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- I Stand Behind President Obama in Supporting Same-sex MarriagePresident Obama announced yesterday that he supports same-sex marriage just a day after North Carolina voters banned same-sex marriages in their state.
- Hollande Wins French Presidential ElectionWill the election of Hollande and his feelings toward austerity undermine the demand for entitlement reform in nations like Greece?
Did the Romney Campaign Turn Its Back on the LGBT Community?Would it have been more prudent for the Romney campaign to keep an openly gay man as the foreign policy spokesman, despite the attacks by social conservatives, as Romney prepares his pivot to the middle?- Al-Qaeda's Undetectable Bomb Plot Might Be Politically ExplosiveThe leaks about the foiled terrorist plot may cast shadow over White House's celebration. Was the investigation compromised for political gain?
- Navy SEALs Criticize Obama for Exploiting Bin Laden RaidPresident Obama’s self-congratulating crusade to exploit Osama bin Laden’s death as a presidential milestone has encountered blowback from a group of U.S. Navy SEALS.
What's Next for Newt Gingrich?What is ahead for Newt Gingrich, now that he has taken the well overdue decision to officially withdraw from the race? Rich Galen, an old associate of the former speaker, suggests that he will do just fine, in a piece in the Daily Beast.
Liberals are Fighting a Losing Battle on Voter ID LawsShould liberals give up fighting the growing trend of voter ID laws in the face of public approval?- Barack Obama's Latest Headache: Stagnant Unemployment DataWeekly unemployment numbers signal a troubling trend.
- Ted Nugent to NRA: "Your Fault for Not Shooting Him"Are Ted Nugent's recent words to the NRA membership really a call to arms?
- Uh Oh! Obama Ate Dog MeatLike all political campaigns, folks will go out of their way to find insignificant things in order to diminish, and destroy if they can, a candidate’s character. It creates an aversion to the candidate and diverts voters from important issues and ideas.
- Vice President Condoleezza Rice Sounds Pretty Good to Me and a Lot of AmericansMitt Romney has begun the search for a qualified and electable running mate. Leading polls are split over who he should choose, but there is still lots of time. The GOP needs a good choice, not another mystery like Sarah Palin.
Obama Neither Pays nor Treats Women at the White House EquallyThe Washington Free Beacon is reporting that if anyone is conducting a war on women, it is the Obama White House. Women employees at the White House make 18 percent less of the median salary as do male employees.- The Buffett Rule as Political TacticIn a speech at Florida Atlantic University on Tuesday, President Obama publicly renewed his interest on the Buffet Rule. Is this an earnest plea for the public's attention on the issue or more of a strategic political ploy?
New Arizona Abortion Bill Heats Up the Presidential ElectionThis article is the author's opinion of how new abortion legislation on the way to becoming law in Arizona will impact the national presidential election.
It's Nikki Haley's Turn to Be HatedIt seems that Sarah Palin is not the only telegenic, conservative woman to receive the slings and arrows of misogynist liberals. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has been on the receiving end of left wing ire.
Why Republicans Should Support the Affordable Care ActAs it stands, the fate of the Affordable Care Act is in the hands of the Supreme Court.- The Brilliance of the GOP LeadershipHow have the GOP managed to deflect criticism for becoming increasingly ideologically strict?
- Republicans Afraid of a Fight when They Should Be Afraid of LosingMitt Romney appears headed toward the Republican nomination. Why then is there so much pressure for Rick Santorum to get out?
- Rick Santorum: Obama a 'Government Nig--'?! What?!Following up his comment on 'blah' people, recent video from a Janesvillle, WI campaign stop seems to show Rick Santorum calling President Barack Obama a 'Government Nig [pause] ah.' Hey Rick, we can hear you.
- Romney's New Endorsements Unlikely to Win Over VotersBy this stage in the game Mitt Romney's voter support is likely pretty solidified, only changing with major gaffes or revelations among the Republican candidates. Little things like ex-politicians raising their thumbs for Romney will not sway voters.
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- Donald Trump Needs Better Lawyers for Birther AdviceDonald Trump resurrected the birther noise again, just to keep his own name in the news. Barack Obama was most certainly born in Hawaii, but it doesn’t matter. He could have been born anywhere. He would still be a natural born American citizen.
- Looking Forward into a Romney PresidencyMost of us know what to expect from a Obama second term but what if Mitt Romney wins, what can we expect from a Romney presidency? Romney has hired former Bush team members which gives us a good idea where he's going to go with the country.
- UN, Save the Children Start Famine Relief Funds for West AfricaIndividuals can donate to these funds and help save lives in the eight Sahel countries which have suffered a massive drought including Niger, The Gambia, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chad, and Cameroon.
- Bill Seeking Medical Cost Transparency Deserves PraiseArizona state senator Nancy Barton created SB 1384, which would have increased medical cost transparency by having doctors, hospitals, and clinics publish the prices of their most common medical procedures. It was sunk by House Republicans.
- Who Should Romney Choose for VP?There are a number of criterion when it comes to choosing a VP for the GOP ticket. Generally a Veep should appeal to a demographic that is perceived as weak for the candidate at the top of the ticket.
- No End in Sight to Syrian Civil WarThe civil war in Syria has been dragging on for over a year now. While Friday's massacre in Houla, Syria might prompt Bashar al-Assad's allies to put more pressure on him to sue for peace; it is unlikely to bring an immediate end to the conflict.
- President Obama’s Kill List Undermines American Values and the ConstitutionOn May 29, an article from the New York Times delves into the topic of a secret kill list that President Barack Obama has, which he has used to take out terrorists around the world. Here is why this is a huge blow to Americans and the Constitution.
- Utah Woman Adopted as Baby Facing Deportation to India Over Unfiled PaperworkKairi Shepherd, adopted from an Indian orphanage 30 years ago, is facing deportation from the United States because her adoptive mother forgot to complete the required naturalization paperwork before dying.
- The Supreme Court Should Not Ignore Cases About TasersThe Supreme Court should hear Taser cases. The damage they cause is awful.
- Houla Massacre: World Offers Strong Words, Nothing MoreAs Americans celebrated the veterans of foreign wars on Memorial Day, they were introduced to images of a war no troops were dedicated to. The images of dozens of young children massacred and mutilated by Syria's ruling regime.
- What the IDF and Mossad Won’t Tell YouAccording to Foreign Policy, “The war of words over an Israeli attack on Iran is splitting the political leadership from military and intelligence chiefs. And that dangerous divide in Jerusalem might well lead to real war.”
- Woman Booted from PlaneA woman was not allowed to board a connecting flight until she covered up a vulgar word on her T-shirt.
- Religion and Science Are Not IncompatibleScience can neither prove nor disprove the existence of God.
- Energy: Political Language of “clean” DieselThe petroleum industry has been using language designed to make itself “look good.” Reality check, this industry is all about money buying the power to keep itself protected.
- Raising Taxes Isn't the AnswerWhile the current trend is raising taxes to ensure the rich are paying more taxes here is a novel idea...rid the system of the tax loopholes that millions use to avoid taxes.
- Is Federal Financial Aid to Blame for Escalating College Tuition?Nearly unlimited federal financial aid allows colleges to continue increasing tuition and fees at will because the federal government covers any amount that students and their families are not able to pay out of pocket.
- Poll Shows Veterans Prefer Romney Over Obama, but Why?A poll released on Memorial Day shows Mitt Romney with a substantial lead over President Barack Obama with military veterans. Why is that the case?
- Political Attacks on Private Equity Demonstrate Poor Economic UnderstandingIs President Obama downplaying the real economic influence of private equity firms?
- Romney’s Problem is that a Business is Not a DemocracyThe economy and job creation rhetoric is futile. And, despite participatory management concepts, businesses are not run on democratic principles. The same attributes that make a CEO don’t necessarily apply to making a President of the United States.
- Important Quotations from the Novel, “Animal Forum & Declaration of Third World War.”. Animals aren’t interested in power and wealth games nor are they fascinated with ideologies like Capitalism, Communism, Fascism, Socialism and Theocracy.
