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Is Ron Paul a Liar? | The Madrigal Maniac on Where are the Serious GOP Presidential Challengers?Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman gave a speech today to try and make amends with his Democratic colleagues. However, he seems to have a selective memory and to minimize the consequences of his actions. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman took another step Tuesday toward mending his relationship with Democrats, saying that Barack...
Twenty years ago if you would have asked me if a weekend like this would happen in Columbus, I would have asked what you were smoking and could I have some. However, I no longer use mind altering substances, so I’m pretty sure this weekend happened. 1- Ohio State kicks Michigan’s butt by a...
Several days ago I wrote about comments made by deputy chairmain Kevin DeWine that may signal a return to a more open Republican Party. This angered some conservatives who questioned whether DeWine should be the state party chair. It appears he has weathered the storm. Despite an intraparty furor caused by the deputy chairman’s...
An article appeared in yesterday’s USA Today stating that soldiers substance abuse needs are going unmet. FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — The number of soldiers seeking help for substance abuse has climbed 25% in the past five years, but the Army’s counseling program has remained significantly understaffed and struggling to meet the demand, according...
Two articles caught my eye today regarding social conservatives. One called Giving Up on God by usually conservative Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker. The second an article at The Other Paper by Lyndsey Teter called Gay Old Party?. Parker’s article suggests the Republicans need to loosen the grip Christian evangelicals have on the the...
I have been struggling over the last few years to explain why Bush is the worst president of all time. I have been successful on some occasions, not so on others. But here from an unlikely source, The American Conservative, comes this. When Bush wreaked havoc on American’s, apparently that included Republicans as well....
Mayor Coleman presented his initial budget to City Council last night. However, Council members were surprised he did not include in the budget possible pay raises for city workers who are currently negotiating contracts. Last night, City Council members questioned a decision by Mayor Michael B. Coleman to ignore the possibility of pay increases...
CNN reports that there is movement among Social Workers to help those who are having financial problems. Social Workers were always trained to help with the emotional problems stemming from money issues. But, they were not trained in basic financial management. Now many schools are giving Social Workers training in this area. Positive results...
Times are tough all over. I understand the sacrifice needed to get our nation, our state, and our city budgets in line. A sacrifice the Bush administration was not willing to ask Americans to make when it started a war of choice and gave tax breaks to the rich. Now that sacrifice needs to...
Just a quick thought. Two stories regarding lawsuits and ballot challenges caught my eye today. Minnesota Democrat Al Franken has sued for access to data on voters who had their absentee ballots rejected. In other words, he is trying to make sure someone was not denied their right to vote. On the other hand,...
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