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Walter B. Jones, Jr. supports the pullout of American troops from Afghanistan. Now we learn how the enemy views all this.
Walter B. Jones, Jr. supports the pullout of American troops from Afghanistan. Now we learn how the enemy views all this.
 
When the government shutdown was averted with the agreement on the Continuing Resolution, we heard claims of another "first" for the current administration; a reduction in spending.
When the government shutdown was averted with the agreement on the Continuing Resolution, we heard claims of another "first" for the current administration; a reduction in spending.
 
President Barack Obama's ongoing "soak the rich because they are evil campaign" is finally spawning a cop-cat movement, which was always his intended purpose.
President Barack Obama's ongoing "soak the rich because they are evil campaign" is finally spawning a cop-cat movement, which was always his intended purpose.
 
How shall they learn unless they are taught? The corollary to that is: How shall they learn what they need to know unless they are taught what it is they need to know.
How shall they learn unless they are taught? The corollary to that is: How shall they learn what they need to know unless they are taught what it is they need to know.
 
Herman Cain supporters have accepted his narrative that he is an American success story. The question is, just how much of that "success" did he earn on his own? And is it really the Horatio Alger story we are led to believe?
Herman Cain supporters have accepted his narrative that he is an American success story. The question is, just how much of that "success" did he earn on his own? And is it really the Horatio Alger story we are led to believe?
 
Our world is coming apart. The reactions to this are daily becoming more ridiculous.
Our world is coming apart. The reactions to this are daily becoming more ridiculous.
 
So what about the "Wall Street Protestors"?? Do they have a point?? Maybe. It looks a lot like Woodstock without the rain and mud; well, the mud anyway.
So what about the "Wall Street Protestors"?? Do they have a point?? Maybe. It looks a lot like Woodstock without the rain and mud; well, the mud anyway.
 
Hero - a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
Hero - a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
 
How do we allow ourselves to be taken advantage of so regularly?? The continuing - but so far seemingly unsuccessful - war on poverty is a good case in point.
How do we allow ourselves to be taken advantage of so regularly?? The continuing - but so far seemingly unsuccessful - war on poverty is a good case in point.
 
Newly elected School Board chairman Mac Hodges failed his first major test in that new position. He did so by sitting by allowing the board to flounder in the redistricting process.
Newly elected School Board chairman Mac Hodges failed his first major test in that new position. He did so by sitting by allowing the board to flounder in the redistricting process.
 
It didn't work. In spite of all the threats from Team Obama the Democrat-controlled Senate rejected Obama's "piece" of his Jobs Bill stimulus that was proposed to provide for firemen, policemen and teachers.
It didn't work. In spite of all the threats from Team Obama the Democrat-controlled Senate rejected Obama's "piece" of his Jobs Bill stimulus that was proposed to provide for firemen, policemen and teachers.
 
When you look at the current political scene in The City of Washington, you have to ask who is asking the tough questions and offering solutions on behalf of the taxpayers.
When you look at the current political scene in The City of Washington, you have to ask who is asking the tough questions and offering solutions on behalf of the taxpayers.
 
When we look at what the anointed one and his henchmen are proposing to do ( spend) to alleviate the problem of high unemployment, it certainly looks like they are trying to do just that; find the end of a hoop. Do you suppose they will ever realize that a hoop has no beginning and no end??
When we look at what the anointed one and his henchmen are proposing to do ( spend) to alleviate the problem of high unemployment, it certainly looks like they are trying to do just that; find the end of a hoop. Do you suppose they will ever realize that a hoop has no beginning and no end??
 
He has written a letter to Congress trying to justify his role in "Fast and Furious." We'll save you a recitation of the details of Fast and Furious, but a quick internet search will give you hundreds of articles on the topic. Suffice it to say it is a big story.
He has written a letter to Congress trying to justify his role in "Fast and Furious." We'll save you a recitation of the details of Fast and Furious, but a quick internet search will give you hundreds of articles on the topic. Suffice it to say it is a big story.
 
We've posted several articles and videos the last few days about the "Occupy wherever" protests. You've probably seen reports if you watch the Elite Media evening news stories.
We've posted several articles and videos the last few days about the "Occupy wherever" protests. You've probably seen reports if you watch the Elite Media evening news stories.
 
After a lot of bickering we finally agreed on a bi-partisan approach to identify how we should go about getting our National finances back in order.
After a lot of bickering we finally agreed on a bi-partisan approach to identify how we should go about getting our National finances back in order.
 
"THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING:" The hackneyed refrain, oft-repeated in unison, when Liberals, and, or their children congregate en masse is very true; however, one has to question, "What are we watching here and now on New York City's Wall Street?"
"THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING:" The hackneyed refrain, oft-repeated in unison, when Liberals, and, or their children congregate en masse is very true; however, one has to question, "What are we watching here and now on New York City's Wall Street?"
 
For years and years, seniors have been conditioned to reflexively resist any changes, no matter how minuscule, having to do with Social Security. Historical note to politicians: Fool with Social Security at your own risk. Those days may be gone.
For years and years, seniors have been conditioned to reflexively resist any changes, no matter how minuscule, having to do with Social Security. Historical note to politicians: Fool with Social Security at your own risk. Those days may be gone.
 
From now until the end of the year (and probably longer than that) we are going to be hearing more than we ever wanted to about budgeting, continuing resolutions, appropriations, and most disconcerting of all, the political mathematics used in getting from one to the other.
From now until the end of the year (and probably longer than that) we are going to be hearing more than we ever wanted to about budgeting, continuing resolutions, appropriations, and most disconcerting of all, the political mathematics used in getting from one to the other.
 
The larger truth expressed here is that Liberals will say and do just about anything to reverse a rout upon the political, and therefore, policy platform, that we are all now well-engaged.
The larger truth expressed here is that Liberals will say and do just about anything to reverse a rout upon the political, and therefore, policy platform, that we are all now well-engaged.
 
It never fails to amaze me how good the Dems are at out foxing the long suffering taxpayers and how so many of us keep buying into their almost always misleading and frequently fallacious arguments.
It never fails to amaze me how good the Dems are at out foxing the long suffering taxpayers and how so many of us keep buying into their almost always misleading and frequently fallacious arguments.
 
Why the titular "The Amazing Story of the Incredible Shrinking President?" Because the man, who is presiding as the chief executive charged with leading the most influential nation in this most unsettled world, is becoming very small, very quickly.
Why the titular "The Amazing Story of the Incredible Shrinking President?" Because the man, who is presiding as the chief executive charged with leading the most influential nation in this most unsettled world, is becoming very small, very quickly.
 
Recently, I received, from George Schryer, this aggregation of pearls of wisdom that are as true today as they were when first uttered. Accordingly, I thought it wise to publish these as soon as I found the time to do so.
Recently, I received, from George Schryer, this aggregation of pearls of wisdom that are as true today as they were when first uttered. Accordingly, I thought it wise to publish these as soon as I found the time to do so.
 
Good academic researchers have known for a long time that the best research is that which shows what you thought you already knew was correct.
Good academic researchers have known for a long time that the best research is that which shows what you thought you already knew was correct.
 
The News & Observer is reporting that House Speaker Thom Tillis has said that cutting the N. C. Teaching Fellows program was a mistake. Moreover, it is reported that he has said he has asked his staff to find a way to keep the program going.
The News & Observer is reporting that House Speaker Thom Tillis has said that cutting the N. C. Teaching Fellows program was a mistake. Moreover, it is reported that he has said he has asked his staff to find a way to keep the program going.
 
Crony capitalism. Well connected special interests getting lucrative breaks from government has become so commonplace that most Americans no longer pay much attention to them.
Crony capitalism. Well connected special interests getting lucrative breaks from government has become so commonplace that most Americans no longer pay much attention to them.
 
In between his $35,000 a plate fund raisers, the prez says he is turning his attention to improving the employment situation - or more specifically, the unemployment situation.
In between his $35,000 a plate fund raisers, the prez says he is turning his attention to improving the employment situation - or more specifically, the unemployment situation.
 
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry has called Social Security a Ponzi scheme. Democrats are busy cranking out emails castigating him for pointing out the obvious.
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry has called Social Security a Ponzi scheme. Democrats are busy cranking out emails castigating him for pointing out the obvious.
 
Do you suppose anyone in the mainstream press really listens when people speak. Or does their listening tend to be somewhat "selective"??
Do you suppose anyone in the mainstream press really listens when people speak. Or does their listening tend to be somewhat "selective"??
 
In a September 8 editorial in the Daily Reflector, Democratic Rep. Bill Faison offered a "jobs plan" on the same day that he held a press conference in Raleigh to pitch his idea.
In a September 8 editorial in the Daily Reflector, Democratic Rep. Bill Faison offered a "jobs plan" on the same day that he held a press conference in Raleigh to pitch his idea.
 
Being a lawyer just doesn't seem to be quite as good a job as it used to be.
Being a lawyer just doesn't seem to be quite as good a job as it used to be.
 
You are in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. The evidence to support that contention is all around, but none more profound than Maureen Dowd's piece in the Sunday New York Times.
You are in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. The evidence to support that contention is all around, but none more profound than Maureen Dowd's piece in the Sunday New York Times.
 
Here's some food for thought. The anointed one has proven without reservation that he is an outstanding fund raiser. (That makes two things that he is good at; the other is reading from Teleprompters.)
Here's some food for thought. The anointed one has proven without reservation that he is an outstanding fund raiser. (That makes two things that he is good at; the other is reading from Teleprompters.)
 
Barack Obama has both begun his re-election campaign and signaled what his message will be: "Politics is the problem." Or, if you prefer: "Those Republican politicians are the problem." Technocracy is his solution.
Barack Obama has both begun his re-election campaign and signaled what his message will be: "Politics is the problem." Or, if you prefer: "Those Republican politicians are the problem." Technocracy is his solution.
 
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