Patricia Campion
Patricia Campion is a Featured Contributor in politics for Yahoo Voices and Yahoo US News. In less than four months she became the first contributor in Yahoo! history to be honored simultaneously with a Rising Star Award as well as the prestigious Yahoo Contributor Award for content in the category of politics. By month nine she won an award for Content of the Year.
Through her position as 'Tampa Independent Examiner', Patricia also covers politics and social trends in the Tampa, Florida area for Examiner.com
As a Detroit area transplant, Patricia now lives in Florida. While in the Motor City, she owned a retail business in Berkley where she served as President of the Merchant's Association, Event's Chair for the Downtown Development Authority and Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce. Before leaving the area, the Mayor of Berkley passed an official Resolution in recognition of her many contributions to the city.
Additionally, Patricia is the founder of Kheprico, a residential re-development company inspired by the principle of "Paying It Forward" that focuses on helping those in need. In 2010 she was nominated and awarded the honor of Everyday Hero by Bay News 9 for her contributions to her community.
Patricia is also the co-owner of the financial consulting firm, Smart Money Consulting, LLC. Smart Money is a minority investor in HTwoO, LLC -- the operating manager for Tomah Water, LLC -- which is a Native American owned entity dedicated to producing premium, natural, bottled water and creating jobs for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, Maine.
Although a firm Conservative, Patricia strives to be equally if not more critical of politicians in her own party. When pointing to the dirt on the other side of the isle she believes your opinion will be more credible if you aren't sweeping yours under the carpet.
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Through her position as 'Tampa Independent Examiner', Patricia also covers politics and social trends in the Tampa, Florida area for Examiner.com
As a Detroit area transplant, Patricia now lives in Florida. While in the Motor City, she owned a retail business in Berkley where she served as President of the Merchant's Association, Event's Chair for the Downtown Development Authority and Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce. Before leaving the area, the Mayor of Berkley passed an official Resolution in recognition of her many contributions to the city.
Additionally, Patricia is the founder of Kheprico, a residential re-development company inspired by the principle of "Paying It Forward" that focuses on helping those in need. In 2010 she was nominated and awarded the honor of Everyday Hero by Bay News 9 for her contributions to her community.
Patricia is also the co-owner of the financial consulting firm, Smart Money Consulting, LLC. Smart Money is a minority investor in HTwoO, LLC -- the operating manager for Tomah Water, LLC -- which is a Native American owned entity dedicated to producing premium, natural, bottled water and creating jobs for the benefit of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, Maine.
Although a firm Conservative, Patricia strives to be equally if not more critical of politicians in her own party. When pointing to the dirt on the other side of the isle she believes your opinion will be more credible if you aren't sweeping yours under the carpet.
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Occupier’s – If at First You Don’t Succeed Threaten to Bring a GunUnable to deal with defeat a disgruntled Occupier sends a letter to the editor of USA Today suggesting "they should take up their Second Amendment-sanctioned guns and storm Wall Street and our nation's capitals."
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The Curious New Focus on Obama’s Re-Election StatsStatistically, presidents with approval numbers below 50 percent do not get re-elected. With nine months to go before the general election Obama’s re-election stats are curiously creeping upwardAlso published on:
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Planned Parenthood-Komen Controversy – More Problems for Democrats?While the Planned Parenthood-Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation kerfuffle may have stirred the pro-life vs. pro-choice debate, controversy surrounding Nancy Pelosi may cause some unplanned problems for Democrats in the 2012 election cycle.
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Salute -- the Best Italian Restaurant in Spring Hill, FloridaIf you like a warm and welcoming atmosphere, fantastic Italian food and top-notch friendly service then you must -- without a doubt – go to Salute in Spring Hill, FL.
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Ron Paul -- a Portrait of Hypocricy and ParanoiaWhere most consider the world’s events to be a collection of disparate incidents that can be defined as coincidental acts of random individuals, others see them as part and evidence of a complicated conspiracy.
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Three Troubling Levels of the Ron Paul CultWhile politics is known to insight heated discourse between those with divergent perspectives you will rarely see a more vicious response to an opposing opinion than those displayed by the most devoted and near cult-like followers of Texas Rep. Ron Paul.
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Congress Saves Incandescent Bulbs -- Too Bad They're Made in China NowCongressional negotiators struck a deal" on Thursday that will give those light bulbs a stay of execution. Too bad they waited until all of the American factories were closed so we'd have to buy them from China.Also published on:
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BLS Uses Obama Fuzzy Math to Fake New 8.6% Unemployment NumberWe added 120,000 new jobs, 315,000 people stopped looking and we had 402,000 new jobless claims and The Bureau of Labor Statistics still claims unemployment fell to 8.6 percent.Also published on:
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Obama’s Role in Bin Laden’s Death: Fiction ‘Based on a True Story’According to the mainstream media, Barack Obama was a calm, cool dude carrying around a momentous secret before giving the decisive order that ended the life of the man responsible for the murder of thousands on 9-11. Too bad none of it is true.
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Herman Cain Responds to Sexual Harassment ChargesHerman Cain held a press conference on Tuesday and answered questions regarding the recent flurry of sexual harassment charges.Also published on:
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Occupy Wall Street: An Exercise in Silliness and Hypocrisyprotest corporate greed. After a month of silliness and utter selfishness the protesters of Occupy begin to define the very things they oppose.Also published on:
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GOP Smack-Down from Las Vegas, NevadaThe Nevada debate was by far the most intense. The primary prize is hanging in the air so it’s expected for the heat to start rising. So who won?
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Obama’s New Fisker Stimulus Fiasco Began in 2008The Solyndra scandal expands. Fisker Automotive and Telsa Motors recieved millions of Obama's stimulus money. Both companies are tied to confirmed Obama cronies.Also published on:
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Obama Says It’s ‘Hammertime’ for the American Jobs ActThe American Jobs Act is collecting dust in the Democrat controlled Senate. The president is blaming Republicans. So, what does it all mean for us?Also published on:
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Begging for ‘Dinner with Obama’ DollarsObama’s campaign team first launched the “Dinner with Obama” idea in mid-June by offering raffle tickets for as little as $5. Now he'll settle for "whatever you can pitch in."
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Hey Congress: Stick This in Your Budget and Cut It!The Senate just voted to avoid another government shutdown. The Super Committee still has to come up with that $1.5 trillion in budget cuts by Nov. 23. Since lawmakers can't seem to get their act together, I say let's start by 'reforming' Congress.Also published on: -
Republican Debate Another Boring Episode of GOP 'Survivor'The last GOP debate from Orlando was another disappointing episode in the continuing political GOP version of the reality show 'Survivor.' Still, as bad as it was, there is the comforting thought that many are about to be voted off the show.Also published on:
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Dueling Jobs Plans - Perry Vs ObamaTexas Gov. Rick Perry and President Obama laid down their jobs plans.When it comes to job creation, confidence and actually improving the economy, the contrast between the president and the man vying for his job could not have been more stark.Also published on:- Yahoo! US News
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Obama, Libya and the Consequences of 'Leading from Behind'When Libyan rebels claimed victory in Tripoli, Democrats and their loyal supporters in the liberal media took a much-needed yet entirely too premature opportunity to gloat and claim vindication regarding Republican criticism of Obama's leadership skills.Also published on: -
A Preview of Obama's Upcoming Jobs SpeechI don't need to hear Obama's speech on Sept. 8. I've already hear it a hundred times. The promised 'details' the president will present in this new jobs speech will be as vague and vacuous as those made in his many prior jobs speeches.Also published on: -
Lost and Found; 'Under the Boardwalk'Life can deal you some hard and devastating blows sometimes and sometimes those blows are so unexpected and so painful we find ourselves asking why God would let something so horrible happen. Sometimes, the answer might surprise you.
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Bangor, Maine, Site of Moving Thank You to U.S. Service Men, WomenThere is a tradition in Bangor, Maine. It is a ritual of honor observed for the past 15 years by the Maine Troop Greeters at Bangor International Airport. 'No matter the hour,' they are there to welcome each of our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan.Also published on: -
The Amazing Maine Troop GreetersThere is a tradition in Bangor, Maine. It takes place at the Airport and it's observed, "no matter the hour" by the Maine Troop Greeters. These photos were taken the day I had the honor of joining them in welcoming home over 300 of our Troops from Iraq. -
Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Victory Less Than It SeemsThe Ames straw poll does not guarantee an inaugural ball and a seat in that chair behind the resolute desk in the Oval Office. It is the race before the race, and this year's challenge separated the girls from the boys -- literally.Also published on: -
Open Wide for the Debt Deal 'Satan Sandwich,' AmericaThe House passed this contentious eleven and a half-hour measure Monday by a vote of 269 to 161. The Senate will vote Tuesday. Let us pray that it dies a horrid, vicious death.Also published on:- Yahoo! US News
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Democrats and the Debt Ceiling; Chicken Little or Crying Wolf?As the debt ceiling clock runs out, Obama and the Democrats are running the only economic play they've had since 2008 -- the Chicken Little plan. The only problem is, they sky isn't falling.So, are they simply crying wolf?Also published on:
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Al Franken is an IdiotAs the clock ticks down, Democrats are ramping up the politically motivated fear theater. Obama only threatened Social Security checks to scare seniors. Pelosi says she's trying to save the planet. Al played the 9-11 trump-card.Also published on:
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Debt Ceiling Circus Nears End; Obama Sends in the ClownsThe president's handling of the debt ceiling crisis has become a sideshow. Even the usually fawning mainstream media seems embarrassed by Obama's performance. The ringmaster is running out of time and excuses. Enter, the clowns.Also published on:
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Debt Ceiling Crisis Doubles as Countdown to Obama's Political ArmageddonPolls show Obama losing more ground. Over a third of Americans believe the president's policies are hurting the economy and that confidence in his ability to create jobs is eroding rapidly among. He's running out of time and caught between a rock and a hard place.Also published on: -
Gang of Six: The Good, the Bad and the UglyThere is a lot of chatter about the new Gang of Six option in the ongoing effort to solve the debt ceiling question. While there are a few good aspects to the plan, there are also the bad and ugly.Also published on:
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Plays the Race Card -- (Yawn) AgainBy warning Eric Cantor, 'Å"Don't call my bluff,' Obama inadvertently admitted he was holding a bad hand. Then Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) took to the House floor and played the race card -- again.
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The Debt Ceiling: Caught Between Barack and a Hard PlaceObama stormed out of the debt negotiations. I guess he never realized that sleeve rolling is the predecessor, not the definition of actual hard work.
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Seriously, Obama Thinks We're 'Not Paying Close Attention'?Just like with Obamacare and the stimulus, Obama really does believe we aren't paying attention to what he's doing by threatening to hold Social Security checks hostage unless he gets to raise taxes and spend even more money we don't have.Also published on:
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Racism and Voter Disenfranchisement; Exposing the Liberal Myth - AgainWith the approach of every election cycle, Democrats begin their traditional pre-election battle cries of Republican voter disenfranchisement to distract the American populace from their behind-the-scenes efforts to engage in voter disenfranchisement.
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The Not So Altruistic Truth Behind Obama's Global Food Security ActWhat do Barack Obama, Bill Gates, George Soros, Hilary Clinton, Elena Kagan, and Bio-Tech have in common? It is something nefarious to be sure.Also published on: -
Florida Land of the State Tax-Free, Home of the Balanced Budget BraveFlorida Gov. Rick Scott delivered a balanced budget. The only people who don't like it are those who are asked to start sacrificing just as much as the taxpayers who fund their entitlements and benefits.Also published on:
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Unions: Champions of the Little People or a One-Word Oxymoron?The word 'union' implies an endeavor to 'bring together.' So, why are unions always pitting one side against the other to force compliance with their demands?
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Obama Falls Down the Hatch (Act), into FEC Hot WaterRecent fundraising efforts by President Obama are raising multiple allegations of ethics violations.
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My Favorite Summer Vacation Wasn't in Jamaica, Aruba or Germany but Rather In --Seeing our Nation's Capital through the eyes of a child just might sharpen your vision.
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Introducing the Progressive 2012 Voter (Suppression) CampaignWith Obama struggling in every poll and with every demographic, his liberal army has officially launched its election fraud campaign a bit early.Also published on:
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An Open Letter to Newt GingrichSince you've announce your candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination the hair on the back of my neck has been standing high with the static electricity of memories past. Your continued indiscretions serve to validate my concerns.
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Obama Delivers 14-Minute Afghanistan Obfuscation SpeechBarack Obama addressed the nation to announce his plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. What confounds me is the timing, the approach and his inability to accept responsibility for his failures in handling the war as commander-in-chief.Also published on: -
Obama Approval 41 Percent; Democrats Laugh at Creative Job NumbersHeading toward the 2012 elections, Obama's poll numbers are just more falling flakes in the growing avalanche of problems.Also published on:
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Bachmann's Hurdles: Historical Errors, Obscurity, FundingHaving made her candidacy official during the GOP debate in New Hampshire, Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann faces as many challenges as she has strengths in accomplishing her goal of becoming the first female president.Also published on:
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New Hampshire GOP Debate Gives Obama Another Reason to Be NervousThree more rocks were added to Obama's sinking re-election ship during the GOP debate in New Hampshire. While Mitt Romney and Michelle Bachmann blew holes in Obama's economic hull, Ron Paul powerfully defined the patriotism that Obama lacks as a president.Also published on:
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Obama Now Losing Voter Support in Primary StatesAs 2012 nears, Obama's support has been slipping in major demographics. Now his approval numbers are falling among voters in key battleground states.
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Newt's Staff Exodus Marks End of Presidential ChancesPlagued by a series of campaign troubles, the mass exodus of Gingrich's campaign staff should make it clear that it's time for the former speaker to stop.
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My Summer Camping Vacation from HellCamping is a popular form of vacation in the summer. It can be fun, if the planets are perfectly aligned and the weather is perfect. If not... well, not so much.
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Santorum Becomes Republican Long Shot in Presidential PrimaryWith his bid for the presidency, Santorum will face several challenges: his radical hard-right positions on social issues, his arrogance and extremely low poll numbers.Also published on:
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Schools Lower Scholastic Bar to Raise Student Test Scores, Their IncomeThat teachers are failing to educate the children is beside the point. The NAACP and teachers unions want to keep failing schools open to preserve jobs for their members.Also published on:
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Too Much SNAP Causing Budget to Crackle, PopAs a record number of Americans are receiving food stamps, revelations of increased levels of fraud and waste anger taxpayers and put pressure on Congress to consider cutting the rapidly rising costs of the program.Also published on:
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Mitt Romney's Presidential Bid May Prove 'Bittersweet'Mitt Romney consistently ranks as a top-tier contender to face Obama in 2012. Despite his popularity, as with other GOP hopefuls, Romney still faces his own set of challenges.Also published on:
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Bus Tour Unlikely to Catapult Palin to Presidential Run Despite Media ScrutinyDespite Sarah Palin's insistence that her tour is a family vacation to bring focus to American history and patriotism, many suggest her One Nation bus tour is a test run to explore her odds as a 2012 Republican presidential candidate.Also published on:
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Where Are the Daily Headlines Counting Military Deaths Under Obama?Since the war in Afghanistan began, 1,503 American troops have died for our country. 933 of those were lost under Obama's watch. Having displayed its past love for reporting death tolls during the Bush years, why has the mainstream media gone so silent?
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New DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Shultz Makes Inauspicious DebutDebbie Wasserman Shultz attacks Republicans for opposing Obama's bailout of automakers and for the war she perceives they have been waging against women since they took over the House. Too bad she can't get her facts straight.Also published on:
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Barack Obama's Feckless European TourFor a man who was said to bring grace back to government, President Barack Obama can't manage to take two steps forward these days without tripping over his own feet. His trip to Europe is just another chapter.
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More City Leaders Talking Trash, Privatization to Tackle Massive DeficitsUnion leaders are fretting as more cities consider privatization over renewing expensive union contracts.
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Pawlenty's 2012 Campaign Dead on ArrivalAs a presidential hopeful, Tim Pawlenty's challenges are three-fold. One, he is a relatively obscure. Two, he is willing to change his moral course without hesitation if it would, Three, further his inconsistent political direction.Also published on:
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Michelle Obama's Possible Teachable Moment in the Complexities of Orthorexia NervosaWhere sufferers of anorexia and bulimia were commonly recognized discovery of a new eating disorder that called Orthorexia Nervosa may explain Michelle Obama's "fixation on righteous eating".
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The United States Constitution, the War Powers Resolution and Obama's (Not) War in LibyaWhile riding the dips and swells in the middle of his own political ocean, Barack Obama seems to have lost direction.
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Netanyahu Gives Obama a Backbone Lesson on National TelevisionA year after his humiliating treatment by Obama during 2010, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the White House to teach U.S. President Barack Obama a lesson in courage.
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Obama Backpedals on Israel Support, Could Further Compromise ReelectionWhere Sen. Obama insisted that we must "be more modest in our belief that we can impose democracy on a country through military force," President Obama is bold in his encouraging Palestinians to impose their demands through violent protest.Also published on: -
Ron Paul Supporters Toeing the Line Between Enthusiasm and FanaticismWhere most presidential candidates will have their most avid and vocal supporters, some of the followers of Ron Paul seem to huddle into a class unto themselves.Also published on:
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Congressional Energy Plan Offers Choice of Bankruptcy or Mercury PoisoningThe idiocy behind the new expensive and toxic alternatives to the relatively cheap incandescent light bulb will blow your mind as well as your wallet.Also published on:
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Time Not Right for Third Ron Paul Presidential RunRon Paul said "the time is right" for his third presidential run because more people agree with his positions. Unfortunately for Paul, a collection of recent polls say otherwise.Also published on: -
The Unexpected Inspiration I Receive from the Holy BibleIf you are willing to read the Bible and allow its words speak to you personally rather than to hear them through the filter of someone elses interpretation, you just might gain a whole new perspective of the world's best-selling book.
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Osama Bin Laden: The Jihad Warrior Died like a Material CowardAs his faithful protest around the world, burning our flag and hurling their monotonous threats, their anger has less to do with Osama bin Laden's death and more to do with their embarrassment that they were duped by his life of lies.
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Newt Gingrich's Greatest Enemy Continues to Be HimselfNewt Gingrich will soon officially enter the presidential race. That he feels it's necessary to preface his comeback campaign by taking an excuse rag to his tarnished political and personal past is telling.Also published on:
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Obama Arriving Late to Immigration Reform DebateIn 2008, Barack Obama believed that the time to "fix our broken immigration system is now." Conversely, the majority of Americans believed then, as they do now, that "the system" is just fine.Also published on: -
30 Years After His Death, Bob Marley Can Still 'Satisfy My Soul'While the music of many legends will live forever, even 30 years after his death the music of Bob Marley still teaches us "how" to live.Also published on:
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Herman Cain Could Transform Lifetime of Effort into Political CapitalPolitical experts say Herman Cain doesn't stand a chance. However, to American voters, a "political outsider" who echoes rather than ignores their voice is precisely what makes him so refreshing.Also published on:
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Barack Obama - I Thought He Said He Would Be Transparent, Not InvisibleEver since Obama first said the word "transparency" the only time we see him is when he's heading off to or returning from vacation, playing another round of golf or making another speech about how hard he is working.
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Will Obama's Osama Bump Be Enough to Save His Foundering Presidency?America's joy gives Obama's sagging approval numbers a bounce. How long will it last and will it be enough to save his presidency?Also published on: -
The EndJason knew something was going on next door. Whenever he knocked on their door, no one answered, and an uncomfortable silence always followed. It was the kind of silence where you swear you could hear someone waiting for you to go away.
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Choosing the Perfect Baby NameAn insightful approach to writing a story with the names you choose for your baby. -
Osama Bin Laden Dead: Barack Obama Praises HimselfHow will Barack Obama square criticisms of Bush anti-terrorism policies with the fact that the killing of bin Laden was made possible by those very policies?
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Facts about Bin Laden's Death Raise Disturbing Questions about Pakistani ComplicityIn the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden, serious questions are arising regarding the sincerity of Pakistan's adherence to its promise to find the terrorist leader.Also published on: -
A Haiku for Male Math TeachersA haiku of men and math.
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Barack Obama -- Defining What He Meant by 'Punish Your Enemies'Two years later, as president of the United States, it is becoming frighteningly clear he is willing to lead this war on the incompliant American by example.
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A Haiku - Sitting by the ShoreA Haiku of awareness. -
Tornadoes Devastate the South & Obama Campaigns Out West?As our country and the world is shaken by increasing catastrophies, Barack Obama spends remarkably less time doing his job.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Power of Teamwork - Our Leaders in Washington Could Use a Few LessonsTheTampa Bay Lightning was a collection of arrogant individuals who couldn't win a game. Likewise, our Washington leaders are so distracted by illusions of self importance their individual efforts are equally ineffective. -
Angry Protests Show Obama Slipping Among Former SupportersTwo years ago, screaming fans flocked to see Obama wherever he went. Now he can't escape the hecklers.Also published on:
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Here's An Idea to Help Reduce Government Waste and Fraud - Cut Food Stamps!Improper payment rate of food stamps costs taxpayers about $1.7 billion per year. And that's just the tip of the entitlement waste-berg gouging holes in the Titanic budget hull.
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The Barter System - How Americans Can Survive the Economic CrisisDuring these tough economic times, many Americans are returning to the barter system as a means of making ends meet. -
The Parable of Brothers and ThronesThe important lesson to be learned when competition reaches a royal level.
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Round Two - the Debt Ceiling DebateIf congress cannot reach an agreement to raise the debt limit from the Treasury will no longer be able to fund current annual deficit spending of more than $1,500 billion.
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Marco Rubio - the Freshman Senator from Florida Making Waves in WashingtonMarco Rubio's consistency on litigious political issues and refusal to pander for political points makes him a powerful force in Washington. -
Walking "Right Through the Very Heart of it - New York, New York"For all the spacious skies and the purple mountains that rise in majesty above the fruited planes, nothing compares that the first jaw dropping moment when you find yourself standing in the middle of Times Square. -
Taking Down the Con in Contractor - Small Claims Court and BeyondHave you been ripped off and you want justice? Use these additional, clever steps to take down an unscrupulous contractor.
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A Stepmother's Harmony GuideBeing a mother presents a lifetime of unpredictable challenges and rewards. Being a stepmother is a whole new adventure indeed.
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Message from Barack Antoinette to Americans Who Can't Afford $4 Per Gallon GasWhile millions of Americans remain unemployed and are losing their homes to foreclosure, when asked how we are supposed to put gas in our tanks the president tells us to buy a new car.
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What Do You Do when Your Husband is Busted by the FBI in an Internet Child Pornography StingA wife's perspective. We are the forgotten victims of the crime of child pornography. What do you do and what to expect in the days after the bomb goes off.
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How to Avoid the Con in ContractorFinding a reputable contractor can be a challenge and many people find themselves the victims of unscupulous service providers. Protect yourself from scam artists by following these two simple steps.
