Political Apathy is the Real Problem...
I saw a woman at a town hall today arguing against health care reform. She said that she’s never been interested in politics before now. She then went on to misrepresent the Democratic healthcare proposal, either because she is a liar or was just completely ignorant. I’m betting it was the...
Obama’s Remarks at NH Healthcare T...
President Obama was in Portsmouth, NH this afternoon to talk about his proposed healthcare plan (full video). I was happy to see him take an offensive position and defend his proposal. I was also happy to hear that the so-called “fight” with protesters for which he was “bracing”...
How Far Have We Come?...
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September 20, 2008 |
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Sometimes, it is necessary to go back and listen to those who came before us in order to get an idea about where we are, where we are going, and how far we have come.
United States President Dwight David Eisenhower said:
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies...
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Pulls Out of ...
It is another sad day for liberty, justice, and democracy, as Zimbabwe opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, pulls out of the runoff election against that nation’s leader, President Robert Mugabe. Citing the escalating violence and the possibility that those who vote for him will be murdered by...
Bob Barr Changes His Mind on Patriot Act...
Former Republican and current Libertarian candidate for President of the United States, Bob Barr, has changed his mind on the infringement of personal liberty. A former supporter of the USA PATRIOT ACT, he now finds himself against the bill, stating, “In the past I was willing…to accept a...
Since When Are the Views of Pundits More...
This evening I was watching former Vice President Al Gore endorse Barack Obama in a speech in Michigan. I was watching MSNBC, and Dan Abrams’ show was covering the event. Gore gave his speech, which was carried on MSNBC without interruption. He then introduced Obama, and Abrams, along with his...
