Monthly Archives: October 2010

Happy Halloween!

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

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GOP not letting up on momentum

It all looks to be over for the Democrats inspite of a last minute deluge of campaign re$ources to many competitive Houses races. The Florida U.S. Senate race highlights the problems with their organization and direction. Wall Street Journal | … Continue reading

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Bemoaning Gridlock Government … and over thinking it

A lot is being tossed around on the future nature of our government when the Republicans retake the House, by whatever margin, after Tuesday. Obviously President Obama will be without his huge advantage by having his party control government. With … Continue reading

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The Great Debate: Did time-traveler appear in Charlie Chaplin video or…

A strange video has been making its way around the internet as of late that I must confess is rather weird at first glance. In it, a women is filmed at the opening of the Charlie Chaplin film, “The Circus,” … Continue reading

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Europe just doesn't understand us

Europe ‘dismayed’ as midterms highlight Obama “[People here] are just dismayed,” Oates added. “There’s a real feeling of … disappointment that it didn’t signal the change they thought it would.”

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Just when you thought it was safe to trust the French again

Such a storied country. Such a congregation of magnificent people. The staple of Christendom. A nation fueled from Glory and Conquest; of advancement and adventure. A country and people who came to our aid during our own revolution. The home of a … Continue reading

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The GOP will take back the House. But can they stay in power?

I think we’re confident…no, make that we’re sure, the GOP will take back control of the House. The real question is, How many seats will the GOP take in next week’s election? So here’s where we stand. Jason – 65 … Continue reading

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Independents ensuring GOP victory in Senate races

Polling has shown that Independents are shifting towards the GOP as the country itself is decidedly Republican in this year’s midterm. Most notably in this trend are a few key U.S. Senate races that the GOP desperately need to make … Continue reading

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All things spell historical political shift in nation. I say 65 seat victory for GOP

And a complete disaster for Democrats and the Obama agenda. Several polling agencies have already concluded that the GOP will pick up 50 or more House seats. A huge overkill considering the number they needed for control was 39. All … Continue reading

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Thanks to our post-racial, post-modern American President

Race relations haven’t been this bad since the 50′s and 60′s. “If Latinos sit out the election instead of saying, ‘We’re gonna punish our enemies and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to … Continue reading

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The debate of our time: the legality of Obamacare

And one that must be settled… From the Orange County Register The justices will have their choice of several cases. In a case filed by the attorney general of Virginia (which passed a law exempting Virginia residents from any federal … Continue reading

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Mass graves found on Iwo Jima

http://www.newsy.com/videos/player.swf?related=http://new.newsy.com/api/get-related-videos/3588/10/&file=http://www.newsy.com/api/get-video/3588/&video_name= Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com From the Navy Times. Let’s hope everyone — on both sides — makes it home to a proper burial and their families can rest at ease. TOKYO — … Continue reading

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Romer: Don't reduce deficits now; raise taxes instead

If you read Christina Romer’s op-ed in the New York Times you may not catch that point but it’s in there. She makes the repeated argument that “budget actions” would increase unemployment while not doing a thing for job creation. Although, she … Continue reading

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Praying Dog

Considering it’s Sunday, I thought this video was appropo. Not to mention, hilarious! This guy has a God-fearing canine, I have a mad-anarcho Maine-Coon, who is an atheist. Where is the justice?

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