Travis Dahle
I am a teacher and debate coach in Sioux Falls, SD. I am interested in Sports, Politics, World & National News, Music, and Economics. I do research every year on several topics for debate and love debating with people who are intelligent and challenging.
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Denver Broncos Draft Needs for 2009The Denver Broncos enter the 2009 off-season with a lot of work to do if they want to become an elite team in the NFL. This article will look at areas that they should focus on in the draft for 2009. -
My Hope for President ObamaAfter the election of Senator Barack Obama to the White House, there are a lot of expectations for his presidency. I don't have expectations, but I do have hope.
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Meet and Greet with South Dakota Rep. Candidate Chris LienOn October 23rd, the Chris Lien campaign had a meet and greet with various younger professionals in the Sioux Falls area. I had the opportunity to meet with Chris for the third time and enjoyed my time talking with him.
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Flag Lapel Pins Do Not Define PatriotismThe flack that Barack Obama has received over his decision not to wear a flag lapel pin has gone on for too long. It does not define how patriotic he is.
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Denver Broncos NFL DraftA review of the Denver Broncos draft picks since the Mike Shannahan era as compared to the previous 13 years of Broncos history. -
Sweet 16 Match-up: UNC Versus Washington StateA preview of the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Match-up between the University of North Carolina Tar Heels versus the Washington State Cougars.
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Sweet 16 Match-up: Stanford vs. Texas PredictionA preview of the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 match-up between Stanford and Texas
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Sweet 16 Match-up: Memphis vs. Michigan State PredictionA review of the NCAA Tournament match-up between Memphis and Michigan State in the Sweet 16.
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Sweet 16 Match-up: Wisconsin vs. DavidsonA review of the NCAA Tournament match-up between Wisconsin and Davidson.
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Sweet 16 Match-up: Kansas vs. VillanovaEverybody likes to hear about the Cinderella teams in the NCAA tournament.
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Sweet 16 Matchup: Tennessee vs. LouisvilleA review of the Tennessee versus Louisville 2008 NCAA tournament game
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UCLA vs. Western Kentucky PreviewAt first glance the UCLA versus Western Kentucky game looks like a laugher.
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NCAA Predictions for 2008So, why is Tennessee going to make it? Looking at the brackets, their toughest competition will come from the number 3 seed Louisville and the number 1 seed North Carolina.
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Bobby Jindal Should Not be Tapped as a Running MateIf the GOP is smart, they will not pick Bobby Jindal as their Vice-Presidential candidate for a variety of reasons.
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Tim Pawlenty as Vice PresidentHere's an argument for Tim Pawlenty as John McCain's running mate in 2008. -
Brett Favre: One of the Greatest Ever?Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, but is he the greatest? This article compares Favre to 5 other great quarterbacks.
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Happy Birthday, Dr. SeussMost of us know who Dr. Seuss is, or at least, have read many of his books over the years as kids, in school and as parents.
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Why Gloria Steinem is Wrong in Her Attacks on John McCainA discussion of Gloria Steinem's remarks about John McCain's time spent as a P.O.W. in Vietnam.
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John McCain is Starting to Lose IndependentsA breakdown of several issues that John McCain has switched to be perceived as more conservative and how that has hurt his chances with independents.
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Sean Salisbury Leaves ESPN Because of Money IssuesA Discussion of Sean Salisbury's decision to leave ESPN and his argument that he couldn't get paid as high as NFL stars are being paid.
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Hillary Clinton is FinishedAn analysis of Hillary Clinton's recent attacks on Barack Obama reveals that Clinton is finished and the race will be won by Senator Obama. -
Top Ten Songs by Chris IsaakA review of my favorite songs by Chris Isaak. -
Is Michelle Obama Unpatriotic or is Cindy McCain the Unpatriotic One?This article examines Michelle Obama's comments about being proud of her country for the first time and the reaction to it. -
John McCain Vs. Barack Obama or Hillary ClintonThis article looks at 3 key "hot-button" issues that voters will look at when deciding whom to vote for in 2008.
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President Bush's Final Budget ProposalsAn brief analysis of President Bush's final budget proposal that he sent to congress. Analyzing some key areas and the reaction to his proposal.
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Despite Panama Canal Zone Birth, John McCain is a Natural Born CitizenThe article examines if John McCain should be considered a "Natural-Born" citizen, and therefore allowed to hold the office of the Presidency.
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Super Bowl XLII Commercials: A Disappointing Year for Super Bowl AdsTo me, an ad has to do two things: First, it has to grab my attention and be good enough for me to remember it for more than the 30 seconds it is showing. And secondly, I have to not be so distracted by the ad itself that I can't remember the product they are pushing.
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The Music that Has the Most Meaning for MeMusic has been such an integral part of my life and this article looks at two albums that changed the way I looked at music at the time.
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Rush Limbaugh vs. John McCain: Who Truly Represents the Conservative Party?What are we to make of the Rush Limbaugh campaign against John McCain? Does Limbaugh represent the views of most conservatives? This article tries to examine those and other questions regarding McCain's candidacy.
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Who Will Benefit from John Edwards?This article takes a look at the John Edwards campaign and how his dropping out of the race will benefit Barack Obama the most.
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Barack Obama: A Lesson on In-Depth IssuesThis article examines Barak Obama's Issues that can be found on his website. The article breaks down his issues and looks for clarity and content.
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Mitt Romney's Strategy for a Stonger America: Issues 6-10This article is the continuation from a previous article that examined Mitt Romney's issues page on his campaign website. The article discusses the topics and examines them for clarity and content. -
Mitt Romney: Flip-Flopper or the Answer for ConservativesThis article examines Mitt Romney's website, specifically his Issue's page, for content and clarity to figure out his stances on various issues. -
Continued Analysis of Hillary ClintonThis article is the continuation in the examination of Hillary Clinton's website. It specifically examines the Issues pages for content and clarity. -
Is it About the American People or is it All About Hillary?This will be the first of two articles that examine Hillary Clinton's website regarding her issues pages. -
An Analysis of Ron Paul's IssuesThis article examines Ron Paul's candidacy for the Presidency and looks at his issues one by one that are posted on his campaign website.
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Pandora Radio: The Best Music AnywherePandora Radio is the project child of the Music Genome Project that has tried to classify music into various categories beyond 'Rock' and 'Country' and it has proven to be a huge success. -
Is America Ready for a Female President?Hillary Clinton has the opportunity to become the first female President in the United States. Is it because America is just ready for this step, or is Hillary in the right place at the right time. -
Raid in Iraq that Killed at Least 17 Civilians Goes Unreported by American MediaThis Article examines why the US Press almost universally ignored a report that the US raid killed 17 Civilians, but instead reported that it killed 25 'militants' and how this is a recurring trend.
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Is Nuclear Power Ready to Step Out and Become a Major Player in the Energy Sector?Examining the recent increase in applications for Nuclear Plants in the U.S. and Worldwide, this article examines the reasons why Nuclear Power is becoming so popular. -
The Presidential Primary System is Broken and Needs to Be FixedThe presidential primary system is a mess with each state trying to move their primary votes earlier and earlier so they can get more money spent in their state. Unfortunately, this has caused a mess of the election system. -
What the Federal Funds Rate Means for the Average American CitizenThis article examines the Federal Funds Rate and how it affects consumers regarding interest rates. The article breaks down the Federal Funds Rate into simple terms that we can all understand. -
Equality for All Americans ... Unless You're GayThis article examines a few of the arguments that people use to argue against gay marriage and argues against them. Specifically, the article looks at things such as civil unions versus gay marriage; the sanctity of marriage and religion.
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Death Cab for Cutie's Directions: A Video Guide to PlansFor the Plan's album, DCFC decided to have a different director make a video for each of their songs. The directors were given free rein and the combination created a great video compilation to a great album. -
The Fastest and Best Place in Sioux Falls for Mexican Food: La FiestaA review of La Fiesta, a Mexican restaurant located in Sioux Falls. It provides a great variety of foods, a fun atmosphere and quick service all at a reasonable price. -
Researching Your Family History: A Guide for Beginners Getting StartedThis article is a how-to guide on researching family history. Inside are a few tips and suggestions for those who are thinking about getting started on a genealogy project and how to succeed in your research. -
NFL Network Gets it Right: America's Game: The Super Bowl ChampionsThis article reviews the series 'America's Game' that has been shown on the NFL Network. -
How Important is Communication Rhetoric in a Presidential Campaign?This article was written after the 2000 presidential campaigns and examines the various political rhetoric that both major candidates used during their respective races.
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How Governmental Control of Our Lives Has Consistently FailedAn examination of James C. Scott's book 'Seeing Like A State.' Using his book as a guide, governments, in an attempt to either control, tax, or make sense of the people around it have led to massive disasters and death. That is however until America tried it. -
Is the Death Penalty Cruel and Unusual?This article examines the various court decisions and reasoning given in those decisions to uphold the death penalty. -
Do People Have A Moral Sense?This article takes a look at James Q. Wilson's book and discusses some of the main points that are brought up by him in his discussion of morality and virtue.
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Rhetorical Analysis of William Jennings BryanUsing the standards originally set forth by Aristotle and analyzed further by Thonson and Baird, Bryan's speech that he gave at the Democratic convention of 1986 is evaluated for its effectiveness. -
De-Segregation of Schools and the Power of the CourtsThis article examines the various court cases that the Supreme Court and other courts heard dealing with Segregation and the power that the courts had to exert to make it happen. -
The Effect of the Federal Funds Rate on Business InventoriesAn examination how what, if any, affect the Federal Funds rate has on our economy and specifically the inventories of businesses. The research looks at the fed funds rate from 1981 to 2000 and compares it with the same month growth in business inventories. -
Are We Moral Animals?Using Robert Wright's book "The Moral Animal" as a guide, I discuss the evolution and development of the moral codes that guide us regarding marriage. -
De-Bunking the Myth that Media Violence Creates ViolenceMany people believe that violence in the media causes violence, but is it true? In this paper, we examine that premise and come to an interesting conclusion.
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Is Megan's Law Constitutional or Even Effective?This paper states that Megan's Law (sex offender registration law) should be struck down as unconstitutional.
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Changes in the Military?After the Republican loses in the House and Senate, Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld resigned and President Bush nominated Robert Gates as his successor. This article looks at if this marks a reall change in policy at the white house or just politics.
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I'm Running for President....in 2032!Two days after the 2006 elections, the first of many politicians launched a campaign for the Presidency. Have elections gotten too long, too expensive, and just too much?
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Abramoff Goes to Washington...and Then JailWill Congress be able to get cleaned up after the past year of scandals? The short answer is of course they will, but there are still going to be problems. The Democrats do have an opportunity to fix it, but as we have learned, power corrupts.
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Are U.S. Deaths More Valuable Than Other People's Deaths?Between 9/11 and the Iraq war, almost 6,000 American's have died, yet millions of people are dying each year in Africa because of AIDS and thousands of Iraqi civilians have died and we don't seem to care or acknowledge that fact.
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Amy Courts: Local Nashville Musician Puts Together an Excellent DebutAmy Courts self-titled debut EP will make people stand up and pay attention to this talented singer/songwriter from Nashville. Amy will not be anonymous for long if she continues to make music like the one on her CD.
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Democrats Need to Shape Message: Scandals, Investigations, Iraq....or LeadershipWith the Democratic gains in the House and Senate, they have an opportunity to establish their message for the 2008 Presidential Race. They need to avoid becoming too partisan with investigations and show the country that they can lead positively.