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Scientology: What is Fair Game?
by Louanne Lee
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What about Bill, ALEC, and Natelson? More Wag and Less Bark, Please
by Robert J. Thorpe
(centrist)
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OWS "Gone Underground"
by Bill Gee
(centrist)
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Why do people have different opinions?
by Dale Husband
(centrist)
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The "Thought Police" Have Arrived
by Bill Gee
(centrist)
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The Machiavellian Richard Perle
by robertjb
(centrist)
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The Fed is Powerless
by Bill Gee
(centrist)
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Stop PNTR for Communist China
by John Kusumi
(centrist)
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Iowa Fallout: Don't Believe the Hype!
by The Indepublicrat
(centrist)
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Glenn Beck and Psychological Types
by die Schweizer
(centrist)
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White House Talking the Talk for Chinese Democracy
by John Kusumi
(centrist)
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It is not about OWS, it is about Financial Tyranny Part 3
by Russell G. Davis
(centrist)
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Book Review: Standoff At Tiananmen
by John Kusumi
(centrist)
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Alas, my favorite Anti-Theist supported a U.S. Holy War and potential descent into a Fascist Theocracy
by Russell G. Davis
(centrist)
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Scientology's takeover of Clearwater, Florida
by Gregg
(centrist)
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Camden - America's Next Fallujah? (Part 2)
by Bill Gee
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World May Be Better Off As a Dance of Polarities..
by Ohm
(centrist)
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Southern Heritage is under attack.
by Levi S.
(centrist)
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It is not about OWS, it is about Financial Tyranny! Part 2
by Russell G. Davis
(centrist)
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CONTAIN CHINA; The LUKO DOCTRINE
by James Luko
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What about Bill, ALEC, and Natelson? More Wag and Less Bark, Please
by Robert J. Thorpe (centrist, February 2, 2012)

Bill Walker owes Robert G. Natelson and the thousands of ALEC members an apology


Notes on the Economy - January 2012
by Bill Gee (centrist, February 1, 2012)

A quick break from my busy schedule to comment on the progress of our financial meltdown.


Running on fear as the corporate welfare state collapses
by robertjb (centrist, January 29, 2012)

How corporate welfarism is ruining our societies


SOPA and Nolan Chart
by Bill Gee (centrist, January 17, 2012)

Although the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has little to no chance of actually becoming law, the fact that it is being seriously considered in Congress should have all of us a bit concerned.


"The Big Waste" and Food Network
by Bill Gee (centrist, January 10, 2012)

The Food Network's attempt at bringing to light the issue of food waste falls far short at addressing its economic causes and solutions.


Obstructionist Right Wing brown-nosing does NOT create jobs!
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, January 7, 2012)

Someone famous once said, People believe lies easily provided they are big enough. Conventional Wisdom in Washington is currently inflicting two large egregious lies on the people they supposedly represent.


Bleak Outlook for the Insurance Industry
by Bill Gee (centrist, December 29, 2011)

Fitch Ratings just published a special report on the state of the Insurance Industry that should have all of us a bit concerned.


Notes on the Economy - December 2011
by Bill Gee (centrist, December 28, 2011)

A quick break from my busy schedule to comment on the progress of our current financial meltdown.


Politics and Common Sense
by Patrick Adkins (centrist, December 23, 2011)

About Ron Paul and those Newsletters


China, Europe, Iowa and North Korea now face splendid opportunities
by John Kusumi (centrist, December 21, 2011)

The answer to each crisis is not less liberty; the correct answer is more liberty.


My 2011 "Top Ten"
by Bill Gee (centrist, December 16, 2011)

A quick summary of the ten most popular articles Ive written on Nolan Chart in 2011.


The Minimum Wage Debate
by Bill Gee (centrist, December 13, 2011)

A quick lesson in Economics for those knee-jerk supporters and detractors.


I am sorry, But I can no longer defend the Republican Party
by Patrick Adkins (centrist, December 10, 2011)

My dismissing of the Republican Party of today.


Credit-Default Swaps ARE Insurance
by Bill Gee (centrist, December 9, 2011)

Former FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair admonishes insurance regulators to treat CDS products like insurance, but is the industry listening?


OWS "Gone Underground"
by Bill Gee (centrist, December 7, 2011)

With the last of the camps getting closed by authorities for the Winter, OWS contemplates next moves.


Why the Occupy "Camps" Are Important
by Bill Gee (centrist, November 30, 2011)

With the disbanding of the Occupy camps in key cities across the nation, its clear that the movement has taken a different turn. So why are they still fighting for the right to camp?


Eurocrisis and Bankster Government: Diminishing the Free World
by John Kusumi (centrist, November 14, 2011)

We must begin to think of Greece and Italy as we used to think of East Germany: occupied by a marauding, evil, sociopathic force. We must deplore the situation, respond as best we can, and look forward to the day when Greece and Italy are free again.


It is not about OWS, it is about Financial Tyranny Part 3
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, November 7, 2011)

A Vampire Squid sucking on the face of humanity is not worth protecting. A justice system that ignores such evil while committing acts of violence upon those engaged in Constitutionally protected Free Assembly makes a joke out of itself!


It is not about OWS, it is about Financial Tyranny! Part 2
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, November 7, 2011)

It breaks my heart when someone I admire goes along with conventional wisdom. Michael Shermers career has been one of knowing the truth and having it set his readers free. When he jumps on the dishonest Bash OWS bandwagon I must call foul


Its not about OWS, its about Financial Tyranny! Part 1
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, November 7, 2011)

The coverage and commentary of the Occupy Wall Street protests has been exactly what could be expected from people who alarmed us with Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq and placated us with a housing market that is only going up.


Keep The Nukes
by James Luko (centrist, November 7, 2011)

In times of reducing defense budgets, nuclear weapons are not a good choice to find savings.


Whitman To Protestors - "If You Want Change, Vote For It!"
by Bill Gee (centrist, November 1, 2011)

The former New Jersey Governor weighs in on the OWS debate, but like all other corporate hack pundits, she tries to deflect the blame.


News From the Front Lines - Oct 24-28
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 28, 2011)

The growing Occupy Movement took a violent turn this week as it struggles to keep the occupation peaceful while at the same time refine its mission.


New Derivative Instrument - US Treasury Bonds?
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 24, 2011)

In an effort to make US Treasury bonds more attractive to investors, the Treasury Department is proposing a new Treasury Bond that has more in common with derivatives than ever.


What Will Occupy Wall Street Actually Accomplish?
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 21, 2011)

What are the Movements Ultimate Goals and how will they be accomplished?


Orszag to Protestors: "It's Not My Fault!"
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 19, 2011)

The chairman of Citigroup attempts to express sympathy for the Wall Street protestors by insulting their intelligence!


World May Be Better Off As a Dance of Polarities..
by Ohm (centrist, October 19, 2011)

..for some time rather than stay a muddle of moderation.The result of the Left-Right schism has been princely priced, publically maintained, Corporate-Wall Street celebrity middlemen, that serve no larger purpose with the welfare they have cornered.


Occupy Trenton Shut Down by Authorities
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 18, 2011)

Authorities are successful in denying protestors their 1st & 5th Amendment Rights on October 14th.


The NYC Declaration
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 13, 2011)

This is the current Declaration from Occupy Wall Street to the People of America


An Apology from the RNC to the American people!(parody)
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, October 12, 2011)

The Republican National Committee would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the poor character and idiotic ideology espoused by each of the Republican Presidential candidates. We are so very ashamed (or at least they should be)


An Apology from the DNC to the American People(parody)
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, October 12, 2011)

The Democratic National Committee would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for President Obama's milquetoast stands on important issues. (or at least someone should issue an apology!)


Occupy Wall Street's List of Demands
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 11, 2011)

The Top Five demands from the OWS Movement should ring a familiar tune to all activists.


The Ignorant American Label
by Alinka Rutkowska (centrist, October 6, 2011)

The ignorant Americans have been ridiculed for years for their geographic illiteracy. But there is a way to ignite childrens interest in the world and raise open-minded, well-read, well-educated citizens.


Nolan Chart - Get Off Your Butts!
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 6, 2011)

The "Occupy" movement is growing like a tsunami in cities across the nation. Where are YOU?


Support "Occupy Wall Street"
by Bill Gee (centrist, October 4, 2011)

We all know we can talk the talk, but now is the time to walk the walk!


Notes on the Economy - Sept 19 - 23
by Bill Gee (centrist, September 23, 2011)

A quick break from my busy schedule to comment on the current financial meltdown.


Protecting Your Assets Against Inflation
by Bill Gee (centrist, September 16, 2011)

For those who believe they can protect their wealth against hyperinflation and currency collapse - a reality check.


Sustainable Eating Part 2: Vegetarian Awareness Month
by Bill Gee (centrist, September 9, 2011)

Here is your opportunity to take the pledge to eat more sustainibly for a month! Are you up to the challenge?


Worthless Treasury Bonds
by Bill Gee (centrist, September 6, 2011)

To all those pundits who believe that a less-than-2% yield on 10-Year Treasury bonds is a good thing - a reality check.


The Story of Darcy Flynn
by Bill Gee (centrist, August 31, 2011)

We now know that senior officials at the Securities and Exchange Commission underfunded their agents in the field, ignored complaints from whistleblowers and routinely destroyed documents pertaining to Wall Street criminals. Are we surprised?


Why you shouldn't consider a President Perry if you really care about small government!
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, August 28, 2011)

The real reason you can't call yourself a small government conservative and work or vote for a President Perry is his record regarding guilt and innocence under his administration. It is a model of corruption, incompetence, and dangerous abuse!


Sustainable Eating - Good for Your Health, the Environment & Your Wallet
by Bill Gee (centrist, August 23, 2011)

Is eating a mostly vegetarian diet good for you? Let me count the ways...


Fractional Reserve Banking and America's Standard of Living
by James Luko (centrist, August 21, 2011)

Most Americans today owe their standard of living to "fractional reserve banking."


London Riot Controversy - A Preview for Us?
by Bill Gee (centrist, August 18, 2011)

In the aftermath of the London Riots, the David Cameron government seems convinced that it's "gangs" that organized and coordinated the violence, but are gangs simply the scapegoats of a wider problem?


Growing Our Way to Prosperity?
by Bill Gee (centrist, August 15, 2011)

Mainstream economists are finally waking up to the fact that growing our way out of insolvency will be impossible unless major structural changes are made.


Gold Standard Would Ruin Us
by James Luko (centrist, August 14, 2011)

Going to a gold bullion standard, as we and the UK had in the past, would deflate our economy to zero.


Clutching At Straws
by Bill Gee (centrist, August 12, 2011)

Friday morning Quarterbacking of the week on Wall Street August 8-12.


Well, Mr Santelli..., Are YOU Listening?
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, August 10, 2011)

Rick Santelli, the loud mouthed talking head on CNBC whom is credited as a father of the Tea Party Movement, recently evaded a very relevant question relating directly to the market's drop.


Civil Unrest in Olde London Towne
by Bill Gee (centrist, August 9, 2011)

Are the riots in London a result of austerity, flaring class warfare, or a combination of both?


Clean Up Your Own Act Before You Throw Stones !
by James Luko (centrist, August 7, 2011)

While China beats up America on its credit rating, they themselves have never been on par with America's credit rating.


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