Archive for the 'Congress' Category

You’re All WRONG on Healthcare

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

And, yes, I’m going to tell you why. Also, it’s mostly the Democrats who are wrong, but I’ve heard my fair share of Republicans that are messed up on the issue as well.
First. Let’s get something straight. Every single American has access to healthcare. Any one of us can walk into [...]

U.S. Representatives Purpose

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

I’ve seen a few articles (I’ve lost the reference but if you find it let me know) where U.S. Senators and Congressmen have been quoted as saying that they aren’t there to do what is best for their state, but to do what is best for the United States. And it makes me mad [...]

Duane Sand

Monday, October 6th, 2008

As election day nears, I start doing a little more research into who the candidates are and which ones that I will vote for.  I normally vote absentee just in case something comes up and I can’t make it to the polls.  I want my vote to count, so I don’t want to risk missing [...]

Who is Chuck Baldwin?

Friday, September 26th, 2008

I got my absentee ballot in the mail today.  There are more than just the two candidates that everyone seems to be focused on.  I knew that of course, but I’m sure there are plenty of other people who don’t.  Some of the candidates I had heard of, but Chuck Baldwin was a new name.
Turns [...]

Has it Come to This?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

From Scrappleface – Congress to Halt Closing of Unprofitable Starbucks
Democrats in Congress today plan to introduce a bill to halt the recently-announced closing of some 600 Starbucks coffee stores, noting that the displacement of 12,000 Starbucks baristas would overwhelm government aid offices…
I was led to it by The Club For Growth.  And I have to [...]

Republicans Show Colors on Farm Bill

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Not that it’s any surprise.  If you ask me, all the parties do is separate one type of scoundrel from another.  Sure, I’ve got my favorites, but deep down, they’re all out for their own best interest.  Of course, it’s disguised as what they say is in the best interest of their constituents.  In this [...]