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I am the original Maverick. I came to helium and was a strong voice for conservative views. I drew controversy engaging in lets just say "spirited" discussions. I started to feel bias against not only myself but for the whole group of conservatives I defended.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) The case for reinstating the military draft in the USA: 2 of 31

America has entered into the dawn of the 21st century with a mindset from the 1960s. When Vietnam became what most thought an unnecessary war, causing division that still exists today, the United States soon after turned toward all volunteer Armed Forces. This has worked well for the nation until now as the Army today is the...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Secretariat: 'The best horse ever': 1 of 5

Secretariat ran 21 times and got beat 5 times. Still, he is generally regarded as the greatest thoroughbred ever. This article is for digging into some specifics that separate a champion from the rest. Many are quick to say Secretariat when asked who was best but even many that watched him race are not totally clear on just ...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Should the US pull out its troops regardless of whether Iraq is ready to defend its people?: 30 of 101

No. We cannot pull out our troops, especially if Iraq is not ready to defend itself. The reality of 9/11 has put us into a new phase of our history. Some thought we were safe in our own country barring a nuclear attack, but 9/11 has brought the realities of religious terrorism into our way of life. I shudder to think ho...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Assessing Bush's politics after the November 2006 congressional elections: 2 of 6

Now that the Democrats appear to have control of the Congress, it is time to look at the President and what his direction will be for the remainder of his term. This will be far from a lame duck situation. Mid term elections in a Presidents second term typically show a loss to the incumbents party. Many a President has led w...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 23 of 46

If I hear his name just one more time, just once, and it's still only 2006! Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama and more Barack Obama. And thats just before breakfast. Seems the liberal media mind control boys realized that Hillary would be a tough sell and so they are now pushing her for VP to the great B...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East U.S. 'Smart bombs' in the Middle East: A critique: 1 of 2

War by it's very nature has always been a brutal, last alternative act for solving a political or national confrontation. It should always be used only after political debate and negotiation have been thoroughly exhausted. When there is no other alternative, and when everyone on both sides knows the consequences of abandonin...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms OJ Simpson: A new milestone in the breakdown of society: 1 of 2

What can one say when hearing about OJ Simpson's new book and supposed TV special to be aired by Fox. I've been around the sun many times now and just when you thought you saw it all, something like this happens. We have been under bombardment by a violent liberal culture for decades which has pushed violence and sex in musi...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Understanding the explosion in psychotropic drug use among children: 1 of 2

First let me say that nobody is saying these drugs are not necessary, especially in severe cases of mentally retarded children. They may also be relevant when all other measure's have been taken in certain children with problematic behavior. That being said, it is actually a sin the way we have allowed the culture of instant...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Heroic efforts and priorities: 1 of 1

Here we are in wintertime again and we all know the dangers of the elements. Recently there was the sad story of the family who took a wrong turn in Oregon and survived for days in the snowy wilderness as the husband met his death valiantly trying to get help. The search went on for days and it was a somewhat happy ending as...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News The December 2006 report on Princess Diana's death: 1 of 1

The British have made their report concluding the tragic death of Diana was just a terrible accident. With nearly 85% of Britons polled believing it was a planned murder, I'm not to sure if this report will quell any of this suspicion and speculation. It has been reported that Diana was supposedly pregnant by the Dodi Fayed ...