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This Inquiring Mind Wants to Know!
Mon Apr 9, 2012 4:09 PM EDT
Over the many years I have experienced the political rhetoric of the two major parties I can not remember the idea that those running for office, especially the Presidency want to destroy America. I have heard this more and more since Obama was elected in 2008. By all means …
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Something afoot at the Masters?
Fri Apr 6, 2012 12:32 AM EDT
In all my years as an ardent golf fan I have never been disappointed by the Masters. The Augusta National Golf Course to me is one of the most beautiful places on earth this time of year. I hurried home after work to view the late replay of the day's cover only to realize somethi …
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State of American Politics Today
Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:09 PM EST
God looked down, assessed the situation and decided he had seen enough. He appeared in the Heavens for all to observe then loudly proclaimed... On a scale of one to 10 where do you think we stand and what exactly do you think His message would be?
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Brief Thoughts on GOP Debate
Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:14 PM EST
I heard no Vision! I heard only a desire to move backward to the environment that has put the country in the place it currently occupies. A place where few reap the benefit of the many.
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Should Dems Now Consider 2016?
Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:28 PM EST
Make no mistake, the coming presidential election in November will be a close one for everyone involved.
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The 20 Unhappiest People You Meet In The Comments Sections Of Year-End Lists : Monkey See : NPR
Seeded on Fri Dec 30, 2011 4:48 PM EST (NPR)
As the year comes to an end many look back in review and resolve to improve in the coming year.
Gingrich Ballot Stumble In Virginia Could Be Sign Of Delegate Fight Ahead : It's All Politics : NPR
Seeded on Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:50 PM EST (NPR)
Krull likened the Virginia ballot snafu to December, 1941:
Newt and GOP Candidates Redefining A Judge's Job Description?
Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:33 PM EST
During the debate last night the discussion turned toward the role of courts and judges in this country. Mr.
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Glenn Beck: Supporting Gingrich Over Obama
Seeded on Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:36 AM EST (RealClearPolitics)
Did Glenn just call all Gingrich supporters racist? It would appear so. To equate Gingrich to Obama is quite a stretch, but Glenn happily revels in his opinion, and goes on to state that if you have two indiviudals basically the same but support Gingrich over Obama...
Where Will It End? The Excitement Has Gone!
Sun Dec 4, 2011 9:11 PM EST
I was just reading the College Bowl Game match-ups for the up coming holidays. This use to be a special and exciting time of year for many of us who love the game.
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Franken: Renew Payroll Tax Cut, Bachmann Opposes « CBS Minnesota
Seeded on Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:45 PM EST (CBS Minnesota.com)
So now tax increases are OK?? I thought the no tax pledge she signed included not only tax rate increases but that allowing temporary tax cuts to expire or removing loopholes that would increase a tax liability was absolutely no can do, ever, so help me God!
EPA Finds Compound Used in Fracking in Wyoming Aquifer - ProPublica
Seeded on Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:55 PM EST (ProPublica: Articles and Investigations)
Did I hear eliminate the EPA in the debate last night? Or pretty much all regulation? When does our search for gas and oil trump our health and well being? We like to tell ourselves and the rest of the world of our Exceptionalism, so lets do something exceptional and develop saf …
Does it take a Rocket Scientist to Spur Economic Growth?
Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:53 PM EDT
I think we tend to make this whole argument way too complicated. We are forever trying to figure out how best to give some breaks and add tax to others, what is good spending and what is bad.
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Avoiding Last Place: Some Things We Don't Outgrow : NPR
Seeded on Sun Sep 4, 2011 8:05 PM EDT (NPR)
Might this explain why people often support political positions and parties that seem contrary to their best interest?
Cheney: I'd Still Like To Know Why Palin Quit As Governor : It's All Politics : NPR
Seeded on Fri Sep 2, 2011 4:38 PM EDT (NPR)
Looks like you can add Cheney to Rove's posse of those who question Palin's qualifications to lead. So are they just running interference for Perry or what? With frinds like these does Palin really need the liberals, seems she has all she can handle from her own party.
Can You Have it Both Ways?
Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:04 PM EDT
In the news today I hear Rick Perry dismisses man's contribution to global warming as untrue because it has not been scientifically proven. OK, I get that.
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Congress urged to tackle FAA funding bill before recess - The Washington Post
Seeded on Mon Aug 1, 2011 10:32 PM EDT (The Washington Post)
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Krulwich Wonders... : NPR
Seeded on Mon Aug 1, 2011 7:23 PM EDT (NPR)
There should be a law that says food on a plate shouldn't move.Especially when you're about to eat it.But this food in the video below? It moves. Oh boy, does it move. And thereby hangs a tale.(And before you watch, a warning: the squid you're about to see is dead.
Financial Speculation Tax - Tax Fairness Oregon
Seeded on Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:29 AM EDT (taxfairnessoregon.org)
OK, I used the "Tax" word, but long term debt reduction will need both spending responsibility and revenue increases. This article is a little dated but the call for wall street investors to pony up is as fair a way of raising revenues I've seen.
Extortion or Politics as Usual?
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:55 PM EDT
It seems to me the determination of the group of Republicans in the House of Representatives to only vote for an increase of the debt ceiling if major spending cuts and no revenue increases are included amount to nothing more than the extortion of America.
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Michelle Bachman Quits Anti-Catholic Church - International Business Times
Seeded on Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:00 PM EDT ()
Boy, this is interesting. So it seems people really cannot be judged by the affiliations they keep. I hope Michelle is treated better than our President was treated over the church issue leading up the the 2008 election.
US Justice System - Validated?
Tue Jul 5, 2011 9:16 PM EDT
So from what I have read and heard since the Anthony verdict was returned, most folks seem startled or surprised and angry.
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AFSCME | Creating a National Infrastructure Bank
Seeded on Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:23 PM EDT (AFSCME.ORG)
The possibility that Congress won’t increase the debt ceiling in time makes the need for a national infrastructure bank all that much greater.
Florida House Forwards Dramatic Supreme Court Reform | Sunshine State News
Seeded on Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:18 PM EDT ()
More fun in Florida. In anticipation of legal challenges to dramatic legislation from the republican govenor and legislature, a pro-active attempt to stack the State Supreme Court unfolds.
Fairness in Spending Cuts
Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:28 PM EDT
We all know it has to be done, that's a given. The problem is how to avoid the battles and argument over what and how much gets cut.
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This week, President Obama came out in support of the idea of gay marriage, saying that his views on the matter have evolved over the years. He cited the fact that his daughters have friends whose parents are same-sex couples as the reason his opinion has changed.&nbs …
Do we need a Constitutional ban on premarital sex, cheating, divorce and masturbation to save marriage?
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