Category Archives: News

News is a an account of an event, even though I include some commentary.

The Arrowood Dispatch Iowa GOP Caucus Predictions

The 2012 Race for the White House is well underway.  In one day the first ballots will be cast.  Trying to predict the finish is nearly impossible, but why not? 1) Rick Santorum – With many potential caucus-goers having not … Continue reading

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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

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2012 GOP Race Update

Michelle Bachmann – Still free falling.  She is trying to set herself up as the anti-Obama.  It isn’t working.  There are no less than four men ahead of you in polling.  Three of them are opposite Obama.  We need to … Continue reading

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Romney on the Issues: Abortion

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Ames Straw Poll Results

Michelle Bachmann 4823 votes (28.55%):  Bachmann gets a huge boost.  She cements herself as a front-runner, and I would argue this may boost her up to the frontrunner. Ron Paul 4761 votes (27.65%):  Ron Paul gets a boost.  He certainly … Continue reading

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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

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Yes Ma’am, I Do. Highest Honors.

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Herman Cain Believes a Community Can Overrule the Constitution

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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

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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

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Fan Dies from Fall at MLB Game

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You Can Lead a Horse to Water

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-us-iraq-20110706,0,1121046.story The War in Iraq enjoyed great support at the beginning of the campaign in 2003.  I, myself, was one of the supporters.  Looking back, I think that we as a country had been attacked and was looking and willing … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Prediction: TN House and Senate Races 2010

Tennessee House Predictions: District 2- In a repeat of a close election, Nathan Vaughn (D) wants to gain the seat he lost to Tony Shipley (R).  Shipley hangs on in a bit of a lop-sided victory. District 3- Scotty Campbell … Continue reading

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Prediction: US Congress Races 2010

Republicans need 39 seats to retake the House of Representatives. I am predicting that they get well over that. I believe they get 60. In Tennessee I am predicting the following: District 1: Phil Roe (R) easily wins re-election.  District … Continue reading

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Will Bush’s First Pitch at Game 4 of the World Series Provide a Bump?

I am positive that Democrats across the nation are making sure that Obama does not throw out the first pitch in any World Series games.  That may cause a drop. My question is this. Will Bush making a good pitch … Continue reading

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Arrowood Dispatch State Senate Endorsements 2010

District 1 – Steve Southerland (R) District 3 -Rusty Crowe (R) District 7 – Stacey Campfield (R) District 17 – George McDonald (D)  Mae Beavers doesn’t know whether she is coming or going.  She announced she was not running, but … Continue reading

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Apostasy in the Church

Middle Eastern Catholic bishops are slamming Israel over “Israel’s right to return.”  According to the Middle Eastern bishops, Israel has no right to return because Christ abolished the promises to Israel.  Those who take this belief make God a liar.  … Continue reading

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