Category Archives: US History

USA Debt Rating Downgrade to AA+ is from our failure to cut defense and entitlements

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

S&P’s decision to downgrade the US debt rating from AAA to AA+ is very unwelcome news but it should not surprise anybody, especially in Washington where neither party has been willing to tackle the deficit or the debt in a … Continue reading →

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Rulers of England

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Rulers of England In honor of the upcoming English Royal Wedding and the fact I’m watching “The Tudors” on Netflix right now, I thought it would be fun to post a list of the rulers of England. This is a … Continue reading →

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Stop Torturing Obama’s Torture Policies

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

Over at President Picker I have posted my view on Obama’s Torture Policy.    I think it’s a good policy.   Comment over there please if you want to express yourself.

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David Brooks on Different Economic Points of View

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

David Brooks of the New York Times is one of my very  favorite thinkers – he’s a calm and intellectual conservative who manages to maintain a great deal of respect for the reality of the sweeping political changes before us, … Continue reading →

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Obama Inaugural Speech

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama Victory Speech Transcript. US President Elect Speech. November 4th 2008

Posted on November 4, 2008 by

Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power … Continue reading →

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Election Day 2008

Posted on November 4, 2008 by

Election Day 2008 Voting is still underway but the outcome is already clear – Obama will win our US presidency by either a modest or large number of electoral votes and probably about 54% or more of the popular vote. … Continue reading →

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