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Archive for March, 2007

Nearly half of the public rejects the theory of evolution

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Why do you think so many Americans reject evolution?
MSN- A belief in God and an identification with an organized religion are widespread throughout the country, according to the latest NEWSWEEK poll. Nine in 10 (91 percent) of American adults say they believe in God and almost as many (87 percent) say they identify with a [...]

Clinton points out waste in No Child Left Behind

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

As most of you know I think No Child Left Behind has been a complete failure for our educational system, at the expense of our children, while enriching companies that donate to lawmakers. Yet with that said, the solution by Hillary Clinton of further FEDERAL and STATE involvement is a recipe for disaster. Why not [...]

Budget changes raise tax hike questions

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Do you think the Democratic-controlled Congress will raise your taxes next year? Will an increase in taxes help or hurt the Democrats in 08?
WASHINGTON — The 2008 federal budget blueprints passed by the House Thursday and the Senate last week promise to boost spending on popular programs without raising the deficit. That leaves one question [...]

Husband kills wife’s lover; wife charged

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

If found guilty, how much time should the wife end up serving?
CNN-ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Darrell Roberson came home from a card game late one night to find his wife rolling around with another man in a pickup truck in the driveway.
Caught in the act with her lover, Tracy Denise Roberson — thinking quickly, [...]

Republican Ron Paul calls for Bush impeachment!

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Do you think President Bush should be impeached over his secret plan to create a borderless country with Mexico and Canada via the North American Union? BTW, this is the second Republican this week to talk about impeaching President Bush.
C-Republican Congressman and Presidential candidate Ron Paul says U.S. President Bush has presided over a system [...]

Another job Well Done by Bushie

Friday, March 30th, 2007

“CONFESSED” terrorist David Hicks could be free in less than two years after a plea bargain deal that significantly waters down the case against the al-Qa’ida fighter.
The pre-trial deal, unveiled late last night, sets a maximum jail term of seven years. It does not take into account the five years he has served in Guantanamo [...]

Rush Limbaugh gets it right, as usual

Friday, March 30th, 2007

It was troubling to me for the past couple of days, trying to decide what I thought about all this hoopla surrounding the Attorney General and the US attorneys he rightly got rid of (Fitzgerald should have made the total nine, but the liberals are intent on championing him, regardless of how much damage he [...]

New plan for illegal workers

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Why not make it mandatory for immigrants to have employer paid health insurance? Why not make it mandatory that employers pay 1.5 times higher than minimum wage for unskilled immigrant workers to make sure they are not just trying to drive wages down. Why not make sure skilled immigrant workers get paid 20% above average [...]

Open Blogging Opportunity!

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Any topic is fair game. Tell us what you think was the biggest story this week and why?
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Giuliani faces questions about Sept. 11

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Do you think criticism of Giuliani handling of 9/11 is fair game?
YAHOO-While the former mayor of the nation’s largest city was widely lionized for his post-9/11 leadership — “Churchillian” was one adjective, “America’s mayor” was
Oprah Winfrey’s assessment — city firefighters and their families are renewing their attacks on him for his performance before and [...]

THE BIG LIE

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Kyle Sampson the former chief of staff(AG) testified before congress that Attorney General Gonzales fired the Federal Prosecutors because they where not tough enough on immigration policy. Sampson claimed it was White House policy to get tough on illegal immigrants. Yet he showed no proof and all we have to go on is President Bush’s [...]

$100 on Gore to Win!

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Political prediction markets are all the rage. They’re basically websites where you can bet on the outcome of events like presidential elections (or Bush’s approval rating, economic indicators, or move box office receipts).
Slate explains, “The thrill of prediction markets for political junkies is that they harness “the wisdom of crowds.” A single person’s bet on [...]

A Religious Test for Public Office

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

The Enlightenment has officially been rolled back.
US News: Focus on the Family founder James Dobson appeared to throw cold water on a possible presidential bid by former Sen. Fred Thompson, declaring, “I don’t think he’s a Christian.” [A spokesman clarifies], “We use that word—Christian—to refer to people who are evangelical Christians.” He said that, [...]

Halliburton operates in Iran

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Lawmakers want to pass a law that will stop giving companies like Halliburton federal contracts if they do business with countries that are under sanction. Do you support cutting off companies that do business with our enemies?
FROM LOU DOBBS SHOW
I BILL TUCKER, CNN CORRESPONDENT : Halliburton moved senators Sherrod Brown and Byron Dorgan to action. [...]

Republicans Fear 2008 Meltdown

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

How much damage do you think President Bush’s war, trade and immigration policies are inflicting on the GOP?
POLITICO-Republicans across the country are warning that increasing public discontent toward President Bush, the Iraq war and the GOP brand in general threatens to send the party’s 2008 campaign planning into a tailspin.
Already, the problems are having tangible [...]