In an Editorial about Congressional proposals to increase the minimum wage, The Orange County Register takes the position that “The market sets wages, not the U.S. government, and it’s always better if the market takes the lead.” These people just…

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This morning I was thinking how literature has provided social commentary throughout history. This led me to consider what classic literary works might provide commentary on the state of affairs in the United States today. I found two such works…

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“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” — Buddha Syndicated Columnist Robert Novak, revealed in his column on Tuesday July 11, 2006 that Karl Rove was indeed his source for the outing of Ambassador…

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I picked this up at metroG.com. It seems that the right will stop at nothing to scapegoat the LGBT community. While I’m not surprised, I am disapointed. TRANSGENDERS CLAIM FEMA SEX CHANGE SCANDAL WAS FABRICATED The public was “bamboozled” by…

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Martin at the Total Buzz Blog posted on this on Friday afternoon. There is some pretty good stuff here covering the costs and contributions of undocumented immigrants to our economy, their impact on public services and one of the most…

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Two Hundred Thirty years ago, a few subjects of King George pledged their very lives and fortunes on to the principle of freedom from tyranny. Today we find ourselves, in a very similar place. Our President, who sees himself as…

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HEADLINE on CNN.com Viagra threatens Limbaugh plea deal (click here) Viagra found in his luggage might jeopardize Rush Limbaugh’s plea deal in a prescription drug case. First his mind went. Then his hearing went. He became a drug addict but…

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