Facing the Future

UNION

Sun Apr 3, 2011 10:14 PM EDT

In April 1861 South Carolina, which had declared the intent, opened fire on Fort Sumpter, initiating the Civil War. Newly sworn in President Abraham Lincoln, perhaps the most devout pacifist in the country at the time, had just assumed office.

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history, lincoln, racism, civil-war, states-rights

The State of The Union

Mon Jan 3, 2011 3:43 AM EST

The calendar marks another year. The stock markets have recovered nicely. Corporate profits, generally, are satisfactory. The incredible amounts of money, borrowed from the future, that were used to stabilize Corporate America are sadly used only for mergers and acquisitions.

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democrats, politics, republicans, obama

Cancun Climate Conference

Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:56 PM EST

After the dismal failure of Copenhagen the world community in Cancun hammered out a Rube Goldberg structure designed to later address the issues of hydrocarbon pollution. The structure of a fund was established, with the World Bank designated as trustee.

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energy, democrats, politics, obama

My Question for Former President George W. Bush

Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM EST

Since President Bush has published his autobiography he has come out of his bunker for a few interviews.

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bush, iraq, afghanistan, politics, war-crimes

2010 Turnout

Tue Nov 2, 2010 3:28 PM EDT

At my precienct in Virginia (highly educated professionals and desperatley poor minority, very Democratic) turnout at 2:30 was under 2008, but about 1/3 over 4 years ago. Turnout in New York is reported as "high" for an off year.

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The Most Powerful Man In The World

Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:52 AM EDT

During the course of the last two years America learned that we had been fooled, we had been duped, we had been robbed. We learned that the treasure we kept in our homes had been stolen.

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FOX raises rates, may lose markets

Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:10 PM EDT

Today FOX news refused binding arbritration in their dispute of fees from Cablevision. Cablevision says Newscorp (FOX) is demanding a fee increase from about $70 million to $150 million. TimeWarner and Dish have experienced similar disputes with Newscorp.

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Congressional Candidates

Thu Oct 7, 2010 6:07 PM EDT

In Southside Virginia Dr. Wynne LeGrow (D) Veteran, retired as Major, Medical Doctor, inclucing volunteer work in Honduras, husband, father. Dr. LeGrow wants to bring responsible care to our government, create jobs in the U.S.

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Fair Elections Now

Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:11 PM EDT

Congressman Walter Jones (R) NC says, "....It's time to get corporate money out of politics and put elections back in the hands of ordinary Americans."

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New Electric Car

Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:14 PM EDT

Terry McAuliffe, former DNC Chairman and candidate for Virginia Governor has unveiled his latest project at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. Greentech Automative is committed to creating green and affordable automobiles in the United States.

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Saving Democracy

Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:58 PM EDT

The recently released Republican "Pledge To America" is such incredible pap that it is beyond belief that anyone can find any credibility in it at all. The vague proposals that are even decipherable are actually impossible to implement.

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20 Points (Sarcasism, sort of)

Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:48 PM EDT

The Republicans seem to have some trouble developing their platform. They have said they will release 20 points on Thursday. Why wait? Here is the Republican Platform for 2010. 1)TAXES;Repeal tax code, go with flat tax. (make sure word count is under 4,000)

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politics, republicans

National Clean Energy Summit; Jobs

Thu Sep 2, 2010 5:20 PM EDT

On September 7th the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will host the summit, 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Philippe Coesteau of EarthEcho International will deliver the keynote address. Sponsors include Sen. Harry Reid (D) NV, UNLV, and the Center for American Progress, Action Fund.

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energy, economy, jobs, politics

Clean Energy and Jobs bill

Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:15 PM EDT

Today Senator Reid (D) Nev.

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A Perfect Storm

Thu Aug 5, 2010 3:42 PM EDT

As we in the United States keep our focus on our real and serious problems we have become myopic in our view of the rest of the world.

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politics, economics, poverty

Energy Legislation

Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:51 PM EDT

Wed. June 23, Washington, President Obama will meet with a bi-partisan group of Senators about energy legislation.

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Spill Consequences

Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:33 PM EDT

One of the chemicals released from the broken well head in the Gulf of Mexico is Benzine. Benzine is a light, sweet smelling chemical, in small amounts it evaporates quickly in air. Benzine is used in many cleaning products.

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The Tyranny of the Minority

Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:52 PM EDT

The Senate was structured to be the moderating voice of Congress, to temper the passions of the House with a wiser, longer view.

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senate, democrats, politics, republicans

High Speed Trains

Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:44 PM EDT

Torrey Pines, CA, General Atomics has developed a floating, magnetic, high speed train capable of reaching 300 mph. The carriage is motorless, powered by the track on which it is guided, power is directed only to the section under the train.

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energy, oil, politics

Iowa Primary Results

Wed Jun 9, 2010 2:14 PM EDT

The Democrats had a three way race for the honor of facing U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R) in November. Roxanne Conlin, a Des Moines attorney easily carried that contest, winning 78% of the vote. Conlin has recently outraised Grassley significantly, mostly with small donors.

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Primary Month

Mon Jun 7, 2010 4:42 PM EDT

This week 11 states hold primaries. Included are Nevada and Arkansas. The results of these elections will tell us, among other things, what real effect the Tea Party will have on the Republican Party, and the election in November.

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democrats, politics, republicans, primaries, tea-party

Crime

Sat May 15, 2010 8:16 PM EDT

Thus far in the Gulf oil spill there have been 1.2 million feet of containment boom placed, 900,000 feet in the Mobile area. 3.5 million more feet are scheduled. There seems to be ever increasing incidents of vandalism to these booms.

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energy, gulf, environment, oil-spill

Grassley losing ground with Iowa voters

Fri May 7, 2010 6:47 PM EDT

Charles (Chucky) Grassley (R) IA Has served in the Senate for 30 years. He has never before faced a competent challenger. Des Moines IA TV station KCCI has run a poll of voters in the race. In May 2010 among voters the results are; Grassley 49, Conlin 40, with 11 undecided.

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Grassley Campaign Lags in Fundraising

Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:20 PM EDT

U.S. Senator Charles (Chucky) Grassley (R) Iowa, The ultra-conservative who holds a seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, came in second for campaign funding during the first quarter of 2010. A disturbing result for the leader of the anti-health care movement.

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Grassley Denies Himself

Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:26 PM EDT

U.S. Senator Charles (Chucky) Grassley R Iowa, who's claim to fame after six terms, is to be know as "Mr. Death Panel" on March 24, issued a press release to the media of Iowa.

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