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Save Us From Patriots

March 10th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Law, Politics

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 [...]

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Reconciliation

February 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Health, Politics

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 [...]

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Stop It

February 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Politics

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 [...]

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Coming Soon

January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Politics

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 1st 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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Supreme Stupidity

January 25th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Law, Politics

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 [...]

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Insurance

January 2nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Health, Politics

I‘m afraid we need to get back to basics. One would think that people understood insurance.
There are many valid complaints concerning “healthcare reform.” Those focused on insurance are not among them.
That doesn’t stop them from complaining. Some complain for political reasons. Others complain because they don’t understand what insurance is, how it works and what [...]

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Pigs At The Trough

December 16th, 2009 · No Comments · My Seat, Politics

Have you heard? The economy is in the tank.
Have you heard? Unemployment is in the double digits.
Have you heard? Congress wants to give themselves a pay raise.
Your Congressman needs that money more than your piggy bank does. You would just spend it on something silly, such as food, shelter, clothing, medicine or some other essentials.

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How To Succeed In The Army

December 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · International, Politics

Just what are the criteria for promotion in the Army? We have been hearing the name of General Stanley McChrystal a lot of late.
He is a Four-Star General in charge of NATO forces in Afghanistan. Now does his name ring a bell?
We have heard about his recommendation for an additional 40,000 troops. Seemingly forgotten is [...]

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Says Who?

December 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Politics

I saw thousands of sheep on my recent trip to the Highlands of Scotland. Most were just grazing on the hillsides. A few were being herded, by border collies, men or both.

If I had more time I would have stopped and asked them if they really wanted to be herded to the slaughterhouse. They, [...]

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Doing God’s Work

November 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Economics, Politics

The CEO of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, claims that he is doing God’s work. Has God retired? Is God not upset with Lloyd for causing his 401K to tank?
Wouldn’t you like to get a peek at God’s portfolio? Such gems of wisdom from one of the Masters of the Universe generates lots of questions.
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