I was speaking with my neighbor, who hates politics. Like me, if she paid attention at all, it was at the national level. I am very disappointed with our representatives in D.C. But here, locally, we vote politicians into their first offices and by voting in good, honest, hardworking fellow citizens, we set the bar […]
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So, I live in Washington State, which signed up for the healthcare exchange program and rolled out their site October 1, 2013. So far, in just checking plans available – not signing up, just checking, I have experienced no problems with the site. However, in checking out the costs, I am a wee bit dumbfounded. […]
Obamacare: 51,000 sign ups for first week – according to the Congressional Budget Office 7 Million needed by March 31 deadline – at this rate, total sign up will = 2 Million. See, we don’t have to repeal – just say No. No thank you. Update: Be sure to see this one.
Right now, you can watch on C-Span2, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is on the floor of the Senate (since 2:41 p.m. ET) and vows to keep going until his voice gives out. Senator Jeff Sessions has joined him on the floor, asking questions, which Senator Cruz accepts without yielding the floor – this debate […]
President Obama addressed the nation this evening regarding striking Syria for its use of chemical weapons on August 21. On the face of it, it is a good speech. And, then, in the silence that follows, you think it over and may find yourself asking, “What did he just say?” It helps to read the […]
I’ve had my eye on Syria for a quite a while. Two years ago, President Obama called for the leader of Syria, President Assad, to step down. One year ago, President Obama stated if great amounts of chemical weapons were spotted being moved or used that would be a red line in the sand. On […]
I missed this challenge back on August 31, but covered it in March and link it here. My brain has been absorbed by world events and especially the possibility of our entry into Syria’s civil war – listening to all the different viewpoints and coming to some conclusions of my own. However, here in the […]
I’ve been quiet for months now. Or perhaps, I just feel like I’ve been reapplying that favorite all purpose tape men love…duct tape to my mouth. By now, you all know I am a news junkie. I can supply all the labels necessary for short speak – conservative will do for now. From where I […]
I had the honor to attend the swearing in ceremony of 18 new U.S. citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony held at our local library today. This is one of the most moving ceremonies I have ever attended. I caught wind of it happening in a casual conversation this past week. To the best of my […]
If you took the summer off or simply listened to music rather than the news, you may be confused as you tune back in. Scandals? What scandals? President Obama and his press secretary, Jay Carney, are stating that the Republicans are creating phony scandals. Hmm. Really? I guess it would depend on what you think […]
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