David W. Thornton
David W. Thornton is a freelance writer and commercial pilot. He writes from the perspective of a conservative Christian and economic libertarian. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Emmanuel College. A native of Georgia, he currently lives in Villa Rica with his wife and two children. An archive of his work can found at his syndicated blog, CaptainKudzu.com. David can be contacted at thorntondavid@yahoo.com.
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Occupy Violence May Hurt DemocratsViolence at Occupy protests across the country may spell trouble for Democrats in this year's elections. -
AOPA Unveils New Apple App for PilotsFree flight planning and weather app for pilots
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U.S. Exports Pilots to the WorldApproximately half of all new pilot jobs are abroad, many are located in China or the Middle East.
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GOP Race Down to Romney Vs. Ron PaulRon Paul's caucus strategy might be quietly eroding Romney's lead.
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Barack Obama's Doomsday Tax PlanPresident Obama can raise taxes next year even if he loses the election. All he has to do is... nothing.
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Trayvon Martin Case is Gray, Not Black and WhiteThe Trayvon Martin case is not as simple as the media portray it.
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Obamacare Ruling is Election Wild CardThe Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act will have an uncertain effect on the November elections.
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Does Executive Order Give Obama Dictatorial Powers?President Obama issued an Executive Order in March 2012 that critics claim is an unprecedented power grab. Who is lying? -
Supreme Court Hears Obamacare Case This WeekThe long-awaited lawsuit over the health care reform law reaches the Supreme Court this week.
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Liberal Activists Target Life SentencesTwo cases recently heard by the SCOTUS may overturn life sentences without parole for minors.
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Obama and Gas PricesPresident Obama may not want gas prices to rise - at least not prior to the election - but that is exactly where his policies lead.
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Georgia GOP Proposes Tax ReformA major tax reform bill has been proposed in Georgia with only a week left in the session. -
Pat Robertson Wants Legal PotEvangelist Pat Robertson favors legalization of marijuana to lower incarceration rates and cost of drug war.
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Contraception and ChoiceThe federal birth control mandate is not about birth control. It's about the federal government exerting power over churches in violation of the First Amendment.
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Solar Storm Diverts FlightsA giant solar storm leads to diverted flights and may cause disruption in communications and electrical power. -
Mitt Romney is Best Candidate for ConservativesMitt Romney combines reliable conservatism with electability and low negatives.
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The End of America?Does rapidly increasing debt signal the end of America as we know it?
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GOP Likely to Win Senate in 2012A combination of electoral statistics and opinion polls shows it to be unlikely that the Democrats will retain control of the senate. -
Rising Fuel Prices May Hurt AirlinesThe airline industry is one of the segments of the economy that is most vulnerable to steadily climbing oil prices. Fuel is a large part of the cost of running an airline and when fuel prices increase it cuts into an already thin profit margin.
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Why Gas Prices Are Going UpWhy are gas prices increasing? Is it speculators or something less sinister?
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Contraception Compromise Leaves Catholics UnsatisfiedPresident Obama's attempt to mollify religious groups with a partial exemption falls short.
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A Klan Killing in GeorgiaIn 1964, US Army Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn was murdered by Klansmen sparking a new era in civil rights.
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Questions for Ron PaulRon Paul's platform raises questions about his understanding of US history and the Constitution.
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Rick Santorum: Not Just for Social ConservativesFormer Pennsylvania senator is gaining on Romney and Gingrich
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"Coastal Empire" by Rocky LeonardRobert Mercer is a Savannah detective who becomes embroiled in high stakes game of real estate fraud and jewel theft.
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The GOP's Mormon QuestionWill Mitt Romney's religion affect Republican voters?
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Speed Limits in the SkyOne of the most common questions that non-pilots ask is whether airplanes have to obey a speed limit like cars do.
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Romney Gives More to Charity Than MostMitt Romney is a rich man, but his tax returns show that he pays his fair share.
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Roe V. Wade and the Global War on GirlsTechnology of sex determination has combined with abortion to make demographically significant changes in the sex ratio at birth.
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IPads in the CockpitIpads can replace heavy flightbags, saving money and hassles for airlines and pilots.
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Occupy Atlanta Back in Woodruff ParkThe new encampment is smaller than the old one, evicted four months ago. Mayor's office says overnight camping is illegal in park.
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Democrats May Be Behind Ron Paul's SuccessDemocrats may be crossing party lines to vote for the Texas libertarian.
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What to Expect from Georgia's Obama Birth Certificate HearingA Georgia judge is holding a hearing on a lawsuit regarding Obama's birth certificate.
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Why Did God Allow Tebow, Bachmann to Fail?Self-proclaimed followers of God are suffering failures at an appalling rate
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Conspiracy Check: Does a New Law Allow Indefinite Detention of Americans?According to critics, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives the military the right to arrest US citizens and hold them indefinitely with no evidence. Is this really true?
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2012 Voter Guide: Rick SantorumIssues and platform for Rick Santorum
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2012 Voter Guide: Newt GingrichIssues and platform for Newt Gingrich
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CDC Death Statistics Challenge Liberal BeliefsA long held belief among liberals is that poverty and guns cause crime. The Great Recession has shown that it isn't true.
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2012 Voter Guide: Mitt RomneyIssues for Mitt Romney
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2012 Voter Guide: Ron PaulRon Paul on the issues
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Obama's Imperial PresidencyPresident Obama has used his executive powers to bypass Congress and circumvent the Constitution.
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Obama's Energy Policies Cost JobsPresident Obama's delay of approval for fracking and the Keystone pipeline hurts the US economy and helps prevent a recovery.
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ACLU: Ron Paul More Progressive Than ObamaAccording the ACLU's new scorecard, Ron Paul is left of Obama on a host of issues.
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Woman Who Mailed Pig Foot to Congress is Killed by PoliceJameela Barnette who mailed a bloody pig foot to Congressman Peter King was shot and killed by police on Christmas Day.
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The Ron Paul PhenomenonRon Paul's followers are most other political activists of the modern age, with the exception of Obama's devotees from 2008.
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History Repeats Itself with Climategate 2.0For the second time in two years, anonymous hackers have posted emails between climate scientists that cast doubt on the science behind anthropogenic global warming.
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Parental Advisory: Popular Xbox Game Contains BestialityA popular game for the Xbox Kinect is marketed for teens, but contains graphic sex between humans and animals.
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Why Ron Paul Can't WinRon Paul is a straw poll winner, but will never win the primary.
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Who Will Benefit from Cain's Collapse?Newt Gingrich may be the next Republican "not-Romney."
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The Tragedy of Transgender ChildrenParents should not assume that gender confusion means a child is gay or trapped in the wrong body.
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Herman Cain is Down and Probably OutSexual harassment charges compound weaknesses already seen in the campaign.
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Bank of America Retreat Shows Limit of Corporate PowerCorporations like Bank of America can be brought to their knees by the people. The government tends to ignore them.
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Republicans Are Wrong on ImmigrationRepublicans should point out the need for border security against terrorists, not demonize hardworking and needed immigrants.
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Israeli Attack on Iran May Be ImminentIsrael may be gearing up to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities, risking conventional war to avoid a nuclear one.
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Iraq War is Not OverJust because American troops are leaving, it doesn't mean the fighting is over.
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Occupy Wall Street's 99 Percent MythWhat is the origin of the statistic that one percent controls 99 percent of the world's wealth?
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Occupy Atlanta Activists Consider GOP CandidatesLeft-wing activists seem to like one GOP candidate in particular....
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A Visit to Occupy AtlantaDescription of the Occupy Atlanta encampment and activists
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What a Greek Default Means to YouGreece is almost certain to default on its debts. This could push Europe and the US into another recession.
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Herman Cain Now Leads Republican CandidatesHerman Cain is now favored above Mitt Romney and RIck Perry in a WSJ/NBC poll.
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Occupy Wall St. Versus the Tea PartyThe occupation movement embodies many of the characteristics that Tea Partiers were accused of.
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Obama's Base CrumblesWith a year to go before the 2012 presidential election, President Obama's popularity is falling among the three key groups that helped to elect him.
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Nobel Prize Winner Beat Scientific ConsensusDan Shectman forced a rewrite of science books and won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2011.
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Iran's Apocalyptic VisionThe Iranian leadership are believers in the Shia Twelver sect which holds that an Islamic messiah will save the world in a time of war and chaos.
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Obama by the NumbersNumbers and statistics relating to President Obama's first three years in office
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Troy Davis, Minorities and the Death PenaltyBlack men are on death row and in prison in percentages that are out of proportion to the number of blacks in the population. This can be traced to welfare and the breakup of the black family rather than to racism.
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Palestinian Statehood Plan May Spark Middle East... AgainAn initiative to declare a Palestinian Arab state at the UN won't lead to peace and may start another war.
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More 9/11 MythsA look at 9/11 conspiracies about cockpit doors, the collapse of Building 7, why the airliners weren't intercepted, and whether the president's brother was in charge of WTC security.
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Troy Davis: an Innocent Man?A review of the Troy Davis case, including the physical evidence that the defense doesn't usually mention.
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Becoming a Discerning Internet UserTips to differentiate between fantastic frauds and the truth.
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Herman Cain Unveils Economic PlanHerman Cain unveils his "9-9-9" plan for economic recovery.
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The Bible and TaxesProgressives claim that paying taxes to support the poor is an act of Christian charity.
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9/11: the Good, the Bad, and the EvilSeptember 11 brought out the worst and best of mankind.
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US is Winning War on TerrorOver the past ten years, the US has been successful at preventing another domestic terror attack while devastating al Qaeda's leadership.
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Potential Democratic Presidential Candidates for 2012President Obama's falling approval rating may tempt some Democrats to run against him in order to preserve Democratic control of the White House.
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Will President Obama Face a Democratic Primary Challenge?In the wake of bad economic news and compromises that are unpopular with his base, Democratic rivals may challenge President Obama's reelection from the left. The first primaries are less than six months away, so a decision must be made quickly.
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The Truth About 9/11There are numerous conspiracy theories from the "9/11 Truth" movement, but most don't stand up to scrutiny.
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The Fall of Western CivilizationThe debt crises sweeping Europe and the United States show the impracticality of the social democratic model. Are the democracies capable of reform or are they in irreversible decline?
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9/11 Changed Commercial AviationThe attacks on 9/11 spurred chaos in the airline industry that led to bankruptcies, mergers, and massive layoffs. Many pilots were forced to change their career plans.
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Why the Republicans Are Considering a Tax IncreaseThe cut to the payroll tax only saves workers $20 per week but costs Social Security billions.
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Liberal Economist Proposes "Space Alien" StimulusNobel Prize winning economist believes that a spending project similar to the plot of "the Twilight Zone" could save economy from a double dip recession.
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Meet the Candidates: Jon HuntsmanHuntsman is strong on foreign policy and economic issues, but will his moderate and liberal stances on social issues outweigh his strengths?
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Perry Takes Lead in GeorgiaNewcomer Rick Perry is shaking up the presidential race in Georgia. When the next national polls come out, he may be the frontrunner across the country.
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Meet the Candidates: Rick SantorumRick Santorum is a religious conservative and government reformer who is running for president. Will his political career as a two-term senator help or hinder him in 2012?
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Obama's Attacks on Corporate Jets Cost JobsPresident Obama's continuing criticisms of corporate jets cost jobs in manufacturing as well as for aviation industry workers.
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Who Pays TaxesPresident Obama and Warren Buffett say the rich need to pay more in taxes. How much do they pay already? How much is enough?
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The George Costanza Plan for Economic RecoverySince President Obama's entire economic agenda has been a massive failure, what can he do to reverse the situation before the election?
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Georgians Approve of ObamaA recent Gallup poll of Obama's approval in the fifty states show a majority of Georgians favor the president.
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Meet the Candidates: Rick PerryBiography of Texas Governor Rick Perry
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Barack Obama's Awful, No Good, Very Bad DayAugust 8, 2011 may be noted by future historians as the day that President Obama's re-election campaign imploded... along with the U.S. economy.
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What the Federal Debt Downgrade Means to YouAn analysis of what the effect of the S&P debt downgrade might be on the larger economy.
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Tea Party TerrorProminent Democratic politicians and columnists are using terrorist metaphors to discuss the budget deal with Republicans. Is this a fair and accurate representation of the budget compromise?
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Questions for Liberals and DemocratsSerious questions for liberals and Obama supporters about how the failure of Obama's policies should be handled.
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Barack Obama: the Wrong Man for the TimePresident Obama economic policy has sharply increased the debt to no effect and his "laissez faire" foreign policy is letting the chance for Middle Eastern democracy escape.
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The Debt Limit and Federal Default: What it Means to YouAn analysis of what the budget crisis means to consumers.
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Social Security and a Debt Limit DefaultPresident Obama's warning that the government can't afford to pay Social Security benefits in a debt limit default shows that the trust fund is a myth.
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Lessons from 1938There are may similarities in the geopolitical and economic situation in 2011 to that of 1938, just before the outbreak of WWII.
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Support for Same-Sex Marriage May Be OverstatedA June 2011 survey shows that 63 percent of Americans agree that marriage should be between one man and one woman.
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Society Helped to Create Casey AnthonyA generation of Americans has been taught that unborn babies are not human. Now ethicists and philosophers postulate that even newborns are not real persons. Is it any wonder that mothers are killing their kids?
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New Car Seat Laws in Effect in GeorgiaEffective July 1, children younger than 8 are required to have booster seats.
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Newt GingrichNewt Gingrich has been in politics since the days of Reagan, but with his expertise comes a past that many voters may find unappealing.
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Meet Tim PawlentyThe former Minnesota governor
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Guns and BurglarsHomeowners are responsible for their own safety until the police arrive. That might be long minutes or even days in a disaster. A gun can make the difference between life and death.
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Evil CorporationsCorporations from health insurance to Big Oil are frequently accused of being evil. Are they really evil or just a convenient scapegoat? Are any corporations truly evil?
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Third of Employers May Drop Health Plans Under ObamacarePresident Obama promised that Americans could keep their health insurance, but that won't be an option if employers cancel their plans due to rising health care costs.
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Church and State"Separation of church and state" is not a phrase that appears in the Constitution, nor was such an idea prevalent in early American life. So where does it come from?
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Meet Mitt RomneyAn introduction to Mitt Romney, the Republican candidate for president.Also published on:
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A Look at Ron PaulRon Paul hopes that the third time is the charm as he runs for president this year. What does he stand for and what are his chances?
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Conservatives Are from Mars, Liberals Are from VenusConservatives tend to be more rational and logical leading to charges that they lack compassion. Liberals are emotional and are often accused of being mindless.
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Second State Enacts Health Care CompactOklahoma joined Georgia in ratifying the Health Care Compact, an interstate compact that would supersede federal health care laws, including Obamacare.
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Save the Date: World to End This SaturdayRadio preacher Harold Camping claims that Jesus Christ will return on May 21. But Camping has been wrong before and most Christians don't agree.
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Russia Beams Propaganda to US Hotel RoomsThe RT television network is a news channel that broadcasts far left news stories and talk shows. It is available on some US cable networks, but is more commonly found on hotel television networks. RT is also financed by the Russian government.
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The Truth About MedicareMedicare is estimated to be insolvent in fifteen years. Which party has the best plan to save the health care program for America's rising seniors?
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Gov. Deal Bans TV Crew from Public Bill SigningThe governor of Georgia banned a tv crew from a public ceremony after the station investigated his campaign finances.
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Sears Considers Move from IllinoisSears Holdings is considering ending its 124 year relationship with Illinois in favor of a state that is more friendly to business.
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Churches Help Ga. Tornado VictimsOne day mission trip to tornado damaged areas of Bartow County, Ga.
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Is Osama Bin Laden Really Dead?A look at conspiracy theories surrounding the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. Is he really dead? Why did Obama dispose of his body? Why not release the pictures? Put on your tinfoil hat and find out!
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The Health Care CompactThe Health Care Compact is an interstate compact that would give the states the right to preempt federal health care legislation.
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Obama and RacismOpponents of President Obama have been accused of racism. Do the statistics support the accusation that the president's critics simply don't like him because he is black?
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What Osama Bin Laden's Death MeansOsama bin Laden's death at the hands of Navy SEALs is a good thing, but it has different implications for different people, organizations, and countries.
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Waiting on Tornadoes in GeorgiaFirst person account of waiting out the super cell thunderstorms and tornadoes that struck the southeast on April 27, 2011.
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Newflash: Obama NOT Born in KenyaObama finally released his long-awaited birth certificate. Why did he release it now, two years into his term, and will it satisfy his critics?
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Why Gas Prices Are IncreasingGas prices are once again rising toward record highs. Find out why prices are on the rise and what can be done stop the increases.
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Woman Explains Why She Sent Pig Foot to CongressGa. woman sent bloody pig foot to Rep. Peter King and an anti-Semitic Curious George doll to N.Y. Senator Greg Ball. Find out why and whether she broke the law.
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In Defense of MiraclesA new generation of militant atheists is leading the charge against religion, particularly Christianity, but logic argues against them.
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Georgia Woman Threatens Lawmakers with Pig Foot, Curious George DollA Marietta, Georgia woman allegedly sent a bloody pig foot to Rep. Peter King and a Curious George doll to NY Senator Greg Ball to protest hearings that she deemed offensive to Muslims.
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Standardizing Health Insurance is a Bad IdeaWould consumers be better served by more or fewer health insurance choices?
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Fair Tax FlawsCritics have pointed to many problems with the Fair Tax. Some are valid. Some are not.
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Obama's Budget Speech Misses MarkPresident Obama made predictable calls for more fairness in the tax code and said that America's wealthiest should give more. There are several problems with this strategy.
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Obama's Support Equals People with No TaxesPresident Obama's plummeting approval rating is coincidentally equal to the percentage of Americans who don't have to pay any federal income tax.
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Obama, Paul Kick Off 2012 Election SeasonPresident Obama has announced his attention to seek reelection. The first prominent Republican to enter the race may be Rep. Ron Paul.
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Fair Tax BasicsThe Fair Tax is an increasingly popular proposal to replace the federal income tax with a broad-based consumption tax.
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How a Government Shutdown Will Affect YouThe federal government's services and departments pervade American life at all levels. If the government shuts down due to the battle over the budget, how will it affect Americans on Main St.?
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Billboards Highlight Black Abortion "genocide"When a sign was placed in New York City that pointed out that the most dangerous place for black babies was in the womb, critics removed the sign but didn't dispute the message.
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Iranian Government Film Says Muslim Messiah is Coming SoonIranian leaders are members of the Shia Twelver sect. A newly released documentary shows that they see themselves as a fulfillment of Islamic prophecy with a role of paving the way for the second coming of the Mahdi, a Muslim messiah.
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"Green" Cars Still Not Cost EffectiveRising gas prices due to the Libya war still do not justify the purchase of a hybrid over a traditional gas-powered cars.
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Georgia Reactor is Similar to Failing Japan PlantGeorgia is prone to smaller earthquakes, so could one of our nuclear plants suffer the same fate at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi?
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Rabbis Say Arab Unrest May Signal Messiah's ComingSome rabbis believe that the uprisings in the Muslim world may be leading up to the War of Gog of Magog. Other world events also mirror the signs that Jesus gave when asked about his return.
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Likely Republican Presidential Candidates for 2012It is less than a year until the first primaries and there is still no clear front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination. Who is likely to win the nomination and face Barack Obama in the general election in 2012.
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Obamacare Update March 2011The government issues a mountain of waivers while a judge issues a stay, paving the way to the Supreme Court.
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Obama and the Return of InflationAs oil and food prices rise sharply, economists worry that the Federal Reserve's policy of "quantitative easing" may be causing inflation to return.
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First Amendment Protects Westboro Anti-Gay ProtestsIn victory for freedom of speech and religion, the offensive protests of Westboro Baptist Church and its pastor, Fred Phelps, were ruled constitutional. Westboro and Phelps have a constitutional right to display their ignorance.
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Huckabee Comments on Portman Pregnancy Stir CriticismIn a post-Oscars radio interview, Mike Huckabee commented on Natalie Portman's out-of-wedlock pregnancy. Evidence supports his comments, which were taken out of context by some liberal commentators.
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Carroll Cub Scouts Celebrate Faith and ValuesCub Scouts is an organization that helps boys to learn traditional American values and leadership skills
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Wisconsin-style Protests Unlikely in GeorgiaViewer watching the Wisconsin protests may wonder if the same thing could happen here in Georgia. While both states are in fiscal distress, there are some important differences.
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Effect of Obama's DOMA DecisionPresident Obama has decided that the DOMA is unconstitutional and that the Justice Department will not defend it. The effects of this decision to bypass the democratic process will be far reaching since thirty nine states favor traditional marriage.
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Democracy Protests Spread Through the Middle EastDemocracy movements have toppled governments in Tunisia and Egypt. Further protests are targeting Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Jordan, Djibouti, and Syria. Which government will fall next? What will be the result?
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Chick-fil-a Accused of Anti-Gay BiasChick-fil-a often supports community charities, so why is a food donation to marriage seminar controversial?
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Georgia Lawmakers Consider Expansion of Gun Rights, Bath Salt BanDiscussion of two bills being considered by the Georgia General Assembly in the current session.
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Whatever Happened to Saddam's WMD?After eight years of war, the US still hasn't found Saddam's stockpiles of WMD. We know that he had these weapons, so what happened to them?
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Is it Foolish to Argue with Fools?Most Americans believe in creation. What gives the minority evolutionists the right to shape the debate?
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The Truth About ChemtrailsA pilot reveals the truth about chemtrails, including what they are actually made of.
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Will.I.Am Calls Out Obama at SuperbowlWill.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas changed lyrics of one of his songs to point out to President Obama that the need for job creation is not being met.
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Will.I.Am Vs. ObamaMy blog about Will.i.am's message to Obama at the Super Bowl drew a huge response. Here I answer comments.
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Obamacare Repeal Update - Feb. 7, 2011Attempts to repeal Obamacare suffered an expected setback and two steps forward.
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What Would President Reagan Tell Obama?President Obama is a fan of President Reagan. He would do well to follow the Gipper's example.
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When President Reagan Came to TownHow seeing President Reagan speak in 1986 led the author to develop an admiration for the greatest president of the twentieth century.
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Is the Egyptian Revolution Good or Bad?Will the new Egypt be a democracy, a Muslim theocracy, or something altogether different?
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Stability or Freedom in the Middle EastProtests in Tunisia and Egypt led to instability, but are they the ultimate path to peace?
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Obama is Right: Conservatives Should Be CivilToday's heated rhetoric isn't history's worst, but being civil will help Republicans in the long run.
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Congressmen Push Gun Control After Tucson ShootingGun control advocates are proposing three new laws in the wake of Jared Lee Loughner's rampage in Tucson, Arizona
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Global Warming and the Blizzard of '11Around the world, record cold weather is causing people to doubt global warming. Is there another explanation?
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Was the Tucson Shooting a Product of the Tea Party?Was the Tucson shooting politically motivated or the work of deranged loner.
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Apple Calls Christian App 'Offensive'Apple recently banned a Christian app promoting life, marriage and religious liberty from the iTunes store.
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Obama's Plan to Deal with New Congress: Bypass ItIn the areas of health care, cap-and-trade, and Internet regulation, President Obama's appointees are passing laws by decree to enact policies that Congress can't pass. Labor law might be next with new rules to enact Card Check.
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The Upcoming Battle Over the Federal Debt LimitThe first political battle of 2011 is not over the repeal of Obamacare, but whether the government should be allowed to continue borrowing.
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Obama Derangement SyndromeLike liberals and Bush, some conservatives seem determined to oppose everything Obama does or says, even when it's sensible.
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Suggested Resolutions for CelebritiesNew Year's resolutions for political leaders and other people in the public eye
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Santa Claus: Fact or Fiction?An analysis of the claims that Santa Claus is a myth.
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What is Net Neutrality?The FCC just issued rules on net neutrality through highly questionable legal wrangling. What is net neutrality and how will it affect you?
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Will Terrorists Attack This Christmas?Terrorist attacks were attempted last Christmas and Thanksgiving. Even the date of September 11 was significant before 2001.
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Pivotal Week on Capitol Hill (Dec. 19, 2010)Democrats break ranks on taxes and spending, but push through Don't Ask - Don't Tell repeal with Republican support.
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Obamacare Ruled UnconstitutionalFor the first time, a federal judge has ruled that Obamacare's individual mandate violates the US Constitution.
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WikiterrorThe US should consider cyber attackers dangerous enemies.
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Georgia Dems Split on Tax CompromiseThe Georgia congressional delegation is split on whether to vote for President Obama's extension to the Bush tax cuts.
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Analysis of the Tax Cut CompromiseThe details and effects of the compromise on the Bush tax cuts
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Are Iranian Nukes a Done Deal?Recent developments show that Iran's nuclear program is becoming more self-contained and that the regime has no intention of bowing to international diplomatic pressure.
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Liberal Inconsistencies in the Abortion DebatePro-choice reasoning is at odds with liberal beliefs on many other issues.
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Georgia Film Tax Cuts Spark Movie BoomA 2008 law giving tax credits to movie companies has sparked a film production boom in Georgia.
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Three Questions for Sen. Johnny IsaksonTop questions for Georgia's recently re-elected senator focus on rebuilding the economy and dealing with rogue nuclear powers
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The Looming Obama Tax IncreasesCongress is running out of time to prevent a massive New Year's tax increase.
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The Electromagnetic Pulse ThreatAn electromagnetic pulse attack could put the US back into the Stone Age and both North Korea and Iran will soon be capable of launching one.
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Are Muslim Women Exempt from TSA Screening?A variety of rumors and misinformation about new TSA screening procedures have surfaced on the internet. Put on your tinfoil hat and join me as I search for the truth.
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New TSA Screenings: Effective and Constitutional?The TSA rolled out new screening procedures for the holiday travel season. What can you expect at the airport and are they constitutional?
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The Wounded Heart: Overcoming Sexual AbuseDescription of characteristics of sexual abuse victims and steps for healing
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A World Without AmericaA send-up of "It's A Wonderful Life" in which Clarence the Angel shows the President how exceptional America really is.
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Why the Democrats LostThe Democrats suffered historic losses in the 2010 midterm elections. Was the problem that voters knew too little about their accomplishments... or too much?
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Fall colors at Scout Campout in Covington, GeorgiaPhotos of trees in their fall colors taken at Bert Adams Scout Reservation in Covington, GA
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What Next for Republicans?The Republicans win overwhelmingly in midterm elections. What should they do now?
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Many in Georgia Are Voting Against Democrats Rather Than for GOPThe GOP is poised to make major gains both in Georgia and nationwide. But is the GOP also poised to repeat past mistakes and be thrown out again soon?Also published on:
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Roy Barnes Answers Questions on Abortion, Spending and GunsBarnes has not addressed abortion, gun control, or how he plans to pay for his infrastructure spending. He answered my questions in an email and I'm passing them along to you.
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Election Myths: Does the GOP Want to Send Jobs Overseas?Democrats charge that Republican policies are responsible for the outsourcing of jobs to other countries.
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Roy Barnes' Rape Shield AdAn ad by Roy Barnes brings up a twenty-year-old bill that never became law.Also published on:
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Election Myths: Does the GOP Want to Privatize Social Security?In contrast to Democratic claims, the GOP roadmap gives workers a choice of plans and protects the benefits of retirees.
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Budget Cuts Threaten Georgia ParksMassive budget cuts to Georgia's state parks mean that many parks are not maintained, staffed, or even managed by the state.Also published on:
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Election Myths: Does the GOP Favor a 23% Sales Tax?Democrats are charging that Republicans want to pass a 23% national sales tax. This article examines whether this charge is true.
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A Streetcar Named "Undesired"$72 million in local and federal tax money will be used to build a 2.6 mile streetcar line in downtown Atlanta
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Three Georgia House Races Are Toss UpsThree of Georgia's thirteen House districts are competitive this year. All are Democrats facing strong Republican challenges.
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Candidate Profile: Johnny Isakson for US SenateBio and issues for Johnny Isakson, Republican candidate for Georgia's US senator.
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Meet the Candidates: Georgia Lt. GovernorBrief bio and platform for each of the Georgia Lt. Governor candidates
