Tag: politics
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An open letter of apology to President Obama
Dear Mr. President, On the eve of your status as a lame duck, I’d like to take this moment to apologize to you, personally. I haven’t always been a fan, and truth told, I voted against you. Twice. I’ve been a Republican my entire voting life (20 years!) and as a believer in smaller government,…
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“Riddle of the Gun” or, the Best Article I’ve Ever Read
Author Sam Harris has done what I didn’t think possible – he’s articulated a dispassionate and rational summation of the “gun situation” in the U.S. Totally. Mr. Harris is neither cheer leader or adversary of guns and explores the questions surrounding such a complicated issue with clear eyes and full weight given to all arguments.…
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Mayor Cory Booker Takes the Wrong Challenge.
Mayor Cory Booker Takes the Wrong Challenge. Newark Mayor Cory Booker recently took up a “SNAP” challenge where he lived on $30 per week in groceries. He’s getting some kudos for his efforts of exploring how exactly the people on these programs live and how hard they can have it. I’m impressed at his effort…