Archive for December 2012
The Second Amendment … It seems so simple
But it’s not. I do not profess to be a Constitutional scholar, but I think my understanding is better than average and I’ve done my research. Let’s take a look at the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Read MoreThe ongoing national discussion about gun control
I find it ironic President Obama and Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) have suggested a national discussion on gun control since we’ve been having one since before I was born. The gun control discussion is not taboo – like mental health issues – rather it’s been completely out in the open for years. During the two…
Read MoreMerry Christmas to all, and to all a good night
We hope that all of you have a joyous, safe and fun Christmas holiday. As we spend time with friends, family and the precious children in our lives tonight and tomorrow, we remember those who are unable to spend time with loved ones during the holidays. Our thoughts are with military families with loved ones…
Read MoreThe “fiscal cliff” and the art of negotiation
The “fiscal cliff”, a phrase that I believe was coined by Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke, is rapidly approaching. Most American’s probably have no idea what it is, but, they view it with fear and trepidation because the main stream media tells them to do so.
Read MoreYet another task force
In the wake of the horrific slaughter of innocent people in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama has appointed Vice President Biden to study what can be done to prevent this type of tragedy from happening again.
Read MoreNewtown, Connecticut: Update
We don’t know the author of this beautiful poem. Hopefully, someone can tell us. But it needs to be read by as many as possible. So please read it, and pass it on.
Read MoreOh, the humanity
Our hearts and our prayers go out to the residents of Newtown, Connecticut.
Read MoreSenate democrats fight to postpone a key element of Obamacare
This would be funny were it not so pathetic.
Read MoreObama: If al-Assad uses chemical weapons, there will be problems
No line in the sand. President Obama is changing his mind when it comes to clamping down on Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Concerning the use of chemical weapons, Obama first said “don’t move them” and now it’s “don’t use them.”
Read More93% of Detroit 8th graders fail reading test
While many union teachers in Michigan called in sick yesterday to protest in Lansing, 100 miles east in Detroit, only 7 percent of 8th graders can read at grade level.
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