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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology US elections 2008 commentary: The Democrat candidates: 29 of 63
I suppose I should once again weigh in on the 08 Presidential race, seeing as we are in the thick of it. Let me start by saying I'm thrilled to hear Barack Obama is pulling close to Hillary Clinton. Nothing could make me happier this holiday season than seeing Hillary Clinton watch her shot at the White House dissolve before ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The girl scouts of america hijacked by the liberal agenda: 6 of 12
I write this only 10 minutes after my precious daughter made her last Girl Scout cookie sale. I'm very proud of her she did a great job. Unfortunately, just five minutes ago I caught the video on FoxNews.com about the upcoming "NEW" Girl Scouts. Have you seen it yet? Find it and watch it. You'll be shocked.I thought the Girl ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Is the Child Health Bill (SCHIP) aimed at expanding government or helping kids?: 2 of 4
SCHIP, not so bad, even in my opinion, to provide a way for low-income families to purchase health insurance for their children. But, the current attempt by the Democrats to extend coverage to "even more children and families" is, at the least, misleading. Truth be told, this is an attempt to make the American public comforta... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters Latest effort to revive New Orleans: Sue the Army Corp of Engineers for building a faulty levee: 1 of 2
Well, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has done it again. He has come up with yet another way to stick it to the Feds (and the American public). I tell ya', this guy is so good at shifting blame, he should be working for the Clinton's.In case you haven't heard, Mayor Nagin is asking the Army Corps of Engineers for $77 billion in c... More..
Education > Education (Other) School accountability: Public vs private: 1 of 1
During elections last month in my town, a school district budget override was defeated. Surprisingly, less than 30% of the eligible voters showed up to vote, and the override failed by a mere 400 votes. They will have to cut half from a 6% increase. The school board is fuming. In the local paper, they claimed they are 'shocke... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Eco-conservatives: Being a political conservative while supporting the enviroment: 1 of 1
I am a conservative and an environmentalist!Well, not in the radical sense of the word. I'm just your everyday energy saving, garbage recycling, reusable shopping bag toting, organic gardening & composting, farmer's market cruising, organic food eating environmentalist. I drive an SUV, so they won't officially let me join the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Iraq, Turkey and the US Congress: The politics of denouncing genocide: 11 of 17
Is there anyone left in America who hasn't figured out that this declaration is merely an under handed way of offending the Turkish government, driving them to kick us out of the country? Will the Democrats stop at nothing to cripple the war effort? Do they really believe that the President will throw in the towel when he is ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Reflections on New Year's resolutions: 35 of 45
As it is the New Year, I , like you, have been repeatedly queried about my resolutions. Well, I have had a few days to think about it. I am usually cautious about resolutions. In my former life, I was a type-A, over-achiever. Not so much now. I only take on projects I can reasonably complete. So, I'm taking the advice of all ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Why all illegal immigrants in the US should be expelled immediately: They are illegal!: 29 of 36
The President must order all illegal aliens to be expelled - immediately.See how simple that is. Try reading it out loud. It's not even hard to say. What is hard to believe is that the government (and thereby, its citizens) could possibly have allowed this crisis to escalate to its current level. No sovereign nation on the pl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Assessing Barack Obama's political future: 76 of 77
First of all, let me apologize to all of you who have been waiting so patiently for a word from me. I've been busy with houseguests. And, I boycotted the news last week. Between alien-possessed astronauts and dead celebutantes, I just couldn't watch. I made the decision to insulate my family and myself from the garbage, so we... More..