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Politicians, Stop Calling Me!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Steven West) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:39:56 EDT

Amusing poem about the annoying Robocalls.

Contributor: Steven West
Published: Feb 11, 2012

Eldery Woman Turns the Tide Toward Rick Santorum During the 2012 Colorado GOP Precinct Caucus

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Satchel Ford) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:02:10 EDT

After listening to Romney supporters preach that it was time for us all to step in line, an older lady berated the Romney volunteers for assuming the race was over. This started an avalanche of comments that resulted in a landslide Santorum victory.

Contributor: Satchel Ford
Published: Feb 11, 2012

Olympism Intertwined with Politics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Patrick Chang) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:39:18 EDT

The Olympic Games are supposed to be displays of olympism by athletes and countries, but often are intertwined with political statements: cancellations from wars, boycotts, North vs South Korea tension and reconciliation, attacks, bombings, and symbols.

Contributor: Patrick Chang
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Incarnations of Cleopatra : Roseanne Barr and Elizabeth Taylor

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Taylor) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:42:32 EDT

Reincarnation was claimed by Roseanne Barr when she invoked the spirit of the Queen of Egypt recently,drawing comparisons to actress, Elizabeth Taylor.. Liz promoted her line of perfumes. Roseanne featured her own scent ,' Cheesecake and Waffle syrup".

Contributor: Michael Taylor
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Iran's Nuclear Program is No Danger to U.S. Or Israel

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rick Hidalgo) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:44 EDT

On "Nuclear Technology Day" in Tehran, Iran Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that "Iran is getting closer to its stated goal of a peaceful nuclear energy program".

Contributor: Rick Hidalgo
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Battle Over the Constitutionality of Same-sex Marriage: Can Either Side Win?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (John Lizzi) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:00 EDT

Same-sex marriage supporters in Washington and California are justifiably ecstatic over their legislative and court victories this week. However, it remains to be seen whether either decision will be provide the final judgment on the controversial issue.

Contributor: John Lizzi
Published: Feb 10, 2012

President Obama Causes Numerous Constitutional Crises

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Doc Vega) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:30:27 EDT

Causing one legal confrontation after another between district and federal courts, the President wages a costly battle from within America and threatens not only our political system but our heritage.

Contributor: Doc Vega
Published: Feb 10, 2012

'Facebooking' Thomas Distracting Bruins

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Steve Silverman) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:34:05 EDT

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas backstopped the team to the Stanley Cup championship last spring and earned himself a spot in the hearts of all Boston sports fans. Now he seems more interested in making political statements than stopping the puck.

Contributor: Steve Silverman
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Involved in Corruption Trials Begin to Learn Fates

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kristin Watt) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:17 EDT

The first sentences are beginning to come out for those who were found guilty at trials.

Contributor: Kristin Watt
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Board Disagrees with County Counsel

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rycke Brown, Natural Gardener) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:27:15 EDT

One Commissioner brought a proposed video policy to the Board that he said was drafted by Legal Counsel. The other two Commissioners could not believe it is legal, calling all of our elected Legal Counsel opinions into doubt.

Contributor: Rycke Brown, Natural Gardener
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Green Party Rides Again!

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Taylor) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:57:15 EDT

By declaring her candidacy for President , Roseanne puts the spurs to promoting her blue collar viewpoint.The people who brought you Ralph Nader,the Green Party, is back! Roseanne Barr leads the round up of media coverage for a third political party

Contributor: Michael Taylor
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Voting and the Power of One

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Denys Dean) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:42:31 EDT

Every vote matters, but maybe not for the reason that one would think. The odds of individual votes deciding an election are minimal, but they go a long way in shaping the future of the country.

Contributor: Denys Dean
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Rick Santorum and the Christian Right

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Matt Benamy) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:54:27 EDT

What are the ramifications of Rick Santorum's sweeping of the three caucuses and what does it tell us about the attitude of the American electorate?

Contributor: Matt Benamy
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Ron Paul Wants to Abolish the Federal Reserve-Why

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Doc Vega) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:26:17 EDT

President Woodrow Wilson lamented in 1916 that he had unwittingly brought the US into financial ruin after signing the Revenue Act of 1913, and bringing the Federal Reserve Bank back into existence. Why?

Contributor: Doc Vega
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Confrontation with Iran Could Decide the Presidential Election of 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mathew Paul) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:24:26 EDT

The world is following the Republican primaries to see who will run against President Obama, and just about everyone believes jobs and the economy will decide the election. This article will demonstrate that foreign policy could decide this election.

Contributor: Mathew Paul
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Obama Administration to Accommodate Church with Revisions to Free Contraception Policy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Christopher A. Brown) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:40 EDT

In response to public outrage, the Obama administration has decided to accommodate the Catholic Church by modifying a new provision which requires employers to provide free contraception to employees.

Contributor: Christopher A. Brown
Published: Feb 10, 2012

USPS Can Not Compete with Private Enterprise and Internet

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Roe) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:13:48 EDT

Unless help is forthcoming, The Postal Service could reach its debt ceiling of $15.4 billion debt this year

Contributor: Jim Roe
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Newt Gingrich's Plan for a Moon Colony Has Become an Issue that Won't Go Away

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Charlie King) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:44:18 EDT

Newt Gingrich's moon colony announcement has seem to strike a chord with people across the United States. His campaign is being plagued with negative and comedic feedback over an issue that may now be defining his bid for president.

Contributor: Charlie King
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Israeli Strike Deter Not-so-Covert Iran War

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joe Tuzara) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:41:41 EDT

Israel's preventive war is a necessary evil. Obama's denial and policy of appeasement towards Iran is dangerous diplomacy. Inaction and western complacency will be tragic to Israel's survival and endanger our national security.

Contributor: Joe Tuzara
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Catholic Bishops Can't Have it Both Ways

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (H. Martin Moore) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:46:53 EDT

There's no constitutional right to public contracts and no one's forcing the church or its affiliates to accept them. But once they do they are obligated to observe the same rules that apply to any recipient of government funds.

Contributor: H. Martin Moore
Published: Feb 10, 2012