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Change? What change?
In President Obama’s first two weeks he has sent missile strikes into Pakistan, ordered $800 billion in bail out money and alienated Speaker Pelosi… so what’s changed? I realize, as does the president, that the current economic circumstances will take … Continue reading
Governator: What Happened?
Five years ago the people of California removed Gray Davis from the governor’s office. The reasons we had for recalling Gov. Davis were mostly centered around his dishonesty concerning the economic situation of the time and his tax plan. Additionally, … Continue reading
Posted in economy, morality, Politics
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What Next? A Summary of VOTE08
Obviously, we have made history. Some are claiming that they have helped “change the world” and I think that it is a bit premature for that analysis. Electing an African American president does not change the world or even our … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Education, Election 08, morality, Politics, press and media
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Can we?
“The people have spoken and they have spoken clearly.” Senator McCain said as he delivered his best speech of the campaign in conceding the election. Senator Obama gave yet another great speech in announcing and accepting his victory. I suppose … Continue reading
Posted in Election 08, Politics
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To sum It All Up… The propositions (part 3)
Well, here it all is. For those of you who can’t fill out and mail that absentee ballot or are filled with trepidation of facing the polling place next week. I know what you’re all thinking: “if only I knew … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Education, Election 08, morality, Politics
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It’s About The Money… the propositions (part 2)
You have probably noticed that the economy is not having its best week monthyear. Yet, most of the propositions on the State ballot are asking for more spending. Five of the twelve propositions create bonds to be issued. What many … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Election 08, Politics
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Fiction, Falacies, and Lies… the propositions (part 1)
With the election less than two weeks away, it behooves us to do a little research into the myriad of propositions proliferating the California ballot this year. Let’s tackle the easy ones first: Propositions 4 and 8. I say “easy” … Continue reading
Posted in Election 08, morality, Politics
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There… isn’t that clearer?
The “fundamental difference” between the vice-presidential candidates is not their view of the problems facing Americans, but how they see we should address the issues which are most critical to the people. Just in case you are not up to … Continue reading
Posted in Election 08
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It’s Only Money… We Can Print More
The Democrats are blaming Bush, the Republicans point to the Democratic Congress, the lenders are blaming the consumer and the borrowers ask the banks why they were given a loan they couldn’t afford. So whose fault is this big mess? … Continue reading
Posted in economy, Election 08, Politics
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New Look, New Direction… sort of
It’s funny, I didn’t really intend to write a political blog. My plan was to be more philosophical… you know, the search for Truth. However, I find myself repeatedly, no, constantly annoyed with the distortion, repression, and ignorance of the … Continue reading
Posted in press and media
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