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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Pushing Troops To The Brink! Is It Wise? Will It Work?

On Wednesday, September 19, 2007, Senate Democrats failed in their bid to change the course of the Iraqi war strategy. A proposal by Sen. Jim Webb (D.-Va.) failed by 4 votes. It needed a total of 60 votes to prevent a Republican filibuster. It was simply a measure to give troops as much time at home... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Ramblings Of A War-Weary Yet Patriotic American!

Some people who claim to be anti-war are truly anti-American. Jane Fonda quickly comes to my mind. She didn't believe that we shouldn't be involved in the Vietnam War. Fonda believed that we were on the wrong side. If we were supporting and funding the Communist North Vietnamese, she would have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 16, 2007

Happy 220th Anniversary Of The U.S. Constitution!

September 17th is the 220th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Prior to the Constitution, the 13 colonies were held together loosely by the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. It lasted from 1781 to 1787. The Articles of Confederation was simply a ''states' rights... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 8, 2007

August Job Report: Not Too Good!

The United States lost 4,000 nonfarm jobs in August. Losses were most heavily felt in manufacturing and construction. Countrywide Financial Corporation, one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, announced on Friday that it is eliminating 12,000 jobs. The subprime loans that it had been selling... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Down But Not Out! McCain Fights Back!

Campaigning in Concord, New Hampshire on Tuesday, September 04, 2007, Republican presidential contender and Arizona Senator John McCain believes that he is the only Republican with sufficient foreign policy experience to fight the war on terrorism. He says that he is the only one who has forcefully... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 3, 2007

Happy Labor Day! Saluting America's Workers!

I wish a sincerely heartfelt appreciation for all of America's workers (which includes myself). All of these people are the backbone of this country. We wouldn't be the United States of America without its workers. I'm thinking of the Alabama song that honors America's workers today. I believe the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 1, 2007

Ron Paul Attracts Diverse Support

Two 31-year-old friends, one who has never voted for a Republican and one who has been a Republican all his life, are supporting Ron Paul for President. Mr. Paul has attracted recognition from the Internet and participating in the debates. Paul's supporters are running a grass-roots campaign for him... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Political Implications Of A Terrorist Attack? Hillary Is Ready To Handle It

Senator Hillary Clinton of New York was attacked by some of her fellow Democratic presidential opponents for discussing the political implications of a terrorist assault prior to the 2008 elections. Campaigning in New Hampshire on Thursday, Senator Clinton said that she was able to handle the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

Intelligence Document Released On Iraq

According to the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), the political situation in Iraq is grave. The report was released today. The U.S. government believes that more progress will be made at the local level than the national level in Iraq. This is analagous to our country. Welfare reform was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Possibly A New Presidential Candidate: Remember Sam Nunn?

According to this post in The Democratic Strategist, former Georgia Democratic senator Sam Nunn is considering entering the presidential race. The article entitled Nunn Tests the Waters is written by Ed Kilgore who was the senator's speechwriter and legislative counsel from 1989-92. If Michael... Sign in to see full entry.

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