http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/after-earmark-ban-lawmakers-try-to-direct-money-to-hundreds-of-pet-projects/2011/11/29/gIQA2L2WAO_story.html?hpid=z1 Earmarks hell..this is just another form of stealing. If these people want money just ask...
"In all likely hood." Mitch Mcconell said they would vote to continue the payroll tax cut. I know I am tired, but the way the republicans blather on about the evils of taxes, how could this even be an issue? How is that they voted no the first time...
Why are people making such a big deal of President Obama not mentioning God in his Thanksgiving day address? Why is this relevant?
After serving 45 years, Barney Frank has announced his retirement. He will not be running for re-election. Will this become a good thing for the Democrtic party or a bad?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5kHACjrdEY&feature=share
http://www.thenation.com/blog/164783/two-scandals-one-connection-fbi-link-between-penn-state-and-uc-davis Two shocking scandals. Two esteemed universities. Two disgraced university leaders. One stunning connection. Over the last month, we’ve...
Some music while you read if you desire. As I was driving around town today I spotted five different boarder patrol vehicles. Its good to know the boarder patrol is busy guarding my small city on shores of Lake Erie from those damn...
LAST GAME BETWEEN UT & A&M!!!!!! As a Texan, I am torn between both teams in this football game because it is a tradition that has lasted 100 years. This is a sad day in the history of this state. I graduated from UT and my loyalties...
I think about the conditions that caused our Thanksgiving Story. Our forebears arrived here woefully unprepared. That's not surprising to us because we have the Westward expansion to relate it to, a time when anyone could walk West as prepared or...
T..... is for our thankfulness for many joys and blessings... H..... is for our homes so warm and bright... A..... is for autumn, time for harvest and abundance... N..... is for nature's beauty and delight... K..... is for the kitchens where good...
Excellent article! http://m.rollingstone.com/?redirurl=%2Fpolitics%2Fblogs%2Ftaibblog%2Fuc-davis-pepper-spray-incident-reveals-weakness-up-top-20111122 "Politics: UC Davis Pepper-Spray Incident Reveals Weakness Up Top By Matt...
Illinois State Representative Bill Mitchell introduced a bill to the General Assembly on Tuesday to make Chicago it's own state. His bill is supported by Representative Adam Brown. Being a life long Illinois resident, but not of Chicago, I am taken...
1) open your "write a post" window 2) open your YouTube video in another tab or window. 3) below the video select the share button 4) then select the embed option 5) while you can check some of these boxes it's now necessary to...
After some thought about bail outs, tax incentives and subsidies, I decide to write an article on the topic. This article provides an alternative type of government financial aid. I think my alternative includes the best of both worlds and eliminates...
Finally a candidate with a trace of compassion. Gingrich has a different view with respect to immigrants. I'm rooting for Gingrich. The reason is simple. If Gingrich wins the nomination, Obama wins the election. ...
Bill O'Reilly and other friends from FOX news seem to think pepper spray is no big deal. GREAT!! Does that mean I can go spray them with it? Can I? Can I please? PLEEEAASSEE!!!!! He said it is no big deal!!
Read this, for me it was old news, but I'll just pass it along for your information. http://www.thoughts.com/Den_of_Iniquity/the-truth-about-bushs-tax-cuts
I think it's wrong because the rich are not creating jobs. Everyone must share the burden. No exceptions. Saving Medicare is a worthy cause. Until the Republicans recognize that Medicare is a necessity for many older folks and start trying to...
I am sure by now you have ll seen this, but I still could not resist posting it, as he continues to open mouth and insert foot.
(Reuters) - The Republican and Democratic leaders of a 12-member congressional "super committee" are set to declare defeat in a joint statement to be released after three months of talks failed to bridge deep divides over taxes and spending. After...
Gingrich's consultation with Freddie Mac is a non-issue for me. His qualifications for the Presidency or Vice Presidency are better than any other Republican candidate. He is resourceful, intelligent and knows how to deal with Congress. Most...
First the news story. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden were booed at NASCAR's season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. The appearance was part of an event to honor military troops and families. The first lady and vice...
