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• A Clarification of My Debt Ceiling Position

  

  AI posted my thoughts on the debt ceiling “negotiations.” After receiving a few comments and emails I wanted to clear my position on the matter. Hopefully,... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• What Is In New York's New Gun Law?

  

  byreasoningpolitics New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Seth Wenig/Associated Press New York state is expected to pass one of the toughest gun laws in America in the... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lady Gaga Wears Gun Bra During Vancouver Concert

  

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  Posted on 15 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Kirsten Powers Slams President Obama’s “Petulant” Press Conference

  

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  Posted on 15 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Constructionpalooza Part 2

  

  A few months ago I ranted about what I have coined “Constructionpalooza.” The abundance of unfinished construction projects that seemingly never ended had... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Paul Krugman is Simply Unbearable

  

  I regularly watch ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” on Sunday mornings. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, MEDIA, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Should Sandy Hook Elementary School Reopen?

  

  While watching the news last night I saw a brief segment in which the news reporter stated that residents of Newtown, Connecticut are meeting to discuss the... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Drug Makers Report Shortage of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu

  

  In recent weeks you can’t watch the news without seeing at least one segment on this particularly strong flu season. Doctors and the CDC were surprised as to... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• President Obama is Accepting Corporate Donations for His 2nd Inauguration Party

  

  Barack Obama (Photo credit: jamesomalley)President Obama campaigned in 2008 as someone who would “change business as usual in Washington” by setting strict rule... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Baseball Writers Enshrine NO ONE into Cooperstown

  

  English: Barry Bonds in action (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Earlier this week it was announced that for the first time in two decades no one will be inducted into... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Should the U.S. Government Release the Photos of a Killed Osama Bin Laden?

  

  With the recent buzz over the movie “Zero Dark Thirty” , there has been renewed interest in the photos of a dead Osama bin Laden. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Junior Seau Had Brain Disease Caused by Repeated Head Trauma

  

  Junior Seau (Photo credit: Dave Sizer)Junior Seau was a defensive star most notably in the 90’s for the San Diego Chargers.  He played middle linebacker.  In... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• “Teen Mom” Star Farrah Abraham Waxes 3-Year-Old’s Eyebrows

  

  “Teen Mom” star Farrah Abraham is receiving criticism for her decision to wax her 3-year-old daughter’s eyebrows. The mom said her daughter had a uni-brow. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 CELEB, CURRENT, DEBATE, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• AIG Might Consider Suing U.S. Government

  

  American International Group (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Yes, you correctly read the title.  AIG, one of the many companies we (U.S. taxpayers) bailed out, is... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Brent Musburger Thinks Alabama QB A.J. McCarron’s Girlfriend is Pretty Hot

  

  Yesterday’s BCS National Championship Game proved not to be much of a contest. The Alabama Crimson Tide trounced the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a 42-14 win. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• I’m Tired of Seeing Celebrities in PSAs

  

  (public service announcements).Yes, I said it.No, I don’t care if I’m not part of the “cool” crowd that listens to every syllable enunciated by famous... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Obscure 1872 California Law Overturns Rape Conviction

  

  gavel (Photo credit: SalFalko)I recently read a Huffington Post article about a Californian appellate court overturning a rape conviction because the rape victi... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• President Obama Refuses to Negotiate on the Debt Ceiling

  

  Do you have “fiscal cliff” fatigue? I do.Are you tired of politicians literally waiting until the last hour to do their jobs?  I am. Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Chicago Father Gets Probation After Duct-taping His Daughter

  

  Andre Curry was given probation after binding his 22-month daughter with duct-tape. He posted a photo on Facebook with the caption: “This is wut happens wen my... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Austin Woods, Oklahoma Sooners Football Player, Plays All Season While Battling...

  

  I was struck this morning after watching a “Good Morning America” segment on an extraordinarily, tenacious young man named Austin Woods. Woods is an offensive... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 FOOTBALL, SPORTS