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What if Tomorrow, No One Was a Jerk?

In the Christian Bible, it says that a man is not defiled by what goes into his mouth, but by what comes out of it. I'm not a Christian and haven't been for some time, but I cannot argue the wisdom of this statement. I cannot help but agree that it is one's words and actions tha …

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On the Record Mega Millions Lottery: What You're Really Buying

Lotteries, as they say, are a tax on those who are bad a math. Many a person who has looked at the odds, found it is more likely that you'll be hit by an engine falling off a passing plane than winning it, and tittered along with the self assured that those who buy tickets might …

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Unintended Consequences: Further Thoughts on Stand Your Ground and the Trayvon Martin Case.

Last week, I posted some thoughts on Stand Your Ground laws. My point was that getting charged with manslaughter or murder while defending yourself is not impossible and that the laws have a reasonable purpose, their misappropriation notwithstanding. Reading the response and the  …

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The Lesser of Two Evils: Thoughts on Stand Your Ground Laws

The crack of a gunshot splits the air. A person lies dead. Another person has to deal with the fact they've just taken a life, even though they knew it was to save their own. In most state in the US, this means an investigation, a trial and the hope that the jury will see that th …

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The Inherent Cowardice of Legislated Morality

There's this moment I've seen a few times when someone watches Rick Santorum speak, a moment that occurs in the eyes of the viewer while the former Senator makes some promise to fight for the moral heart of America. Even in the most jaded of voters, all of whom are familiar with …

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Hey Americans: Don't like the other political party? Then tell us where to go! (With a Poll!)

This has been the ugliest, most brutal political season in my memory. Pundits are a bit more vicious, the politicians are a bit more radical and the extreme members of each party are given more airtime by scandal hungry 24-hour news networks.

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Our Republican President, Barack Obama : A Commentary on the State of The Union Adddress, 2012

A speech begins with praise for our troops and ends on the same note. The content is about the value of American workers and an appeal to congress to do away with regulations purported to threaten the interests of business.

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The War On Every Holiday

Now that the Christmas season has reached it's climax and we are now in the denouement that is the week prior to New Year's, I was looking forward to some after Christmas sales and to be able to go to the toy aisle and buy myself some Nerf Blasters without having to worry about  …

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Why the GOP Needs to Be More Human: Commentary on the $10,000.00 Bet

In Hindu cosmology, if I remember my college courses correctly, it is not only possible that one might be reincarnated into an animal, but also into a higher being; a demi-god of sorts.

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Has Freedom Become Too Inconvenient?: On The Occupy Movement, Chairman Mao and the National Defense Authorization Act

There are very few people outside of the nation that he once lead that can doubt that Chairman Mao was an evil son of a dog. Under his reign, his orders lead to a bodycount that likely doubled the combined efforts of Stalin and Hitler.

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Flash Mobs: Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Recently, Kansas City officials put a curfew in place in response to a shooting that injured kids who were gathering at a "flash mob" event. In the London riots of early August, 2011, flash mobs were gathered to cause mayhem.

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The Debt Ceiling Debate: Can We Survive Another Victory Like This?

In the wake of the August 2nd signing of the Debt Ceiling compromise, a number of mixed messages have been given.

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Bachmann and Santorum's "Marriage Vow": A Counter Proposal

If you hadn't heard, a pledge to defend "traditional" marriage was put together and signed by Sen. Rick Santorum and Rep. Michelle Bachmann.

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Casey Anthony, 24 Hour News and Trial by Peanut Gallery

It is strange that I feel compelled to express an opinion on a court case I actively tried to avoid. Alas, if one owns a television and has any interest in the news, complete ignorance of the Casey Anthony trial is beyond the capability of all but the most vigilant.

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Weiner Admits Pictures Are of Himself and that He Sent Them

Representative Anthony Weiner has announced that the picture attributed to his Twitter account is his and that he sent it. He denied having any extramarital affairs and stated that he would not resign his position.

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Concealed Carry Nightmare: Policeman Firing on an Innocent Person. What Do You Do?

On Memorial Day 2011, in the town of Roanoke, VA, a Sheriff allegedly pulled up behind his ex-wife in the parking lot of a convenience store and shot her to death with a rifle. This was done near a busy intersection, near an exit onto a local bypass.

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A Moderate Manifesto: The America in Which I'd Like To Live

We speak to often of that which we reject without presenting, in it's place, something better.

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Should Suspected Terrorists Get a Vote?

Earlier this month, a House Judiciary panel killed a bill that would have prevented a person on the Terrorist Watch List from purchasing a firearm. The decision is controversial.

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Guess What? Jon Stewart is a Comedian!

Recently, Bill O'Reilly had Jon Stewart on his show to comment on Stewart's statements that Fox News was hypocritical in it's lambasting of rapper Common coming to the White House to recite poetry.

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The Presidency is Dead

Often, the President is referred to as the most powerful man in the Western world.

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Not Getting Taken By The May 21st Rapture? Then Join the "Still Here" Movement.

Through a dubious set of numerological calculations, a group of Baptists believe they have figured out the date of the Rapture, the time when the faithful will be "lifted up" and taken to heaven, after which those left on Earth will suffer horrors (until, per the same people mak …

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When Did the GOP Become Lady Liberty's Deadbeat Boyfriend?

I picture her standing in her living room, waiting for him to come home. The door opens and she can smell the gun powder and crude oil on him before he even gets the hat off his head. "So what's the excuse this time?" she says.

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Relief Efforts to Japan Coming from Unexpected Sources: A Report, Some Reflections and A Request

The first time I read the words "We are all Japanese" it was on the Twitter account of George Takei. I should not have been surprised, but I was. It seemed the tragedies that had befallen Japan would need little promotion.

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Live Nun Talking: Sister Helen Prejean Speaks on the Death Penalty in Virginia

In theory, I am for the death penalty. I do think there are some acts are so horrible that it may be the greatest mercy not only to society but to the person who committed them to execute them.

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