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Category Archives: Constitutional Issues
Why Herman Cain is a Bad Choice for the Republican Nomination
I like Herman Cain. While he is not my choice in the GOP nomination process, I would not have had many qualms about voting for him over Barack Obama. As he is getting the attention of a frontrunner, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged GOP, Herman Cain, Paul, Presidential Election, Republican, Ron Paul, Sexual Harassment
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Norway a Reminder of Why Liberty is Important
Recently I posted a video of Herman Cain stating that he felt that Americans had the right to choose whether or not a mosque or any religious building can be built in their community. It was pointed out to me that … Continue reading
A Mandate on Recycling? (Vote in Poll)
OK. I will be one of the first to say that I have a problem with ObamaCare and its mandate that citizens purchase healthcare or face fines. Now it seems that a local Republican mayor is pushing for a mandate … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, Local News, Local Politics, News, Politics
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Caylee’s Law a Bad Law
Nothing creates bad law like tragedy. The death of Caylee Anthony was a tragedy. There is no denying that. Her mother was found guilty in the media and in the court of popular opinion, but she was found not guilty … Continue reading
Obama Can’t Stop the Execution
News stories are out declaring that President Obama wants to stop the execution of Humberto Leal Garcia, a Mexican national, who was convicted of the rape and murder of a 16 year-old girl in San Antonio, Texas. Since this is … Continue reading
Not Guilty
Our justice system uses jury trials to decide the innocence or guilt of defendants. Sometimes innocent people are in the wrong place at the wrong time and convicted of crimes that they did not committ. Other times it is possible that … Continue reading
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National Opt Out Day
Posted in Constitutional Issues, Life, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
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September 11, 2001 — My Story
I was at Milligan College on September 11, 2001. I was taking a wellness class on Tuesdays. The teacher told us that we had to spend 30 minutes working out each Tuesday and Thursday. I usually came in after 8:45 … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, International News, Life, National News, News
Tagged 9/11, 9/11/2001, Milligan College, New York City, NYC, Osama Bin Laden, September 11, Taliban, Tennessee, terrorism, World Trade Center, WTC
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Mosques and Real Meaning Behind First Amendment
Not a long post, but more of a thought. Is building a mosque near Ground Zero a good idea? Probably not. I did watch Keith Olbermann the other day. In the clip I watched online, he went on about how … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics, Religion
Tagged First Amendment, Ground Zero, Islam, mosque
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Freedom of Religion or Freedom of Worship
Obama uses the term “freedom of worship,” but is this different from what the Founders and Constitution says. Read more here.
Obama’s Growing Problem
Federal law states that a federal official cannot promise a federal position for a political act. Chicago style politics just a catchy phrase? Ask Fmr. Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Apparently someone in the Obama White House (and there would be a … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Census, felony, Obama, Rep. Sestak, Sen. Specter
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The Rand Paul Problem
I don’t tend to make myself an apologist for politicians or aspiring politicians. In some ways, I may be doing just that with this entry concerning Rand Paul and his comments on the Rachel Maddow Show. Last week on her … Continue reading
Ray Stevens on ObamaCare – “We the People”
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Obamacare, Ray Stevens
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Health Care Open Meetings? No…
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Healthcare, Obama, Obamacare
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Lifting Ban Good for Public Health?
In 1988 the federal government banned federal money from being used to purchase new needles for drug addicts. Recently, the Obama administration lifted this ban. The New York Times did an editorial claiming that the decision to ban federal funding … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Constitutional, Drugs, Public Health, Subsidies
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Obama, Health Care, and the State of the Union
A few weeks ago I took an exam. Part of the exam was a couple of analytical questions. One of the questions stated that truth is not a virtue for political leaders. I then had to agree or disagree with … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Political Activism, Politics
Tagged Health Care, Obama, State of Union
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Yes Madame Speaker, the Constitution is Serious
“Madam Speaker, where specifically does the Constitution grant Congress the authority to enact an individual health insurance mandate?” Pelosi: “Are you serious? Are you serious?”
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics
Tagged Health Care, Nancy Pelosi, the Constitution
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