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How nice it is for some people to declare that other people should continue to pay more and more in taxes to support a reckless and corrupt government.
How nice it is for some people to declare that other people should continue to pay more and more in taxes to support a reckless and corrupt government.
 
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
 
Young adults often wonder what their rights are in the public school system with respect to religion.
Young adults often wonder what their rights are in the public school system with respect to religion.
 
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
 
It is acknowledged that the views and the writings philosopher John Locke played a crucial role in our Founders' view of liberty.
 
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
 
Our President has announced worldwide that the United States is the largest Muslim nation. We are at the verge of building a magnificent mosque at Ground Zero as a symbol of Islam's conquest.
Our President has announced worldwide that the United States is the largest Muslim nation. We are at the verge of building a magnificent mosque at Ground Zero as a symbol of Islam's conquest.
 
Socialized health care has always conjured up the fear of rationed health care to those deemed of lower social value, such as the elderly and the disabled.
Socialized health care has always conjured up the fear of rationed health care to those deemed of lower social value, such as the elderly and the disabled.
 
On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
 
They wanted to use our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for insurance coverage for abortions, a procedure that too many find offensive to their conscience.
They wanted to use our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for insurance coverage for abortions, a procedure that too many find offensive to their conscience.
 
In 1787, a group of brilliant Americans met in Philadelphia with the task of setting up a government to effectively manage a union of independent, and sovereign states.
In 1787, a group of brilliant Americans met in Philadelphia with the task of setting up a government to effectively manage a union of independent, and sovereign states.
 
Scholars view the Constitution from 2 viewpoints: Some see the Constitution as an unchanging document; and others see the Constitution as a "Living Document."
Scholars view the Constitution from 2 viewpoints: Some see the Constitution as an unchanging document; and others see the Constitution as a "Living Document."
 
It's becoming a Ground Zero for a heated exchange between those who respect the events of 9/11 and the Muslim community (represented by Imam Rauf) who doesn't seem to.
It's becoming a Ground Zero for a heated exchange between those who respect the events of 9/11 and the Muslim community (represented by Imam Rauf) who doesn't seem to.
 
I went to Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor Rally two weeks ago, and then got right back into my van and drove back up to Washington D.C. for the 9/12 Rally.
I went to Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor Rally two weeks ago, and then got right back into my van and drove back up to Washington D.C. for the 9/12 Rally.
 
This is install considers: the the first ten in the Bill of Rights, an overview of the Constitution, and then the remaining seventeen of the Bill of Rights.
This is install considers: the the first ten in the Bill of Rights, an overview of the Constitution, and then the remaining seventeen of the Bill of Rights.
 
In this 4th segment of Diane Rufino's examination of our Founding Principles, she examines: Compact Federalism, the Federalist Farmer andAlexis de Tocqueville.
In this 4th segment of Diane Rufino's examination of our Founding Principles, she examines: Compact Federalism, the Federalist Farmer andAlexis de Tocqueville.
 
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of honest, well-intentioned, patriotic Americans being called names, and especially racist ones.
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of honest, well-intentioned, patriotic Americans being called names, and especially racist ones.
 
The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people; It is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.
The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people; It is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.
 
As we initiate this ongoing series, this category on what made this a once great nation, we examine our nation's first document.
As we initiate this ongoing series, this category on what made this a once great nation, we examine our nation's first document.
 
On Monday, Aug. 30, the Huffington Post posted a vile piece offering $100,000 for a sex tape or other incriminating information on Glenn Beck so they can permanently remove him from the airwaves.
On Monday, Aug. 30, the Huffington Post posted a vile piece offering $100,000 for a sex tape or other incriminating information on Glenn Beck so they can permanently remove him from the airwaves.
 
Glenn Beck had a dream. He thought that if Americans can unite in order to restore honor to our nation, it would be the first step in taking our country back.
Glenn Beck had a dream. He thought that if Americans can unite in order to restore honor to our nation, it would be the first step in taking our country back.
 
On August 4, a federal court in California struck down the gay marriage ban, popularly known as Proposition 8, and handed a victory to thousands of gays and lesbians.
On August 4, a federal court in California struck down the gay marriage ban, popularly known as Proposition 8, and handed a victory to thousands of gays and lesbians.
 
Lawyer Rufino has supplied our funnybones with a bit of sustenance for one our favorite subjects: the plight, or is it blight, of lawyers.
Lawyer Rufino has supplied our funnybones with a bit of sustenance for one our favorite subjects: the plight, or is it blight, of lawyers.
 
TEA Party rally along the waterfront in Washington on Oct. 2
 
As a human being, I am touched at the virtues that Shirley Sherrod came to embrace. I am thankful that her lesson is the one we are talking about instead of divisive racist inuendo.
As a human being, I am touched at the virtues that Shirley Sherrod came to embrace. I am thankful that her lesson is the one we are talking about instead of divisive racist inuendo.
 
when I watch the footage of 9/11, I can remember it all just as clearly as the very day the carnage and destruction actually occurred.
when I watch the footage of 9/11, I can remember it all just as clearly as the very day the carnage and destruction actually occurred.
 
We have a President who is complicit in the flagrant lawlessness by illegal immigrants. Arizona takes the first step to stop him.
We have a President who is complicit in the flagrant lawlessness by illegal immigrants. Arizona takes the first step to stop him.
 
The theme originated as a post on my blogsite. The article below actually represents a running thread of several posts and includes comments which criticize my points.
The theme originated as a post on my blogsite. The article below actually represents a running thread of several posts and includes comments which criticize my points.
 
In light of the serious consequences that have resulted directly from the removal of religion in our schools and in our society, I wish to propose a possible legal pathway for change.
In light of the serious consequences that have resulted directly from the removal of religion in our schools and in our society, I wish to propose a possible legal pathway for change.
 
These past few weeks, I've heard all kinds of people, celebrities, groups, and even animals (ie, the New Black Panther Party) label the TEA Party as "racist."
These past few weeks, I've heard all kinds of people, celebrities, groups, and even animals (ie, the New Black Panther Party) label the TEA Party as "racist."
 
On June 28th, the Supreme Court handed down yet another disappointing and discouraging decision regarding religious expression and association in this country.
On June 28th, the Supreme Court handed down yet another disappointing and discouraging decision regarding religious expression and association in this country.
 
After federal troops were finally withdrawn from the South following the Civil War and Reconstruction era, Democrats regained power in every state in the South.
After federal troops were finally withdrawn from the South following the Civil War and Reconstruction era, Democrats regained power in every state in the South.
 
As we all know, this is an election year and a lot is at stake. The present administration shows no intention of slowing down or changing its dangerous course.
As we all know, this is an election year and a lot is at stake. The present administration shows no intention of slowing down or changing its dangerous course.
 
Diane Rufino: "I think Mike Hayes and I have a fundamental disagreement on both the foundation and the future of this country."
Diane Rufino: "I think Mike Hayes and I have a fundamental disagreement on both the foundation and the future of this country."
 
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