Thank you, Tom, for your introduction. It’s good to be here today at the Chamber of Commerce. I’m here in the interest of being more neighborly. Maybe we would have gotten off on a better foot if I had brought over a fruitcake when we first moved in. The truth is, this isn’t the first… Continue reading Transcript of President Obama’s Speech to the Chamber of Commerce.
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Yes, Black History Month is Relevant in 2013 – Part 2
Publisher’s Note: Below is another response I received after reading a piece in the New York Daily News on the relevance of Black History Month. I’ve opened a forum for- discussion on this topic. The piece, called “Black History Month, it is time to get rid of this celebration,” drew some strong feelings among the EzKool… Continue reading Yes, Black History Month is Relevant in 2013 – Part 2
Congresswoman Votes for Repeal, But Didn’t Know Who Pays Her Health Care
Apparently, not all Republicans in Congress who voted to repeal the Obama Care Health Law know that their Health Care is paid for by the Government. That appeared to be the case with Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle, Republican Representative from New York. The freshman Congresswoman held her first town hall meeting in Newark NY, and… Continue reading Congresswoman Votes for Repeal, But Didn’t Know Who Pays Her Health Care
President Obama Again Defends His Christian Religious Beliefs
We’ve heard it all before. Without any proof whatsoever, Conservatives go on the radio waves and on television and continue the lies and propaganda that President Obama is a Muslim. And although the Constitution specifically says there shall be no religious test to be president, this particular president is constantly under scrutiny about his religious affiliations. How amazing… Continue reading President Obama Again Defends His Christian Religious Beliefs
There She Blows, A Hump Like A Snow Hill. It Is Sarah Palin!
I mean really! Why does anyone take Sarah Palin seriously is beyond my pay grade. She again opened her mouth and my’ ignorance detector’ went crazy! This time, the Republican goddess gave an exclusive interview to Christian Broadcasting Network’s David Brody, in which she once again, spoke of things she knew nothing of. In an… Continue reading There She Blows, A Hump Like A Snow Hill. It Is Sarah Palin!
Do Away With Black History Month? – Part 1
This post is in reference to this===>, “Black History Month, it is time to get rid of this celebration,” Ah, the famous debate continues. Should we or should we not celebrate Black History Month? I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer to this question, but there are a few things I would… Continue reading Do Away With Black History Month? – Part 1
My Ignorance Detector Goes Off Everytime Palin Talks
One of the hardest things for me to do is ignore ignorance. And although some have pledge not to cover any news about Sarah Palin for the rest of this month, I’m not one of those dudes. So on Friday when Palin opened her mouth at a tribute to former President Ronald Reagan and said… Continue reading My Ignorance Detector Goes Off Everytime Palin Talks
The Obama Administration Takes A Stand On Egypt’s President
The Associated Press is reporting ongoing negotiations between the Obama Administration and Egypt’s Vice President on what is being said is the “immediate resignation of President Hosni Mubarak and the formation of a military-backed caretaker government.” The article referenced talks between Vice President Joe Biden and Egypt’s Vice President Omar Suleiman, as well as conversations between Secretary… Continue reading The Obama Administration Takes A Stand On Egypt’s President
A Conversation Between Sarah Palin and Thomas Jefferson
In another masterfully produced video, Thomas Jefferson encounters the former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. Their conversation ranges from the Constitution, to Palin’s understanding of the Constitution and how slavery ended. After hearing what Mrs. Palin had to say, Jefferson has an “Aha” moment! Hilarious! This video is a must see.
Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
After the Republican controlled House of Representatives approved a measure to repeal the Health Care Reform passed by President Obama and the Democratic controlled congress in 2010, Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate Leader promised a vote will be held in the Senate as well. Mr. McConnell attached the repeal bill to another legislation for aviation… Continue reading Senate Votes on Health Care Repeal
What Americans Want From The 112th Congress This Year
According to a new Gallup Poll, a whopping 83% of Americans want Congress to do something about an energy bill favoring clean energy or alternative energy. This same poll also finds that 76% of Americans want the tax system overhauled, and 72% want a speedy withdrawal from Afghanistan. See more from Gallup
Is The Individual Mandate Constitutional? Its Creator Says…
In a recent interview conducted by Ezra Klein of the Washington Post, with one of the original authors of the individual mandate – the piece of language in the health care reform bill that requires Americans to purchase health insurance, but is attacked by Republicans as “unconstitutional,” – was asked if the constitutionality of the mandate… Continue reading Is The Individual Mandate Constitutional? Its Creator Says…