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  • Limited Posting for the Near Future

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    Postings will be slim for a bit. An announcement to come sometime around the first of the year. Thanks for your loyal support. [...]
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    Posted: November 29, 2009, 10:17am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Words of Wisdom: Wretchedness and Opression

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    As we sit on the edge of the greatest power grab in our nation's history, I feel that is important to look to our Founding Fathers for their wisdom. Never before have these words rang more true than in the day and time we live in now.

    "We must" [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 5:57pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Creative Accounting...Pay for 10, Get 6

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    How can the Senate Health Care Bill come in at the magical number just under $850 billion? Check the fine print. With this bill, you also get the Enron accounting team. You see, the taxes and penalties start now and continue on the projected ten year model, but the benefits [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 9:03am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • America on Trial

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    No surprises as the announcement came today. The justice department plans to bring the September 11th terrorists to New York to stand trial in a civilian court. This would be no big deal if these were ordinary thugs accused of purse snatching or DUI. These are not ordinary thugs. These [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 2:27pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • This Just In...Baron Votes in Favor of Tyranny

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    The results are in on the late night vote for the so called "health care" bill and it is no surprise. Baron Hill rode the fence as long as he could, but in the end bowed to pressure from Madame Pelosi and voted yes. After some goodies were added to [...]
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    Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:50pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Today is the Day

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    A big health care vote maybe? The release of the "G.I. Joe" movie on Blue Ray? Try this on for size...the CBO announced that the nation's debt will zoom past $11.9 trillion today. Oh yeah, trillion with a "T". It will hit $12 trillion by year's end. How much longer [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:30am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Hoosier Hysteria

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    This post won't matter much to the "Progressives" that sometimes read here, but I believe there is still something to be said for New Albany beating Jeff on the hardwood. I love this time of year and all the history and tradition that goes with basketball in Indiana. I hope' [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:35pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • More On Executive Orders

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    Next on the list of JFK signed executive orders is number 11002. This one is not so covert. It plainly states that the U.S. Post office will have the power to register people for "readiness" under the newly developed FEMA. There is even a few lines about cooperation between the [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 6:31pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Obama Should Cancel Columbus Day

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    Why are we still celebrating this ridiculous holiday? I say Obama should abolish it and fine or imprison anyone that dares to continue with this madness. No more furniture sales. No more discounts on appliances. I will give you three good reasons why I feel this way.

    1. Columbus [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 8:11am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Executive Orders and the Freedoms They Trample

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    Today I begin a series of posts about Executive Orders, those sneaky little mandates put forward by our presidents, that trample and trod all over our freedoms and liberty. The orders come from presidents of all political stripe and no punches will be pulled. I do not wish to add [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 7:27pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Ramblings About Priorities and Hypocrisy

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    In a whirlwind week, the president shows the world where his priorities lie. In a trip to Copenhagen, darkened by the $1.2 million in fuel for two planes, Obama will try to woo the Olympic Committee into giving Chicago the 2016 games. Yes, I said two planes, one for him [...]
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    Posted: September 30, 2009, 7:11pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Indoctrination At Its Worst

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    mmm, mmm, mmm...Barack Hussein Obama.

    This filth is from a school district in New Jersey. Hat tip to Dave. [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Khadafi Has Best Idea of the Week

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    In his rambling and incoherent speech to the United Nations, Libyan leader Momar Khadafi (does anyone really know how to spell his name?) managed one little gem in a sea of blabbering. He suggested to the world that the United Nations should move its headquarters from New York City to [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • I Suppose It Has Come To This

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    The past two week's covers may be the final nail in the coffin of print media.
    ' [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 10:05am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Is This What the Media Has Become?

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    Newsweek Cover for September 14, 2009.

    Not to fear everyone...if your baby really is racist, Obamacare will pay for years of therapy and psych drugs to turn the little one into a mush for brains "normal" American that does not question his big brother [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 1:17pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Indiana's Voter ID Law Struck Down

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    Follow this link to Hoosier Access for the story. ACORN strikes again. [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 12:56pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • "Racist" Charge Replaces "Global Warming" in Left's Blame Game

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    Oh, the good ole days. Remember those? Remember when Al Gore would spit venom towards SUV drivers and hog farmers while on his forty foot houseboat? Global warming was his cry! It became comical almost instantly because of the over use of the phrase. It all went something like this: [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 9:10am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Grant Line Elementary Will NOT Broadcast Obama

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    I had the chance this evening to talk with Mr. Lang, the principal at Grant Line Elementary where I have three students attending. He assured me that the school will not be showing the attempted indoctrination of our youth (my words, not his) next Tuesday. This came as a great [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 5:14pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Baron to Hold Town Hall...Sort of

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    Baron Hill will hold a town hall style meeting before returning to his hometown of Washington D.C. The meeting will be held at I.U.S. on August 31 from 6:30 to 7:30. The email announcing the news was circulated among the democrat faithful and big donors. You see, there is limited [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • If You Can't Win the Game, Change the Rules

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    Senator Kennedy has passed. He was a powerful man. He came from an era and from a family of politicians that made things happen. So it is no surprise that back in 2004 when his partner in crime, er I mean in the senate, John Kerry was a contender for [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 7:40pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • CFW Walk For Life

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    The annual Walk For Life that benefits Choices For Women will be held Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 am . The event will start from the organization's offices at 2019 E. Spring St. in New Albany. Please go to their website for more details. www. choicesforwomen.org/partners.

    In this day' [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 7:35pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Courier Journal Leaves Schansberg Out

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    The Sunday edition arrived at the end of my driveway the same as it always does. The news was bad, the opinions liberal and the weather cool. Right on the front page was a picture of our congressman, Baron Hill, with the headline "GOP eyes run against Rep. Hill." There [...]
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    Posted: July 19, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Careful What You Wish For

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    Things are looking good in liberal la-la land. Life is good for the big government types and socialist sympathizers. Ah, but be careful what you wish for. Mid term elections are about sixteen months away.

    The democrats have secured their coveted 60 seats in the Senate. Norm Coleman gave [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 6:21pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Odds and Ends and Back Bends

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    OK people, little league is finished for the summer. A lot has happened in the world and even in our little corner since my last post. I will touch on the high lites as I see them and then you can commence to your disagreements.



    Iran in [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 5:14pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • A Czar is Born...

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    The administration of Barack Obama has announced the hiring of a "Pay Czar" to oversee the salaries of companies that took bailout money. I had not heard of this position before now and I decided to take a look at the "Czars of Obama." The term czar is an antiquated [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 8:21pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Is GM the New Amtrak?

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    In the world of bailouts and high priced subsidies, the government takeover of America's largest automaker is really no surprise. Most economists put the taxpayer's stake somewhere in the 60 to 70% range. GM announced today the sale of Saturn to Penske Automotive for less than $200 million and the [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 4:11pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • It's a Big Tent, But It's Not That Big

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    The term "Big Tent" has been used for some time now, but recently the meaning has taken on new life. In the good ole days of the conservative movement, the big tent idea meant that the hawks found room for the isolationist and the free market gurus scooted over for [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 7:44pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Sotomayor says Ethnicity Shapes Her Decisions

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    President Obama's choice for the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, has already made some waves despite being introduced only hours ago. Sotomayor is Hispanic and female, a double whammy that Obama is throwing at Republicans and daring them to vote against. Since the story broke this morning, many have been busy' [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 11:55am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Ron Paul's Son Forms Committee for Bunning's Job

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    Well, what do you know? Congressman Ron Paul has a son and he lives in Kentucky. His name is Dr. Rand Paul and he is an eye surgeon from Bowling Green. He announced on Friday the formation of an exploratory committee for the senate seat from Kentucky that is now [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 8:12pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Standards, Caps, Restrictions and Taxes

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    Sorry for my long delay in posting. Little League and the honey-do list have gotten the best of me the past couple weeks.





    I have been thinking a lot lately of what it means to be an American and just how much liberty and freedom [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • I Believe...

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    I believe America is the greatest nation on earth.

    I believe Keith Olbermann has no upper teeth.

    I believe Eric Schansberg would make a terrific congressman.

    I believe in free markets.

    I believe a person should not make a career out of political office.

    I [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 11:54am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Arlen Specter was never a Conservative Anyway.

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    Arlen Specter will announce today that he is switching party affiliation from a RINO (Republican in name only ) to Democrat. The truth is, he was never a conservative anyway. Why would he do this? He will have you believe that he can no longer caucus with the Republicans and [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 12:08pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Same Folks, Same Results

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    Over at the friendly NABC blog...I mean NA Confidential, Bluegill raps on and on about the aggressive administration that residents have longed for for years. He laments the future retirement of those in positions that have the "institutional knowledge and experience in successfully navigating bureaucracy, particularly the type of state" [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 11:54am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • The Do Nothing Legislature

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    Indiana is not known for expediency in the state house, so why should this session be any different. Many major pieces of legislation won't even see the floor. Among these are the state wide smoking ban in public places, the restructuring of local governments and my personal favorite...the caps on' [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 10:30am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Anderson Cooper Knows Teabagging

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    Last night Anderson Cooper made several jokes about those attending the Tax Day Tea Parties and a sexual act usually associated with homosexuals. He stated, "It is hard to talk when you are teabagging." David Gergen laughed like a middle school boy and thus the actions of hundreds of thousands [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 12:14pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • I Once Knew a Man...

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    I once knew a man that wore his heart on his sleeve. He had strong convictions and did not mind sharing them with you. He loved his family and made new friends daily. He believed in participating in the lives of his grandchildren. His work ethic was one to be [...]
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    Posted: April 12, 2009, 1:18am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Indiana Lawmakers Strengthen Feticide Sentence

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    The Indiana House has approved a measure to strengthen the penalty for killing an unborn "child." The penalty now will be six to twenty years for murdering a child while in utero. The new language sadly stops short of calling the fetus a human being that deserves the right to [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • The "Rat" Pack

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    Make your own title for this gang of four...
    [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2009, 10:40pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • PM Brown Again Calls for NWO

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    Talk about your one track minds, this Gordon Brown fellow has Global Government on the brain. He repeated his call today by stating "a New World is emerging." Yesterday he said the G20 needs to use this financial crisis "to create a New Financial World Order." Now for the cherry [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Odds and Ends

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    The Constitution of the United States is much more than just a document about your rights. It is also about restricting the reach of government into your life.

    The Constitution is a simple, to the point collection of ideas. I have a pocket Constitution that also contains the Declaration [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 9:38pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • What's Good for the AIG is Good for the Frank.

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    Barney Frank has pulled the ultimate in hypocritical moves this week. It would be most hilarious if it wasn't true. Barney stated his desire to regulate the salaries of ALL employees at companies that receive bail out funds from the government. The steaming pile is called the "Pay for Performance'" [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • R.I.P. Free Markets

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    We were saddened today to learn of the passing of Free Markets. Free Markets had been with us for several hundred years and lived a most remarkable life till late when it became ill from greed and the politically correct syndrome of being "too big to fail." The final blow [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 6:48pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Geithner open to Global Currency Idea

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    Speaking at the infamous Council on Foreign Relations, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said he was open to the idea of a new global currency replacing the dollar. The most recent stab at the new currency was put forth by the governor of China's Central Bank. Geithner calls the governor "a'" [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 4:57pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • John, Paul, George and Barack...

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    Oh those shaggy haired boys from across the pond were soothsayers. Way back in 1966 they recorded this little gem called "Taxman." Those haunting lyrics still hold true today...and those AIG big wigs can attest to it. Especially the bit about one for you and 19 for me. Check it [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Coming to a Bumper Near You

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    www.conservative-stuff.com [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 6:16pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Give it Back!

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    They are paid way too much for failing at their jobs. They feel that they are above the law and have no consideration for the tough financial situation we are experiencing in this country. They are engulfed in a narcissistic culture that is set up to protect them. Heck yeah, [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Reagan Quote of the Day

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    'Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.'

    Ronald Reagan (1965) [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 11:43am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • INCOMPETENT

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    INCOMPETENT


    [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Tea Time in Southern Indiana?

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    Attention all like minded citizens. Are you getting tired of the wasteful spending, the unaccountability in Washington, the attitude of those representing us? Do you feel that politicians shouldn't make a career for themselves in government? Like me, you don't mind paying your share of taxes, but want to scream [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2009, 11:52am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • The War on Terror is Over

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    You heard me right. In the politically correct world of the new Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano there is no terrorism. There are no terrorist attacks, no suicide bombers, no whacko Islamo fascist terrorists. Nope, according to her, there are only "man caused disasters." Really, that is what she said. [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2009, 11:39am EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Who Hopes the President Will Fail?

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    Are you thinking Rush? How about the man making a fuss about him, James Carville? That's right. On the morning of September 11, 2001, moments before the first plane hit in New York, that sentiment was uttered by Mr. Carville. Carville and Democrat insider Stanley Greenburg were having breakfast with' [...]
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    Posted: March 11, 2009, 4:09pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • Obama Reverses Stem Cell Policy

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    President Obama today reversed the standing embryonic stem cell research policy by signing an executive order. The order will allow federal money to go directly to the research. Private research has been conducted for years with no real break-throughs reported. All promising research and findings have been in the adult [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 12:14pm EDT
    by Daniel Short

  • A Chip Off the Big Brother Block

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    Homeland Security calls it the "enhanced driver's license." That is a fairly bland name for a device that can tell Big Brother all about you even if the license stays in your wallet. Janet Napolitano, the new chief at Homeland Security, is all for this intrusive, Draconian (I borrowed that' [...]
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    Posted: March 03, 2009, 9:51am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Talk About Your Earmark, Bailing Out the Palestinians

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    Hillary announced today that the U.S. is pledging $900 million for the Palestinians. Folks, that is dang near a billion. I guess you could say our tax money will stimulate another jihad... [...]
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    Posted: March 02, 2009, 4:33pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Promises, Promises

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    No pork, no special interests, change the way we do business in Washington...all lies that have escaped the mouth of the President. He has stated that his election meant the American people were "demanding that we restore a sense of responsibility." Is that right? This next quote is straight from [...]
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    Posted: March 02, 2009, 1:05pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • The Bubba Effect

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    Oh my, that Glenn Beck can sure stir the pot. Last Friday he devoted his hour long show to some worst case scenarios for America. I believe just about every word he spoke and those of his expert guests. My favorite subject had to be the "Bubba Effect." Loosely translated, [...]
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    Posted: February 24, 2009, 5:48pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Today's Porkulus Fact

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    The total of the recently signed Porkulus package, conservatively estimated at $800 billion, is more than the entire federal budget of the U.S. for 1982.

    Yowzers! [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2009, 4:25pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Almost There

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    I read today that in 2010, the federal government aided by the mother of all bailouts, will spend 40% of the nation's GDP. I predict that by the end of President Obama's first term, we will reach the Europeans 47% and socialism will be the new American Dream. Yes, Timmy, [...]
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    Posted: February 17, 2009, 9:57pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • How They Voted...

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    It passed, now check out how our Reps voted on the Porkapalooza Bill.

    Baron Hill....Yes

    John Yarmuth...Yes

    Dick Lugar...No

    Evan Bayh...Yes

    Mitch McConnell...No

    Jim Bunning...No

    No surprises. Let the stimulating begin. [...]
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    Posted: February 16, 2009, 12:19pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • What Are They Hiding?

    Enclosure: [download]
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    The libs promised 48 hours of read time on the spendulus bill before a vote was to take place. That in itself is not enough time as the final package grew like the fat sow it is to over 1,000 pages. The package was finally put online last night at [...]
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    Posted: February 13, 2009, 10:17am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • And the Band Played On

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    We have all heard the stories of the unsinkable Titanic and how the band continued to play as the vessel capsized. James Quinn has an interesting take on the current financial state of our nation and actually backs it up with facts and numbers...hmmm. My favorite quote follows:

    The [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2009, 8:24am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • David Buskill Out as Clark Chairman

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    Just emailed: David Buskill will not seek re-election as chairman of the Clark County Republicans at the upcoming March 7th meeting. Mr. Buskill has accepted a job with new State Superintendent Tony Bennett in Indy.

    Anyone want to throw some names out there for chairman? [...]
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    Posted: February 11, 2009, 1:07pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • For Israel, It Must be Netanyahu

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    The election is over in Israel, but no candidate can begin to govern. The results are not final and even when they are a leader will have a tough time ascending to power. The returns show Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni with a narrow lead over former leader and hard liner [...]
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    Posted: February 11, 2009, 11:58am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • I Think This Just About Says It All

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    Newsweek's cover for this week... Ouch.
    ' [...]
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    Posted: February 09, 2009, 9:12am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • You Can Run, but You Can't Hide

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    Ok, I know I have been on a sort of doomsday, big brother kick lately, but this stuff is getting scary. CBS News is reporting that our favorite search engine and map company Google has developed yet another way to invade the privacy of unsuspecting Americans. The program is called [...]
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    Posted: February 04, 2009, 11:28am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Question of the Day...

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    Why does the U.S. always use the term "provocative" when the bad guys around the world flex a little? Today's headline was something like - North Korea to test rocket. Our response? "That would be provocative." The Bush administration did this weekly and now the Obama White House has picked' [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2009, 2:43pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Obama 1 for 3 on Tax Cheats as Daschle Withdraws

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    Tom Daschle has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Health and Human Services post after facing tough scrutiny over his unpaid taxes. Performance Czar pick, whatever the hell that is, Nancy Killefer has withdrawn for the same reason. So, we have Obama's Treasury pick getting in and these two' [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2009, 1:09pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Do You Know Where To Go During the Next Disaster? The Government Does.

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    I have heard rumors of this bill from my circle of friends and prayed it wasn't true. I have heard stories from law enforcement officers not so far away about the plans and I didn't want to believe them. Here is the link to the article: [www.worldnetdaily.com]

    H.R. [...]
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    Posted: February 02, 2009, 12:20pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Standing in a Bucket

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    As I ponder the pork of the "stimulus package," I am pleased with the House Republicans and their strong, unanimous stand against it. There are billions of dollars of nonsense piggy backed on a proposal that won't stimulate anything except local special interests of congressmen. I fear the burden that' [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2009, 7:21am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Cheaters Never Win...Tell that to Timothy Geithner

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    The Magic 8-ball says it seems likely that the 47 year old New York Fed chief will be confirmed as Obama's Treasury Secretary tonight. Cheaters never win and winners never cheat...except in D.C. We all know the story of the bright young man that didn't pay nearly $40k in taxes [...]
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    Posted: January 26, 2009, 12:55pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Lobbyists Can't Approach, Unless it is for a Job.

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    Barack Obama has stated that no lobbyists will be allowed to approach his staff and other members of his administration. An admiral, yet unconstitutional, stab at keeping up appearances of purity and change. There is a hitch in this giddy-up though. Obama took money from lobbyists like a junkie at [...]
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    Posted: January 23, 2009, 7:56am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Big Government Versus Big Business

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    This surprising and sad statistic came my way today. America now has more people employed by the government than by the manufacturing sector.

    [fabiusmaximus.wordpress.com]

    Change? Responsibility? Anyone? [...]
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    Posted: January 21, 2009, 11:04am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • "A New Era of Responsibility"...Yeah, Right

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    While the world awakens from its all night Obamasm, I have to ponder the change that is upon us. The President campaigned on it and yesterday talked about a new era of responsibility. Not yet 24 hours into his administration, the change is drastic and the responsibility falls once again [...]
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    Posted: January 21, 2009, 8:02am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Free At Last !

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    COMMUTATION!

    At 1:15 pm today, the White House announced that President Bush would indeed commute the sentences of border patrol agents Ramos and Compean.

    This from Mike Gallagher:

    What thrilling news: the White House just announced that the President will, indeed, commute the prison sentences of border [...]
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    Posted: January 19, 2009, 1:34pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Is the Constitution Alive?

    Number of comments: 6
    Good question. Some say it is a living document, inferring of course that it has the ability to change with the wind. Congress is now prepared to lop off a limb of the living document by imposing more Draconian restrictions on the law abiding citizens of this once great country. [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 7:10pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Only the Government Can...

    Number of comments: 1
    You can complete this sentence if you like, but BHO did a pretty good job of it the other day with his stimulus speech.

    "It is true that we cannot depend on government alone to create jobs or long-term growth, but at this particular moment, only government can [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2009, 9:38am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Pardon Me Mr. President

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    The total number of pardons that President Bush has handed out is approaching 200. Thirty one of these cases involve some type of drug conviction. But, we are hoping and praying and emailing and calling...for the pardon of two American Patriots that were arrested for doing the jobs that their [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2009, 12:12pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • How To Deal With A Bully

    Number of comments: 1


    Cartoon by Lisa Benson.
    [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2009, 7:53am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Happy New Year, Now Declare Yourself a Bank.

    Number of comments: 1
    Well, GMAC and several credit card companies have done it, why not us?

    The following parody explaining the bailout in terms we can all understand came from Robert. Thanks for the comedy, even if it is the sad truth.

    Young Chuck moved to Texas and bought a [...]
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    Posted: January 01, 2009, 1:43pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Obama and Warren...Together Again

    Number of comments: 4
    Much has been made of Barack Obama's choice of Pastor Rick Warren as the man that will deliver the prayer at the inauguration on January 20. Gay rights groups feel betrayed because Warren is a traditional marriage guy. Conservatives felt betrayed because Warren didn't press Obama on abortion during the [...]
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    Posted: December 26, 2008, 9:03am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Wealthiest Nation on Earth, Built Entirely on Debt

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    America has long been the envy of the world. The economic giant. The manufacturing, farming, financial center of this planet. Do you ever ask yourself how we became so powerful so fast? Well, it is not all ingenuity and hard work. It is mainly built on debt.

    Thomas Jefferson [...]
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    Posted: December 21, 2008, 9:06pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Today's Biggest Loser

    Number of comments: 2
    America's School Children

    This week, president elect Obama has nominated an old Chicago basketball buddy to head the nation's education system. Arne Duncan is the 44 year old chief of Chicago's public school system. His bio is impressive enough: magna cum laude from Harvard with a degree in Sociology. [...]
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    Posted: December 17, 2008, 8:14am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Colin Powell Thinks You are an Idiot

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    Remember way back when, when Colin Powell liked John McCain in the primary election? Then he shuffled as he so often does and endorsed Barry for president. Now, he still thinks he has some significance or bearing on the Republican party. He was never in the party before, so why [...]
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    Posted: December 15, 2008, 12:50pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • An Even Better Quote for Today

    Number of comments: 2
    "They (the Founding Fathers) knew that governments don't control things. A government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they know when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. They also knew, those Founding Fathers, that outside of its [...]
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    Posted: December 12, 2008, 10:19am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Quote of the Day

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    "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take away everything you have."

    Senator Mitch McConnell, sounding very much like a conservative yesterday, speaking about the soft guidelines of the auto bailout. [...]
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    Posted: December 12, 2008, 7:09am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Citizens of Floyd County Rejoice...For About Five Months

    Number of comments: 1
    Congratulations. You did it. You filled the in boxes of the county council with your disgust for new taxes and they listened. Pat yourself on the back. Now shake it off and focus on the next battle. Rest assured the council will take this up again at their next available [...]
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    Posted: December 10, 2008, 9:47am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Business as Usual in Illinois

    Number of comments: 2
    Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday and charged with carrying on the business of a long line of politicians from the state, conspiracy to benefit financially. When cuffed and given an explanation of the charges, the governor said "I earned that money." Not really, that is just me pondering [...]
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    Posted: December 09, 2008, 11:40am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Genesis Predicts the Bailout

    Number of comments: 3
    Genesis explains the bailout years before the corporate heads belly up to the bar in Washington. I am not talking about the Bible here folks. I am talking about the Phil Collins' Genesis. Way back in 1987 on the album "Invisible Touch" the song "Tonight,Tonight,Tonight" was released and made its [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2008, 7:43am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • For the Hard to Buy For on Your List...Planned Parenthood Gift Certificates

    Number of comments: 1
    We all have one or two on our shopping list. The hard to buy for. The ones that have everything. I know what you are thinking...Gift Certificates, right? Great choice, but forget Home Depot or Kohl's. What you want is one from Planned Parenthood of Indiana. That's right, nothing says [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2008, 10:16am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Quote of the Day

    Number of comments: 2
    Is Mike Ditka getting senile in his old age? He took away footballs when he played, now he just wants to take away Constitutional rights from NFL players. Here he is referring to Plaxico Burress and other players involved in gun incidents.

    From Yahoo Sports:

    Mike Ditka, the [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2008, 3:56pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Defamation of Religion Resolution or Criminalizing Christianity?

    Number of comments: 1
    The United Nations General Assembly will once again take up the matter of "protecting religion" sometime this month with another vote on the Defamation of Religion Resolution. This resolution is being put forth by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). The measure calls on all countries to ensure their [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2008, 12:58pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Will it be His Way or the Clinton Way?

    Number of comments: 2
    Hillary Clinton was announced yesterday as nominee for the Secretary of State post in what might have been the worst kept secret in Washington. But, what is not a secret is Hillary's feelings about Obama's foreign policies and his intent to legitimize rogue leaders.

    "I thought that was irresponsible [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2008, 8:28am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Today's Quote

    Number of comments: 3
    "The art of government is to make two-thirds of a nation pay all it possibly can pay for the benefit of the other third." Voltaire 1694-1778: attributed; Walter Bagehot The English Constitution (1867) [...]
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    Posted: December 01, 2008, 12:23pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Citi Group says Play Ball

    Number of comments: 0
    All the talk on the street this week has been about the bail out of Citi and the big three auto makers. The big boys in Detroit are putting together plans on how to make like Lazarus and come back to life. Meanwhile, Citi is moving ahead with the naming [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2008, 1:27pm EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Rangel gets Tangled in a Tax Web

    Number of comments: 0
    Who would have thought that Charles Rangel, the raspy voiced chairman of the House Ways and Means committee, would have tax troubles? This is the same committee that is responsible for writing tax bills into existence. Now, Rangel has been true to the platform of his party by attacking corporations [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2008, 11:07am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Russian Analyst Sees Decline of America

    Number of comments: 4
    The following is from Drudge Report. Take note on how well our adversaries know us. They know our financial mess as well as our cultural divides. As you read this, realize that this is the sentiment of the entire world. This is what we have become...

    RUSSIAN ANALYST PREDICTS [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2008, 10:32am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Where is the Change that was Promised?

    Number of comments: 8
    Barack Obama is still two months from taking office, but he is already going back on a campaign promise....Change. "Change We Can Believe In" has given way to the same ole Washington insiders. First to get the nod was fellow Illinois hack Rahm Emanuel, a veteran of the Clinton administration. [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2008, 9:11am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • ROCK puts the pressure on Clarksville

    Number of comments: 6
    Press Release from ROCK

    "A private investigator has uncovered illegal activities including and far worse than prostitution being offered by Theatair X itself. The Indiana Attorney General and the Federal Prosecutor for this district are ready to act, but the Clarksville Town Council is refusing to simply enforce [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2008, 11:34am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Notable Quote for Today

    Number of comments: 2
    "It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish."


    Mother Teresa [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2008, 10:45am EST
    by Daniel Short

  • Floyd County Tables Tax, Then Flip Flops Again

    Number of comments: 2
    The new Floyd County income tax was shelved briefly by Larry McAllister and then put back in rotation. Seems Larry Mac wanted to wait until after the first of the year to get a glimpse of what the state had in store for counties. The pressure from citizens helped him [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2008, 9:08am EST
    by Daniel Short
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