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Extremism IS Dangerous: Politicization of Tragedy & Over-Reaction

Definitions from Webster’s Dictionary: Extremism: The quality or state of being extreme advocacy of extreme measures or views Related: Extreme: a: existing in a very high degree b: going to great or exaggerated lengths c. exceeding the ordinary, usual or expected Barry Goldwater said the following in his speech accepting the Republican Party’s nomination for […]

Congressmen Paul on Good Morning America: No More Debt!

Congressmen Paul on Good Morning America talking about raising the debt ceiling and balancing the budget. Interesting to note President Obama voted against raising the debt ceiling back in 2006:
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House committee chairs: You get what you pay for

I find this outrageous. But again, hardly shocking:
(Via Guardian.co.uk) From energy to farming, the source of campaign cash matches perfectly the responsibilities of the new chairs of the US Congress’s powerful committees
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111th Congress Added More Debt Than First 100 Congresses Combined

Sigh:
via CNS: The federal government has accumulated more new debt–$3.22 trillion ($3,220,103,625,307.29)—during the tenure of the 111th Congress than it did during the first 100 Congresses combined, according to official debt figures published by …

Drug decriminalization pays off in Portugal; Will the US take note?

So, what REALLY happens when you decriminalize drugs? Junkies on every street corner? A surge in drug-related crime? Eight years later, Portugal offers compelling evidence that the US’ beloved War on Drugs is a gargantuan misstep:
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Jury pool in marijuana case stages ‘mutiny’

Love this:
via the Billings Gazette: A funny thing happened on the way to a trial in Missoula County District Court last week.
Jurors – well, potential jurors – staged a revolt.
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Lame Duck Session: Earmarks, Tax Cuts & More…Greasy Pork…or Red Herrings?

By Shelli Dawdy During this seemingly endless lame duck session of Congress, there have been several pieces of onerous legislation discussed, debated, and commented on. Recognizing the likelihood of a historical drubbing on Election Day, Democrats withheld action on key legislation, clearly planning an effort to pass their wish list before losing their current level […]

A Christmas Treat: Impressive Hi-Tech Take on Carols

It’s Christmas week, and we’re overdue in setting the mood. Let’s kick it off with this very cool rendition of carols, all played on Apple iPads and iPhones. If you’re an owner / user of these gadgets, it’s very impressive to see, if not, it’s likely amazing. All of the instruments used were available through […]