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An Open Response to Congressman Dean Heller's letter...for what it's worth
by Russell G. Davis
(centrist)
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The Problem with The American Work Ethic
by Lord Neuf
(centrist conservative libertarian)
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How Christian bigots make the peace process of Israel and Palestine impossible
by Dale Husband
(centrist liberal)
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Are Settled Class Action Suits Scams?
by John Kozy
(centrist liberal libertarian)
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Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest in Higher Education
by John Kozy
(centrist liberal libertarian)
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The new entitlement: Canadians and others as de facto Americans
by robertjb
(centrist liberal)
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A Solution for Afghanistan
by Jay Wendt
(centrist)
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China Support Network writes to Obama
by John Kusumi
(centrist liberal)
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The Audacity of Arrogance
by Joel S. Hirschhorn
(centrist liberal libertarian)
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The Burning Bush
by Kishi
(centrist)
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Surplus and Capital, Part One
by Gene DeNardo
(centrist liberal libertarian)
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Taiwan's international legal position: A Defining Moment?
by Roger C. S. Lin
(centrist)
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Remembering Tiananmen Square
by John Kusumi
(centrist liberal)
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Why We fight!
by Ben Samuel
(centrist libertarian)
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Woman of principle proves strength of character
by Kamala Sarup
(centrist)
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Banking Part One: Origins and Purpose
by Gene DeNardo
(centrist liberal libertarian)
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Ron Paul's Fascism Comment Was Completely Justified
by Grizzle Griz
(centrist)
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Remembering A Nepali Woman Writer Parijat
by Kamala Sarup
(centrist)
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Is Barack That Bad?
by Cincinnatus Cain
(centrist libertarian)
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A meeting with poet Amrita Pritam
by Kamala Sarup
(centrist)
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An Open Response to Congressman Dean Heller's letter...for what it's worth
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, November 6, 2009)

I contacted my Congressman, Dean Heller, regarding the Health Care Reform Legislation I remember explaining that the point of view he was advocating was Pro-infant mortality, Pro-obscene Health Executive Compensation, and Pro-Emergency Room chaos. I received a response that I would love to share with the good reader, along with my rebuttal-


Are Settled Class Action Suits Scams?
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, November 5, 2009)

If you are thinking about filing a class action suit, find an attorney who understands that if s/he is unable to negotiate a substantial award for each member of the settlement class, that you will insist that the suit be taken to trial; otherwise, you are merely involving yourself in a lawyerly boondoggle in which the lawyers will use your misery to enrich themselves. If your lawyer is not going to get you and your colleagues substantial awards, at least make sure that s/he does not get any either.


A Solution for Afghanistan
by Jay Wendt (centrist, November 5, 2009)


China Support Network writes to Obama
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, November 5, 2009)

The President will visit Asia Nov. 12-19 and China on the 15th-18th. In an open letter, the China Support Network has advice for Obama and for CNN's Wolf Blitzer.


The new entitlement: Canadians and others as de facto Americans
by robertjb (centrist liberal, November 2, 2009)

An open letter to my American cousins


Why Ron Paul will not be President
by Jay Wendt (centrist, November 2, 2009)

A critique of the great Ron Paul, and my explanation on why he will never be President.


KARADZIC No Show
by James Luko (centrist, October 27, 2009)

Karadzic boycotted the first day of his trial, an act which highlights several reasons why its time to shut down the UN Tribunal.


Truth Inc. Pt. 8
by Darwyn (centrist, October 23, 2009)

The Decision


Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest in Higher Education
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, October 23, 2009)

As an elderly, former university professor, I am deeply anguished whenever I come across shameful academic writing. Such writing not only exposes the inability of the writer but it exhibits the extent of decline in American university teaching and is a symptom of a decadent civilization. Institutions that employ these writers have abandoned the classical educational ideals of truth, goodness, and beauty for belief, greed, and exploitation. And not only Americans but the whole world is paying a horrid price for it.


Nobel? That's No Prize
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, October 22, 2009)

Excellent journalism was never a priority of Joseph Pulitzer's, and the prizes reflect it. So does the mainstream press which is yellower than ever in both the conventional journalistic sense and the colloquial sense of cowardly. Even worse, however, are the Nobels. They are almost always given to those committed to Western civilization and Capitalism. So now Obama has gotten the prize. Why was it awarded to him? Because he is a protector of the economic status quo and a hegemonist—a true child of a decadent civilization. The deadly arms manufacturer would be highly pleased.


Truth Inc. Pt 7
by Darwyn (centrist, October 21, 2009)

Here They Come


Political Paralysis American Style
by robertjb (centrist liberal, October 19, 2009)

Obama must be recast as the Hollywood hero


BULLISH on the Dollar
by James Luko (centrist, October 16, 2009)

What goes down, Must come up


Truth Inc. Pt.6
by Darwyn (centrist, October 15, 2009)

Court In Session


Operation 'Can You Hear Us Now'?
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, October 15, 2009)

My open letter written to the organizers for Saturday (10/17/2009)'s multi-city march on America's news media


Truth Inc. Pt. 5
by Darwyn (centrist, October 14, 2009)

Ready Or Not


Dump the Dollar ?
by James Luko (centrist, October 9, 2009)

The reasons why dumping the dollar will not happen.


Mortgage Anyone?
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, September 30, 2009)

Why are the standard terms for mortgages 15 and 30 years? Could it be because downturns in the American economy have occurred on an average of once every 14.5 years? When a buyer defaults on a loan after paying on it for 14 years, the lender gets the house for free, sells it again, and nets a small fortune or an investment of zero. Wouldn't you like to find a way of doing that?


Nuclear Politics: Western leaders asinine game of brinksmanship
by robertjb (centrist liberal, September 28, 2009)

To date they failing grades on all counts.


Afghanistan: Conquer and Garrison
by James Luko (centrist, September 27, 2009)

There is a way to "win" in Afghanistan, our strategic reputation is being battered by the indecision of President Obama.


KARADZIC: JUSTICE DENIED
by James Luko (centrist, September 24, 2009)

A former officer of The Office of the Prosecutor in the Hague, ICTY, exposes how and why the UN is denying justice to war crimes suspect, Radovan Karadzic.


News conference scolds China and Hong Kong
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, September 20, 2009)

Two governments create a unique new precedent-setting human rights abuse for one Tiananmen Square student leader.


The triumph of ideology over common sense
by robertjb (centrist liberal, September 19, 2009)

Bill Moyers asks the right question. David Frum gives the wrong answer.


This Week at the China Support Network...
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, September 13, 2009)

We have praise for Obama, jeers for Tom Friedman, and we're announcing a press conference and an art exhibit.


Everywhere Arms Races
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, September 12, 2009)

Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and President Obama claim that both North Korea and Iran must be prevented from developing nuclear capabilities to prevent arms races in North East Asia and the Near East. But the United States of America began the international nuclear arms race more than sixty years ago and has never taken the task of eliminating nuclear weapons seriously. So yes, as ye sow, so shall ye reap! Why should anyone expect otherwise.


Razing California
by Ben Samuel (centrist liberal libertarian, September 10, 2009)

Description of what is troubling our largest state, and how it must be resolved


Health Care, Is it really the issue
by Larry G. McMillan (centrist conservative libertarian, September 7, 2009)

Questions concerning why so much concern over a new health care program is necessary. Why add additional cost to current insurance


An Ideology Responsible for the Katrina Debacle Deserves No Second Chances!
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, September 7, 2009)

The response to Hurricane Katrina still matters and it is an act of moral cowardice to rationalize recent history for ideological reasons.


Truth Inc. Pt 4
by Darwyn (centrist, September 3, 2009)

Tale Of The Tape


Tiananmen Persecution Continues in the Present Day
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, September 1, 2009)

A public statement on behalf of the China Support Network


Alas, my favorite Anti-Theist supported a U.S. Holy War and potential descent into a Fascist Theocracy
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, August 28, 2009)

One of my favorite writers is Christopher Hitchens. He is at the pinnacle of his career right now. Unfortunately, he's only still a fallible human and a glaring contradiction haunts his recent work.


Implications for younger Americans of the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, August 27, 2009)

Senator Kennedy left behind some work for younger generation(s) of Americans.


What do you say?
by Larry G. McMillan (centrist conservative libertarian, August 17, 2009)

The market place, health care and some solutions.


Truth Inc. Pt.3
by Darwyn (centrist, August 17, 2009)


Yes We Can or No We Can't?
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, August 15, 2009)

America pledges millions to rebuild foreign countries while its own infrastructure is crumbling.


My Question About Health Care
by Larry G. McMillan (centrist conservative libertarian, August 14, 2009)

The question I have is why there is an absence of the judicial members in this plan. If it is good for the goose, it's good for the gander.


Give me death panels, or give me liberty!
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, August 12, 2009)

I am truly and genuinely sitting on the fence as I contemplate this decision. Do I support death panels? Or do I support my fellow Americans?


We’re feeling the effect of treating mass Libel and Slander as protected Free Speech right at this moment.
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, August 11, 2009)

My opinion on how the prospective return or permanent abolition of the Fairness Doctrine is being felt right now as birthers and paranoids are created by Right Wing Media


Truth Inc. Pt.2
by Darwyn (centrist, August 4, 2009)

Political Correctness


Chinese dissident leans into campaigning
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, August 2, 2009)

Tang Baiqiao was attacked, likely by CCP-hired goons in Flushing, NY. As a campaigner, he's pushing back.


Blue Dogs, Yellow Dogs, and Other Mongrels in the Kongressional Kennel
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, July 31, 2009)

America's failures are running the country.


Practical Idealism on Health Reform
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, July 30, 2009)

From a one time alternative presidential candidate, here is a practical idealist's plan for U.S. health care reform.


Of The Coachman and Democratic Donkeys
by Russell G. Davis (centrist, July 27, 2009)

Took another look at Pinocchio... Adults lecturing children on self indulgence should look at their own political behavior.


Michael Jackson Memorial Day
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, July 8, 2009)

Michael Jackson had no peace in life, and it is unlikely that the media will allow him to rest in peace in death. Hell hath no pain greater than that which can be inflicted by media moguls whose only goal is to turn tragedy into orgies of entertainment. This media now feigns honor, but the authentic honor comes only from his fans who displayed true civility and profound humanity during his memorial service, proving once again that true virtue lies only within the hearts of common people.


Lawmakers Billing Taxpayers
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, July 5, 2009)

The Congress enacts legislation for itself which provides itself with what are essentially employee benefits. So it treats its members as employees of themselves. In doing so, the Congress provides taxpayer subsidized employee benefits to its members that it refuses to provide to the people Congressmen represent.


ABC’s Nightlie
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, July 3, 2009)

America lacks a mainstream press. What it has is a mainstream cess, as in ‘cesspool.’


And here goes the dominos: Iran election, what happened?
by Attila Avschar (centrist libertarian, June 26, 2009)

An analysis of what went on prior to the election and subsequent protests and violence. A look at the road ahead.


Splinters: Self-interest and Polarization
by John Layman (centrist, June 25, 2009)

Splinters. That's all we are any more. There is a polarizing force in the center propelling everyone out towards the edges. That force is self-interest and stupidity.


Iran's Black Day In Perspective
by John Kusumi (centrist liberal, June 20, 2009)

June 20, 2009 will be a famous day in the history of Iran.


An Open Letter to John Cornyn and the Congress
by John Kozy (centrist liberal libertarian, June 19, 2009)

If private insurance companies had any interest or desire to provide Americans with a high-quality healthcare system, it has had half a century to do it and hasn’t. Private industry has no interest in solving social problems. Never has, never will have. It’s only interest is profit. And profit buys no medicine.


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