American Politics

What Did You Really Think Would Happen if Ron Paul Won Iowa?

January 3, 2012
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Ron Paul addresses Supporters after Iowa defeat

I just want to know what other people's expectations were. Mine were not very high, although I'll admit to feeling a little giddy when I saw some of the early polling results.

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Militarization of Law Enforcement: Is it Preparation for Civil War?

December 21, 2011
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Just your ordinary small town police force, nothing to see here

What will be the longer-term ramifications of increased militarization, especially in light of NDAA and the PATRIOT Act? I fear that these weapons will one day be turned on the people of this country. I fear that it is a matter of "when", not "if".

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The 1% on the Defensive

December 20, 2011
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Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

I read an article at Bloomberg today which at first I mistook for some satire piece from The Onion. But then I realized that it wasn't funny. It seems the nation's billionaires are joining forces to gripe about their perceived persecution by the "imbecilic" Occupy movement. I've responded to some choice quotes.

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