Interesting story, I was talking to my aunt today who told me about a famous uncle back in the old country. He was a farmer who living in Russian controlled Lithuania in the 1830's. Like most people in his country and in his class, he … [Read more...]
Palin’s daughters choice, and a poor inner city girl’s
My friend's mother had her at 17 years old and worked three jobs just to put food on the table. My friend had dreams of being a lawyer and really worked hard to escape the hardships of our meager roots. Like me, she was a Catholic from and … [Read more...]
Follow the leader, the downfall of free speech
You know what, I am sick and tired of hearing people call others with opposing views derogatory names. I am also sick and tired of the people who claims to be open minded cry foul when someone deviates from the popular view. I thought … [Read more...]
Protecting the other side, a sensible choice for VP
"It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority"- Benjamin Franklin Let me first state that I am a lifelong Democrat and also plan on voting for Obama this coming election. I wasn't 100% sold on Obama though, … [Read more...]
Dancing with the Devil, Roger Stone
I am surprised that this topic hasn't come up in any of the Democrat blogs I read. I think its a very important one because we saw his work a few months ago. I feel as if the Democrats feel that Obama's popularity is enough. I think this is … [Read more...]
Obama vs. Hillary, reminds me of McCall vs. Cuomo
After living through eight years of George W. Bush, I pray that America will see an end to Republican rule in the White House. I would like to think that this coming election is a shoe in for the Democrats. I have my reservations though due … [Read more...]
Foreign Policy for Dummies: The Condi Story
I found this article on a website called PR watch. It more or less goes into depth about Condoleezza Rice's credentials, and how they are more or less made up. This is the one problem I have with the way our government is ran. We rarely … [Read more...]
Being percieved as weak
I don't expect most people to understand this, since its something you really can't understand unless you lived it. I have a real major problem with Obama coming across as soft and to idealistic in foreign policy. Why is it that people … [Read more...]
The left and the Christians
I wanted to through this thought out to people because its one I have wrestled with since I have been embracing more Progressive views. At times, I feel as if the Left looks down upon people who are Christians. On many occasions in the … [Read more...]
Do you want to change the drug war, here is your chance, public hearing
I have been following a bill in the state house for the past few months due to my stance on the drug war. In my life, I have seen the negative effects of the drug war ranging from seeing my entire street turned into a warzone due to the war … [Read more...]