Alan West speaks the truth to a CAIR bushwacker

I like Alan West; first that he put his life on the line in the military, second he put his career on the line for his troops, and third, he spoke truth to power and got elected to Congress to give the power back to the people. Nezar Hamze, of CAIR (Council on American Islamic [...]

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My Navy retirement shadowbox and ceremony. Thanks, guys (and gals)

What is a shadowbox, you ask? According to some accounts of naval history and tradition, when a sailor retires and is departing the ship for the last time, it’s considered bad luck for the sailor’s shadow to touch land before he/she does. Thus, the sailor’s shipmates would construct a sturdy box, hand-crafted of the finest [...]

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Wisconsin Legislation: Union Busting or Common Sense?

As  events have continued to unfold in Wisconsin this week surrounding legislation that would do away with collective bargaining between government entities and public employees in determining benefits, I have surveyed some of the news coverage. Among the more fascinating reports I watched or read included a woman holding a sign that said, “I’d rather [...]

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Alaska Governor: No Health Care Law in AK – WHAT About Nebraska???

As we reported on February 1, Federal District Court Judge Roger Vinson issued an opinion in the multi-state Attorneys General lawsuit on January 31, declaring the health care law unconstitutional. Since the ruling came out, many question whether any further activities associated with implementing the law should proceed.  Others conclude the states should move “full [...]

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House Rules Committee Was Right on Health Care Defunding Amendment: RULES MATTER

Iowa Congressman Steve King definitely has a fan base among those who are opposed to the health care law. Of course, because he represents constituents in a neighboring state, many conservatives / limited government folks in Nebraska are familiar with Rep. King and appreciative of his outspoken opposition to the implementation of the health care [...]

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