Monthly Archives: February 2013

Rush Limbaugh, Sequestration, and The Broken Clock

Posted on February 25, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   A broken clock is right twice a day.  Sometimes a buffoon like Rush Limbaugh is almost right.  Limbaugh stated on Thursday: ” … Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time in my life, I am ashamed of my country….” … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 36

Posted on February 21, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

” God not only plays dice, He throws them in the corner where you can’t see them.”   Stephen Hawking

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Beware of The Jesus Psychosis

Posted on February 19, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   In the United States our citizens have great religious freedom.  Our citizens are free to worship or not worship as they so choose.  Our Constitution wisely prohibits our government from establishing a state religion.     Unfortunately many Americans forget … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 35

Posted on February 14, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   ” The immoral use of force is the source of man’s political problems.  Sadly, many religious groups, secular organizations, and psychopathic authoritarians endorse government initiated force to change the world.  Even when the desired goals are well intentioned-the results … Continue reading →

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No More Bad Dreams

Posted on February 10, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   He steps off the plane into the heat and humidity of Vietnam.  After today, the dog tags around his neck will always be laced into his special pair of boots.  He is met by a man in camouflage without … Continue reading →

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The Real National Debt

Posted on February 5, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   Former House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Bill Archer, recently identified all the hidden federal obligations contained in the fine print of all federal budget documents.     When the totality of liabilities, such as pensions and benefits, is factored … Continue reading →

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Fair Ballot Access Constitutional Amendment

Posted on February 3, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

   Only twenty-seven amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution.  The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.    The procedure for amending the U.S. Constitution is established in Article V.  There are two separate methods … Continue reading →

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A Wise Saying – Part 34

Posted on February 1, 2013 by R. Van Conoley

 A government that is big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take it all away.   Barry Goldwater

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