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Why I Blog About Issues and Politics

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

For those who don't know me personally and may read this blog or posting I wanted to offer a little insight into why I blog about politics and issues that I believe are important. This may be insightful for some of you who do know me as well, as I know ...

Dissension is as American as Apple Pie

Saturday, March 18th, 2006

Do we hold this truth to be self-evident? Our nation was founded on dissension. The Declaration of Independence was the first; and to date largest act of dissension by Americans. Now I ask, can anything be more patriotic than dissension? Tom Delay(R-TX) would agree with me. Here are a few of his ...

Leave Wal-Mart alone

Monday, November 21st, 2005

Accountability lies directly with the shoppers, not the shop I get it, corporate greed, the purchase of politicians, using illegal workers, the selling of guns and refusals to sell the morning after pill upsets people, but get over yourself already. Wal-Mart is a business, and like any business in a free society ...

Should celebrities stay out of politics?

Saturday, November 19th, 2005

Should politicians keep politics off of celebrities? Personally, I find it offensive every time I hear someone moan about celebrities who speak up for or against politicians or policy. The entire notion that somehow one gives up their rights to opinions or free speech when they achieve fame is preposterous. The difference ...

Activist show and tell, or just show?

Sunday, November 6th, 2005

Cute slogans and wild gimmicks - do they really help the cause Let me preface this with a few personal facts: I oppose war as anything but a last resort - I fully support free speech and activism - I love a really good protest (especially when there's music and grilling) ...