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Idiocracy, We Are Here!

I love a good debate. I prefer an America with 2 strong parties holding opposing views, because I believe it makes us stronger and keeps us centered. But in the Health Care Reform--or is that Insurance Coverage Reform now?--discussions, the debate seems to have turned into insane banter and bickering between ...

Specter’s Change and the Next Two Years

Arlen Specter, a well-respected Senator from Pennsylvania, has announced that he is switching parties from a Republican to a Democrat. Specter is someone I like particularly, who has been moderate and willing to support our troops. If I was a Pennsylvania voter, I would probably vote for him, not for ...

Bush Made the Dollar Stronger

With all of the problems facing the economy, there's a small piece of good news. The dollar is becoming stronger as compared to the Euro, Pound, and the Yen. With our currency worth more, it may mean that we exit the Great Recession before other parts of the world. So where ...

How Do We Bring About Change?

[caption id="attachment_221" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Fighting Against Problems"][/caption] We're all passionate about something, and often passionate about numerous things. Maybe you care most about reversing Global Warming, or want legislation that restricts or bans abortions, or maybe your passion is for getting Nipple Clamps to be socially accepted as fashionable outer-wear. Whatever the ...

Will Obama Send Troops to Mexican Border?

It's beginning to creep into the news. Violence is in the rise in Mexico and drug cartels are battling the central government. Drugs are still pouring into the country, and cross-border killings are not ceasing. And so, what will our government do about it? We've increased our border patrol along the ...