“Hey Barney Frank, Thanks for the Housing Crisis”
Originally published: 10 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Taking another look at the roles Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac played in the current economic downturn.
“Obama to negotiate with terrorists – Didn’t see that coming!”
Originally published: 9 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Tracing the ties President-elect Obama has with pro-Palestinian organizations.
“Quick Comment on Paterson’s Consolidation Ideas”
Originally published: 8 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Examining the possibility of consolidating school districts to save money.
“The Conflict Involved in Creating My Morals”
Originally published: 10 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Questioning whether the one life is worth more than another.
“Gouge Away: How a spike in fuel prices has bakers and wheat farmers raking in the dough”
Originally published: 11 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Swings in oil and gas prices have created an environment where bakeries are making large profits.
“A disgusting development”
Originally published: 12 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Discussing the ramifications of Israel banning Arab political parties from the upcoming general elections.
“Iran Opens Second Front Against Israel”
Originally published: 8 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Examining if Hezballah’s rocket attack on Israel was actually an attack by Iran.
“Risk Adverse Politicians”
Originally published: 12 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: When do you put the need of the country above the need of your political career? |
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“Life Jackets Are Not Polar Bear Gear This Year”
Originally published: 7 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Discussing the need to look past the hype and examine the reality of global warming.
“Obama: ‘It’s Too Late to Save Economy’”
Originally published: 12 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Examining the ironies and consequences of Obama’s call for Congress to act quickly on the economy.
“Israel’s Invasion Of Gaza Is Ballot Box Fear”
Originally published: 10 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Making the case that the latest incursion into Gaza is more for political gain rather than self-defense.
“New Earmark Transparency Rules”
Originally published: 7 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Discussing the proposal to make earmarks more transparent to the general public.
“Illinois House Votes to Impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich”
Originally published: 9 January 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Explanations by the Illinois House as to why they voted nearly unanimously to impeach the Governor. |
Thanks so much for including my post!
It’s a good post. I was thinking about using it to make an argument regarding foreign policy, but I just haven’t had a chance to do so yet. The purpose of this “newsletter” is to increase exposure for articles that I think are worth reading, and yours definitely qualifies, especially since it challenges the conventional thinking.
Keep up the good work!