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It Must Be Catching

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With the primary election results this week, either a lot of people have been reading my rants about business-as-usual in Washington, or at least a lot of people are having the same thoughts I am. What I find interesting is that both Democrats and Republicans felt the [...]

Seeking The Right Path

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Here in the U.S., all eyes are focused on Washington as the future of health care reform is debated for a final time before a definitive vote is cast some time Sunday. Outside of military engagements, no other issue has generated the level of rhetoric and heated debate seen [...]

Cashing In

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I finally found my calling. I’m going to become a trainer providing seminars to government officials. Apparently, it’s a very lucrative profession where you can earn upwards of $10,000 for three days of work. At least that’s what the North Carolina State Auditor authorized in payment for a [...]

When In Doubt…Suspend

With apologies to my Canadian visitors, I’m going on a political rant here. And despite previous attempts to be at least somewhat non-partisan, after this is written everyone is going to know where I stand. And I guess that’s OK. For those who disagree with me, feel free to state your case [...]

A Rare Commodity

In American politics, the truth is sometimes very difficult to find. And I’m not talking shades of truth, butÂ TRUTH…period! There is one thing you can take to the bank when you listen to most politicians: In the course of any speech or press conference facts are going to be distorted, made [...]