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Live By The Sword

There is an old adage of biblical origin that says, “Live by the sword, die by the sword”.  Hopefully the next to learn that is Virginia Republican Gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli.  Cuccinelli gamed the system in Virginia to ensure his … Continue reading

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The Banishment Of Phil Gingrey

In 1979 the Charlie Daniels Band had a hit record entitled The Devil Went Down To Georgia.  I certainly don’t pretend to be an expert on the devil’s itinerary, but looking at the Republican wannabes for the 2014 United States … Continue reading

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Double Barrel Misfires

Here is an analogy question complete with solution: 2011 is to 2013 as Madison, Wisconsin is to Raleigh, North Carolina.  In 2011 Scott Walker and a Republican majority took over the Governor’s mansion and both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature.  … Continue reading

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The Sequester Comes To A Small Town Near You

The right wing noise machine has attacked President Obama as a fear monger.  They claim the Sequester is a nothing and that Obama was just out to scare everybody.  The more enlightened among us knew that was just their spin … Continue reading

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Whipping Boy

I started this week’s Monday morning as I often do.  One of the first things I did was read Paul Krugman’s op-ed in the New York Times.  This one was entitled, The Story of our Time.  As a fellow Keynesian … Continue reading

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Female Deliverance

This is not the first time I have expressed my concern of whether the Democratic Party is Barack Obama’s Party.  What I mean by that is do voters turnout to support Democrats or do they support Democrats in the process … Continue reading

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Still Human

Would you rather look at a pretty picture or an unattractive one?  When you try on a coat do you look in the mirror before you buy it or ask a trusted shopping companion how it looks on you?  I … Continue reading

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Losers Creating Losers

Last week North Dakota’s Republican Governor Jack Dairymple signed a series of bills into law that, when they take effect on August 1st, will give his state the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.  Finding winners in this, except … Continue reading

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Selling Spats

Somewhere in the 1920’s spats went out of style.  I’m already considered a senior citizen by many and I don’t ever remember seeing them except in movies and plays.  They were a garment that was primarily worn by men covering … Continue reading

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Weapons Over Women

The juxtaposition of information can make for an interesting experience.  Last weekend it came to my attention that what sounded like an A.L.E.C. anti-abortion bill had been introduced in the North Carolina Senate.  While researching to confirm this and get … Continue reading

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