Issues Under Fire: The Flip Side of the Texas Poll Tax Story

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Thursday October 30, 2014 · 5:09 AM PDT

2014/10/30 · 05:09

Forced to pay attention to the 2014 midterm elections due to Texas' voter suppression efforts, the issue stirred up some interesting analysis that might get over looked by more "responsible" media outlets. Last evening during a brainstorming session, it came to mind that more attention is being paid to the value of the vote and little to the value of the voter. Read More

Issues Under Fire: What If...?

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Wednesday October 29, 2014 · 5:06 AM PDT

2014/10/29 · 05:06

Imagine awakening one day and realizing you live in a corrupt country, existing in a constant state of social turmoil and perpetual war. What if you realized, elections in your country were a farce and no matter who won or lost, your life was certain to remain the same, if not worsen?
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Issues Under Fire: Ebola is Just the Latest Fine Mess to be Bungled

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Tuesday October 28, 2014 · 5:26 AM PDT

2014/10/28 · 05:26

Ebola is Just the Latest Fine Mess to be Bungled

Following this Ebola story has been enlightening on a host of levels, but what stands out most prominently, is an ugly pattern of incompetence on the part of those charged with dealing with a crisis in this country. Since the beginning of the 21st century, one will find glaring incidents of poor performance and lack of leadership in almost every major emergency this country has faced. Whether the calamity is man made or a natural disaster, the response by those in charge has been inadequate and should be considered unacceptable.

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Friday October 24, 2014 · 4:14 AM PDT

2014/10/24 · 04:14

As you may recall, it was only several weeks ago we had to miss work because our dog Doobie was arrested, charged and convicted of driving without a license, driving under the influence, possession of a large and especially potent amount of marijuana, as well as resisting arrest. When Doobie was placed on house arrest for six months, all breathed a sigh of relief.
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Issues Under Fire: Ebola Alert: Avoid Marinaded Monkey Meat Until Further Notice

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Friday October 17, 2014 · 5:37 AM PDT

2014/10/17 · 05:37

Since its Friday, most won’t believe you when calling in sick without a really good excuse. Well thanks to a well developed slacker’s imagination, here’s one most should be too frighten to question. Read More

Issues Under Fire: Letting Ebola Run its Course Could Save the Planet

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Wednesday October 15, 2014 · 5:19 AM PDT

2014/10/15 · 05:19

When the Pentagon released its latest assessment of climate change's threat to national security, it was quite specific as to the challenges the military will face. Severe weather conditions could be a "Threat Multiplier" when battling current threats like terrorism and the spread of infectious diseases. Considering the myriad of issues the military will be called upon for emergency management in worse case scenarios, it should give one cause for pause. Read More

Issues Under Fire: Is it Ebola or Just the Cooties?

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Tuesday October 14, 2014 · 3:43 AM PDT

2014/10/14 · 03:43

Since the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has breached U.S. borders, government agencies and Cable News outlets have been reasonably responsible in reporting events as they've evolved. With reckless speculation being kept to a minimum, the public has responded reasonably well to the news. And quite frankly, we think that's a damn shame. Read More

Issues Under Fire: Eyes off Gaza, While Obama Prepares to Fight A Monster

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Tuesday August 26, 2014 · 3:34 AM PDT

2014/08/26 · 03:34

Face of the Monster

Day 50 of the Assault on Gaza: All attention should remain focused on the Strip, since another truce has been rumored to be in the works in Cairo. Thats hopeful. Not only that, but the Palestinians got serious support from Holocaust survivors, descendants and other victims of Nazi Germany by signing an open letter accusing Israel of genocide for the deaths of more than 2000 Palestinians since “Operation Protective Edge”. Thats huge.

Unfortunately, those issues must be preempted in order to bring you some slowly unfolding breaking news; The Obama administration prepares the nation for the battle of a lifetime. President Obama returned from his two week vacation this week, ready to announce the United States’ stepped up operations in Iraq to protect U.S. personnel, U.S. interest and to thwart the advances of ISIS, hereinafter referred to as the Monster.

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Friday May 30, 2014 · 6:13 AM PDT

2014/05/30 · 06:13

America's Rat Race Sponsored by Capitalism

In what seems to be a never ending quest for the American Dream, we may have overlooked another obvious path many take regularly. Right out of college and motivated by student loans, a fresh generation of Dreamers enter The Great American Rat Race. Sponsored by Capitalism, the prize promised at the end of the rainbow, is that American Dream everybody is talking about.

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Tuesday April 01, 2014 · 4:06 AM PDT

2014/04/01 · 04:06

Crime Creates Jobs Too!

In light of the extended downturn in the U.S. economy and few solutions being offered by the nation's leadership, I thought it important to share some creative options for those finding themselves left behind. Read More

Issues Under FIre: Crimea is History, Long Live Ukraine

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Friday March 21, 2014 · 4:19 AM PDT

2014/03/21 · 04:19

Knowing When to Let it Go!

Determined to get the last word, President Obama announced a fresh round of sanctions designed to deter further Russian encroachment into Eastern Ukraine. President Putin targeting a few US Congressional hacks, responded with like sanctions lite.

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Thursday March 20, 2014 · 5:25 AM PDT

2014/03/20 · 05:25

Calming the Russian Rowdies is Key

Ensuring Peaceful Transition for Crimean Spring

If Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin are men of their words, the first signs of de-escalation may have already surfaced. During Putin's celebratory "rant to the West" he was careful to mention Crimea was the last stop on Russia's trip to glory. When interviewed yesterday, President Obama was careful to mention the US had no military options for Ukraine. Translation: We need to talk!

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Issues Under Fire: The Flip Side of the Texas Poll Tax Story

Issues Under Fire: What If...?

Issues Under Fire: Ebola is Just the Latest Fine Mess to be Bungled

Issues Under Fire: My Dog Doobie Has Been Radicalized

Issues Under Fire: Ebola Alert: Avoid Marinaded Monkey Meat Until Further Notice

Issues Under Fire: Letting Ebola Run its Course Could Save the Planet

Issues Under Fire: Is it Ebola or Just the Cooties?

Issues Under Fire: Eyes off Gaza, While Obama Prepares to Fight A Monster

Issues Under Fire: The Great American Rat Race Sponsored by Capitalism

Issues Under Fire: Crime Does Pay: A Handbook for the Long-Term Unemployed

Issues Under FIre: Crimea is History, Long Live Ukraine

Issues Under Fire: Ensuring Peaceful Transition for Crimean Spring