Did someone revise the English dictionary while I wasn’t looking?

Reading and watching the news is disconcerting and disorienting.

Liz Cheney, a graduate of law school and self-proclaimed patriot, calls the Department of Justice the Department of Jihad. Why? Because seven attorneys in that department once represented terror suspects before the courts.

This law school graduate says that lawyers agree with their clients. She thinks some people should not have a right to an attorney. I must have misread or misunderstood our Constitution and legal system because Liz shouts quite loudly and clearly that she is a patriot. Should I have put that in all caps?

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It isn’t even close to Halloween but this post should spook you.

Why would I try to scare you? Can’t it wait until the end of October? No. I’m funny that way.

Just saying the word economics causes most people’s eyes to glaze over. Actually finding out what is going on in the economy has the opposite effect. It is called the dismal science with good reason.

Stay with me here. I can assure you that you will not be as happy as you are at this moment.

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If you stay to the end of this post, you will see an offer you can’t refuse – no strings attached.

My last post was about a health issue, not healthcare reform. Writing so frequently on healthcare reform and the economy has built up a tremendous reserve of frustration.

I wanted to take a psychic break by expounding on other subjects but it seems not to be possible to get away from these matters. Storming once more into the breech they come again to the subject of reform.

Just now I feel more inclined to address the method than the substance. Could it be that there is so little substance to speak to?

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This post touches on a few important issues but all revolve around corn.

The bulk of this post is a reprint of a article by Joseph Mercola, M.D. Following his remarks, I have just a couple of comments on the other issues about corn.

I’m guessing that you have seen some ads on television lately that are sponsored by the Corn Refiners Association. They have someone challenging another’s statement that HFCS is bad for you. Naturally, the lady is unable to support her claim. Her friend then pushes the idea that sugar is sugar.

I had heard that HFCS was bad for you but, as the person in the ad, I would not have been able to argue the point forcefully. Read this article and you will find it easy to refute the Judas Goat.

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Today, speaking of the bonuses, Obama says, “I, like most of the American people, don’t begrudge people success or wealth. That is part of the free-market system.”

Not that long ago he was calling those bonuses obscene and shameful.

Which is it?

Larry Summers was in full support of anything that the Wall Street casinos wanted. Tuesday he was calling it the “bloated financial system” as he claimed to support Obama’s plan to develop strict regulatory controls.

Which is it?

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We need to send some senators to Guantanamo. They are far more dangerous to our country than any of the people already in residence there.

I’m certain you have at least heard the name of Christopher Bond, Senator from Missouri. You, however, may be forgiven for not recognizing Martha Johnson’s name.

Miss Martha was the President’s nominee to head up the General Services Administration. It’s difficult to think of a political appointment to a less political position. The GSA is primarily the nation’s landlord and maintenance arm. They do the grunt work so that government employees have a roof over their heads.

What connection is there between these two?

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You knew it was coming. Perhaps you didn’t expect it this soon but it’s here.

A corporation is running for Congress.

It’s happening in the 1^st Congressional District of Maryland. That’s Silver Spring, MD.

I have included the first campaign ad. Also, you will find the web site. You won’t even have to make a donation.

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Despite what some may think, I was not around for the Dred Scott decision. That aside, I had comforted myself that the Supremes could not make a worse ruling than the one that gave us Bush the lesser.

I was wrong, horribly so.

We are now the only developed country in the world that allows corporations to legally spend unlimited amounts to control the government. Aren’t we special?

Stay with me a couple of minutes. You will see how stupid and/or corrupt at least five of the Justices really are.

How did we get here and what needs to be done? It is simple but the ramifications cannot be overstated.

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Why are we being punished for being good?

Have we weathered the economic meltdown? Have we survived? How are you doing? Is it over?

Unemployment continues to rise. Foreclosures continue to increase. Foreclosure rates are expected to increase. Small- and medium-size businesses still can’t borrow to expand or even purchase inventory. The Wall Street casinos are up but America is not.

Is it over? Obviously not. When will it be over? Don’t hold your breath.

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Here is something I stumbled upon that deserves attention.

Roger Lowenstein is the author. He states the case well and doesn’t need me to interpret for him.

His advice will likely go against everything you have been told on this subject. So, what? You were told that for someone else’s benefit.

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