“FREE” Cellphones from the Government? Seriously?
Does anyone really believe that things are "free?" Especially when the “free” good or service is being offered as part of a government program? Well that is exactly what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Tracfone Wireless, Inc. would have you believe. See, the FCC created this great new program called Safelink where income-eligible consumers can receive a free cell phone and 64 minutes of free airtime per month! No, I am not making this up. Evidently, having access to a … Read More
Take the Kids to a Game
So I took my kids, two of their cousins and my sister to a Rangers game last night. It was the first major league experience for all but myself and my second daughter who went to a Chicago Cubs game with me a few years ago. It was a quiet night, probably filled to less than 1/3 capacity, but still a lot of fun. We made it through all nine innings, including my 3 year old, without cotton candy or serious threats of discipline. One of my nephews got a little rambunctious, but after I … Read More
This Is No Time For Games (Peggy Noonan)
Peggy Noonan is right, America “isn’t a country anyone should be playing games with,” but that is exactly what our politicians are doing. They are playing the same game that has been played out unabated over the past 40 years and if “everyone over 50” in this country feels like a refugee, then it is about time! I feel no sympathy for those who have had stewardship over this great country and have failed us on so many fronts. See, I am a married (can’t just assume this in … Read More
Foreign Policy
Our interests, as Americans, must be paramount and guide our government when conducting business with foreign nations. The best way to protect our interests at home and abroad is to keep our military might and wealth within our borders. I believe THE TIME IS NOW to heed the counsel of George Washington when he stated, “The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as … Read More
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“FREE” Cellphones from the Government? Seriously?
Does anyone really believe that things are "free?" Especially when the “free” good or service is being offered as part of a government program? Well that is exactly what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Tracfone Wireless, Inc. would have you believe. See, the FCC created this … [Read More...]
Waking Out of Apathy
I’ve had a number of interesting conversations lately with people from a wide variety of political leanings. One of the topics that continues to come up, regardless of who I am speaking with, is what it will take to get more people engaged in the political process. In the midst of one of the … [Read More...]
Debt Limit Fiasco
A few years ago, I woke up to the fact that unless I researched the numbers myself, I was never going to understand and know the truth about the fiscal position of the United States. I came to this realization while being thoroughly confused while watching the presidential debates in 2008. Both … [Read More...]
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“FREE” Cellphones from the Government? Seriously?
Does anyone really believe that things are "free?" Especially when the “free” good or service is being offered as part of a government program? Well that is exactly what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Tracfone Wireless, Inc. … [Read More...]
Waking Out of Apathy
I’ve had a number of interesting conversations lately with people from a wide variety of political leanings. One of the topics that continues to come up, regardless of who I am speaking with, is what it will take to get more people engaged in the … [Read More...]
Debt Limit Fiasco
A few years ago, I woke up to the fact that unless I researched the numbers myself, I was never going to understand and know the truth about the fiscal position of the United States. I came to this realization while being thoroughly confused while … [Read More...]
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This Is No Time For Games (Peggy Noonan)
Peggy Noonan is right, America “isn’t a country anyone should be playing games with,” but that is exactly what our politicians are doing. They are playing the same game that has been played out unabated over the past 40 years and if … [Read More...]
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Corruption. The best form of government, among other things, is the one that best limits and punishes corruption. When individuals go unpunished for using fraud and deceit to violate the rights of others, then our basic rights to Life, Liberty and … [Read More...]
Green Lantern
I am not a movie buff or full of DC Comics knowledge, but thought Green Lantern was very entertaining. Excellent special effects, subtle romance with a jealousy twist, classic good vs. evil, interesting aliens and quick to the point action sequences … [Read More...]
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