After reading this comment: *[new] Iraq takes a different tack. (0.00 / 0) Certainly this will upset the American Merchants of Death.  Imagine a government wanting to buy food for the poor over bright shiny American made weapons! … [Read more...]

enjoy! Just in case anyone wanted to talk about how racist the tea party is.   … [Read more...]

Was having a conversation with co-workers about birds today, and it was brought up that a few years ago, they were plentiful, however, none of us can remember the last time we saw one. Has anyone seen any?  Did they die off or … [Read more...]

Since I know there's at least a couple English teachers out there, I figure this is a good place to answer my question. In this article, I have the following quote: GM plans to produce 10,000 Volts next year, and 30,000 in 2012, company … [Read more...]

As a speaker of the American English language, I will un-knowingly cross cultures and languages with every flick of my tongue.  Even the most rudimentary of English is a mishmash of hundreds of years of immigration, assimilation, and … [Read more...]

My first question is regarding the funding.  In the previous post that this stemmed from, Charley's Q&A says, in regards to the PO: How is it funded? Just like normal insurance: You pay premiums. It's not free.   He later … [Read more...]

can it be true?! Consider this an open thread on the matter. Multi-vote poll it. … [Read more...]

A bit back David asked three policy questions of Charlie Baker.   1.  Gay marriage 2.  Abortion 3.  Slots and Casinos You claim that you simply don't know these positions and would like to.  I don't doubt that. … [Read more...]

In the 4th Century, b.c., Sparta had come out of the Corinthian War as the dominant Greek city-state.  Its power and influence was immense in these days.  However, it was continually pressured by the other Greek powers, as well as … [Read more...]

A sign of things to come? Only time will tell, for coming soon to a homosexual federal employee families near you: health care benefits! UPDATE by David: sadly, health care benefits are apparently not in the package.   … [Read more...]