Category Archives: Government

Romney secretly supports abortion in the worst way

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

Genetically modified organisms are present in many foods that we eat every day. Scientists, farmers, ranchers, and parents see the deteriorating effects on people and animals, and they are trying to warn everyone about the dangers of eating GMO-laced foods. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Religious Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

The Catholic Church in the U.S. is beginning “A Fortnight for Freedom” on June 21, 2012. Its primary intention is to bemoan the fact that new federal health care rules require employers to provide birth control along with many other … Continue reading →

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How to Solve the Health Care Issue

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

The simple solution to the debate over the Affordable Care Act would be to abolish the health insurance industry and roll every legal resident of the United States into an expanded Medicare/Medicaid program that covers everything. The premiums would be … Continue reading →

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Keep Birth Control Coverage in All Insurance Plans

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

I am a Florida Republican, and I disagree with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida). Sen. Rubio said (and his press office published an excerpt): “This is about whether the government of the United States should have the power to go in … Continue reading →

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Treats for the Troops

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Today, I heard about a program in Pensacola, Florida, to send leftover Halloween candy to our troops deployed overseas. Great idea! I just read a blog post about a similar program in St. Louis, Missouri. On that post, a couple … Continue reading →

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Managed, Not Represented

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Tony Benn, former member of Parliament, in an interview for the documentary “Orwell Rolls in His Grave.” If people don’t vote, because they’re not motivated to vote, because the whole thing switches them off, the spin doctors, the focus groups, … Continue reading →

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My US Senator asked for my opinion

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) wrote a piece for Politico on how to solve America’s financial problems. He asked his constituents for our thoughts. Here is my response. Yes, the tax cuts need to expire, and the loopholes need to be … Continue reading →

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Problem With Kids Today

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

When I say kids, by the way, I mean anyone under age 30. That’s because I’m old. Get over it. I have been working with some young people at my new job, both employees and summer interns, and it’s surprising … Continue reading →

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Job Creation and the Tax Rate

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

A lot of people in the United States right now are whining that if the income tax rate for the rich goes up, it will lead to even fewer jobs being created in the country. I don’t believe that would … Continue reading →

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How Much is 10%?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

This graphic started it all. I was checking out Google+ and someone in my small circle of friends posted it and asked for thoughts. Here is my response: This is why I wish the very wealthy would just suck it … Continue reading →

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