Mark Wise
I was born and raised in Nashville, TN. I work in the exciting field of Government Accounting. To help dispell this much excitement I write fiction, humor, and the occasional editoral piece. I am a big Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL), and Vanderbilt Commodores (College Basketball and Football). I also enjoy cooking and trying new foods. Christianity is big in my life and I love to attend church and read the Bible.
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A Guide to Wildflowers in and Around NashvilleSeveral of the best locations in and around Nashville, TN for exploring the wonderful world of wildflowers. -
Lara Logan Levels Her Aim at ObamaCBSNews correspondant Lara Logan tells the truth about the state of affairs in the Middle East and sets the blame for misinformation squarely on the Obama Administration.
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Darius Reynaud: A Rising StarOut of football for a year, things were looking down for the former NFL player Darius Reynaud. Yet that time off may prove to be the just the thing he needed to really shine with the Tennessee Titans.
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Poem: StruggleMy poem inspired by the acts of competion seen at the Olympics in 2012. A salute to those who dare to struggle and reach for the golden ring.
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Five Must-Play Golf Courses Near Nashville, TennesseeHaving grown up in Nashville, I have played these links all my life and I would like to share them with you.
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Trayvon Martin Day at School Is WrongThe declaration by Malcolm X Elementary School of a special day in honor of Trayvon Martin is misguided and sends the wrong message to students.
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Illegal Immigration Reversal Shows Demagnetization WorksPew Research suggests that for the first time, there are more people sneaking out of the United States than sneaking into her. Looking at the cause of this trend shift will help guide us to a lasting solution to the problem.
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Space Shuttle's Closure Should Not End Manned Space FlightThe transport of the space shuttle DIscovery reminded us of the lure of space and the exploration of the stars. Without any viable plans for a shuttle replacement, the future of manned spaceflight is in danger.
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Risky Move: Allowing Newt Gingrich to Shape GOP PoliticsNewt Gingrich has expressed a desire to have a say in shaping Republican platform for the 2012 election. Based on his past stances, this would be a bad idea.
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Rick Santorum's Exit Leaves Conservatism with Hard ChoiceRick Santorum provided conservatives a choice that we could feel secure with our vote. His departure from the campaign now has his followers wondering where to go with their vote in November.
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Obama Administration Taken to School by the CourtsThe 5th Court of Appeals has fired back at the Obama Administration after controversial remarks made by the president threatened to blur the lines between the branches of government.
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Vanderbilt Student Organization Policy Hurts Campus LifeVanderbilt University in Nashville, TN is choosing to force student organizations to follow federal nondiscrimination guidelines or else loose their status. The Vanderbilt Catholics have chosen to leave rather than sign on and I support them.
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Anti-Semitism is Rooted in Bad Economies and Immature SocietiesStresses on societies give rise to persecution of those who are different. The current global recession is the cause of the wave of anti-Semitism sweeping Europe and the world at this time. Social maturity must lead us forward.
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Obama's Health Insurance Mandate Doesn't Compare to Militia ActDefenders of President Obama's plan to require every person to carry health insurance have resorted to using the Militia Act of 1791 to bolster their argument. I think this is a poor comparison and should be ignored.
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Joe Biden is Correct to Label GOP the Party of PrivilegeVice President Joe Biden launched into the election fray with a scathing attack on the Republican Party. In so doing, he highlighted the wide philosophical differences between the parties when it comes to achievement.
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Obama Administration Blocks Much-Needed Texas Voter ID LawThe Obama administration moved to block a law in Texas which would require government issued photo identifications in order to vote. The claims of unfairly targeting minorities just does not hold up.
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President Obama's Energy Policy Is to Raise Gas PricesDuring President Barack Obama's Super Tuesday press conference, Obama declared that he did not want higher gas prices in an election year. His actions during the other years in his term of office say otherwise.
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President Obama's Declaration About Rush Limbaugh Holds No WeightRush Limbaugh's poor word choice highlights the disparity in the coverage in the media when it comes to comments by liberals and conservatives.
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Obama's Birth Control Mandate Should Be BlockedThe amendment from Roy Blount to allow exemptions from the birth control mandate for religious organizations should be passed at once.
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Passage of the Virginia Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Law Will Benefit WomenVIrginia's new law which requires a woman to have an ultrasound before having an abortion will give her more information in order to make a very important choice.
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Europe's Austerity Programs Will FailOpinions are on the rise that the European austerity programs will not boost their economies enough for long term recovery from the 2008 market crisis. Blame is laid on the spending cuts but the real fault is high taxes.
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Cranston School Prayer Banner Should RemainThe Cranston School Committee has voted not to appeal a court ruling against them which requires the removal of a banner labeled "School Prayer." Hallowed institutions such as this should be celebrated, not removed.
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New Jersey Gay Marriage Bill Should Be VetoedThe state of New Jersey is in the process of following several other states in granting gay marriage rights. I feel that this would not be right and Gov. Chris Christie should follow through on his promise to veto it.
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Sugar is Not a Toxin, it is a FoodThe latest target of people who want to micromanage our lives is sugar. They want to restrict access to it, raise high burdensome taxes on it, and eventually replace it from our lives. My opinion is that this has gone too far and should be stopped.
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President Obama's Mortgage Refinance Plan Just a Bid for VotesObama first mentioned his plan during the 2012 State of the Union Address in which he wants to help people refinance their government mortgages. With their limited economic benefit, there is only one thing he stands to gain.
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Barack Obama's 'Shared Responsibility' Is Actually Dangerous CollectivismWhile listening to President Barack Obama make his annual speech before Congress and the nation, his words struck a nerve in me. Particularly those about shared responsibility.
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Mitt Romney's Tax Filings Mean Nothing to the 2012 Presidential CampaignThe release of Mitt Romney's tax filings are taking away attention from the Republicans true prize, the White House. This bitter battle is playing right into the re-election of Barack Obama in 2012.
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Stephen Colbert Goes Too Far with Presidential CandidacyWith the announcement of his candidacy for President of the United States, Stephen Colbert has stepped over the line between good natured comedy and deliberate vindictiveness.
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No Republican Candidates in 2012 Live Up to ReaganRick Santorum has said that Mitt Romney does not excite the Republican Party in the race for President in 2012. I not only agree but say that no candidate does that and that may lead to Obama's second term.Also published on:
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My Ford Ranger, the Best Vehicle I Ever OwnedI purchased my truck in 1997 and drove it until the end in 2010. I shared my life with that truck and it ran great in return. -
Obama's Most Difficult Decision This Week: Hawaii or WashingtonPresident Obama is reported as being forced to decide between going on a seventeen day Hawaiian vacation or stay at the White House alone because the Congress is continuing to fight with each other. Is this problem that it is being made into by the press?Also published on: -
Accused WikiLeaks Source, Bradley Manning, Should Face ChargesPfc. Manning shook the world with the distribution of hundreds of thousands of classified government documents to Julian Assange at WikiLeaks. Given the potential for misuse, why are there people who support him? -
Keystone Pipeline Should Not Be Delayed Any LongerThe Obama Administration is blocking the construction of a major oil pipeline that could go to great lengths to support America. Is he correct or is this a play at politics?Also published on: -
Is Rick Santorum Correct to Blast His Opponents?Rick Santorum has labelled those Republican Candidates who declined to attend the Donald Trump debate this month as hypocrites. Is this label fair or unjust?Also published on:
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Income Disparity Not the Republicans' FaultA report from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the cause of today's widening income gap has its roots in the 1960s when America underwent a fundamental change.
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Herman Cain -- Why the Attacks Should StopHerman Cain is just the next victim of quick to the holster journalists, aiming for a damaging hit on a Presidential candidate. In a position as important as the United States President, due diligence should always be the target leaving biases aside.
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The Arab Spring May Turn Sour for SomeThe World cheered the overthrow of some of the worst tyrants in the Middle East. Yet are the elections bringing in a new new form of tyranny in the form of Sharia Law? -
Newt Gingrich Is Not Afraid of the Immigration Heat -- but Should He Be?Newt Gingrich has said that he is willing to take the heat for his outside the Republican norm stance on illegal immigration. Can he weather that storm or will it sink him and his campaign?
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From Grover Cleveland to Herman Cain, the Women of Presidential ScandalThroughout American history, allegations of impropriety have haunted many candidates for President. Here is a look at some of the more famous and what happened afterward.
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Candidate Ron Paul -- Hard Sell or Republican Front-RunnerRon Paul's stock is rising in Iowa due to intense campaigning since early this year. Will a good showing here lead to the White House?
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Raising Taxes on Millionaires Hurts the EconomyA recent group of millionaires have been lobbying Congress and President Obama for increased taxes on themselves.Here is a look at why that may not be a good thing.Also published on: -
Iran's Nuclear Program Needs Immediate AttentionUnited Nations inspectors have officially told us what we already knew in our gut, Iran is attempting to build it's own nuclear weapons. This is a threat which demands immediate attention by the United States and the rest of the free world.
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Allowing Joe Paterno to Finish Season a Bad IdeaIn the aftermath of Joe Paterno's firing yesterday, thousands of students take to the streets to express their anger. What do they want and is it reasonable? -
With Italy, an Economic Perfect Storm is BrewingWith the Italian bond yields exceeding 7 percent, it could lead to the failure of not only the Italian economy but the Eurozone all together. -
Five Best Hats for the Atlanta Braves FanA years long fan of the MLB Atlanta Braves looks at some of the top baseball cap options for this Christmas season. -
Winter Haiku: FrostA traditional Japanese poem, the haiku, celebrating the Winter season.
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Christianity: Freedom or Restriction?Debunking the thought that Christianity is a religion of rules and restrictions. -
My Favorite Short Story Writer: Ray BradburyA fan's look at Ray Bradbury and his touch on the Short Story genre. Many people label him as a Sci/Fi writer, but his works touch more than that, they reach for the Fantastic. -
Top 5 Memorable Moments from the Tennessee Titans: Fan's ViewMy top five moments in the history of the Tennessee Titans that still bring tears to my eye and a warmth to my heart. -
Top Five Winning Plays from the Tennessee Titans: Fan's ViewMy review of the top game winning plays in the history of the Tennessee Titans. -
A Look at "We Are the 53%"My look at who the 53 percent group is and what they want. Stacked up against the "We are the 99%" crowd, how does it compare? -
The Problem of Student Loan DebtStudents pressured by peers, school administrators, and politicians are amassing enormous debts that they cannot repay or discharge.
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The Sky Hook IncidentThe base station of the Sky Hook space elevator are about to have a very bad day. Something struck the carbon lift cable, sending a deadly wave of energy straight towards them.
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Mormonism and the 2012 Presidential ElectionA look at what role should a canidate's religion should play in voters' decisions in the coming 2012 Presidential Election.
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The Occupy Wall Street ProtestsA quick review of what the protests have gained in their month long demonstration and an outlook to what the group needs to be meaningful in the election to come.
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Tips for Surviving and Winning NaNoWriMoThe storm that will hit in November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I provide the tips you need to not only survive the storm but to exceed your expectations.
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My Favorite Novelist: Robert JordanRobert Jordan is the author of "The Wheel of Time" which has sold over 44 milion copies worldwide. It has landed five times at #1 on the NY Times Bestseller list while setting the new standard in the Epic Fantasy Fiction genre.
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What a Nickel Can BuyBilly decides to take up a friend's dare and tempt fate on a quest for ghostly treasure. The only thing standing in their way is a dark mansion and the ghosts within.
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Rick Perry's Achilles HeelHis stand on providing the children of illegal immigrants with In-State Tuition will strike a dissonant chord with Republican voters.
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My Favorite Author: David B. CoeDavid B. Coe is a rising star in Fantasy. He has earned a place on my bookshelf through his great storytelling and powerful characters.Let me introduce you to his world.