David Van Edema
I am never wrong... only misinformed.
I'm a former liberal who has turned conservative-libertarian over the years.
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Beware of people who moralize great issues; moralizing is easier than facing facts. - John Corry
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The Real Differences Between the Tea Party and Occupy MovementsToo many pundits have described the Tea Party and "Occupy" movements as "similar". That's only partially true... here I point out the differences.
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Are Independents Finally Seeing Obama’s True Face?Independents are finally starting to see the true face of President Obama... but the damage has already been done. -
President Obama Claims that Americans Don't Care About PoliticsAmong the usual class warfare and demogoguery presented by President Obama in his Sept. 8 speech, he made the observation that "American's don't care about politics". He may be right, but this attitude needs to change. -
Telemundo Vs. The GOPA lot of talk has been going on about the recent GOP debate at the Reagan Library... but few are asking why the Spanish-language television station "Telemundo" was represented that night. -
In Defense of the 'Right-Wing Christian Extremist' .... by a Non-ChristianOnce again, the media boys fall all over themselves pointing out that the atrocities in the Norway "Youth Camp" were committed by a "Christian terrorist"... but were the killings really done in the name of Christ? -
The Shuttle is No More -- It's Now Up to the Private SectorThe shuttle program is now officially dead. It is now up to the private sector to take up the slack... something that should've been done a long time ago. -
China Flexes Military Muscle; Taiwan's Days NumberedTaiwan's days as a free nation are numbered, and they have the U.S.'s crushing debt to Communist China to thank for it. -
CNN Video Claims Racism for 16% Black Unemployment, but Ignores Other FiguresBlack American unemployment rate tops 16%... twice that of whites. Once again, it's all the white man's fault. But what about the Asian unemployment rate that's even lower than the white one? -
Casey Anthony Found "Not Guilty" of Murder -- but Not Innocent, EitherProsecution fails to prove Casey Anthony's guilt, but in my eyes, the defense equally failed to prove her innocense either. -
Class Warfare Rears It's Head at Obama's News ConferenceClass warfare was the tactic at Obama's news conference yesterday afternoon (05/29/2011). I have a few issues with a few of his statements... -
Trading Liberty for Security: The End of American Freedom as We Know It?The TSA has expanded their operations outside our airports to include bus and train terminals... and they've been doing it for years. Introducing "VIPR" (Visable Intermodal Prevention and Response). -
Man Who Robbed Bank for Health Care in Jail is the Ultimate MoocherNews story of the "One Dollar Robber" who deliberately got himself arrested for the jail health care attempts to demonize our health care system. -
Why Increased Internet Taxes Are Doomed to FailAccording to an article by Chris Tomlinson of the Associated Press (States look to Internet Taxes to Close Budget Gaps), state governments can solve much of their financial woes by simply doing one thing; collecting more taxes from online retailers.
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"I Think (Herman) Cain is a Political Coon""There's absolutely no component in the Republican agenda that benefits the African American community in any shape or form."... Gerren Keith Gaynor -
Replacing Social Security: Is "The Galveston Plan" the Answer?During his answer on how he would change Social Security, GOP Presidential hopeful Herman Cain gave an interesting answer about Galveston County, Texas... -
Why Florida Gov. Rick Scott is Right About New Welfare RulesFlorida Gov. Rick Scott takes a lot of heat on the issues, including some from me... but I agree with him completely on this one. -
Barack Obama Suggests Israel Reduces Its Borders to 1967 LinesIn his latest statement of wishful thinking, President Obama suggests that they can keep the peace in Israel by giving up more of its territory... as if that worked in Gaza.
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David Gregory's Racist Accusation Against Newt GingrichMerriam-Webster definition of the word racism: "A belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capabilities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race."
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Osama Bin Laden: A Decade of Borrowed Time Comes to an EndMost of the credit goes to our Navy SEAL's, but I'll allow some of it to go to President Obama.
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Superman to Renounce His U.S. CitizenshipWhen I started writing articles, I never thought I'd actually be writing a serious column about a fictional comic book superhero, but this has garnered so much attention, I couldn't help but put my two cents in.
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The Obsession with Obama's Birth CertificateJust when you thought this issue was finally starting to close up, Donald Trump rips off the scab and starts the bleeding all over again.
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Chicago Public School Bans Homemade LunchesLittle by little, bit by bit... it's all for our own good, after all.
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Movie "Atlas Shrugged" To Be Released in Theaters April 15thAyn Rand's best-selling novel comes to life on the silver screen... finally
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Government Schools Recruit Chinese Students to Fill Classrooms.As government schools become less popular with Americans, school administrators find alternate means of keeping their schools alive.
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Could a "Mileage Tax" Be on the Horizon?Taxed enough already? No? Well here's another for you...
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Liberals Plan "Guerilla Warfare" Against Fox NewsLiberals go from hugging trees... to hiding behind them.
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Why the Video of Casey Heynes Slamming His Tormenter is so PopularIn the epic poem "Mighty Casey at the Bat", the hero of the story strikes out. In this story however, "Mighty Casey" strikes back, and becomes not only a YouTube sensation, but an international hero to young victims of bullying everywhere.
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Liberals Blast Obama Over Libya AttackObama gets it from all sides for his actions in Libya... even the moonbats who support him.
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Remake of Classic "Red Dawn" Offensive to ChinaChina not only controls our debt, but indirectly, our own entertainment as well...
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House Passes Bill to Cut Federal Funding to NPRThe House passed the bill, though it's unlikely to make it through the Senate, let alone survive Obama's veto pen.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Uses Sesame Street Characters to Plead for FundsIf you can't plead your case to your audience using facts and logic, then manipulate their emotions.
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"Don't Donate Money to Japan" Says Reuters ColumnistWant to donate money to the quake victims in Japan? Not so fast, says Reuters columnist Felix Salmon...
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Battle: Los Angeles -- Why I Enjoyed ItThis is more of a discussion than a review, and may contain spoilers, so if you haven't seen it yet and plan to, go no further. I don't want to ruin anything for you.
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The De-Evolution of the Chinese Fortune CookieFortune cookies have gone from telling you your future, to just telling you what to do. Has the Good Fortune Buddha gone on strike?
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Charlie Sheen -- and the Vultures Who Love to Hate HimAfter watching the predictable train wreck that is Charlie Sheen give a neurotic, often rambling interview on 20/20 last Tuesday, it would be easy to dismiss him as an arrogant, egotistical drug-addicted jerk with delusions of self-grandeur...
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NPR Senior Executive: Tea Party "Racist" and "Xenophobic"James O'Keefe has done it again, this time exposing how the former senior executive of NPR really feels about conservatives. So much for "unbiased" journalism.
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Congratulations to the Westboro Baptist Church -- for NowFlush with victory, the Westboro Baptist Church is not only planning more protests in the near future, but they are now challenging anti-picketing laws in other states as well.
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Wisconsin Protests Far from OverAfter six straight days of protests by the labor unions in Madison, Wisconsin, there are no signs of them slowing down. In fact, things may get even more interesting in the days to come.
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It's OK to Be PartisanPeople generally view unity as "good" and adversity as "bad". That's not always true.
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Remembering Royal MarshallI learned just this morning that a long time associate producer and friend of the "Neal Boortz Show", Raymond Royal Marshall (best known simply as "Royal") has passed away at the age of 43.
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Arizona Shooting Victim Verbally Threatens Tea Party SpokesmanAnd it only took three days...
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Calls for "Greater Civility" by the Left a TrapA lot of talk has been going on the last couple of days for "less heated rhetoric" and "greater civility" between the two sides, most of the talk coming from the left. Don't fall for it.
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Memorial Service for Arizona Shooting Victims More like Political RallyDid you catch the memorial service for the shooting victims at the McKale Memorial Center? If you thought you were actually watching a pep rally, you would be forgiven.
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Conservatives Blamed for Act of Senseless Violence -- AgainA Democratic Representative and several others are gunned down in a senseless act of violence. Conservatives are blamed without evidence, but this isn't unusual; there's a history of this already.
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Liberals Outraged by the Reading of the Constitution Aloud in CongressThe GOP arranged for the reading of the U.S. Constitution, out-loud, on the floor. Liberals are not pleased.
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Why Santa Claus is RealMommy, Johnny says Santa Claus isn't real... is that true?
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Is America Surrendering Again for "The Greater Good"?Americans of today show little stomach for long, tough fights.
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Obama Refers to Republicans as "Hostage Takers"The Democrats insisted that the Republicans compromise with them on legislative issues... they got their wish. So why are they so unhappy?
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Debate Over Airport Racial Profiling: Opposing ViewpointJoy Behar hosts an interview with Muslim-American Asra Nomani, who actually understands the need for airport profiling. Joy Behar is not pleased.
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It's Time to Start ProfilingIt's time to take a serious look on how to really improve airport security. And that does not involve patting down 3 year old toddlers who don't want to surrender their teddy bears.
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America Loses Standing in the Eyes of the World from 2010 Elections... So What?The Conservative Republicans won big last week, and the world isn't very happy with us. And we should care because?
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2010 Election Results: My ThoughtsA few quick thoughts and opinions about the winners and losers of 2010, especially in the state of Florida, with congratulations, and a warning, to the Republican victors.
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Ohio McDonalds Investigated for "Voter Intimidation"Once again, McDonald's finds itself in the spotlight. Only this time, it's not about the fatty food or Happy Meal Toys. Now it's "voter intimidation".
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Incumbent Democrats Beg Voters Not to Fire ThemYou know your opponents are against the ropes when they start denying that they have anything to do with their own allies, or claim that they don't even know who they are.
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Chris Matthews: "Tea Partiers Would've Killed Each Other in the Mines"Chris "Tingles" Matthews demonstrates once again why MSNBC's credibility continues to go down the tubes...
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Critics Call New "Tea Party Coloring Book" Right-Wing IndoctrinationAs if the conservatives cornered the market for political "kiddie propaganda"...
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Controversial Painting Portrays Obama Stepping on Constitution"The Forgotten Man", an incredibly powerful and detailed painting by artist Jon McNaughton, portrays President Obama as indifferent to his treatment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Personal Attacks Against Christine O'Donnell Begin in EarnestThe liberals have become so desperate; they've actually started digging up dirt on their opponents' personal lives, rather than concentrate on actual policies.
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My Top 10 List of Everyday AnnoyancesGood news! There is almost no mention of politics or the Ground Zero Mosque in this article! Almost none...
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Proposed NYC Mosque Site is Not "Hallowed Ground"Yes, this is another article about the Ground Zero mosque... can I help it if it keeps making the news?
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Are Gamblers Being Denied Their Right to Gamble?A large casino is being proposed close to the site of the Battle of Gettysburg. The casino has plenty of opponents. Does this mean they are infringing on the rights of gamblers?
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It's About Respect, StupidWe've been accused of being bigots, of sensationalizing the issue, and most of all, suppressing the Muslim's "freedom of religion". And that, ladies and gentlemen, is laughable.
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Immersive English Vs. "Dual Language" LearningA recent article by the Associated Press questions whether "English only" language instruction is really the best way to go. Not according to me it isn't, and it isn't even schools that are the real problem.
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"Even Illegal Immigrants Pay Taxes"My Response to CNN's Rick Sanchez Interview with Rep. Rick Murphy regarding illegal immigration.
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Illegal Farmers Issue Challenge to Americans: "Take Our Jobs!"Illegal alien farm hands pop out of the shadows long enough to dare Americans to "take our jobs away!"
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Plastic Toy Soldier Decorations Banned in Elementary SchoolAn 8-year old boy's display of patiriotism is given the "thumbs down" by the staff of a Rhode Island elementary school.
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Author of Controversial Arizona Law Targets Automatic CitizenshipWhen the new Arizona Law just isn't enough...
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"My Flag is Not Offensive" Bumper Stickers Huge SuccessK92FM's "Doc & Grace in the Morning" program creates and promotes new "My Flag Is Not Offensive" bumper sticker across Florida.
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Radical Christians Declare "Holy War"Well, no... not really. But it got your attention, didn't it? Here's the point I'm making...
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Jailed Illegal Aliens Counted in CensusIllegal aliens aren't just for "doing jobs Americans won't do" anymore. Now they have another purpose; to be used by some towns to funnel in money from the federal government.
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Should the Display of the American Flag Be Banned in Schools?Should the display of the American flag be banned in school? According to a Fox News website poll, the answer is "yes".
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Arizona to Los Angeles: "Put Up or Shut Up"In response to the city of Los Angeles's threats of an economic boycott of Arizona for the passage of its anti illegal immigration law, Arizona responded by suggesting that maybe they should boycott its power supply as well.
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NATO Introduces "Courageous Restraint" AwardIn an attempt to counter the numerous complaints that they have been receiving from Afghanis concerning civilian casualties, from citizens and leadership alike, NATO has introduced the "Courageous Restraint" award.
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Phrase "Radical Islam" Leaves Eric Holder Tongue TiedAttorney General Eric Holder, who is the head honcho responsible for keeping the U.S. safe from enemies foreign and domestic, seems to be having trouble figuring out just who our enemies actually are.
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Plans to Build Mosque on 9/11 Site Still UnderwayThe new "Islamic Cultural Center", also known as a "mega mosque", is still being planned to be built on the site of the 9/11 tragedy... and expects to be opened on September 11th of next year.
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The Way I See It... 05/05/2010Why the attempted Times Square car bombing was labeled an attempted "terrorist attack" and not an attempted "man-made disaster"...
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President Obama "Rallies the Troops" in Video AddressUnder the Democratic National Committee, President Obama has released a video on YouTube "rallying the troops", namely young voters, women and minorities to take part in the November 2010 elections to help keep the Democrats in power.
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President Calderón... This is Our Country, Not YoursMexican President Felipe Calderón, and his "people" in the United States, need a little straight talk. I'm going to give it to them.
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How Tax Withholding Came to Be: Part 2Part 2 of my explanation of how income tax withholding came to be, primarily by means of patriotism and propaganda during World War II.
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How Tax Withholding Came to Be: Part 1I recommend that you read my previous article, "Why You Are Filing Income Taxes Every April 15th" before you read this one, as they are related. Also, this article is meant for those who actually pay taxes, not for those living on entitlement benefits.
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Why You Are Filing Income Taxes Every April 15thEver wonder, as you're dashing to the post office to mail those tax forms at a quarter to midnight, just whose bright idea it was to file income taxes every year? You're about to find out.
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Florida Congressman Alan Grayson Picks a Fight in Perkins Family RestaurantYouTube sensation Alan Grayson has lost his straitjacket again. Yesterday, he decided he'd try looking for it in a local Perkins Family Restaurant.
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Tea Partiers Beware; Anti-Tea Party Group Seeks to Crash MovementWe have already suspected for some time that this was going on, now we may have just a little more proof of it... at least, more credible proof than the other side has that we've been spitting and hurling racial slurs at people.
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What the "Big Four" CEO's Should Say to Henry WaxmanHenry Waxman has "requested" the attendence of the CEO's of four major companies to a special committee to answer for their claims that they can't afford the new health care costs. If you were one of them, what would you say to him?
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Global Warming Zealots Target Cows and SheepCows and sheep... we milk them, eat them, use their body parts for clothes. But have we finally crossed the line by trying to turn them into something they aren't?
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The Coffee Party MovementThe Coffee Party movement is on the rise, presenting itself as an alternative to the Tea Party. But are they allies in a fashion, or adversaries?
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Mt. Dora Urologist Hangs Controversial Anti-Obamacare Sign on Door"If you voted for Obama... seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your healthcare begin now, not in four years". So said the sign on Dr. Jack Cassell's door.
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Ronald McDonald in Group's CrosshairsFirst, it was Joe the Camel. Next on the hit list... Ronald McDonald.
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Attacks on Fast Food Chains IntensifyUnder the guise of "combating American obesity", the government is introducing new measures to tighten their grip on not only the fast food chains themselves, but to control our personal lives as well.
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Left - Leaning NPR and PBS to Receive $10 Million in Tax DollarsWhen begging, pleading and guilt-tripping your audience for money just isn't enough... turn to the government!
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Democrats Decry Violence Against Their LawmakersNasty emails, phone calls, and slurs should be the least of their worries.
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Congratulations, Mr. PresidentThe letter I'd like to send to President Obama, but would never get through. Actually, I'd probably be put on his enemies list... not that it would bother me.
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Do the Liberals Really Understand What They've Done?The Obama administration, along with their liberal supporters, is basking in their glory at not only successfully getting socialized health care passed, but in their own words, "making history" and "saving Obama's presidency".
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Could Atlas Be About to Shrug?In a survey taken by the New England Journal of Medicine, 46% of doctors claim that they plan to quit if Obamacare passes. Atlas's shoulders are getting tired... very tired.
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Senator Harry Reid Claims that Paying Taxes is "Voluntary"During a taped interview, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid claimed that our system of paying taxes is "voluntary", as compared to Europe's, which is "involuntary". Confused? Read on.
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Texas Education Board Accused of "Far-Right" PoliciesFor decades, the liberals' ideals have dominated the public education system. In Texas, they've decided that perhaps now, it's the conservatives turn. As a result, they are being accussed of "indoctrination".
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"Reform Now" Radio Ad Blasts Republicans on Health Care ReformThe Democrats are pressing forward with their health care reform bill, and have released a new, emotional radio ad to win your hearts and minds.
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Anti-Government Gunman Killed in ShootoutA man, identified as yet another "anti-government" American, was killed in a shootout with two Pentagon police officers yesterday evening. It didn't take long for the media to link him to suicide pilot Joe Stack
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Starbucks in Spotlight of Gun Control ControversyThe Starbucks coffee chain has found itself in the spotlight over a recent debate on gun-control. Though the chain currently allows its customers to wear their firearms in their businesses, gun-control advocates are trying to reverse this policy.
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GOP Senator Jim Bunning Criticized for Impasse on Unemployment BenefitsSometimes, taking a stand for what you think is right can cost you not only with your enemies, but with your allies as well. Sen. Jim Bunning has learned this the hard way, as he is villified by both the DNC and the GOP.
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Online Tax Revolt Gaining in PopularityOn April 15, 2010, rather than celebrating "Tax Day" by running to the post office, thousands of people are heading to our nation's capital instead, and they're doing it without even setting foot on their driveways. Here's how...
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New Missile Defense Agency Logo Raises EyebrowsThe Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have introduced their new logo on their website, which is strikingly similar to the Obama 2008 campaign symbol. Could this symbol have hidden implications?
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The Way I See It... 02/25/10With the "bipartisan healthcare summit taking place tomorrow, is the GOP ready for the trap that the Dems are trying to spring on them?
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Uproar Over School Webcam Spy CaseSchool child learns the meaning of the old phrase "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" the hard way. The Greeks, in this case, being the government schools.
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Pediatrics Push for "Choking Warnings" on Food LabelsThere are some things that may warrant a label on it that warns you not to put things in your mouth because of a choking hazard. Food should not be one of them.
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Afghan Leader Asks NATO to Prevent Civilian CasualtiesThink a war can be fought with zero civilian casualties? Afghan President Hamid Karzai thinks so. Meet one of the most delusional world leaders in modern history.
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Tiger Wood's ApologyYou asked for it, you got it. Tiger Woods finally gave his mea culpa speech. Some say it's genuine, some say it's staged. I say... who the hell cares?
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How Jobs Are Really Created and Why Obama Has it WrongLong-term jobs are not, and cannot, be created for the sole purpose of providing employment for people... at least not by private businesses and corporations.
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Columnist John Brennan Accuses GOP of "Un-Founded Fear Mongering"The GOP, due to their criticizms of the Obama administration's handling of the war on terror, has been accused by columnist John Brennan of "un-founded fear mongering", hinting that they are emboldening the terrorists and damaging troop morale.
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Tea Parties Need to Remain Grass-RootsPoliticians are supposed to be listening to us at these events, not the other way around.
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Obama Calls for "Greater Unity" in AmericaIn his first State of the Union address, President Obama made a plea for both politicians and voters alike to unite as Americans and stop tearing each other apart over our differences. In other words... "just shut up and do as I say".
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Obama Attacks the Supreme Court During State of the Union AddressDuring his State of the Union address, Obama threw a jab towards the Supreme Court Justices in attendance.
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Desperate Osama Bin Laden Takes Credit for "Underpants Bomber"Remember the old days when Al-Qaeda only took credit for successful terrorist attacks? Those days are over.
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The Way I See It... 01/21/10This cartoon was actually inspired by talk show host Neal Boortz, after he commented that after the Christmas Bomber was arrested and read his rights, two Al-Queda terrorists turned to each other and yelled "high five!"
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The Way I See It... 1/20/10Yes, they're bad. Yes, their amatuerish, but they're a start. I can see in my mind's eye what I want, but I can't translate it too well on paper. Still, I need to start somewhere.
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Obama Vs Republicans on HealthcarePresident Obama threw the gauntlet at the GOP's feet last Thursday, re-stating his claim that the Republicans are defending the "status quo" when it comes to healthcare. He's lying, and if the GOP is smart, they'll accept the challenge.
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"Lost" Fans Relieved Premiere Won't Be Preempted by Obama's SOTU Address"Lost" fans... what an appropiate phrase for them.
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Christmas in KirchenthumbachWarning: The following Christmas story is neither inspiring or heartwarming. It's actually kind of mean. Read at your own risk.
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The Messages Behind AvatarThese are my thoughts of James Cameron's movie, "Avatar". This isn't a movie review, and it contains spoilers. Don't read if you haven't seen it yet.
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Copenhagen World Leaders Criticized for Their Carbon FootprintThere has been a lot of flack flying towards the 15,000 delegates who flew their private jets to the "Global Warming" conference in Copenhagen, but can you really blame them for wanting to take their own planes there?
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3 US Navy SEALs Arraigned on Pearl Harbor AnniversaryThe U.S. Government decides to begin arraignments for the court-martial of three U.S. Navy SEALs for "abusing" a terrorist they captured last September, on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. One wonders about the timing.
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Group in California Propose Banning DivorceWant to save your marriage? John Marcotte has the solution... just ban divorces! Let's enact Sharia Law while we're at it.
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Eric Holders Says Not to Be Afraid of 9/11 ConspiratorsEric Holder claims that even if the terrorist being tried in NYC are found guilty, they won't be released. So... what's the point of a trial then?
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Free Cash Giveaway Event Becomes UnrulyFree cash, plus people with a sense of entitlement, equals overturned cars. You do the math.
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Teen Suspended for Bengals HaircutWhen a teenager shaves the design of his beloved Bengals on his head to show his support, he is suspended from school; most are sympathetic with the teen, but is this really as cut and dry as it seems?
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9/11 Mastermind to Be Tried in NYC Civilian CourtThe Obama administration claims it's our "civic duty" to treat these terrorists equally under our laws, but at what cost?
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The 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall20 years ago today, the Berlin Wall fell. Many world leaders, past and present attended the event, and have been praised for their efforts to bring down the wall; but there's one man who wasn't mentioned at all at the event... Ronald Reagan.
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Shooting Massacre in Fort HoodAmerica gets a terrible sense of deja-vu as another U.S. serviceman kills his own fellow soldiers in Fort Hood, Texas.
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Democrats Use CBO's "2% Rule" to Push Health Reform BillThe Democrats are embracing the Congressional Budget Office's statement that only 2% of Americans will sign up for the goverment option, toting it as proof that it's not a government takeover. They've used similar arguements before... in 1913.
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Obama Accused of "Favoritism" for Daughters' VaccinationsPresident Obama's daughters have unfortunately been dragged into a controversy over the timing of their vaccinations for the swine flu virus. They have been accused of receiving "preferential treatment".
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15 Year Old Gang-Raped on School Grounds While Witnesses WatchedA 15-year old girl is gang-raped on school grounds in front of several witnesses; not one of them even attempts to help her.
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Police Accused of Ticketing Latina for "Driving While Hispanic"So, what do you do when you're pulled over for a traffic violation, fail to produce a license and can't speak English? Why, accuse the cop of racial profiling, of course!
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Bill Cosby Ridicules Tea Party ProtestersComedian Bill Cosby, like so many other celebrities before him, proves his ignorance on what the tea party protests are really about.
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Cheny Accuses Obama of "Dithering" on AfghanistanPresident Obama brings a new meaning to the phrase "hurry up and wait" when it comes to pushing health care reform and sending more troops to Afghanistan.
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The Burlington Coat Factory RiotCustomers feel ripped off, so they do their own ripping off in return after disturbed woman falsely claims that she would buy their clothes with her lottery winnings.
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Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Will Contribute to Lower Military RecruitmentObama promises to end the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, which will score high on "feel good" politics, but it will, along with his other policies, put recruitment in jeopardy.
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Japanese Airline to Passengers; Use Restroom Before You FlyIn the event of an emergency landing, dumping excess fuel to lighten the weight of the aircraft was at one time a standard procedure. Now, a Japanese airliner is asking their passengers to do some dumping of their own before they even take off.
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Obama Accused of "Lying" on the House Floor"You lie!" With those two little words, a Republican congressman who was barely known outside of South Carolina was almost instantly rocketed from relative obscurity to notoriety.
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Obama's Televised Speech to School Children IIWell, today was the big day. Obama has given his speech. Many kids heard it, many others didn't. I've finally had the chance to read the text of the speech, so now I can give my thoughts on it.
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Obama's Televised Speech to School ChildrenHave the conservatives lost an opportunity to strike a blow against the Obama administration?
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Obama's New Probe on CIA InterrogationsFor no less than the third time in five months, the Obama Administration has announced that, once again, they are launching a probe into claims of the torture of terrorist suspects at the hands of the CIA.
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Anti-Obama Protesters with Guns Outside Town Hall EventSeveral Anti-Obama demonstrators were spotted openly displaying semi-automatic weapons outside the town hall where Obama was holding his meeting. Not a smart move.
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U.S. Airport Security Charged with Racial Profiling Against Bollywood StarAccusations of racial profiling by airport security are flying even faster than the planes themselves are. The detention of a "Bollywood" star is just the latest.
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Hillary Clinton Gets Snippy with Student in AfricaFormer First Lady and Current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lashes out at student who inadverdently asked for her husband's opinion instead of hers.
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Brown Shirt Tactics... Not Just for the Conservatives AnymoreProminent Democrats have accused the town hall protesters of Obama's health care reform of using "brown shirt", or nazi tactics, to show their opposition, but the Dems really need to take a look at themselves as well.
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DNC Ad Accuses Republicans of "Sending the Mob" to Town Hall MeetingsThose radical right-wing Republicans are organizing those mobs again. At least, that's what the latest ad from the DNC claims.
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Linda Douglass... Minister of PropagandaThe White House has released one of its propagandists, Linda Douglass, to attack the "Obama Montage" video of him stating in the past that he wanted to bring about universal health care, contrary to what he's saying now.
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Cash for Clunkers "Stimulus Program"Think you're getting a great deal with the government's "Cash for Clunkers" program? Think again.
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Democrats Accuse GOP of Racism for Not Nominating SotomayorFor at least the third time this month, the race card has been played, and accusations of racism are flying. Here we go again.
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How to Apply for a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)Curious about how to apply for a CWP? Want to know what a CWP holder can and can't do in your state? Read more to find out. While this focuses on how to apply for one in Florida, I have provided links for other states as well.
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The Valley Swim Club ControversyA day care camp consisting mostly of minority children have been turned away from a swimming club. Protestors accuse the club of racism.
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What Does the Fourth of July Mean to You?This weekend, thousands of Americans will be celebrating Independence Day. How many of these Americans actually understand why they're celebrating?
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Protest Over Honduras CoupObama, along with the United Nations, have declared the coup in Honduras illegal... but is it really?
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The Transformers... Racists in Disguise?Two Autobot "gangsta twins" are targeted by critics for their negative caricatures of blacks.
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Obama in ParisBarack Obama takes a brief time-out in Paris after his tour in the Middle East. Parisians go wild.
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Adam Lambert Vs Kris AllenFrom its contestants to its judges, the hit show "American Idol" is no stranger to controversy. This is only the latest one.
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Socialism Star Trek StyleThe Star Trek universe is a model of the perfect society, but is it really that realistic? Even if it was, is it really the best way?
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Prom Shot Glass ControversyStudents of the Warwick High School prom get some unexpected controversy from their school's choice of memorabilia.
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Honey Vs. VinegarPresident Obama has announced that he plans to push legislation to punish companies that move overseas to avoid paying U.S. taxes, claiming that this will give them more incentive to stay here. But is this really the way to go?
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Why Do Americans Celebrate Cinco De Mayo?How is it that a Mexican holiday is more popular in the United States than it is in Mexico?
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America's Forgotten HostagesTwo US journalists are still being held hostage in North Korea. What are we going to do about it?
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The Shield of SensationalismFor a president who frequently likes to point out the "disaster" of the Bush administration, Obama sure seems to rely on the former president alot.
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Blogger Vs. BeautyWhat happens when a beauty contestant gives an honest answer to a judge who disagrees with her viewpoints or religion?
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Somali Pirates Declare "War" on the U.SInfuriated by the successful rescue of Captain Richard Phillips by Navy SEAL snipers, and missing an opportunity to nab another U.S. ship, Somali pirates vow revenge. But can we still call them pirates anymore?
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My Trip to ChicagoMy trip to the last AHR (Air, Heating and Refrigeration) Convention last January. Though these photos are mainly for my friends from another blog, feel free to look through them. Note: I am not a professional, so don't expect high-quality shots.
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Rebuke to 20/20 Program, "If I Only Had a Gun"On April 10th, 2009, the station ABC aired their weekly program "20/20", this week featuring a theme on gun control. These are my thoughts on that airing.
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Obama's "Reconciliation" Policy with the TalibanPresident Obama has been showered with praises by the Afghani President for his change in tactics in dealing with the Taliban, but is this really the way to go?
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Just What Are the Tea Parties Really About?Many have belittled the purpose of the Rick Santelli inspired "tea parties" that have been taking place nationwide, though few may know of them, due to the lack of media coverage. Here are my thoughts on them.
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Are You a Media Hog?So you're wondering why I think a hog and your average media viewer are alike? Read on and find out.
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The Orlando Tea Party (03-21-2009)On March 21st, 2009, over 4,000 people demonstrated in Lake Eola Park, expressing their frustrations of the massive government spending taking place. Here are some photos of the event.
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The Release of the Bush Anti-Terror Memos by ObamaYesterday, on March 2, 2009, the Obama administration released the Bush anti-terror memos. The question is... why?
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Venezuela's Socialism: Obama's Plans for AmericaThe United States and Venezuela are on frosty terms right now, but what will happen as the U.S. slides closer to Socialism? Will Obama and Chavez see each other differently?
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The Potential Abuse of Nationalized HealthcareYou're probably wondering just what the heck the subjects of Nationalized Health Care and Denny's Feb. 3rd free "Grand Slam" breakfast offer have to do with each other. Read on, and find out.
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My Top 10 Pet PeevesSome of you may share a few of these pet peeves. Feel free to list a few of your own.
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Obama's Reversal of the "Global Gag Order"These are my thoughts on President Obama's decision to reverse President Bush's ban on international funding for planned parenthood.
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Tornado Damage in DeLand, FloridaOn February 2, 2007, at roughly 4:00 am, a category F3 tornado struck my apartment complex. I thought I'd share a few photos I took of the damage to my apartment, as well as the surrounding area.
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Tragedy at Laguardia Airport: Canadian Geese SlaughteredThis is not an actual report. However, since some animal rights nut will whine about the geese getting killed, I may as well beat them to it. In no way should this be taken as an insult against the heroic actions of the pilot, flight crew and rescuers.
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Saying Goodbye to Hollywood Icon, Ricardo MontalbanWhether on or off the stage, Ricardo Montalban possessed the class, dignity and good humor that is sorely missing in most of today's performers.
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Join Team Obama Today!: No Experience? No ProblemDon't tell Obama that experience is necessary. The following "advertisement" is strictly tongue-in-cheek... no actual quotes are given or intended. It is NOT an actual advertisement.
