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We can rethink our decisions a thousand times but what we decide we own.

February 16th, 2010 · No Comments

We can rethink our decisions a thousand times but what we decide we own.
We make thousands of decisions on a daily basis, some small, some large, but each impact who we are.  What clothes should I wear? Should I eat that second piece of cake? Should I have that fourth beer?  Should I spend time [...]

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When will Liberals grow a heart?

May 4th, 2009 · No Comments

“In May of last year, the Gallup polling organization asked 1,200 American adults about their giving patterns. People who called themselves “conservative” or “very conservative” made up 42% of the population surveyed, but gave 56% of the total charitable donations. In contrast, “liberal” or “very liberal” respondents were 29% of those polled but gave just [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized · individual responsibility

What’s wrong with the Republican Party?

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments

That’s the question isn’t it? Why do so many Americans vote against Republican candidates?
The reasons are many but I think the following three are the most important.
Tell me again the differences between a Democrat and a Republican? They both want to take my money (although for different reasons) and they both want to tell [...]

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Tags: Politics · big government · individual responsibility

Great Quotes

March 17th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.
Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.
How do you tell a communist? Well, it’s someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? [...]

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What do we deserve?

February 23rd, 2009 · 14 Comments

We’ve all seen it, the commercials for the ambulance chasing lawyers, “get the money that you deserve.” This type of marketing has filtered down into just about every type of product or service imaginable; “Get the body you deserve”, “Earn what you deserve”. I’m not sure if it appeals more to our greed or our stupidity. It’s [...]

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