Category Archives: Government

#52Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Bearded

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Taminar

Sometimes things that we take for granted go by the wayside over time. They may even be banned or restricted. I’m thinking of beards in the U.S. Navy. Going back a bit, my two grandfathers, Hoyt Cook and Charlie Hahn, … Continue reading →

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Compromise

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Taminar

I think a lot of people today don’t really understand what compromise means. Merriam-Webster has two definitions for the noun…. 1a : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions 1b : something intermediate between or … Continue reading →

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Romney secretly supports abortion in the worst way

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Taminar

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 Taminar

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 Taminar

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 Taminar

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 Taminar

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 Taminar

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 Taminar

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 Taminar

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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