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The “Injustice” Department

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There was a time, when the United States of America was respected for its justice system.  No more!   In fact, things have deteriorated so much under the current administration, the Justice Department headed by Attorney General Eric Holder is a national disgrace.  Terrorists and those out to undermine our borders and trample our laws are laughing at us!

Monday’s ruling, blocking a Texas law requiring voters to show a photo ID, should be the last in a very large pile of “last straws.”  A few months ago, the same Holder Injustice Department blocked a similar requirement in the state of South Carolina.

Why?  Injustice says this requirement places an undue burden on minorities.  How so?  Read the rest of this entry »

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March 14th, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Whom do You Trust?

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The question for voters in the 2012 election is not, “Whom do you trust?” but, “What do you trust?” It’s not about Obama versus a Republican candidate, regardless of who he or she may be. It’s about your basic philosophy of government.

Do you put your trust in the free market or do you trust the government to give you a better life?

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September 14th, 2011 at 9:00 pm

Read Before Voting: Six things every citizen needs to know

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We need a seal around every ballot or a warning on every voting machine.  It should be like the seal that comes around a medicine bottle or the warning label on an electrical appliance.  You must read it before you use.

A ballot is the most important tool a citizen has at his or her disposal, but when it is used incorrectly, the results can be disastrous.  There should be some education involved.  It is this lack of instruction that has left this country on the brink of economic collapse. Read the rest of this entry »

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July 8th, 2010 at 12:00 am