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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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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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Do You Want A Democracy?

October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · My Seat, Politics

Do you REALLY want a democracy? The healthcare reform farce we see in Congress is proof positive that we do not actually enjoy a democracy in the United States.
Who is to blame? You and me. Who can bring back democracy? Only you and me. How, you ask. Well, that’s what I’m here for. I have [...]

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The Costs Of Bipartisanship

April 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Health, Politics

Bipartisanship sounds like an admirable quality. Is it?
When Obama wanted some Regressive Senators to sign on to his stimulus bill he had to make some deals. One of the deals was with Susan Collins. She thought $780 million for pandemic control was better spent on tax cuts.
Obama caved in the name of bipartisanship. If one [...]

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