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Is Medicare Going Bankrupt?
The question has surfaced and resurfaced many times over the past few decades. It is often intentionally raised or squashed depending on the political climate and who needs to wield the question to gain momentum. Some say questions about the solvency of Medicare are simply scare tactics used to portray our government as irresponsible and [...]
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Until We Can Eliminate The Tax Code
You know our tax code here in the U.S. is just a little bit absurd. Look at it from the perspective of a common, middle class individual: This country ascended to power and prominence for one reason and one reason only… God wanted it to. You probably thought I was going to say we ascended [...]
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A Walmart Rant
I know what you are thinking. When you see the title of this article, “A Walmart Rant” you are probably expecting to here another angry, disgruntled employee going off about the big evil company that is sweeping through the country and destroying the small-town mom and pop hardware stores and grocery chains. I have read [...]
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Should the national guard be on the southern border
Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Obama asking him to deploy National Guard troops to the Southern border to stem violence there. In light of the killing of Robert Krentz, 58, whose body was found slumped over his ATV on his ranch Saturday, should the president reconsider deploying [...]
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Support Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe
A jury in the court-martial of Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe will decide the fate of this American hero. Two other SEALs who were accused of covering up the assault were acquitted last month in Iraq and are expected to testify in McCabe’s trial at Norfolk Naval Station. The only witness for the prosecution, [...]
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How About NO PARTIES!
Why do you think that most countries subscribe to some sort of political party system where non-partisanship is non-existent? Can we help it? Is it inevitable that we eventually form these parties? Or can we really change this system into a non-partisan one? I think so. I think we shouldn’t have parties at all and [...]
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New York News
Governor David Patterson continues to communicate his will to save the budget although in lame duck status he has cut $775 Million in the area of healthcare. City Charter schools get approval for 100% growth. Meanwhile Mayor looks to cut city teachers. New York City off duty officers and female companions in horrific auto accident. [...]
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National News – July 2010
The Tea Party aggressive in their approach to laying a foundation of political legitimacy. President Obama gives the nod to retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper who overseas pentagon intelligence operations to run 16 spy agencies as Director of National Intelligence Agency. Oil spill worse than thought danger to fishing industry for years to [...]
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International News – July 2010
Last week the news media gave a class in misinformation basic propaganda 101. Israel a state in crisis and ally repair is on high alert. Despite possible missile attacks Israel is struggling to maintain Gaza sea blockage. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stays defiant over nuclear aspirations while strengthening alliance with anti Mideast partners. North Korea and South [...]