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The Passing of a Broadcast Legend — An Opportunity for Truth  

The death of Tim Russert hit most people who work in the news media, or pay attention to the news, hard. His life was celebrated, not just on NBC where the affable host of Meet the Press hung his hat, but on all networks and news outlets.

Why?
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June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 am

Why the term “Secular Progressive” is all Wrong  

Have you wondered what happened to old-fashioned liberalism? It went the way of VCRs and land lines. Today’s liberals are hiding in plain sight but they no longer refer to themselves as “liberal.” They refer to themselves as “progressive.”Let’s be clear about one thing: There is nothing “progressive” about liberalism, which is another word for socialism or communism. Read the rest of this entry »

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March 22nd, 2007 at 1:00 am

What’s Wrong with the Two-Party System?  

In this election, were you faced with a choice between a bad and a terrible candidate?This year, I did something I rarely do: I threw away two votes. In my state there are no conservative candidates in the Democrats Party, and I simply could not bring myself to vote for two godless Republican state candidates who have failed us. Therefore, I cast two votes for American Independent (Constitution Party in California) candidates, in protest.

When it came time to vote for Congress, the situation was not a lot better. I voted for the Republican candidate, who didn’t deserve it, to keep control of the House of Representatives in the hands of Republicans and give the party a chance to redeem itself.

So, what is wrong with the two party system? Nothing, that a little time and effort from average Americans can’t cure! Read the rest of this entry »

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Written by Jane Chastain

November 9th, 2006 at 1:00 am

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Rhode Island’s Lesson for Real Republicans  

How did our country stray so far from the founding principles of limited government, states’ rights, self-reliance and moral integrity?Most Americans blame it on Congress.

Americans have little faith in members of Congress, but we keep re-electing our own congressman and senators, often with little or no serious thought on the matter. Read the rest of this entry »

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Written by Jane Chastain

September 14th, 2006 at 1:00 am

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My Sure-Fire, Can’t-Miss Ways to Get Your Elected Representatives Attention  

(This column, written in March of 2006 for WorldNetDaily.com, was on runaway spending. However, you can take any issue that is important to you and get the attention of your representatives if you use the suggestions below. I guarantee it!) Read the rest of this entry »

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March 23rd, 2006 at 1:00 am

Posted in Political Activism