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Five myths about the debt ceiling
Excellent primer on the debt ceiling issue that will gain steam in the news as we approach August 2. Five myths about the debt ceiling – The Washington Post.
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Tagged business, congress, Democrat, economy, politics, republican, Treasury Department, United States, Washington Post
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Jobless ’99ers’ have fallen though the safety net
It is beyond brutal physically, mentally, and financially to be unemployed. The person who completed over 1200 applications deserve a break, she has more than earned an opportunity to work. The United States must address its debt situation but, to … Continue reading
Are Immigrants Flooding the Military for U.S. Citizenship?
Interesting aspect of the immigration issue. A path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants to the United States is a subject that needs to be resolved sooner rather than later. Are Immigrants Flooding the Military for U.S. Citizenship? – COLORLINES.
Bill Clinton Compares Voter ID Laws to Jim Crow
There’s a wave sweeping “red country” to keep American citizens from voting. It is definitely reminiscent of Jim Crow. Basically if you are a person of color, poor, and/or living on the “other” side of the line your ability to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Clinton, election 2012, Electoral fraud, incarceration, Jim Crow laws, justice, law, republican, United States, voting
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Jeff Sessions: Saying Millionaires Should Share Pain Is ‘Rather Pathetic’
I believe there is an insult in there, directed to all of us non-millionaires. What’s so pathetic to ask those who have been blessed with material wealth to do more? While they are asking millionaires to do more, why don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Business and Economy, democrats, economy, Jeff Sessions, middle class, millionaires, money, poor, Republicans, United States, wealth
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U.S. Wars Leave 225,000 Dead, Cost $4.4 Trillion
After the extended holiday; this may help put in perspective the meaning of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service. U.S. Wars Leave 225,000 Dead, Cost $4.4 Trillion: Study – Defense News.
The Poor Will Inherit the Earth – By Uri Dadush and William Shaw
This is a fact. The problem is the struggle between the have’s and have not’s. We need a mechanism to share wealth on all levels equitably. Great article by Uri Dadush and William Shaw. The Poor Will Inherit the Earth … Continue reading
My Life As an Undocumented Immigrant
A compelling story in the New York Times of a person who should be allowed to obtain American citizenship. Despite what many people would like us to believe, most undocumented immigrants in the United States are productive, ethical, and law-abiding. We must … Continue reading
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Tagged Dream Act, Illegal immigration, immigration, life, New York Times, United States
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Bill Schneider: The Death of the Bush Doctrine
Bill Schneider’s commentary is very insightful. Part of the problem in my view is that the United States is lousy when it comes to developing a proactive & comprehensive foreign policy. Think about it. Our foreign policy revolves around partisanship … Continue reading →