a straight line, but is circular instead. What we see in today's political scene has been seen a few times before by our ancestors. We rarely learn from our mistakes so history must inevitably repeat itself. We are at one of those moments today.
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The Democratic Party Is Neither Dead nor Socialist
Many, on the Left and the Right want to think that because of the internal squabbling and inability to pass voting rights legislation and the Build Back Better plan. Well, it is not dead. FURTHER, there is a rumor being spread around by Republicans that the Democrats are socialists. Wrong again.
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What is Donald Trump Guilty Of, If Anything?
Many charges have been handed out so far, over 500, as a result of the violence from the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol, and I am sure there are many more to come. The big question is whether the DOJ will make Trump one of them.
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"WE CARE" - Bradford County Florida Democratic Initiative to Help the Hungry
Feeding America in the time of food insecurity due to the impact of Covid is a national crisis. It shouldn't be, but the inaction of the previous administration and Congress in addressing hungry Americans has made it one. The Bradford County Democrats are doing their small part to fill the gap.
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Covid - 39.6 M Cases Total - 1.1 M DEAD; 8.3 M in U.S. w/224,000 Dead; 26 States Over 100,000 Cases; 4 Over 500,000
The Coronavirus (really COVID-19) is taking the world by storm and literally shutting down nations as they try to deal with it. It has become politicized in America and has resulted in a multitude of myths (or outright lies) about the disease. What is real and what is not?
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Battle for the Senate in 2020: My Final Prediction - Democrats Will Win the Senate (Updated 11-22-2020)
The acquittal of Donald Trump opened the door to the Democrats to take over the Senate. The reason is that many Republicans and Independents wanted witnesses at the sham trial, and their Trumplican Senators told them to take a hike. The question is, did they like being ignored?
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Seattle to Alaska's Inside Passage on the Carnival Spirit - Alaska Edtion
THE CRUISE, as all of my cruises have been, to-date, was on Carnival Cruise Line; in this case the Spirit, of the class of ships known by the same name. My wife and I sailed the Spirit once before, in 2004, when we went to Hawaii out of Vancouver,...
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Donald Trump's Six-Page Letter to Nancy Pelosi Understood.
The day before Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives, who have sole responsibility to do so, he sent a 6-page "letter" to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, excoriating her for what was about to happen. Let's see what it says
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PTSD - Post-Trump Stress Disorder
Donald Trump's election has had a serious negative impact on the mental health of many Americans. It has a name PTSD (yes, the same as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and effects are similar, according to psychiatrists. Here is one doctor's view.
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Global Warming and Climate Change is REAL: The 4th National Climate Assessment
The bottom line of the 4th National Climate Assessment is that It Is Worse Than We Thought. America and the world are in for tough times which is already baked into our bad choices. If we don't change NOW, those tough times will look like paradise.
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A Timeline of Trump's Alabama Hurricane Lie
Out of thin air, Donald Trump has created a national scandal and worldwide embarrassment simply because his monumental narcissism won't allow him to admit to a mistake. He forced an Admiral and a respected federal agency to lie for him in an effort to prove himself right.
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The Case For Donald Trump's Treason
Donald Trump's affinity for murderous dictators like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jung-Un, and Assad is well documented - all enemies to America. But admiring murderers does not constitute Treason. But can Trump's Actions vis-a-vis Russia cross the line to Treason?
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Fascism, Communism, Liberalism, and Conservatism
With Donald Trump came natural comparisons to Hitler. That led to thinking about fascism which then led to thinking about comparing fascism with, well, communism, conservatism, and liberalism. This, of course, led to this article.
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What Does Trump's Biographer Think of Him?
This is another discussion of Donald Trump's mental state. Many such articles are based on thoughts by health care professionals; this one contains the insights of Tony Schwartz, the author of Trump's "The Art of the Deal."
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Is Donald J. Trump a Dangerous Narcissist?
We are all narcissists to one degree or another. Those on the lower or upper end of the scale can potentially have serious social issues. Donald Trump is, by all accounts, on the very high end of the narcissism scale—and America is paying the price.
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Trump by the Numbers and other Happenings
It is now about two 1/2 years since Donald Trump left the presidency and I will finish the report of his performance. In that time he has been twice impeached, found liable for sexual battery, indicted for fraud, and under serious investigation for leading the Jan 6 insurrection.
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The Mueller Report and Donald Trump; An Analysis - Part 7: Obstruction - The Evidence: The Attempted Firing of Mueller
Until Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, he was not personally being investigated; only his Campaign. With the firing, however, Trump became a person of interest in obstruction of justice charges. Consequently, he sought to have the resulting Special Council fired as well.
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The Mueller Report and Donald Trump; An Analysis - Part 6: Obstruction - The Evidence: The Firing of James Comey
Until this action by Donald Trump, he was not personally under investigation by the FBI. Soon after the firing, he was now being investigated by a Special Counsel for Obstruction of Justice
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The Mueller Report and Donald Trump; An Analysis - Part 5: Obstruction - The Evidence: Reaction to Sessions's Recusal
The Mueller report is out and it is not good for Donald Trump. Spoiler alert - if DOJ guidance wasn't not to indict a sitting president, Trump would be indicted for Obstruction of Justice! In this article we look at the evidence of obstruction concerning attempts to quash the investigation.
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What Have House Democrats Accomplished in the 116th Congress?
The Republicans claim that Democrats can't chew gum and walk at the same time, meaning they can't investigate Trump and legislate at the same time. Here's a look at what House Democrats have accomplished so far in the 116th Congress.
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The Mueller Report and Donald Trump; An Analysis - Part 4: Obstruction - The Evidence: Flynn to Comey
The Mueller report is out and it is not good for Donald Trump. Spoiler alert - if DOJ guidance wasn't not to indict a sitting president, Trump would be indicted for Obstruction of Justice! In this article we look at the evidence of obstruction concerning Gen Flynn and James Comey.
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The Mueller Report and Donald Trump; An Analysis - Part 3: Obstruction - The Evidence
The Mueller report is out and it is not good for Donald Trump. Spoiler alert - if DOJ guidance wasn't not to indict a sitting president, Trump would be indicted for Obstruction of Justice! In this article we look at the evidence of obstruction
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SO - What Does the Mueller Report REALLY Say? Nothing Good for Donald Trump - Part 2: Obstruction
The Mueller report is out and it is not good for Donald Trump. Spoiler alert - if DOJ guidance wasn't not to indict a sitting president, Trump would be indicted for Obstruction of Justice!
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1st Quarter 2019 GDP Growth of 3.2% Is Not What it Seems?
The initial report for 1st Quarter 2019 economic growth is out and it surprised everybody at 3.2%!! The consensus was 2.1% - so what went wrong?
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The Mueller Report and Donald Trump - Part 1: Conspiracy
The Mueller report is out and it is not good for Donald Trump. Spoiler alert - if DOJ guidance wasn't not to indict a sitting president, Trump would be indicted for Obstruction of Justice!
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Income Inequality Increases Under the Trump-GOP Tax Cut?
It is a given that the rich and corporations WON under the Trump-GOP tax act, but who else benefited or were hurt by this controversial law?
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"The Wingman" by David Pepper - It Is Not as Far-Fetched as You Might Think
"The Wingman" is about rigging elections - by murder. While the more violent aspects of his fiction may not become reality - the rest of it might.
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Is Global Warming Making Atlantic Hurricanes Worse?
It has been debated that global warming is causing the Atlantic Hurricane season to become worse with stronger storms and more of them. Is it true?
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Trump Says Mueller "Totally Exonerated" Him of Collusion and Obstruction. Is That True??
So far the only thing Americans know for sure about the now released Mueller Report is what Donald Trump's Attorney General said was there in a short 4-page memo. It remains to be seen what Robert Mueller actually said.
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"Everything Trump Touches Dies" by Rick Wilson
True Conservatives do not like Donald Trump, who currently sits in the Oval office. Rick Wilson is one of those Conservatives who says and DOES something about it. His thoughts are most revealing.
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The Donald Trump Economy - Good or Bad?
Donald Trump has touted ad nauseum how well the American economy has done under his Administration. I beg to differ.
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The Circle Is Closed, the Trump Conspiracy With the Russians Is Almost Certain!
The 10 days leading up to Jan 8, 2019 have been momentous! On this day, evidence came out that ties the Donald Trump campaign to the Russians to their campaign to throw the election to Trump.
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The 2020 Presidential Election is Between Former Vice President Biden and Donald Trump - Biden is Winning and Will WIN
It is Jun 6, 2020, only 150 days left until a new president is elected. 22 candidates running for the Democratic nomination and now there are none left. - Make sure you Vote in November.
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Snippets From "FEAR: Trump in the White House" for Those Who Don't Have Time to Read. [Chapters 5 through 7]
There have been several books written now about Donald Trump and his Presidency. Until FEAR there were always reason to doubt the credibility of each author. Not so with Bob Woodward; his veracity is unchallenged. Because the stories are similar, the other books gain credence as well.
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Snippets From "FEAR: Trump in the White House" for Those Who Don't Have Time to Read. [Chapters 3 and 4]
There have been several books written now about Donald Trump and his Presidency. Until FEAR there were always reason to doubt the credibility of each author. Not so with Bob Woodward; his veracity is unchallenged. Because the stories are similar, the other books gain credence as well.
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Snippets From "FEAR: Trump in the White House" for Those Who Don't Have Time to Read. [Chapter 1 and 2]
There have been several books written now about Donald Trump and his Presidency. Until FEAR there were always reason to doubt the credibility of each author. Not so with Bob Woodward; his veracity is unchallenged. Because the stories are similar, the other books gain credence as well.
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A Critique of Rep Ken Buck's (R-CO) Book "Drain the Swamp" (Chap 1 - 3)
Rep Ken Buck is a Tea Party conservative who was elected to the U.S. House in 2014. He has a major beef with the way Democrats and Republicans in Congress do their job. - Part 1
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Does President Donald Trump Have a Dangerous Form of Mental Illness? - PART 2
There is much material discussing whether our President is mentally fit to carry on the job he was elected for. We discuss some of it here.
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Donald J. Trump: Unbridled and Extreme Hedonist
Many psychiatrists feel they have a "duty to warn" when their training/experience leads them to conclude that someone is a danger to the community. If they have a patient they feel that way about, that "duty" becomes a legal obligation. They feel they have a duty to warn America about Donald Trump.
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Will Donald Trump's Immigration Policy Kill Long-Term Economic Growth?
Donald Trump railed against immigrants, legal and illegal, for the length of his campaign and now his presidency. He either doesn't care or is ignorant of how important immigrants are to a continuously growing economy and that by eliminating them, the economy WILL collapse.
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Trade Wars: Are They Good or Bad and Why
President Trump is taking America into its first Trade War since the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 which helped make that 1929 much worse and world-wide. Is America's president leading us down the same road?
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The 11 Faces of Donald J. Trump (updated 2/15/2024)
There is not just one Donald Trump, there are innumerable Donald Trumps, one for every hour of the day (I didn't use 'minute' so as not to be hyperbolic). Trump is clearly a transactional individual who puts on a face to match the situation. (2018) It is now 2024 and it has just gotten worse!
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Cases of Police Brutality and Heroism
Most of the Press about the police tends to be when they do bad things but rarely when they are heroes; and when they do, it isn't for long. This Hub will speak to both.
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Why President Trump Has Always Been Wrong About Trade Deficits Being Bad
President Trump won, partially, on his argument that Trade Deficits hurt America. The thing is, trade deficits are neither good nor bad - they just are.
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The Philosophy of the Universe: The Big Bang Theory
The most popular theory of how "it all began" is called the Big Bang theory, not to be confused with the comedy series by the same name. Most of the fundamentals behind the theory have been verified—but not all. If not the BBT, then what may have started it all?
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What Does America Think About the 2018 Government Shutdown?
Currently, the government is back open until Feb 8, 2018. Many think the Democrats caved in on Jan 22, 2018 to Republican demands; that is not my opinion. The polls, when you look into them, tell an interesting story.
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President Biden by the Numbers (After Trump by the Numbers)
President Biden has promised many good things about how well America will do under his leadership. Let's take a look at the state of Biden's America, with graphs and tables. Final Trump results were a mixed bag.
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Does the 2017 GOP Tax Cut Plan Help Middle America? (Senate passes their version 12/2/17 - headed toward Conference)
The GOP is trying to pass sweeping tax code changes and implement their economic vision. They claim it will help the Middle Class as well as businesses of all sizes. The big question is: Will It?
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A Compilation of President Trump's Lies, Hyperbole, and Misdirection [updated 12/14/2018]
It has been documented that, as President, Trump has lied or misled the American people in excess of 5 times per day! I have lost track, so I thought it would be good to document them for you.
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A Zillionaire Explains What Is Wrong With Donald Trump's Tax Plan
Conservatives base their whole economic philosophy, & therefore policy, on false assumptions about how taxes impact the economy & human behavior. It isn't an academic concern & it impacts our lives.
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The Centrist Project: The Unparty That Might Actually Work
The country wants a working government and choice in their politics. But the two-party system denied us that result. Independents failed to gain a foothold via the presidency. This is another option.
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President Trump's Economic Growth Will Be No Better Than President Obama's
Economic Growth, meaning GDP growth, is dependent on only two factors over the long-term: Population Growth and Productivity Growth. Both were low during the last ten years and so was GDP.
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Why Highly Qualified Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Was a Bad Choice
There is no question that Judge, now Justice, Neil Gorsuch was very well-qualified to sit on Supreme Court. Nevertheless, he was still the wrong pick if you want the Court to make even-handed decisions.
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What Do President Trump, Roger Ailes, Bill O'Reilly Have in Common?
Over the last 12 months, three prominent conservatives have been in the news. Normally a good thing for them, but not when the story is sex and scandals. They aren't alone.
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The CBO Cost Estimate of the American Health Care Act Explained
Recently the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) can out with a preliminary estimate of the effect of the GOPs repeal of ACA. The GOP didn't like most of it but the results are nevertheless logical
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President Donald Trump, the Disaster (As of 7/17/19, Only 16 Months to go Until Sanity Returns)
President Trump has created quite an entrance into the world of Actual governance. His executive orders have been successfully challenged in court & he accused President Obama of tapping his phone.
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Parsing President Donald Trump's Inauguration Speech; How Truthful Was It?
The Deed is Done. Donald J. Trump is now President of the United States. His veracity over the campaign has been around the 30% level ... Will he do better now that his President?
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What If Trump Was Right, and the Recount Shows a Rigged Election?
Because research into the 2016 Presidential voting totals indicated the distinct possibility of a rigged election, Jill Stein of The Green Party has initiated recounts in three states; WI, MI, and PA
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Why Did Hillary Clinton Lose a Won Race? (updated w/information from recent analysis)
Hillary Clinton's lose to Donald Trump surprised everybody, including Trumps staff and probably Trump himself. WHY? Comwy? The Russians? Clinton herself?
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An Anthology of Donald J. Trump's Presidency (updated 6-8-2020)
I wrote a similar Hub about President Obama's Presidency. I am starting with Donald Trump's appointments & nominations bc they appear they will radically alter the course and character of America.
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President-Elect Donald J. Trump's Campaign Promises ... Can He Keep Them? (updated 8-12-2019)
President-elect Donald Trump has made many statements, now promises, during his campaign. Since he is going to be President, he is stuck with all of them; just like President Obama was.
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Why Didn't Founding Fathers Write a National Referendum Clause Into the Constitution?
Over the years there has been a call for a national referendum in order to make laws the American people actually wanted. There is a good reason why it is not in the Constitution.
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A Compilation of Donald Trump's CAMPAIGN Lies, Misleading Statements, and Exaggerations
Studies show there is a 70% chance that when Donald Trump makes a statement of fact, it ends up being False and Mostly False. Yet, nobody cares, why is that?
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The "Federalist Papers" Put In Perspective - FP# 71, 72 - Executive Term
This Paper Is of particular interest every Presidential election because it justifies why No Term Limit is needed. The 22nd Amendment set all of Hamilton's arguments on their head.
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Which High Profile Republicans Are Voting for Hillary Clinton in Order to Save America? (Updated 11/11/16)
Unlike any election before it, the stampede of high profile personalities from the opposing Party who not only won't vote for their Party's nominee, but actually will vote for the opponent.
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Does President Donald Trump Have a Dangerous Form of Mental Illness? - Part 1
Donald Trump is becoming more erratic as the campaign moves into the general election. This isn't hyperbole, but a serious question because what is at stake could change he course of the world.
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The "Federalist Papers" - Put In Perspective - FP# 6, 7: The Problems of Disunion (cont)
Alexander Hamilton and John Jay wrote
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The "Federalist Papers" - Put In Perspective - FP# 3 - 5: Dangers To the Union
Dangers from foreign nations, whether initiated by them or incited by America's own actions, is the subject of these 3 essays. Jay argues that only a strong federal government can protect America.
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American Justice: Small Town Sheriff Plays Favorites
It is a shame "who you know" makes a difference in justice in America, but shame or not that is just the way it is. The only way of minimizing it is exposing it each time it occurs.
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American Justice: It is Who You Are and Who You Know, Even In Small Town America [283*1]
It use to be that if you were caught with a small amount of marijuana in Texas and a few other Southern states, you would spend decades or longer in prison. It is now completely legal in 3 States.
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International: Belated Kudos to France For Extending a Helping Hand and For a Job Well Done !
Even 15 years ago, you don't get customer service in America like I found at Charles de Gaul airport in Paris, France.
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American Politics: The "Federalist Papers" -Back In Perspective - FP# 2, Constitutional Convention; John Jay [281]
Federalist Paper #2 is titled "Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force & Influence". Ironically, the content had little to do with the title & more to do with why the Constitutional Convention convened
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American Politics: The Koch Brother's Integrated Donor Network Alumni' Hall of Shame
The Koch Brothers' have invited a multitude of billionaires to their semi-annual "summits" where they solicit donations. It turns out many of those donors, or their companies, have a seedy past.
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American Politics: The "Federalist Papers" - Back in Perspective - FP# 1; Alexander Hamilton
The original purpose of the Federalist Papers was to convince the delegates to the NY Constitutional Convention to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States of America ... Much Has Changed
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Gun Rights: Not All Firearms Are Constitutionally Protected As Some Would Have You Believe. [278*3]
Certain Firearms can be banned from sale and possession; Justice Scalia says so in Heller! Also Scalia says "... laws imposing conditions on the commercial sale of arms."
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![American Politics: Corruption In Politics and Business [277*2]](https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/t_share/MjA2OTU4NzQ1Mjg3NDAyNTQ3/american-politics-corruption.jpg "American Politics: Corruption In Politics and Business [277*2]")
American Politics: Corruption In Politics and Business [277*2]
Corruption is ubiquitous in politics and big business. I thought I would document it as I run into them. It is very sad.
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American Justice: The Criminal (?) Enterprise Known as the Koch Brothers and Koch Industries
I have always been critical and skeptical of the ethics of big corporations and their concern for, as a rule, nothing but the bottom line at all costs; but little did I know ...0000
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American Politics: The Rise and (Fall?) of Donald Trump-GOP Nominee for the 2016 Presidential Election w/ a 2022 Update
The race for the GOP 2016 nomination for President of the United States is like no other we have seen in our history and its dangerous. Why? Two words - Donald Trump. Why him? Let's see. (This article was updated to include events through Feb 2022.
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![American Politics: NSA’s Spying on Israel has Come in from the Cold Again! And,There's Going to be Hell To Pay! [274*3]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12815627_f248.jpg)
American Politics: NSA’s Spying on Israel has Come in from the Cold Again! And,There's Going to be Hell To Pay! [274*3]
It wasn't Snowden this time; it's unknown who leaked this time. But, what they told the Wall Street Journal may set U.S. - Israeli's relations back 100 years and take some U.S. lawmakers with them.
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Donald Trump the American Political Disaster and Disgrace - Leader of an Insurrection Against America
Donald Trump, in his bid for the Presidency of the United States, is making a mockery out of everything this nation stands for and tries to live up to.
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American Justice: A History of Infamous Conservative Supreme Court Decisions.
Jin Crow is not the only anti-social decisions by conservative (current & actual meaning) Supreme Court decisions, including major invalidation of the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments; here are examples
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Consumerism: Who Really Owns The "Family Oriented" Fast Food and Restaurant Chains In America? [271*1]
You are really going to be surprised by who is really behind the food you eat on the road. I suspect most Americans think that these famous chains are owned by people who care ... think again.
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Gun Rights: Part 7 - Proof by Chart: Will Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
There IS a negative correlation between the strength of rational gun regulation and Death ... no matter how you slice it. This translates to lower death rates w/better gun regulation.
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Debunking Global Warming and the Climate Change Deniers. (updated 1/19/19)
Why do some people deny Earth's climate is getting warmer? It's a combination of money & ideology. Those who stand to lose short-term $$ oppose the notion even though the long-term costs are huge!
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American Politics: Hillary Clinton and Her E-Mail Problems
There is much controversy regarding the classification of e-mails Secretary Hillary Clinton maintained in her home home and if she violated laws in the processes. It will awhile before we know.
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American Politics: Quotes From the Republican Who Wants to Be Your Next President-Donald Trump
Donald Trump is probably having the time of his life; I would love to be a fly-on-wall listening to him chortle about the wrenches he is throwing into the political process. Rush Limbaugh, watch out.
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![American Politics: Another Poll Being MisReported, MisUsed, and Abused - The Iran Nuclear Deal [266*4]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12557441_f248.jpg)
American Politics: Another Poll Being MisReported, MisUsed, and Abused - The Iran Nuclear Deal [266*4]
The Poll says a majority of Americans disapprove of the Iran Nuclear deal ... but Why? One again must look beneath the numbers to get the true story.
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Travel: My Esoteric Goes to Glacier Park Montana
Glacier National Park is a mesmerizing bit of geography stuck in the American Rocky Mountains in NorthWest Montana nestled next to the Canadian border. It is full of high mountains and deep valleys.
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Household Investment Technique III: Rebalancing The Pyramid - Why Is It Important? [264]
Contrary to popular opinion, even among financial advisors, "buy-and-hold" is rarely a good strategy. This Hub digs into why that is so.
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Economic Mobility and the Lack Thereof
THE AMERICAN DREAM - “That dream of a land in which life should be better ..., with opportunity for each according to ability ... regardless of ... circumstances of birth ...” —James Truslow Adams
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A Short History of American Recessions, Depressions, and Panics - Part 3 (Updated 6-12-2020)
There has always been a debate about the length of recovery after a recession. The answer is certainly more complex than the debaters allow for. They prefer simplistic, and generally wrong answers. As of February 2020, America is now in another recession. How long will this one last?
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President Obama Explained Using Myers-Briggs
The Myers-Briggs is a powerful tool to help understand why people react to you the way they do as well as how they interact with society. So let's apply it to President Barack Obama.
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American Politics: On Principle and Pragmatism Vd: We The People, "In Order To Form a More Perfect Union ..." [261*4]
In today's political debate it's very easy to lose focus on what our Constitution is really about. It's not the States nor the Fed. Instead, it is about the People and the duty each has to us.
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American Dream: Poverty - Has Spending on Public Assistance Really Helped?
There is great debate about whether spending on public assistance programs does what it is advertised to do ... reduce the number of people on welfare. The answer is , yes it does and I explore why.
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The 2016 Presidential Election: Donald Trump, Wins Electoral College but is Behind by 2,000,000 Votes. Recount Possible.
If the current polls (and my analysis) hold up until November, Hillary Clinton is going to run away with the Presidency.
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American Dream: The Two Faces of Capitalism
To argue about Capitalism, one must understand what it is first rather than speaking from assumptions. Capitalism isn't what one often thinks it is; but it certainly isn't a magic bullet to success.
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![Economics 101 For the Political Junkie: Part 4b - Understanding GDP - Government Spending [183e*2]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12216145_f248.jpg)
Economics 101 For the Political Junkie: Part 4b - Understanding GDP - Government Spending [183e*2]
Some say government spending does not effect GDP ... they are wrong. This part looks into why that is.
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![The Only Thing Getting in the Way of Small Business is ... Conservatives! [257*2]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12208553_f248.jpg)
The Only Thing Getting in the Way of Small Business is ... Conservatives! [257*2]
Small Business has been hurt the most by The Great Recession of 2008. Loans have been hard to come buy via normal sources so President Obama passed measures to help them. But the Right Disagrees.
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My Esoteric's Thoughts On "The Interview" [255*1]
In my opinion The Interview is worth seeing, and not just as a protest. It is a funny movie, even my wife laughed and she doesn't like this kind of comedy; she was just humoring me by going.
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Economics 101 For the Political Junkie: Part 4a - Understanding Gross Domestic Product
This is another Hub, on GDP, in a series on basic economics that political junkies, and more importantly VOTERS, ought to have an understanding because so much of their own and my future rests on it.
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Welcome To The Golden Years
Aging can be fun, horrible, delightful, scary, something to look forward to, something to be frightened of, it all depends on your point of view and how you approach it.
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![And Government Should Act Like Business WHY? [253*2]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12070949_f248.jpg)
And Government Should Act Like Business WHY? [253*2]
It is popular to say the federal government ought to be run like a business since business does things right so often. Is that really true? What businesses should government copy?
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American Oil is Under Assault by Coronavirus AND Saudi Arabia AGAIN (updated - 3-20-2020)
The World has not caught up with the potentially sea changing effects of the crash of oil prices. It doesn't just mean a nice Holiday Season for everybody but has world altering consequences.
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![American Dream: How Many Jobs Are Really Available and At What Wage? You Will Be Surprised! [251*6]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12112679_f248.jpg)
American Dream: How Many Jobs Are Really Available and At What Wage? You Will Be Surprised! [251*6]
Conservatives think jobs are out there for the taking by the poor rather than accept "handouts" from the government. They also think switching to higher paying jobs is easy too; or so they say - NOT!
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Racism In America: The Problems of Being Black in the 21st Century
The 1964 Civil and 1965 Voting Rights Acts were seminal laws to put the teeth back into the 13th - 15th Amendments. Amendments which were neutered by Supreme Court decisions starting in 1877.
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![Election 2014: A Message to The Voters [249*9]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/9226753_f248.jpg)
Election 2014: A Message to The Voters [249*9]
I thought I would try my hand at Letters to the Editor this Political season here in Florida in order to try to stir up voter turnout, mainly Democratic, but in the end, all Americans.
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American Dream: The Rewards of Labor vs Good Life From Inheritance
Part of the reasons behind the French Revolution in the 1780s was the massive income/capital ownership inequality between a few at the top and the rest of the citizens plus the lack of a middle class.
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My Esoteric's Got Art
I got hooked on art back in 2006 on Carnival Cruise Lines via Park West Galleries. They sail the seven seas putting on art classes and auctions selling their wares at affordable prices.
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American Gov't: How to Stop the Influence of Lobbyist ... Beat Them At Their Own Game
Can Lobbying groups influence be diminished by other other Lobbying groups dedicated to separating them from Congress Men and Women?
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![A Pictorial Look At Washington D.C.From My Esoteric [245]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/9033843_f248.jpg)
A Pictorial Look At Washington D.C.From My Esoteric [245]
I just took my eleven-year old grandson to Washington D.C., my old stomping ground, for his first introduction to American history. For a change, I actually snapped a few pictures to share.
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![A Spiritual Theory-Part 3: Philosophical Thoughts On The Beginning [181c]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/9004205_f248.jpg)
A Spiritual Theory-Part 3: Philosophical Thoughts On The Beginning [181c]
Thinking about what happened after the Big Bang, or when Time equaled Zero, is easy when you compare it to trying to think about what happened before. This hub explores the philosophical and spiritual aspect of this possibility.
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The Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Saga: The Politics of Saving A Soldier's Life (Updated 9/23/15)
Sgt Bowe Bergdahl may not be a hero, but he still is an American soldier. Why is it there are many, including some of his own, who want to leave him a prisoner-of-war?
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Why do Federal Income Taxes get a Bum Rap?
Since the 16th Amendment was ratified, Americans have been railing against the federal government stealing their money, only to waste it. I would hate to live in their world if they had their way.
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![[Fill-in-the-blanks] Don't Make Us [Fill-in-the-blanks] - What a Shallow and Inane Thing to Say! [242]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8992811_f248.jpg)
[Fill-in-the-blanks] Don't Make Us [Fill-in-the-blanks] - What a Shallow and Inane Thing to Say! [242]
When someone says Some Object Doesn't Make or Do Some Action, then be careful; you are probably dealing with a very closed minded someone who hates facts and figures.
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Finally, A Real Scandal in the Obama Administration: The Veterans Affair Wait List
Finally, we have a real Scandal; on you can sink your teeth into. And, if President Obama is not careful, it could sink the last two years of his presidency and the Democratic Party along with it.
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![Donald Sterling and Racism; an Esoteric View [240]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/8963614_f248.jpg)
Donald Sterling and Racism; an Esoteric View [240]
Freedom of thought is one America's basic liberties; it is one of those "self-evident" things, except for Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clipper's basketball team. What did he do wrong?
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American Dream: Why is the American Middle Class So Damn Poor?
America is rapidly approaching the inequality between the haves and have nots that existed in late 18th century France; right before the French Revolution. What is worse, we are doing it on purpose.
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CBO Report on the 2014 $10.10 Raise in the Minimum Wage Proposal
The debate over raising the minimum wage to $10.10 is well under way. The CBO has spoken and basically found it workable. A deeper examination shows why. April 2014 - Republicans Killed the M Wage.
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America Divided: An Analysis of the Divergence Between the Political Right and Left
From day 1, American's have never been able to see eye-to-eye. But normally we can get passed that and find compromise. But at certain times in history we don't and this is one of those times. Why?
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![Missouri Lays Egg on California - A Case of the Commerce Clause vs the Immorality of Caged Egg-laying Chickens [236*2]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8827967_f248.jpg)
Missouri Lays Egg on California - A Case of the Commerce Clause vs the Immorality of Caged Egg-laying Chickens [236*2]
Does the ethical treatment of farm animals really matter? Californians think so and their Legislature passed a law barring the import of eggs laid by caged chickens. Missouri didn't like this.
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Wrong Decisions 23 Years Ago Haunt Us In Ukraine and Russia Today
A major crisis exploded unexpectedly between the Ukraine and Russia which quickly sucked in the United States and Europe into the fray. Its outcome is completely unknown, so let's follow along.
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Are Welfare Thresholds Too High or Too Low? What Does It Really Take to Survive in America?
What income does it really take to barely make it in America, meaning what goes into a "living wage"? This hub let's you help answer that question. Even those on the Right are encouraged to play.
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![Letter to Sen Bill Nelson.Marco Rubio, Representative Ted Yoho, and NARAL On Abortion & Women's Right to Choose [233*1]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8768099_f248.jpg)
Letter to Sen Bill Nelson.Marco Rubio, Representative Ted Yoho, and NARAL On Abortion & Women's Right to Choose [233*1]
There's a constant battle to improve the natural rights guaranteed in the Preamble to our Constitution. The 13th-15th, 19th Amendments are 4 examples. A woman's right to control her body is another.
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The 115th Congress Senate Races: Rs Lost Two Seats; Final Result is 48 D - 52 R
I didn't do to well in 2014 in predicting the Democrats would keep the Senate. Hopefully I will do better in predicting the Democrats will retake the Senate.
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![Term Limits: What Should We Do About Them? [231*7]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/8706392_f248.jpg)
Term Limits: What Should We Do About Them? [231*7]
This is actually going to be a "letter to the editor" in my weekly newspaper in response to one on this timely subject. You should get the jist of his well written letter in my response.
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Racism In America: The Privileges of Being White
I started listening to "The Help" recently which reminded me the racist attitude which existed in the early 1960s, the period this story is set in, hasn't changed much in the intervening 50 years.
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![Two Rudes, Don't Make A Right - The Case of the Wesley-Chapel Theater Texting Murder [229]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/8664914_f248.jpg)
Two Rudes, Don't Make A Right - The Case of the Wesley-Chapel Theater Texting Murder [229]
Chad Oulson was murdered by Curtis Reeves for being rude on January 13, 2014 in Florida. The culprit, TEXTING, and refusing to give it up during movie previews. One man is dead, one up for murder.
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![Will Ending Unemployment Benefits Hurt the American Economy? .. You Betcha'! The HURT Clock - $18.8 BILLION!! [227*11]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8639559_f248.jpg)
Will Ending Unemployment Benefits Hurt the American Economy? .. You Betcha'! The HURT Clock - $18.8 BILLION!! [227*11]
A battle going on Jan 2014 in Congress by Conservatives as to whether to restart the extended benefits for those still suffering from the 2008 recession whose recovery has been diminished by politics.
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![The Poster Child of Irony: NSA vs Walmart [226*6]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8611439_f248.jpg)
The Poster Child of Irony: NSA vs Walmart [226*6]
Why is it that Americans get so incensed over government snooping to protect their national security, but seem totally immune to the much more invasive spying by Corporate America?
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![ACA - MAJORITY of Americans FAVOR OBAMACARE ... Or Something More Liberal !! [225*8]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/8609862_f248.jpg)
ACA - MAJORITY of Americans FAVOR OBAMACARE ... Or Something More Liberal !! [225*8]
The latest poll out on the Affordable Care Act was reported as terrible news for President Obama. I beg to differ once you dig into the details of the actual poll; the opposite is actually true.
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Senate Majority Leaders Continue to Pull the Trigger on the Filibuster Nuclear Option
Did you know this; the Senate Filibuster is just a rule; it is not required by the Constitution? It was designed to prevent tyranny by the majority, but has now morphed into tyranny by the minority.
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![Back From the Future - Conservatives Force Cut in Food Stamp Program [222*7]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8501727_f248.jpg)
Back From the Future - Conservatives Force Cut in Food Stamp Program [222*7]
Congress failed to pass an agriculture bill,;the source of the Food Stamp program. As a consequence the Food Stamp program has been reduced by the amount it was increased to provide stimulus in 2009.
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Fun With the Myers-Briggs (Personality) Type Inventory (MBTI) - An Experiment; Please Join
The MBTI has always fascinated me because it is 1) pretty accurate and 2) very informative about who we think we are and how those perceptions of ourselves interact with others and their perceptions.
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Did The Democrats Actually "Win" in Virginia's Governor's Race?
Governor-elect McAuliff almost wasn't, even though he was supposed to be a shoe-in. What, if anything, went wrong? Some blame it Obamacare, others on lack of funding for Cuccinelli; let's look.
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DEBUNKING THE "CORPORATE AMERICA AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS THE “GREAT INNOVATOR” MYTH. [219*7]
The Great Myth in our society is Corporate America is responsible for the vast majority of Major Innovation ... that is simply Not True. The fact is the Federal Government is the Leader in Innovation
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ACA - A Partial Victory For Conservatives Over Obamacare in South Carolina: Smile, Be Happy, You Won One.
When Obamacare was written, all 2000+ pages of it, they should have added a few more in case the Supreme Court ruled against them on their Medicaid plan.
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Tea Party Inspired Gov't Shutdown is now a Done Deal - Let The Havoc Begin! COST-16+45 Days-$8 + 9 Billion
At the moment of this writing, the House of Representatives are still debating the Continuing Resolution Bill they will vote on to send back to the Senate. As it stands, this will lead to a shutdown.
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The Pending 2013 Obamacare, oops 2015 Planned Parenthood Gov't Shutdown: It's 1995 All Over Again & What It Means To You
With the potential threat of a shutdown of the federal government looming large once again, largely because of the fight over Obamacare, you might want to know how it will personally affect you.
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![It Never Ceases To Amaze Me How Deeply People Can Bury Their Head In The Sand: Syria's REAL Chemical Threat!! [215*4]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/8337391_f248.jpg)
It Never Ceases To Amaze Me How Deeply People Can Bury Their Head In The Sand: Syria's REAL Chemical Threat!! [215*4]
The British Parliament gave their Prime Minister an embarrassing thrubbing by voting (non-binding) against British involvement in any retaliation against Syria's use of Chemical Warfare. Amazing!!
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Gun Rights: Part 6: Conclusion: Will Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
The rate of gun ownership seems to have little affect on rate of violent crime, only Robber (it decreases it) and Murder, (it increases it). We finish with a closer look at total deaths.
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![The 114th Congress and 2014 Mid-Term Election: My Esoteric Predicts Ds gain from 3 to 20 Seats in House! -- NOT [213*42]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12606893_f248.jpg)
The 114th Congress and 2014 Mid-Term Election: My Esoteric Predicts Ds gain from 3 to 20 Seats in House! -- NOT [213*42]
Just as the 2008 was historic in breaking the color barrier for the U.S. Presidency, so 2014 may be in the demise of the Republican Party. Political pundits don't think so, but I have my doubts.
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Genetics And You (and me): Interesting Things to Know
Genetics has always fascinated me! With the advent of a company called 23 and Me, my dreams have come true for they have done an analysis of my entire genome. I want to share some of what I found.
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![American Justice:George Zimmerman Murder Trial of Trayvon Martin -> Not Guilty: Another Case Study [211*9]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/8206322_f248.jpg)
American Justice:George Zimmerman Murder Trial of Trayvon Martin -> Not Guilty: Another Case Study [211*9]
On Sat, July 13, 2013, a jury of six women came back with a verdict of Not Guilty in his murder trial for killing Trayvon Martin. Unlike Casey Anthony's trial, this one had many possible outcomes.
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Should the Police Be Allowed to Be Judge and Jury? in Florida They Can!!
The jury found George Zimmerman Not Guilty in a recent murder trial. It wouldn't have even gotten to that point if police determined that it was self-defense and used "Stand Your Ground" as a reason.
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Gun Rights: Part 5: A Deeper Look: Can Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
This is a more complete look at the Violent Crime aspect of Death by Guns. Other Parts of this series found little relationship between the state rate of gun ownership and the rate of violent crime.
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 "Gutted" by the Supreme Court: Are We Headed Back to the 1880s?
The Roberts Court's rejection of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 may have dealt a major set-back to some segments of society's ability to exercise their right to vote; a right it took 200 years to gain.
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Snowden, Privacy Rights, The 4th Amendment, The Patriot Act, and National Security - Can They Co-exist?
Questions about Privacy Rights/4th Amendment came up twice recently. 1) the leak about the NSA collecting telephone records and 2)the Supreme Court is allowing DNA sampling in arrests.
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Gun Rights: Part 4: Regulations - Will Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
Many assert regulation guns will reduce overall deaths, others strongly disagree. Is there a relationship between regulation and the rate of gun ownership and deaths by gun?
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God's "Word" vs Homosexuality: Living In The Dark Ages
The reaction by Southern Baptists to the Boy Scouts to let gay teenage members "come out of the closet" shows the fight to bring homosexuality on par with handedness or eye color has a long to go.
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ACA - Obamacare Is Working For Millions Despite Donald Trump and the Republican's Best Attempt to Kill It.
The final parts of Obamacare are being put in place, the State Insurance Exchanges. Evidence is showing that contrary to the Right-wing propaganda machine, premiums are not soaring, or even going up.
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Gun Rights: Part 3: Gun Regulation: Will Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
At the bottom of the gun controversy is gun regulation, not gun abolishment. The question that needs answering is ... Does more gun control save more lives? It is not an easy question to answer.
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Gun Rights: Part 2: Violent Crime: Will Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
The claim is often made that more guns in general circulation will reduce violent crime. The question is, do the statistics back that claim up ... well, yes and no.
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![I Went to see the Kentucky Derby, but was Captivated by Lookout Mountain, TN [201]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7969447_f248.jpg)
I Went to see the Kentucky Derby, but was Captivated by Lookout Mountain, TN [201]
Traveling is a great experience, even in the face of adversity (my car was broken into on the first night), especially if you go to the right places. I hit gold with Chattanooga, TN and Bardstown, KY
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Gun Rights: Part 1: Total Deaths: Will Reasonable Gun Control Save Lives?
It is unquestionable the argument between pro and anti-gun advocates is vitriolic, cutting to the core of ones belief system. This article covers the relationship between the # of guvs vs # of deaths
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American History IV: Founded in Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism - Part 4: Comparing the Two Sides of Liberalism
We looked at Minimal State Liberalism in Part 2 and Active State Liberalism in Part 3; in Part 4, more of a comparison between the two is drawn along with ME's own critique.
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American History IV: Founded in Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism - Part 3: Active State Liberalism
Liberals come in two flavors, those who believe gov't has a role to play in helping citizens achieve success and those who believe individuals are totally responsible for their own fate, come what may
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The Need for a Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate Gerrymandering When Selecting Members of the House
James Madison would be agast at what Texas and some other states have done to his beloved Constitution regarding the selection of federal Representatives. The process needs to go back to his vision.
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American History IV: Founded in Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism - Part 2: Minimal State Liberalism
Liberals come in two flavors, those who believe gov't has a role to play in helping citizens achieve success and those who believe individuals are totally responsible for their own fate, come what may
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America Founded in Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism - Part 1
Few people know that America was founded in the concepts of Liberalism, 17th and 18th century Liberal, Conservative and Socialist thought also played an important part in American history as well
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Do You Know Who You Really Are? Socialist, Liberal, or Conservative? (Modified 4-5-18)
"Socialism", "Liberalism", and Conservatism" are terms used in today's rhetoric as if people knew what they meant. It should be no surprise that a rose is still a rose, except for these words.
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![MONEY-A Quick Thought On Obama's Call for a Raise in the Minimum Wage [192*8]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7686101_f248.jpg)
MONEY-A Quick Thought On Obama's Call for a Raise in the Minimum Wage [192*8]
Convential wisdom says that the minimum wage is a good thing. To bad it has the same drawbacks of say, rent controls. There is a better alternative - the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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![Feds Drastically Cut Spending, Consumer Spending Grows - YET, Economic Growth Tanks! Austrian Economics Rules! [191*4]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/12583768_f248.jpg)
Feds Drastically Cut Spending, Consumer Spending Grows - YET, Economic Growth Tanks! Austrian Economics Rules! [191*4]
Short-term economic data can be wonderful fodder for political sniping but rarely means what it appears to say. The latest report of a 0.1% decline in economic growth is a case in point.
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![Whose Bible Is it Anyway? Is There JUST One Bible? Is It The Literal Word of God [190*5]?](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7652475_f248.jpg)
Whose Bible Is it Anyway? Is There JUST One Bible? Is It The Literal Word of God [190*5]?
What is the Bible? What is in the Bible? Does anyone really know or why? Do you know how many choices there are if you wanted build your own Bible? ... lots! Come see.
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Gun Rights: Thoughts on the Second Amendment (the Right to Bear Arms and Gun Control) and What it Really Means
The right to bear arms is always a hot topic. As anyone actually considered the actual phrasing of the 2nd Amendment?
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![On Principle and Pragmatism Ic - U.S. Constitutional Convention -The Problem with the Articles of Confederation [187]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7535707_f248.jpg)
On Principle and Pragmatism Ic - U.S. Constitutional Convention -The Problem with the Articles of Confederation [187]
In James Madison's "Note" on the Constitutional convention, he reherses the reasons for having the Convention in the first place in his Introduction. This hub picks up where he goes into some detail about what was wrong with the Ariticles of Confederation.
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Discovering New Artists, Park West Galleries Does It Again! Autumn DeForest
It is always exciting to discover a new artist and Park West Galleries keeps brining them forward at their land and cruise ship auctions. This is a story of one of them.
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![On Principle and Pragmatism Ib - U.S. Constitutional Convention: The Story Behind the Great Experiment [184]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7525863_f248.jpg)
On Principle and Pragmatism Ib - U.S. Constitutional Convention: The Story Behind the Great Experiment [184]
What lays behind the creation of U.S. Constitution is a fascinating story and James Madison chronicled it all. This series of hubs presents the essence of Madison's "Notes" from the Constitutional Convention with an eye toward making them relevant for today's political theater.
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Economics 101 For the Political Junkie: Part 2 - Microeconomics - The Foundation Of All Economic Theory
Second in a series on Economics for the Political Junkie. This hub considers the history behind and the basic principles of Microeconomics.
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![Economics 101 For the Political Junkie: Part 1 - Schools of Economic Thought [183a]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7463054_f248.jpg)
Economics 101 For the Political Junkie: Part 1 - Schools of Economic Thought [183a]
Understanding economics is critical to understanding today's political debate and making informed choices rather than ones based on sound-bites, hyperbole, and bumper stickers. This hub starts a series on economics for the political junkie.
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Thoughts On The "Right-to-Work" Laws Which Unions/Democrats Hate and Republicans/Businesses Love [182*5]
Michigan became the 24th state to pass a so-called "Right-to-Work" law (actually a couple of them). Ironically, Michigan was crucibal where unions were first created. It is hard as a strong supporter of unionism to support such a move, but I do and explare why.
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A Spiritual Theory-Part 1: From Ashes to Ashes, From Dust to Dust - Thoughts on the Before and After-Life
Religiousity and spirituality comes in many forms, almost as many forms as there are people to think of them. Other than rejecting a higher power out-of-hand, as atheists do, there are two camps regarding the essence of a higher power. One has it as separate from nature and the other has it as...
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![The Powerful, Monied, Elite vs the Internet, Twitter, And the Masses. [180*2]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7423655_f248.jpg)
The Powerful, Monied, Elite vs the Internet, Twitter, And the Masses. [180*2]
Facebook and Twitter are becoming powerful weapons in the battle for the hearts and minds of the masses. It as come to the point of having an affect on the process of war, as seen in the recent Isaeli-Hamas flare up. I offer some thoughts and history regarding where this is all going.
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![What is the REAL Impact of the Fiscal Cliff on the Average Working American? [179*4]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7419291_f248.jpg)
What is the REAL Impact of the Fiscal Cliff on the Average Working American? [179*4]
The Fiscal Cliff is the buzz word of the day or 30 days. The Right and Left are just beginning to knock-heads one more time with the welfare of Americans in the balance but not really on the agenda.
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![The Federal Government Is NOT A Business, It Never Was, It Never Will Be [178*7]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7396897_f248.jpg)
The Federal Government Is NOT A Business, It Never Was, It Never Will Be [178*7]
"The Goverment should operate like a business" is a popular slogan, sound-bite, bumper sticker. Probably it is dead wrong! In fact, you don't want a government to act like a business for the first thing to go out the window is individul liberty, for you should know by observation, a business is a...
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The Higgs Boson, AKA GOD-Particle: A Stairway to Heaven? (Physics for the Layman - updated 8/26/14)
The God Particle, more properly known as the Higgs Boson has been positively identified as existing in the real world. This is a monumental step forward in Man's understanding of who and what we are.
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LINCOLN: The Movie - Spielberg Style, What it Says About American Conservatism and Liberalism
Steven Spieberg's "Lincoln" was an amazing movie with an even more amazing message. Coincidentally to the release of "Lincoln" was an opinion piece on Politico by former Governor Jennifer Granholm on what went wrong with the Republican message in the 2012 election. The two intersect on several...
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![American History II - Thomas Jefferson, an Amazingly Complex Founding Father! [174]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7313384_f248.jpg)
American History II - Thomas Jefferson, an Amazingly Complex Founding Father! [174]
American history is amazing; it has so much to teach us about today. This Hub is a progression of stories about Thomas Jefferson, one of the most enigmatic politicians of our history.
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![My Last Chance To Show Mitt Romney is a Liar Before He Loses The 2012 Presidential Election [175]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/12606903_f248.jpg)
My Last Chance To Show Mitt Romney is a Liar Before He Loses The 2012 Presidential Election [175]
The election lies are flowing fast and furious and Romney laid out another one. So I thought the need to shoot it down.
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![Conservatives Strike Blow Against Women and Civil Rights in Their Campaign to Restore the Values of the 1700s [173*9]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7311682_f248.jpg)
Conservatives Strike Blow Against Women and Civil Rights in Their Campaign to Restore the Values of the 1700s [173*9]
There has been a 200+ year struggle going on to fulfill the promise made in the Declaration of Independence regarding the Unalienable Rights of Man. Recently, America took another step backwards when the conservative 5th Circuit Court upheld a Texas Law banning public funding of Planned...
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![Isn't It a Shame Mitt Romney Simply Cannot Get His Facts Straight on National Television? [172]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7296572_f248.jpg)
Isn't It a Shame Mitt Romney Simply Cannot Get His Facts Straight on National Television? [172]
Are Governor Romney's claims during the Presidential debates that President Obama apologized for America completely false? You betcha'
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![Mitt Romney's Tax Plan, Is it Revenue Neutral or Cost $5,000,000,000,000 - What Does It Really Do? [170*12]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7283471_f248.jpg)
Mitt Romney's Tax Plan, Is it Revenue Neutral or Cost $5,000,000,000,000 - What Does It Really Do? [170*12]
The Romney Tax Cut plan has been a hot topic in both Presidential Debate #1 and #2. President Obama has gotten Governor Romney backed into a corner regarding the mathematics of his plan and whether he will go forward with it if he can't keep it revenue neutral. The debate is hugely important to...
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![Drug and Alcohol Testing, Part 2: The Collector; A Proud Member of the 47% Club [169]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7238366_f248.jpg)
Drug and Alcohol Testing, Part 2: The Collector; A Proud Member of the 47% Club [169]
This is Part 2 of a long drawn out series on the drug testing and the drug testing industry. This article is about the people at the pointy-end-of-the-spear in the drug testing world; the ones who go out in the dead of night to visit a client's site to meet an employee for a random drug test. ...
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![Why would a Moderate Want to Vote for Mitt Romney and the other Conservtive Congressional Candidates? [168*20]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7137111_f248.jpg)
Why would a Moderate Want to Vote for Mitt Romney and the other Conservtive Congressional Candidates? [168*20]
The 2012 elections are quickly approaching and the campaign rhetoric is getting white hot. Moderates/independents will decide what happens to the country, whether it moves Right, like it did in 2010, or Left, as in 2008, or remain in gridlock as it is now. So why would Moderates want to vote for...
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![Has President Obama Made Things Better or Worse in the Last Five Years? [167*81]](https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/7115043_f248.jpg)
Has President Obama Made Things Better or Worse in the Last Five Years? [167*81]
One of the Conservatives major themes is that Americans are not better off today than they were four years ago. Here is a list of things that have changed since Obama took office.
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Another Way to Explain Deficit Spending, the Debt, a "Balanced Budget Amendment", and Zen-Part 2 [166*2]
This is Part 2 in my look Deficit Spending, this time as it relates to the proposed Balanced Budget Amendment Conservatives would like to see passed and is now a part of the Republican platform in the 2012 Presidention election. It is sure to be a hot topic between Mitt Romney and President Obama...
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Another Way to Explain "Deficit Spending, the Debt", a Balanced Budget Amendment, and Zen-Part 1 [165*10]
One of Mitt Romney and the conservatives main weapons against President Obama is the misrepresentation of the $4 trillion in debt that has been accumulated from the time Obama assumed office. In fact, roughly $2.5 trillion of that debt would have happened anyway, no matter who was President,...
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"Legitimate" Rape, Congressman Akins, a Woman's Bodily Reponse, Pro-Life, and Pro-Choice. [164*12]
Congressman Todd Akin (R-MO) brought woman's rights and rape to the forefront of everybody's mind recently. On very narrow grounds, my wife convinced my he had a point regarding part of his comment. But, in totality he laid bare who he really his, a throwback to male chauvinistism.
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![What will a HALF BILLION DOLLARS in Political TV Ads Buy You? [163]](https://usercontent1.hubstatic.com/7032290_f248.jpg)
What will a HALF BILLION DOLLARS in Political TV Ads Buy You? [163]
Do you know what the $500,000,000 spent so far on the 2012 Presidential election political TV ads can buy besides lies, hyperbole, and character assassinations? I will tell you.