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Republican Revival
"What would a Ron Paul 2012 campaign look like?"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Reviewing the political network and support Ron Paul gained in the 2008 race and projecting how much better it might be in a 2012 race.
"An Even Lower Low"
Originally published: 15 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Questioning why former Vice President Dick Cheney has been so vocal and visible about the interrogation practices used by the Bush Administration.
"Does Dick Cheney talk too much?"
Originally published: 11 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Looking back at the recent appearances Cheney has made on television talk shows, and how it impacts the Republican image.
Abuse Photos & Military Tribunals
"Liberal Blog Proud of President Obama"
Originally published: 15 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Looking at the recent moves by Obama to revive military tribunals and fight the ACLU’s attempt to have additional prisoner abuse photo’s released to the public.
"When Promises Meet Reality: Guantanamo & Military Commissions"
Originally published: 15 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Comparing the differences between campaign rhetoric and the realities of the office of President, primarily on the issues of Gitmo and military tribunals.
"No more abuse photos"
Originally published: 13 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Responding to the decision by President Obama to challenge the courts decision to release additional photos from places like Abu Ghraib.
"Staying Clean in a Dirty War"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Reflecting on Obama’s decision not to release additional abuse photos, and how transparency has limits.
"Obama Reverses Course on ‘Torture’ Photos"
Originally published: 13 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Praising Obama for not releasing the new photos, and asking people to accept the move without asking "why."
Business & Economy
"President Obama Seeking To Take Control Of Yet Another Industry"
Originally published: 11 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Exploring the comments made my President Obama regarding the current credit lending practice.
"The Arrogance of ‘Hope’"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Comparing Obama to Nixon, and how Obama’s handing of Chrysler should have all companies worried.
"The Other Financial Crisis"
Originally published: 10 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Looking at the joint dependency between China’s and the U.S. economies, and how lessons from the Carter Administration might serve us well when it comes to the new Federal Budget.
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Miscellaneous
"Random Thoughts"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Reflections on Miss California, Arlen Spector, the media coverage of Obama, and the ideological differences between the Republicans and Democrats.
"The Pope Is Living In La La Land"
Originally published: 13 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Explaining why a two-state solution in Israel will not end the fighting between the Jews and the Palestinians.
"Health Care Costs and Supply/Demand"
Originally published: 13 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Reviewing the reasons behind high medical costs in the U.S., and how it could be lowered.
"Is Personal Responsibility Dead?"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Examining how we as individuals have been trained to expect others to take care of things for us, rather than doing it ourselves.
"White House calls End to War on Drugs"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Reviewing Obama’s decision to change federal stance on how to punish drug users and sellers, and why the author agrees with him.
Pelosi & Torture
"Why We Need A Truth Commission"
Originally published: 12 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Exploring the question on if our nation should explore the allegations of torture by our government, and who is standing in the way.
"How Did We Get Here?"
Originally published: 12 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Reviewing the history of the interrogation practices used during the Bush Administration, and why we need to prosecute.
"Giving Nancy Pelosi Her Rope"
Originally published: 15 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Comparing the responses by Nancy Pelosi and Jane Harman to the classified briefings they received by the CIA, and Pelosi’s current stance on the issue.
"Torture: Illegal and Immoral"
Originally published: 14 May 2009
Submitted by: U.S. Common Sense
Summary: Boiling the debate down to basics, and calling for everyone (including Pelosi) to be investigated.
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