Category Archives: National News

National News is news that takes place within the United States (not including Tennessee).

New Rise of Anti-Semitism?

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The (Near) Perfect Game

Armando Galarraga pitched what should have been a perfect game for the Detroit Tigers. Umpire Jim Joyce botched the call. Now it is up to Commissioner Bud Selig to decide whether or not to change the call. It is not … Continue reading

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Funny YouTube Video

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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

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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

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Ray Stevens on ObamaCare – “We the People”

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Health Care Open Meetings? No…

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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

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Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink and Speak on the Senate Floor

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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

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Mao, the Great Philosopher

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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?”

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Michele Bachmann on Health Care

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This Ain’t America No More!

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The Fourth Amendment (Focus on the Issues)

  “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and … Continue reading

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Health Care Town Hall in Johnson City

I was there. I may blog about it tomorrow. You can see me holding signs at the 45 second mark, though they were talking about people who disagreed with Dr. Roe on the issue… Oh well.

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President Obama Distorts Health Care Facts

President Obama has stated, “Some are also saying that coverage for abortions would be mandated under reform – also false.”  Is it really false? According to FactCheck.org, abortion will be covered in the Health Care bill.

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PETA May Picket Philadelphia Eagles Games

Lisa Lange, the Senior VP for PETA, was on the Larry King Live television program discussing Michael Vick and his sigining with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.  She discussed how Michael Vick had lied to PETA about his involvement … Continue reading

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Ted Kennedy Plays the Political Game

Back in 2004 when it appeared that Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) had a chance at winning the White House, Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) was able to convince the Massachusetts legislature to change the Massachusetts state law that gave the governor … Continue reading

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Conservatives Outnumber Liberals in All 50 States

So says a Gallup poll. http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/52602

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