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Proof of Palin’s Inexperience

September 11, 2008
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McCain was critical of Obama by saying he would rather win an election than win a war. Since McCain chose Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate, I guess we can say that McCain would rather win an election than have a qualified Vice President. And E.J. Dionne has the proof of her inexperience....

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Palin Demeans Social Workers

September 9, 2008
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Governor Palin and others have been demeaning community organizers for a while now. As a Social Worker I am offended by this classless political tactic. I must admit, I doubt this is Governor Palin’s true belief. She is so new to the race, that almost anything she says early on is likely the thoughts...

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McCain Does Not Buy Ed McMahon’s House

August 22, 2008
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Ed McMahon was about to lose his house due to foreclosure. This due to the credit crunch fostered by the Republican’s need for less or no regulation of almost any industry. Donald Trump had stepped up to the plate and agreed to buy the home and lease it back to McMahon even though he...

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The Day We Lost Our Credibility

August 21, 2008
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The Russians are up in arms over our decision to place a missile defense system in Poland. We tell them it is only to defend ourselves and our allies from countries like Iran. After all, throughout the history of our country, we built our military might on the doctrine that we would only go...

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The Madrigal Maniac

A Central Ohio Social Worker striving to bring justice to the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio through respectful conversation.

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  • Pools given more time to provide access for disabled
    The deadline for public swimming pools to improve access for disabled people has been extended until January, the Department of Justice announced today. […]
  • Police say man caused $175,000 in damage during AC thefts
    Westerville business owners are on high alert after incurring more than $175,000 worth of damage from the theft of air-conditioning units during the past two weeks. Police say the thefts are the work of one man, whom they think has stolen 35 units for the scrap metal. […]
  • 'Fracking' oversight bill would drop public appeal process of permits
    A bill that’s intended to strengthen Ohio’s oversight of “fracking” and the oil and gas industry also would remove the public’s ability to challenge state-issued drilling permits. Energy companies eager to tap oil and gas in Ohio’s Utica shale must obtain permits before they can start drilling. However, a provision in the bill, which the Ohio Senate passed t […]
  • Family doesn't buy killer's story
    Sherrie Chafin-Eucker was sentenced today to 13 years in prison, one week after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the July 17 killing of Reeb, 50. The 48-year-old admitted that she shot Reeb in the chest with a .410-gauge shotgun early that Sunday morning. […]
  • Mumbah, patriarch gorilla at Columbus Zoo, dies at 47
    Mumbah, the patriarch gorilla and foster-father in the surrogacy program for baby gorillas at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, died this morning at age 47. […]

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