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The writer, David E. McLinn, is the product of a rural upbringing, seventeen years of private education, and has the scars and awards to prove his frontline experience in Corporate America's trenches.

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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology What it means to be a democrat: 2 of 29
Long standing Democrats are concerned with security, immigration, healthcare, terrorism, education, the environment, the cost of living and energy. These are our neighbors, friends and business associates. Most believe in a deity and cherish traditional values.They can be pro-choice or pro-life. They support the rule of law a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Should energy independence be a high priority in the US?: 4 of 34
Today, the survival of Western Civilization depends on the production of energy. It's the universal source of food, shelter, clothing and the fulcrum upon which our nation's economy and security teeters.The refusal to recognize our absolute dependency on energy is placing the nation in great peril. And time is running out. Th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Reflections: Frivolous lawsuits in America: 3 of 24
Arelia Margarita Taveras is suing seven gambling casinos because she wagered and lost nearly $1 million. She is looking for a better return than she found at the blackjack tables, as she has socked them with a $20 million lawsuit.She is not an ignorant hayseed. This writer, TV commentator and recently disbarred attorney, who ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Special readings for Easter: 2 of 15
Many families celebrate Easter. It is the crescendo of the Christian calendar, the imprimatur on Christ's divinity. Without the Resurrection of Christ, Christianity would have withered away during the first century A.D.As with many events in the Christian curriculum, Easter slowly supplanted a pagan celebration, the Saxons' s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our society is letting go of its morals: 15 of 96
The insurance company, Liberty Mutual, reminded America that courtesy is contagious. Its recent commercial depicts small acts of kindness by strangers. The cause and effect scenarios teach, without preaching, the value of human consideration.The commercial reminds us of how little it takes to contribute to the safety and well... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) High taxes and their effects: 2 of 10
It's nearly impossible to park in the lot of a Wal-Mart, Lowes, Staples, Target, gas station, liquor outlet, grocery store, or a shopping center in southern New Hampshire without being surrounded by vehicles with Massachusetts license plates.It would not be surprising to discover that the New Hampshire retailers were the larg... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 44 of 212
In 1907, exactly one hundred years ago, immigration was a hot political subject. The then president, Theodore Roosevelt, stepped forward and spoke these words:"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an ex... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Is the Fairness Doctrine a muzzle to silence conservatives?: 6 of 26
The liberals' re-introduction of the Fairness Doctrine is neither puzzling nor unexpected. Immigration is the powder cap that set off this eruption. The Democrats blame the voters' dislike of amnesty on conservative talk radio. They are now demanding a more balanced voice in this programming format through legislation.As the ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Remembering my childhood: 11 of 40
Bloomington, Minnesota, was a sleepy town when I was a child, mostly farmland. My youth was blessed by an era in which you knew your neighbors, the name of the postman and milkman, and looked forward to a wave from the engineer riding the rails of the Dan Patch line.I attended Assumption Grade School. The brick structure had ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory US elections 2008: Why voters should focus on economic views when assessing candidates: 7 of 21
America is in an economic weed patch.The cost of energy and groceries is hitting every American family right between the eyes. Once Sniper-Gate and Reverend-Gate fade, the economy will emerge as the primary issue in the general election. The outcome of the fall election will determine the direction of the government's interve... More..