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My Needs Trump Your Rights

Posted on August 27, 2008 by d3admin

“A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine.” (Thomas Jefferson) How true. How could Thomas Jefferson see this–all those years ago–while neither of our major … Continue reading →

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The Last Emperor

Posted on August 26, 2008 by d3admin

One of the last monarchs in the declining days of the Roman empire, as the invading Turks drew closer, said the following about his youthful, would-be monarch son: “My son deems himself a great and heroic prince; but alas! our … Continue reading →

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Is Obama “Uppity”?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by d3admin

Presidential candidates often lose because, in the end–and in clear hindsight–they don’t want it badly enough. Michael Dukakis wanted to be President–only not as badly as George H.W. Bush, who won. George H.W. Bush wanted to be reelected President–only not … Continue reading →

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Biden-Obama 2008

Posted on August 23, 2008 by d3admin

Obama promised to pick a running mate who is ready to be President. By the standards of a liberal Democrat, he did just that. But the question remains: Is Obama ready to be President? His own running mate did not … Continue reading →

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2008: Year of the Establishment

Posted on August 19, 2008 by d3admin

U.S. Senators are the worst candidates for President. They are the least accountable of all elected officials. They don’t answer to the voters as often as Congressmen, Governors and even sitting Presidents. They get to spend six years in office … Continue reading →

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The Biker Story: A Tale of Media Bias (Author Unknown)

Posted on August 17, 2008 by d3admin

A biker is riding by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion’s cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the … Continue reading →

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The Bear is Back

Posted on August 16, 2008 by d3admin

The Russian bear, as in the old Soviet Empire, is back. My question: Why is anyone surprised? Look at America from the point-of-view of a dictator, such as Putin. Putin may not be a sophisticated dictator, like Khrushchev or Stalin; … Continue reading →

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Is America Finished?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by d3admin

Don’t give up on America yet. America is destroying itself in certain ways. At the same time, the rest of the world is learning with increasing clarity that freedom is superior to socialism or fascism. Although America has drifted dramatically … Continue reading →

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Cheaters Never Prosper

Posted on August 9, 2008 by d3admin

John Edwards, who cheated on his dying wife, was the most openly and avowedly socialist of the presidential candidates this year. He emphasized collective responsibility, relentlessly denigrated the self, and openly expressed his hatred for businesses that make lots of … Continue reading →

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The Blind Leading the Ignorant

Posted on August 5, 2008 by d3admin

Dear Dr. Hurd: One thing you said specifically was “The next four years are going to be a time of enormous education for the American people.” Dr. Hurd, with all due respect–the American people didn’t learn under Andrew Jackson, they … Continue reading →

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Smugness, Arrogance or Confidence?

Posted on August 4, 2008 by d3admin

Self-esteem without critical thinking is nothing more than bravado, or arrogance. Barack Obama’s defenders claim that he’s “confident, not arrogant.” They’re correct that there’s such a distinction. They’re wrong that Obama is confident. He shows no indication of critical thinking. … Continue reading →

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What Elections Have Become

Posted on August 2, 2008 by d3admin

H.L. Mencken: “The state — or, to make matters more concrete, the government — consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they … Continue reading →

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