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I am a retired TV Photojournalist with 25 years experience starting in the early 60's until the late 80's. I left television when it changed from Edward R. Murrow's "Harvest of Shame" to Martha Stewart's "Harvest of Fame." After television I became a Poker

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the media have freedom of speech?: 42 of 104
The Constitution gives everyone freedom of speech, not just the media. It is the job of the news media to inform the public. No democracy can survive unless the populace is informed about the issues that affect them and their country. You find censorship in totalitarian countries. Their leaders fear an informed public that m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Why US strategies in Iraq are failing: 15 of 37
Iraq under the Dictatorship of Saddam Hussein was analogous to Yugoslavia under the rule of strongman Tito. Both dictators used force to prevent sectarian fighting among the countries religious and tribal institutions. For centuries these groups have been warring over religious and tribal rivalries. Only a despot could keep ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The case for the separation of church and state: 32 of 78
You never know when to expect the Spanish Inquisition! The first immigrants came to America fleeing religious persecution. Our founding fathers knew the dangers of entanglement of church and state. They insured it would never happen here in the adoption of the first amendment of the Constitution. A state religion requires al... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to keep a poker face: 11 of 26
The two men sat across the poker table, their cards held close to their vest. It was the final hand. The fate of widow Morrison's ranch was to be decided. Randolph Scott, his chiseled face showing no emotion as if it had been carved on Mount Rushmore, the penultimate Poker face, studied his opponent, the bad guy in the black... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker: When not to play: 3 of 7
"Play happy or don't play at all" Lee Jones. This should be the prime directive' for all poker players. When you violate it the chances are your bankroll will be the victim. The simplest explanation is if the game is good', which is you are dominating a table filled with week players, and earning your expected hourly rate, y... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Why illegal immigration is bad for illegal immigrants: 12 of 27
When someone decides to cross illegally into the United States, they have to make what is essentially a cost benefit analysis. The benefit is obvious,they can make more money here than in their home country. The costs are much greater. The first problem is getting across the border. That means paying a smuggler. It can cost ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Comparing online poker and traditional poker: 8 of 18
While the mechanics of the game are the same, there are vast differences between casino and Online Poker. Those differences change how you play. If you don't understand then you should not play in both. The first difference is obvious. When you play in a casino you are able to see your opponents. That gives you the opportuni... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Where to play poker online: 8 of 16
There are no hard and fast rules for where to play on line, but with a little exploration you can find a room or two that fit your style of play. The first question is what games do you want to play. Hold-em is the most popular game on the net and in casinos so lets concentrate on that. Are you a ring game player, or do you ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Effects of media slant on Iraq war: 4 of 8
OLD GENERALS NEVER DIE. THEY JUST TALK AWAY. After the tragedy of 9-11 a host of generals and lesser military lights have been all over the media analyzing what is going on, what should be going on, and how they would fight the war. They speak with the authority of been senior military commanders and that gets them attention... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Hypotheticals: Yesterday's patriots meet today's elitists: 1 of 2
The reporting that supported the Invasion of Iraq is not surprising. Jingoism has been the hallmark of the press from the days of the Revolution. "Cry Havoc, and loose the dogs of war" has been the press motto from the beginning. The Mexican American war was trumpeted by the press as part of America's "Manifest Destiny" and ... More..