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May 06, 2007 11:25 PM EDT -- I like many Democrats have been trying to decide which candidate to back.  All three front runners would be such a vast improvement over the regime currently in control of the White House.  I . . . more
August 01, 2008 11:43 AM EDT -- As the economic cycle that is being called stagflation plays itself out in the United States, Europe and elsewhere, the question that rises to the surface is: Are we being set up for a fall of mega-economic . . . more
September 04, 2006 10:05 PM EDT -- In the wake of news stories concerning the booming economy and the short supply of luxury items that are being purchased at a record rate by America's wealthiest, the following article appeared in . . . more
January 31, 2007 01:11 PM EST -- This is the first in a series of columns that may question, challenge or disagree with much of what you might believe to be true.  If that is the case, please keep in mind that this . . . more
June 18, 2008 06:57 PM EDT -- The Royal Bank of Scotland created quite a stir today when its credit strategy team sent a notice to its clients stating that the world's stock markets are about to experience the worst crash in 100 . . . more
July 09, 2008 10:41 AM EDT -- Yes, it's oil, but maybe we shouldn't get too excited.  Spurred by an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar and a moderation in the rhetoric over the Iran situation, the price . . . more
May 06, 2008 12:40 PM EDT -- Indiana has not given its electoral votes to a Democratic Candidate since the 1960's.  Is it likely to do so this year?  Probably not.  I remember from my youth my homestate sticking . . . more
September 12, 2006 09:13 PM EDT --     There is a long standing tension in American society which develops in cycles.  In the 1890's William Jennings Bryan was unafraid to declare class warfare in America.   . . . more
September 13, 2006 10:47 PM EDT --     As expected, Bernie Saunders won the Democratic Primary  race for the Senate Seat to be vacated by Sen. Jeffords who is retiring.  That in and of itself is not much news since  . . . more
September 23, 2006 09:26 PM EDT -- True to their modus operandi the Bush Administration will now try to isolate and destroy Chavez by internal insurgency groups and economic harassment.  Chavez has broken the fundamental rule of American . . . more
Crossing Bridges
by George McNaughton
views: 139 | rating: 8.9 | comments: 46
August 02, 2007 10:33 PM EDT -- Why are all the politicians clamoring to say they are going to spend billions of dollars on rebuilding the latest bridge to collapse?  Is there some connection between building a replacement bridge . . . more
October 30, 2007 05:03 PM EDT -- Environment: We all are stuck on this planet for the forseeable future, so the environment has to be protected.  America has to be a leader not an obstructionist in protecting the environment, . . . more
A Myopic Government
by Dave McGill
views: 21 | rating: 8.2 | comments: 7
October 08, 2006 03:42 AM EDT -- Albert Gallatin is a name few remember.  However, he perhaps held the country's longest tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Jefferson and Madison.  Gallatin's . . . more
June 21, 2007 04:01 PM EDT -- Rumors are abounding even back in Tennessee that Gore is going to come in after all the present candidates are finished commiting suicide in the debates.  Is this wishful thinking that the most popular . . . more
October 01, 2006 12:24 PM EDT --  While part of the problem with illegal immigrants is failure to fine the employers, which is the most important punitive weapon in the arsenal, it cannot, however, be the sole weapon as it is not . . . more
September 16, 2007 04:25 PM EDT -- I am not an Anti-Capitalist. Contrary to what some people may believe, or how I may sound, I am not anti-capitalism. I am fully aware of the countless and wonderful social values found, when viable . . . more
September 18, 2007 03:23 PM EDT -- There is a proposed moratorium on fast food eateries as a way to cut down obesity rates in South Los Angles. But this idea has its taxpayers asking:   Is this really the right way for the government . . . more
March 28, 2008 11:36 PM EDT -- John McCain is sidling towards the center, they say - or is he? He did mention the benefits of having a dialogue with other countries, the other day, and he seemed to imply that he was against a cowboy-type . . . more
December 02, 2006 02:39 PM EST -- Well yesterday I attended the graduation of my foster son from Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.  As we approached the base I noted that the primary avenue in was named for Strom Thurmond, . . . more
July 30, 2007 09:11 PM EDT -- I have heard this suggestion enough times by some of my fellow Mormons, that I think it is worth taking out for a spin.  What if we just open the borders with Mexico, let the Mexicans come and go . . . more
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