Tag Archives: government

Free cell phones….on us!

When you listed to this guy, you’ll know who I’m talking about, what do you think? It makes me absolutely FURIOUS! “Odell Hilson sold his phone for $20 because he needed the money. He didn’t remember which company gave it to him, … Continue reading

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Do Voters Expect The President To Be Funny?

This was the Good Question the other night and I thought it was a good one. Do you think the president needs or should be “funny?” Do you think they should go on late night TV shows to get a … Continue reading

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The Secret Service Scandal

What do you think of this? Do you think these men should lose their jobs? Does it anger you? Repulse you? Embarrass you? What?

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Don’t they already know????

Okay. This really irks me. My mom gets this very official look letter yesterday from the United States District Court, Minnesota District and she gets her feathers all in a ruffle and calls Paul at work and asks him if … Continue reading

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Voter ID

I was talking about this with my mom the other day and she’s about as democrat as I’m republican and she brought it up but honestly, I don’t see this as a big deal and it has caused a lot … Continue reading

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Michael’s look on tonight’s Florida vote

This is what Michael posted on Facebook: FLORIDA POLLS CLOSED. 48% FOR ROMNEY. 52% AGAINST ROMNEY! Here are a few comments he got. Someone else:Hey, if you have 8 people trying to decide where to eat, and 4 say pizza, … Continue reading

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Newborn DNA Storage

Have any of you been following this whole “newborn DNA storage” stuff? On Wed we got the news that the “Court Backs Families In Handling Of Newborn Blood.” First of all, I’m another person who didn’t know this was happening. I … Continue reading

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Person of Interest

Have any of you see the new tv show called Person of Interest? It’s about these two guys, Mr. Finch (Michael Emerson) and John Reese (Jim Caviezel). They are able to see if something BAD is going to happen in public government camera’s … Continue reading

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DOWN WITH EVIL CORPORATIONS!

You know, I’m not even sure I understand what all these people are protesting. In general, I don’t go for protesting. I think there are better ways to get your point across and tend to think peoples feeling get the … Continue reading

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Would you use the word “Corrupt?”

Almost half of US voters think Congress is corrupt, and 85% believe Congressmen are more interested in helping their own careers, than other people. Would you use the loaded word ‘corrupt,’ to describe the majority of politicians, or could it … Continue reading

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So, how do you feel about this?

To contend with the Medicaid costs, AZ Gov. Brewer is proposing a “penalty and incentive strategy,” that would impose a $50 fee on smokers, and a similar fine on obese people. Do you think this will encourage people to “take … Continue reading

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Don’t Have Sex, Here’s a Condom

Am I really that naïve? Is it really so unreasonable to expect kids to hold off sex until they’re at least 16? Philadelphia thinks that I am. And so do a lot of commenters. Here’s my issue. The City of … Continue reading

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Trouble in Wisconsin…how do you weigh in?

I don’t want to get all “political” on anyone or start a big war. Let’s even leave politics out of it. How do you feel about what’s going on in Wisconsin with the rioting and the senators all leaving the state to avoid voting … Continue reading

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What do you think?

Good Question. What do you think guys?

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What do you guys think?

Okay you guys. Here’s another one open for discussion. What do you think?

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More than just a Question of the day

I’ve been hearing all this talk just like I’m sure you have about the why’s of the Arizona shootings. I’ve been hearing about the “blame” many feel towards Jared Loughner’s parent’s and I’ve been hearing once again “let’s blame the guns” … Continue reading

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Do Benefits Keep People From Working?

This Good Question could cause debate and really, there’s not a whole lot I’m going to say about it personally because I’ve know people who’ve gotten laid off and really taken advantage of it and I’m not willing to take the risk … Continue reading

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A Cheesy Dilemma

Here are some truths: 1.  Domino’s Pizza is bad pizza.  It’s the pizza that you get when you’re in college and all you can afford is cardboard with some cheese sprinkled on top.  I say this with all the authority … Continue reading

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Showing ID to vote

I may be a day late and a dollar short but that this is a hot button is sure news to me. I don’t mean to start any political arguments but I just want to ask one question. How many … Continue reading

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Law curbs McDonald’s Happy Meal toys

When I heard about this I knew I wanted to talk about it and when I read the article I knew I couldn’t improve it so I’m going to just put it here. “LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – San Francisco has … Continue reading

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Gotta Pay to Play

This story is sad and appalling.  Gene Cranick lives in rural Tennessee, where there is no fire protection district, like many of us are accustomed to.  His taxes do not go to support the closest fire department, but that department … Continue reading

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A Presidential Quandary

What do you think of the “New” Oval Office? It is the President’s prerogative to redecorate ‘his’ office, and it’s pretty common occurrence.  Each president is entitled to put his stamp on the room where he will be working, where … Continue reading

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Jesse Ventura. What do you think?

Ah, Jesse Ventura. Former Governor of uh, um…….my state of Minnesota! Is this guy a kook or what? I mean really. Have any of you heard him talk about his new book? “American Conspiracies: Lies, Lies and More Dirty Lies the Government Tells Us.” He was … Continue reading

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No Mail On Saturdays?

This was on “Inside The Box” one night last week. What do you think? “Getting mail delivered to your home on Saturday may soon be a thing of the past, as the U.S. Postal Service looks for ways to cut … Continue reading

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1907 PHOTO

The year is 1907, one hundred-two years ago. READ PRINT UNDER PICTURE! Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907. ‘In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith … Continue reading

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