Why I'm Against A Gas Tax, Much Less An Increase

    It would certainly seem counter-intuitive for someone who generally prefers excise and user taxes over most others to suggest eliminating the gas tax, but hear me out.  My understanding of the benefits of any gas tax is that it both provides an incentive to con …

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Comparing The Least "White" Countries to The Most "White" Countries-Do We Need Whites to Thrive as a Society?

I'm writing this article in response to a recent article titled, Comparing Least Religious Countries With Most Religious - Do We Need Religion to Thrive as a Society?  The article purports to prove that the less religion, the "better" the country, as well as the more religio …

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Do Pro-Choice Advocates Really Want To Discuss Capital Punishment?

I had originally considered titling this article “Discussing the Fallacious Linkage of Abortion and Capital Punishment” with my first sentence suggesting we not discuss it, and say we did.  Aside from the clumsiness of the original title, I thought it best to add …

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Is Ron Paul Our Last Chance?

Sure it's embarrassing to have stood by Newt Gingrich, thinking all of his dirty laundry had already been aired, only to find out that there might be more.  I still think he's probably the most intelligent, the most knowledgeable, and, perhaps, even the most pragmatic of all …

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Some thoughts on "American Elect 2012"

The question of whether or not to write an article on "American Elect 2012" was not an easy one for me to answer.

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Pakistan's "Memogate"-Evidence of Treason?

Pakistan’s “Memogate”-Evidence of Treason?   Although many Americans may not be that engaged in the ongoing scandal dubbed “Memogate”, I would suggest that there are some extremely interesting issues involved.  For those who haven’t b …

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Sharia Courts in the West-A Good Idea?

Sharia Courts in the West   As the number of Muslims living in Western countries has increased, certain members of the group have become increasingly vocal in support of establishing their own court system.  It seems to me that all arguments in favor of this separate co …

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Pot—Legalize it Already

Pot—Legalize it Already   Why would someone generally labeled a Conservative advocate the legalization of marijuana?  Although there are more such creatures than one may be led to believe, it does sometimes put my credentials in question and even serves to make me …

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Follow The Money....

  Some of the most widely known and generally employed quotes have to do with the general understanding that "money talks, b.s. walks".

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Happy New Year!! (Possible Last Chance to Make That Resolution...)

Rather than complaining about the article being just a tad early, I invite you to accept my wishes to you and yours for a Happy and prosperous New Year, filled with joy and meaning.  These wishes go out without regard to party, faith, ethnicity,gender,sexual orientation …

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The Benefits of Fiat Currency

The Benefits of Fiat Currency   Fiat currency is a system whereby there is no “intrinsic” value in the medium itself.  Supporters of the system generally point to a number of benefits all somewhat related to the ability to manage the money supply, and thus t …

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Why We Need a Fiat Currency..or Do We?

Why We Need a Fiat Currency…or Do We?   I recently wrote an article entitled “What’s Wrong With the Gold Standard Again?”, in which I attempted to make the case for an asset based currency, ie.  the Gold Standard.  In this article I will pr …

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Should Christians Be Allowed to Wish You A Merry Christmas On Public Lands-Poll Included

As with every recent Christmas season, we have recently been treated to the specter of a certain sector of the Atheistic community attempting to play the Grinch who stole Christmas.

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What's wrong with the Gold Standard Again?

I have to say that I do understand what it is about the gold standard that the elite, who actually are on the gold standard, don't like about being tied to it when dealing with the rest of us.

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The Lynching of Herman Cain

Let's get something clear.  I haven't really heard anyone suggest Mr.

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Bank of America--Too Big To Care....or (my favorite) Too Big to Bail?

How many lives does BoA have?  It seems that the only way to kill this behemoth of corruption, treachery, and incompetence is to put a silver stake through its heart, and yet somehow it continues to rise and rise yet again.  It's reputation is poor, to say the …

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Campaign Suggestions for the Republican Party---Number One

I’ve been waiting for the call, but so far it hasn’t come, so I thought I might present some of my thoughts on why I believe the Republican Party, and in some cases specific candidates, might do well to consider some of my suggestions. My first suggestion works in gen …

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Why I'm Happy With Libya

No matter what happens, we know things will be different in Libya.  I suggest that this is an opportunity for all of us, regardless of political persuasion, to take a hard look at what we support.  Is the West at war with an ideology which exists under the umbrella of I …

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Can Christians Participate In The Democratic Process?

Recently, and not for the first time, I was asked who was I to judge the conduct of others, or more specifically, judge others?  As often happens, this got me to thinking, a problem for some, I’m hoping of interest to others.

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The Meaning of the First Amendment

It seems that there are those who suggest that I have not been as clear as I should have been in my previous attempts to explain the meaning of the First Amendment.  I will attempt to rectify that in this article.  In previous incarnations I attempted to use a somewhat  …

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The Left, Christianity, and a Secular Nation.

  No subject seems to stir the passions of the Left more than this question of how best to maintain the “wall of separation”, as Thomas Jefferson wrote, “between church and state”.  Although, to my mind, this question, the question pertaining to  …

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The Left's Campaign Against Christianity Continues

It seems to me that few can continue to deny the evidence regarding the escalating campaign of the Left against Christians, and Christianity.  What I continue to question is the campaign of Christians against themselves.  The bigotry and prejudice that continues to be o …

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Should Birth Order Concepts Be Considered By Policymakers?

The concept of whether birth order is a determining factor in personality development is not a new one.  Although the question of what specific effects birth order has on the individual continues to be debated, I would suggest that most of us would agree that there is &ldquo …

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Should You Be Voting for the "Mean-spirited" Candidate? Poll Included

I ask that you read the article before making your decision.   Today’s subject really goes to the heart of the democratic process in the United States of America.  My intent is to make this particular article shorter than usual as I have a companion article also  …

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Which part of "Free Exercise" Do You Not Understand? (Title edited from "Expression")

In writing the article I had, for a reason I cannot explain, and thus make no excuse, substituted the word Expression for Exercise.  The new title reflects my acknowledging the error, but I felt the need to explain the change to ensure that, on the one hand, no one would thi …

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