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Newt Takes It All In South Carolina
I could not miss this opportunity to acknowledge the South Carolina sweep by Newt Gingrich tonight. Nicely done. Newt took all voter categories and all 23 delegates. Mitt Romney, despite his war chest and TV ads, got bupkis for his efforts. Even the ABC hit piece using … Continue reading
Cain Train – Great Ride While It Lasted
The exit of former front runner Herman Cain and the suspension of his campaign for Republican Presidential nominee is hugely disappointing. Cain was a unique candidate and a refreshing change from the traditional names spouting the same talking points while … Continue reading
Gingrich’s Rick Perry Moment
A couple of weeks ago, Texas Governor and Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Perry renewed interest in the term “oops” when he stumbled on a debate question concerning his tax and spending plan. Prior to Perry’s gaffe, another candidate for the … Continue reading
Occupiers Message – They’re All Losers
If there is any message to take from the Occupy protesters it is this. Society is full of fools and stupidity can make the headlines. For the past couple of months, Wall Street protesters, along with mobs of their brothers and sisters … Continue reading
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Tagged Occupy Wall Street, Zuccoti Park protests
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Herman Cain Is Movin’ On Up
Herman Cain’s move from second tier status to top three contender in the GOP race is great news as clear thinking Americans search for a way out of the worsening Obama administration debacle. Cain is stunning naysayers as he mixes … Continue reading
Obama Ignores His Options
Back in early August, a story from Reuters titled Obama, Bernanke Out Of Ammo to Boost Jobs, Growth hit the twenty four hour news cycle. The article detailed the sorry state of affairs concerning the US economy. Writers Alister Bull and Jonathan … Continue reading
Warren Buffett – Wrong On Taxing The Wealthy
There are no guarantees that being the third wealthiest person in the world will prevent you from making utterly ridiculous comments. Enter Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha. The famous investor and philanthropist wrote in last Sunday’s New York Times … Continue reading
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Tagged higher taxes, super-rich, tax reform, Warren Buffett
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Liberalism To Blame For Debt Ceiling Crisis
If you’re looking for a greater understanding of the solutions to America’s debt ceiling crisis and the many plans on the table – I’m not your guy. More knowledgeable minds than mine can explain the nuances of the Boehner Plan, … Continue reading
Defining Racism Down
When I think of racism I think in terms of Rosa Parks and the pain of being in the midst of that dark time in American culture. Parks refused a bus driver’s order to give up her seat to a … Continue reading
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Could Finishing Second Prompt Another Newt Resurrection?
Second place for Newt Gingrich in last nights Florida primary came as no surprise. Given the intense struggle between the top two Republican titans, Gingrich did better than some expected taking 31% of the vote. Mitt Romney won 46%. Rick … Continue reading →
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