Category Archives: News

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

Arrowood Dispatch State House Endorsements 2010

District 1- Jon Lundberg (R) District 2 – Tony Shipley (R)  Shipley has proven to be a good representative.  I recall reading a question on his facebook page that asked about red light cameras.  As I recall, he was generally … Continue reading

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And I Thought Henry VIII was Crazy

Apparently, talking to plants is normal to Prince Charles. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/prince-charles-eavesdrops-tourists-speaks-plants/story?id=11679656

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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

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Obama Thinks Christianity is “Un-American?”

The Obama Administration decided to weigh in on a Florida church’s plan to hold a book burning.  Now it is not just any book burning, but it is burning the Quran.  Obama felt it necessary to let it be known … Continue reading

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Another Obama “Mishap”

For all that Obama has done which has prolonged and worsened the financial crisis that we are in, his worst mishap may have just happened.  Obama pressured and reassured the Israelis that a nuclear Iran would not be a threat.  … Continue reading

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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

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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.

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2010 Primary Endorsements

Early voting starts today in Tennessee. I urge you to vote for these candidates! Tennessee Republican Nominee for Gov: Ron Ramsey.  Ron Ramsey is a solid conservative that really has no negatives.  His real positives are his gun ratings, right … Continue reading

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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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Status of Blog

I know from time to time I have to issue this, but due to coaching responsibilities and the fact that I don’t feel blogging from work would be appropriate, since I am being paid by taxpayer money.  Well, now summer … 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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