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How the GOP Can Be the Party of Yes - Terry Mitchell
The Republican Party has been accused a lot recently of being the "Party of No." For the most part, these accusations have been true. This is part of the reason why Republicans took such a hit in the 2006 and 2008 election cycles. However, I believe the GOP could easily become the "Party of Yes"... Submitted 1 year 328 days ago.

Potential Rand Paul Campaign Slogans - Terry Mitchell
Here are some potential campaign slogans for Rand Paul, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Kentucky: "Don't let the liberal media pick your next senator, vote for Rand Paul." "Annoy a liberal, vote for Rand Paul." "Hello Rand Paul, Goodbye IRS." "A vote against Rand Paul... Submitted 1 year 364 days ago.

World War IV - Ominous Signs - - e
This is a scary article. Certainly not for the fainthearted or the idealist. World War IV is on track and little can be done to stop it. The connotation WW IV means that the next war will be the end, after which WW categories will no longer have relevance. All will be gone including any further... Submitted 2 years 13 days ago.

10 Ways Republicans Hide Their Racism - - John Sammon
Republicans are stupid, but they don't know it, which is one of the reasons the tea party movement of the far right chose as their symbol the Boston Tea Party of the pre-Revolutionary War, a cowardly act of mob vandalism against an unguarded ship carrying British tea in Boston Harbor. The tea... Submitted 2 years 27 days ago.

Bad News for the 2010 Victors - Terry Mitchell
Whichever political party comes out victorious in this fall's midterm elections may ultimately wish that things had turned out the other way around. Let's look at two of the most likely outcomes. Suppose the Democrats are able to use their momentum from the healthcare reform legislation and... Submitted 2 years 49 days ago.

What? A NEW Tea Party? Plagiarism, Or Dirty Politics? - - Joel Hendon
The Nevada Tea Party filed a list of officers, a constitution and a list of bylaws on January 28 with the Nevada Secretary of State office. They also placed Jon Ashjian as their candidate for the senate seat held by Harry Reid, this November. This might not be so mysterious except for the... Submitted 2 years 93 days ago.

"This is Not a Christian Nation 2 -Treaty of Tripoli" - - Dr. Brice E. Vickery
This is in response to B. Morrish and we thank him for highlighting an interesting and little known chapter in our history. He quotes the following: The US is not a nation founded on Christianity, it is a secular nation with a Christian majority. This was accepted and non-contraversial back... Submitted 2 years 121 days ago.

Mr. Obama's Agenda For 2010 - Richard Vail
Most of the country has been focused on the special election in Massachusetts and the effects that this will have on the agenda put forward last year after Mr. Obama's ascension to the office of President of the United States. Without a doubt it will have a chilling effect on that agenda, though... Submitted 2 years 125 days ago.

10 Ways Republicans Lie - - John Sammon
The GOP, the Grand Ole' Phony, the party of lies and liars, has perfected the twisting of facts to a new high art form. Republicans used to be somewhat decent and reasonable people, for example Nelson Rockefeller. That was before the advent of Ronald Ray Gun and the headlong decent into... Submitted 2 years 136 days ago.

I’m Mad Damn It! - - David Tanguay
I'm mad damn it! Why are we at war? When there is no evil in the world today. The devil no longer exists the fire in hell is out! What do these terrorist want? Why are they at war with us? Will somebody give me some honest answers? Anybody can be negotiated with after all our enemy are also... Submitted 2 years 141 days ago.

Why Does Libertarianism Mean Exactly the Opposite To So Many People? - - Andrew Peel
It's fairly infrequently I write articles about thoughts and opinions, I tend to be topic based. Recently however I have witnessed a phenomena which from my standpoint in the UK I find disturbing. I have checked wikipedia for their definition as used by the United States Libertarian Party and... Submitted 2 years 170 days ago.

Is Michael Steele Leading Republicans to Waterloo? - - Missing Link
Republicans just do not seem to get the fact that they are viewed as out of touch with reality. The way the Republican party is acting is like watching a clumsy fat guy trying to dance, it isn't pretty. Putting forward young guys who look like younger versions of Nixon doesn't help. Putting... Submitted 2 years 357 days ago.

So You Think I'm a Right-Winger? - Terry Mitchell
I take exception to some people's assumption that I'm a right-winger. I've certainly never stated such a thing. And I'm not, as some have accused me, trying to disguise my true sentiments, using the "facade of libertarianism." Obviously, because I'm not a left-winger, some automatically assume... Submitted 3 years 8 days ago.

Robert Melaccio, Sr., "How Do You Say Goodbye, To The Paul Harvey of SearchWarp"? - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
Mr. Melaccio Sr. I am sadden to hear that you are "Saying Good Bye" to SearchWarp, and I for one, on behalf of our sincerest friendships, will miss your brilliant, and well informed articles. Be it politics, or religion, you were always there, to give your thoughts, and to encourage each and... Submitted 3 years 52 days ago.

Letter to The President. Inspired by Article by David Tanguay - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
President Barack Obama (D-US) 1st term All messages are published with permission of the sender. The general topic of this message is Terrorism : Subject: Peace, or War. To: President Barack Obama March 30, 2009 Dear President Obama, I wanted to drop you a line, to express my... Submitted 3 years 57 days ago.

Mr. President Get Your Priorities Straight - - David Tanguay
Many people are struggling through difficult times some have lost their jobs and have families to support. Other small businessmen and women are finding it hard to maintain their business with the problems that confront them. Our new president has his hands full it isn't an easy job leading... Submitted 3 years 104 days ago.

President Obamas Speech - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I have to be impressed how President Obama expressed his frustration with the Republican Party when they say that his stimulus plan is "Pork". I had to love his response to that statement saying, "He is the one who inherited this deficit that republicans had created and doubled during their... Submitted 3 years 105 days ago.

Michael Steele Becomes First Black Chairman of the Republican National Committee - - Mogama
Out of 168 ballots, 91 went for Michael Steele; he needed 85 to win. No, this milestone does not in any way rival that of America's first African American president, but the election of Michael Steele by the Republican Party, which won just 4% of the black vote in the recent... Submitted 3 years 115 days ago.

I Don't Believe the 'Bias Liberal Media' Bit - Eugene Redstone
This morning I had a conversation with a good friend. I told him something that my local newspaper, the Houston Chronicle, had reported the day before. His response: "I don't care what the Houston Chronicle says." He doesn't believe the bias liberal media. This has always fascinated me. From a... Submitted 3 years 118 days ago.

Hail to the Chief - - David Tanguay
The new commander in chief has taken the oath of office. His inaugural address was brief, firm and open; our new president will meet with many challenges while administering his duties as president. We as citizens of the U.S. must give him support and help him meet his goals. We must remember... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.

Libertarianism: If Not Now, Then When? - Joel Hirschhorn
With the meltdown of the American economy, what better time to ask: Can libertarianism come to the rescue? Perhaps the most interesting statement in the Wikipedia discussion of libertarianism is that " There is no single theory that can be reliably identified as the libertarian theory, and no... Submitted 3 years 134 days ago.

The Election for Change - - Sara M. Medina-Ramos
I was ten years old, sitting at my desk in my six grade class when our teacher broke the news of John F. Kennedy 's assassination. Although we were a class of ten and eleven years olds, silence echoed, heads bowed and we all knew what a historic event we were living and witnessing. Five years... Submitted 3 years 203 days ago.

You Can Be Christian and Vote For A Democrat - PART 4 - - Dan Bimrose
There is the assumption by many people that to be a Democrat must mean that you are pro-choice. This is not a requirement. There are pro life democrats and there are pro choice republicans. You can become active in supporting pro life democrats. You can find their website here... Submitted 3 years 204 days ago.

You Can Be Christian and Vote For A Democrat - PART 3 - - Dan Bimrose
I have heard that if we elect John McCain then God will take care of the rest. I have heard that if Obama is elected that it would be bad. God will punish us. We will certainly be blessed under McCain and Palin. That is their solution to the failing economy and our 9 straight months of job... Submitted 3 years 204 days ago.

You Can Be Christian and Vote For A Democrat - PART 2 - - Dan Bimrose
Many people only consider one issue when they cast their vote for President. Abortion is often that issue. It works on both sides. Many people are so pro-choice that they will only vote Democrat. Some people are so pro-life that they will only vote Republican. On the pro-life side of things you... Submitted 3 years 204 days ago.