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• NRA Thinks Teachers Should Be Armed

  

  On Wednesday, the National Rifle Association (NRA) released a brief statement that on Friday they’d hold a press conference. During this press conference the... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Remember the Victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School

  

  Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/ReutersIt’s been a week since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary school. After observing a moment of silence at 9:30 e (the... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• GOP Scraps Plan B

  

  Official portrait of United States House Speaker (R-Ohio). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Anyone who regularly reads this blog knows of my frustration with elected... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Instagram Tries to Change Its Policy

  

  Yesterday, social media was ablaze after reports started to emerge that the company had changed its policy to that which it would essentially be able to sell... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Brian Urlacher Doesn’t Care About the Fans Or Media

  

  Brian Urlacher(3) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Brian Urlacher is arguably one the best middle linebackers in history of the NFL.  I think he deservingly will end... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Semi-automatic Weapons Should Not Be Legal

  

  I’ll admit I am far from a gun savant.  I have never fired a gun nor have any desire to.  After the tragedy in Newton, Connecticut this past Friday the topic... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Now is the Time to Talk Guns, Mental Illness - CNN.com

  

  Reblogged from Outspoken: Could any of these tragedies have been prevented? No one knows for sure. But I sure as hell would rather try than have to be a... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Victoria Soto is One of the Many Heroes of Sandy Hook Elementary School

  

  Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/ReutersAs we learn more about the tragedy that transpired on December 14th in Newtown, Connecticut we undoubtedly hear more storie... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Economist Explains the Fiscal Cliff

  Reblogged from Reason and Politics: For those who want a brief synopsis of the fiscal cliff. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged fiscal cliff,... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 1st Grade Teacher at Sandy Hook Refuses to Unlock the Door

  

  After yesterday’s tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newton, Connecticut, stories of valor are beginning to emerge. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Newton, Connecticut Elementary School Shooting Brings Forth Gun Control Debate

  

  As many of you know today marks another sad day in American history. A male gunman entered an elementary school in Newton, Connecticut and killed 25... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lindsay Lohan Needs to Go to Jail and Rehab

  

  Actress Lindsay Lohan. Photo by Rafael Amado Deras. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Lindsay Lohan used to be a budding actress who caught her big break in the movie... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Sports Illustrated Names Lebron James Sportsman of the Year

  

  Sports Illustrated has once again named its “Sportsman of the Year.” Lebron James, forward from the Miami heat, was awarded the honor of the traditional award.... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 BASKETBALL, CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• When Will the Bears Organization Realize Lovie Smith Isn’t a Great Coach?

  

  English: Lovie Smith on July 29, 2007 at the Chicago Bears training camp in Bourbonnais, Illinois. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)This week’s rant of the week... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• South Korean Rapper Psy, Famous for His Song “Gangnam Style,” Makes Anti-America...

  

  Psy (Photo credit: Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer)Reports have surfaced that South Korean rapper Psy, famous for the phenomenon “Gangnam... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Newsweek: Moral Injury

  

  Tony Dokoupil writes in this issue of Newsweek about the “Moral Injury” our soldiers incur while at war. Studies now suggest that guilt may be a leading factor... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Don’t Forget to Tell Your Dad You Love Him

  

  A little over a month ago I dedicated my praise of the week to my mom. I wanted to praise not only my mom, but every mom who sacrifices so much on a daily... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 SOCIETY

• Politicians Sure Do Love Their Entitlements

  

  With the “fiscal cliff” ever looming and our politician’s inability to understand the meaning of compromise it is becoming abundantly clear that we will in... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• New York Post Features Photo of Man Just Before He is Killed by Subway Train

  

  Newspaper (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The New York Post has featured a photo of a man just before he was killed by an oncoming train.  The incident occurred when... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Cancellation of “666 Park Ave.” is an Impulsive Decision by ABC

  

  When news broke that ABC’s “666 Park Ave.” was being canceled after 2 more scripts had just been bought I was saddened. I felt and still believe the show has... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO