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Gov-co Won’t Accept Registered Mail??
The essential idea behind this post will probably turn out to be false. Take it all with salt.I had lunch with a friend of mine today. He’d sent a response to... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Cracks in the Financial Fortress
[courtesy Google Images]Even so, most of the videos’ content is compelling.One of Willie’s most interesting predictions is that Saudi Arabia may soon start... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Amazing
“Neuroplasticity” is the theory that the brain is not “fixed” and “hard-wired” early in life, but can be rewired so long as we live. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
November 1st Riots?
[courtesy Google Images]What a fascinating irony. The government-created class of government-dependents may pose the greatest threat to government safety. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Falling Sears
[courtesy Google Images]Four years ago, about Christmas, I stopped in at a Sears store at Dallas. I was shocked. The carpets were dirty. The shelves were onl... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Non-Recourse Lending
[courtesy Google Images]The Washington Times “Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two mortgage finance giants whose financial woes required massive taxpayer bailout... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
“Stealth Socialism”
Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL)[courtesy Google Images]Conservative Byte“In a recent interview with Salon, outspoken progressive Rep. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump on Obamacare:
Donald Trump[courtesly Google Images]“Let me get this straight—we’re going to be ‘gifted’ with a health care plan we are forced to purchase and fined if we... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Stupid Is as Stupid Does
Detroit Spent Billions Extra on PensionsDetroit: the Consequences of Stupidity[courtesy Google Images]Dealbook “Detroit’s municipal pension fund made payments... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rand Paul: “I Have a Bill in Congress That Says We Should Read the Bills Before...
The reason we vote to elect one man or another to Congress is that we believe that our particular candidate has a system of values pretty much like our own. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Those Who Live by the Slingshot, Die by the Slingshot
Doh![courtesy Google Images]Apparently, his new slingshot needs a few more shields than those that merely protect his hand from the rubber bands.Too freakin’... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
“It’s Always the Patriots Who First Hear the Call”: Charlton Heston
This video doesn’t offer much in the way of information, but it offers a great deal in terms of emotion and even motivation. It doesn’t tell us what all... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
“Reckless, Irresponsible and Stupid”
I hadn’t heard of TV talk show host Dylan Ratigan until today when I first saw his A.D. 2011 rant on a YouTube video. I don’t have many heroes, but judging fro... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Understanding the Debt Ceiling
This video actually appeared about two years ago to explain the A.D. 2011 debt ceiling issue. It’s just as relevant today as it was then. Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Wagging the Dog
Janet Yellon–a Woman for All Seasons?[courtesy Bing Images]TelegraphAccording to Evans Pritchard, under Yellen’s rule, “The FOMC [Federal Open Market... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Another Conspiracy Theory
Most of this video alleges that the imposition of martial law will be preceded by a 72-hour bank shutdown. I.e., the banks would close on Friday to supposedly... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
16 “Commanders” Canned This Year
Here’s a video that presents some facts that are subject to various interpretations. Some of those interpretations may be insignificant and mere evidence of... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Y’ Say y’ Want a Revolution?
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable.” John F. Kennedy[courtesy Bing Images]stAt first, the controversy seemed to b... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
40% Stock Market Crash in October??
October Stock Market Surprise[courtesy Google Images]credibilityvery disturbing claimsThis much seems true: Dr.Bill H. Weld is a Las Vegas attorney who has... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
POW Reunion
Viet Nam POWs Heading for Home.[courtesy Google Images]It wasn’t. I was never sent to Viet Nam. I was blessed to stay in the US for my entire “tour of duty”. Read more
Posted on 01 October 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY
