Category Archives: Politics

Character And Integrity In Politics Or The Lack Thereof

Mark Sanford & Anthony Weiner

Politicians should be held to the highest standard as they make decisions on a daily basis that affect how we live, the laws that govern us and our well-being. We should trust that those we elect are a cut above … Continue reading

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Gang Violence And Crime Can Be Eliminated Easily

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Gang violence and crime can be addressed with a new law much like the RICO Act which targeted organized crime. Gangs that perpetrate crimes should be investigated as a group rather than individual actions and all members of gangs that … Continue reading

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Senator (R-Ky) Rand Paul Goes From Villain To Hero

Senator Rand Paul

Senator (R-Ky) Rand Paul’s filibuster of President Obama’s choice to head up the CIA John Brennan was truly a monumental moment for the often controversial Senator. His stance on civil rights matters that has shed a negative light on the Senator took … Continue reading

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WANTED: Senators and Congressman Applicants for 2014 Elections

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As the 2014 elections draw near, we are looking for candidates to fill spots in the Senate and House as heads will certainly roll in the upcoming elections. Candidate hopefuls must have little to no experience in the political arena. … Continue reading

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The Marijuana Cash Cow Goes Federal

Feds look to legalize marijuana

There is now a push in Congress to get in on the cash cow after Colorado and Washington legalized  marijuana use and sale. Members of Congress will introduce between eight and 10 bills to roll back federal marijuana restrictions and levy … Continue reading

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The GOP Plans A Face-Lift Before 2016 Elections

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After a bitter defeat in the 2012 elections the RNC plans to reform their party in the form of a face-lift to try to win minority votes which were key in the general elections in 2008 and 2012 elections. Reaching … Continue reading

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Anonymous Declares War On Government Web Sites

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Anonymous declared war on government web sites citing unfair sentencing practices for hackers. The hackers apparently hijacked the website of the U.S. government agency responsible for federal sentencing guidelines, where they posted a message demanding the United States reform its justice … Continue reading

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Governing in the 21st Century with an 18th Century Mindset

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Hopefully as one ages he learns from his mistakes, grows from the experience and never makes the same mistake twice. Only ignorance or stupidity would allow a repeat of past mistakes, yet far too often our elected officials do just that. … Continue reading

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