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Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Democratic Congress: Aiding and abetting the enemy: 2 of 4

You don't need to be educated at a military college to know that this stunt, and the position of Democrats in general has been as devastating to our troops morale as it has been encouraging to the enemy and their supporters in the liberal media. However, this is the most cowardly, self-centered, and disingenuous Senate in U....
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Why and when to choose acoustic or electronic drums: 1 of 1

As a drummer with forty years experience I have played in just about every type of venue with every type of personnel configuration that one could imagine. From 250 pc marching bands, to 3, 4, 5 pc. Jazz and blues acts, even 27 pc. jazz acts, 80 pc orchestras, 7 pc. Top 40/Funk horn bands, even bluegrass, and country, and Ge...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The alleged discovery of the body of Jesus: 5 of 9

I chose to write from the angle of the hypocrisy the major media exhibits on religion. How proud NBC must be this week. Why they are the first to announce that there is every reason liberals, agnostics, and, of course, atheists to believe that their dream has come true that there never was a Resurrection, and therefore, neve...
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Understanding liberty in America: Why we should not take liberty for granted: 6 of 10

On this Memorial Day it is fitting to write about liberty. The liberty that liberals and socialists like the Hollywood Left purposely use and abuse in order to turn this nation into a medieval serfdom. In fact, if we let them they will gladly silence anyone that dare challenges their deceptive ploys to usurp this haven of li...
Entertainment > Music Business Best places to start a singing career: 3 of 5

Vonnie and Tracy both had some great points, but I wanted to take a few of those points a bit further. As a drummer, singer, writer, producer I've learned that humility and the ability to forge relationships based on respect, dependability, and integrity do as much or more for your career/hobby as your talent ever could. Spe...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Reasons why atheism is actually a religion: 12 of 15

I have "reasoned" for years with due diligence as to my rationale why atheism, and in general, secularism IS in fact, a religion. Nevertheless, instead of hating secularists the way they hate Christians, I actually feel sorry for them. Here's a bunch of examples why. Now, I will predicate my reasoning on the fact that no hum...
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Tips for making better sounding drum tracks: 5 of 6

I may not know ALL about this, but after forty years I hope I haven't wasted all that time without taking away a little gravitas. First of all, obviously there's several different recording scenarios for drums, be it live in a 4,000 sq. ft. club, a 1,300 seat auditorium (with thick upholstery), or a small recording studio fo...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Rap music critiqued: 14 of 16

Kudos to Dino, and I do hope your major CD does well. As far as my background...I've played drums for 40 yrs. and played anything that'll pay $125/night, but I'll bite at $75. I grew up playing Southern Soul (Motown, Muscle Shoals, Memphis), Beatles, and such, but became rabid about jazz in the 7th grade. I also studied at c...
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Blind vs. discerning patriotism: 33 of 37

Personally, I don't think the issue is about blind versus discerning. At least in the context that these articles present. To me, it's what is it about America that makes you patriotic? Is it about abusing the hard-won privileges (freedoms and liberties) that are so often taken for granted as entitlements in this country; wh...
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Do immigrants really do the jobs Americans don't want?: 46 of 49

To answer the posing question flat out...NO! I used to have a $10/hour carwash gig with a small company that took reasonably good care of it's employees. I worked outside in view of the entire public ALL DAY LONG. In other words, if ANYONE really wanted a job all they had to do was come up to me and ask. Granted I wasn't the...