On Memorial Day we just want to pause to thank the Veterans who fought to protect our freedoms. Their sacrifice made the American Dream possible. We officially confer an ALL-TIME WINNERS AWARD to the veterans of the military forces on behalf of the American people, even the ones who don't appreciate them.
WINNERS:
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney is the big winner of the week. Despite his frequent missteps in the past (e.g. "I like firing people."), Romney is surging in the polls. His current popularity has more to do with his opponent than anything that Romney has actually said or done,
Memorial Day Winners and Losers
by Ronald A. Rowe May 30th, 2012 
Independent Views, Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Poverty or Just Poor?
by T Akery May 29th, 2012 Political Opinions
Lately, there has been a lot of debate over the definition of poverty. The question is important because the government is spending billions of dollars on assisting the poor. With the spending problem of this current administration, one thing is really clear. Budget cuts are going to have to happen and no matter how they are administered, the poor in this country are going to see some of these cuts. Democrat or Republican, it really doesn't matter who is in office, those cuts are going to wind up hurting someone and no one wants to be the one facing
This Memorial Day…
by Eric M. Blake May 28th, 2012 Conservative Considerations
I guess every one of us has a few personal traditions of our own — a few personal rituals, that we formed ourselves, just because. In some cases, “just because” we care.
For me … I guess it’s become a tradition of mine, to call out to anyone in uniform — or a veteran — who passes by, with a simple, honest, “Thanks for serving!” Sometimes I wave, sometimes, I give a humble salute.
They deserve at least that much. Heck, they deserve more — a lot more. Some reading this, are old enough to remember the disgraceful treatment the veterans of Vietnam so often
For me … I guess it’s become a tradition of mine, to call out to anyone in uniform — or a veteran — who passes by, with a simple, honest, “Thanks for serving!” Sometimes I wave, sometimes, I give a humble salute.
They deserve at least that much. Heck, they deserve more — a lot more. Some reading this, are old enough to remember the disgraceful treatment the veterans of Vietnam so often
Could the 40-Point Plan Work in the Real World?
by James Maynard May 25th, 2012 Independent Views, Political Opinions
On July 20th, a film titled The 40-Point Plan will be released in theaters, chronicling a near future where the problems of hunger, poverty and homelessness are all solved within a matter of months. Could a plan, like that described in the film, actually work in the real world?
The film proposes solving many of the world's ills by gathering a group of 20 business people, scholars and scientists under Warren Buffet. In the movie, the group forms NECA (The National Employment Corporation of America), which provides the necessities of life (food, clothing, shelter) for free to those in need
The film proposes solving many of the world's ills by gathering a group of 20 business people, scholars and scientists under Warren Buffet. In the movie, the group forms NECA (The National Employment Corporation of America), which provides the necessities of life (food, clothing, shelter) for free to those in need
Kenyan Winner
by Ronald A. Rowe May 23rd, 2012 Political Humor, Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Regular readers here know how I love to dissect Conspiracy Theories. Many thanks to all of you who have let me know that you enjoy my occasional light-hearted peek under the tin foil hats. For the small but vocal minority contingent who get upset every time I do, please go read this lovely article about the Green Forum instead of continuing here. I think we'll all be happier if you do.
When I was a young lad, I heard about the Fake Moon Landing conspiracy theories and immediately dismissed them as nonsense. Much later, I read a
When I was a young lad, I heard about the Fake Moon Landing conspiracy theories and immediately dismissed them as nonsense. Much later, I read a