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Guns in America – past the point of no return?

Keep it up and we won’t need Medicare or Social Security Did you know? On average in the US, over 30 people are killed by guns everyday. Since Newtown, more than 1990 people have been killed by guns. In the … Continue reading

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It will take more than a leap of faith

Know the enemy within – they’re in charge of our scientific advancement Do you know why climate change is being ignored? There are many reasons, five of them are Congressman (see below): In the US, only 6 percent of scientists … Continue reading

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Your opinion and your vote DON’T count

If you think what you and the rest of America thinks and wants actually matters, think again. Your needs are irrelevant. Two recent polls highlight the reality of democracy. It is nonexistent. The republic does not work for “we the … Continue reading

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Electile Dysfunction: the inability to get aroused over any of the choices for President or Congress in the 2012 election

Majority of Americans say, “Throw the bums out.” So let’s do it! Obviously, they ain’t working in our best interests. In fact, they’re hardly working at all. And we know what happens in the real world when that happens: “You’re … Continue reading

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Hey kid! Eat your damn veggies – have a pizza!

Parents and grandparents pay attention: School is bad for your kid’s health Fact: In the US, 12.5 million children (17%) are obese. Fact: Child obesity has tripled since 1980. Fact: 33.8% of adults are obese. Fact: Ronald Reagan tried to … Continue reading

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Hang up – quick, Congress is about to telemarket you!

In the US, there’s a law preventing telemarketers from calling your cell phone – but not for long! A bill is slipping quietly through Congress that could soon make it legal for corporations to robocall your cell phone. Do you … Continue reading

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Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

Nation burns while leaders fiddle – again! Has Nero, the infamous Emperor of Rome (54-68 AD), who “fiddled while Rome burned,” been reincarnated in America? Is he one of the Tea Party members? Maybe he’s in the GOP controlled Congress? … Continue reading

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Our grandchildren should remember this date – August 10, 2011

China launched its first aircraft carrier August 10, 2011. So what? It might be a milestone. A harbinger. History and hindsight tell us a great deal and our grandchildren may well look back on this date as the beginning of … Continue reading

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The “F” word drowns out the “C” word in financial markets

Bulls and bears, ups and downs, AAA and AA, Obama’s words, Bernanke’s words … the noise is deafening and yet, the markets keep whipsawing. And sending around the world the “F” word, echoing off the towers of Wall Street, Bay … Continue reading

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The worst gang war in America – the Gang of 535

Gang wars in every big city are violent, create untold fear and tragedy for innocent people and are a useless part of our society. But none compare to the gang war we have to put up with in the United … Continue reading

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