Monthly Archives: October 2009

8 Oct

The Support of Corruption by The Congressional Black Caucus

First there was a resolution to take a privilege away from a member of Congress due to his corrupt behavior: House Members Wednesday will have to cast a recorded vote on whether it is acceptable for Ways and Means Chairman … Continue reading

Posted in Congress, Culture of Corruption, Politics | 15 Comments | 15 views
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8 Oct

“Can you spare a ‘down-on-his-luck’ American some ‘hope’ and ‘change’?”

David Dallecarbonare, 42 of Franklin, Ind, helps out Doug Ayers with the charity of a dollar while wearing a sandwich board titled “Hire Me” in hopes of creating contacts to help himself find a job, Friday, March 19, 2009, in … Continue reading

Posted in Economy | 3 Comments | 17 views
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8 Oct

A Watered-Down Surge?

Would that “win” us a “watered down” (re: semblance of) victory? It sounds like President Obama might be looking to have it both ways on Afghanistan. A U.S Marine from Delta Company of 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion patrols near … Continue reading

Posted in Afghanistan, counterinsurgency, Foreign Policy, Military, Pakistan, War On Terror | 20 Comments | 13 views
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8 Oct

Democrats Fighting “Read the Bill” Reforms

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Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments | 9 views
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7 Oct

Historic Cultural Heritage and Freedom of Religious Expression

Question: If a cross rises in the desert and no one knows about it, does it make a sound? -Dana Milbank, WaPo L-R: Rev. Rob Schenck, president of the National Clergy, President Rev. Patrick Mahoney, of the Christian Defense Coalition … Continue reading

Posted in ACLU, American Exceptionalism, Culture, History, Military, military history, Religion, Support the Troops | 8 Comments | 102 views
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7 Oct

Earliest Snow Day in Idaho History

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Posted in Uncategorized | 20 Comments | 26 views
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7 Oct

Pura Vida

Every so often, we need to take a moment to appreciate the simple beauty of this world. Below are a collection of photos from my trip to Costa Rica, the jewel of Central America: Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. Relaxed? Good. … Continue reading

Posted in Economy, Health Care, Socialized Health Care | 7 Comments | 3 views
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7 Oct

Art Imitates Life

Who does this piece of art remind you of? Would it surprise you to know that it currently hangs in the White House? No, I wasn’t surprised either.

Posted in Barack Obama, Culture | 5 Comments | 12 views
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7 Oct

Weekly Open Thread

Posted in Open Thread | 26 Comments | 26 views
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7 Oct

Photo of the Day

Photo by Abby Bennethum A family photo that shows a little girl beside her father and his fellow soldiers in uniform as they prepare to go to war has resonated well beyond the tight knit Bennethum clan. Four-year-old Paige Bennethum … Continue reading

Posted in Afghanistan, Military, Military Families, Support the Troops, The Iraqi War | 11 Comments | 306 views
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