In his critique of my article “Cowards in the Shadows,” Jerome Parent charges that I have used various “rhetorical tricks known as logical fallacies…instead of just relying on the facts” in my argument. He contends I have used ad hominem, broad generalizations, and emotional language to support my position. I wish to respond. As a […]
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Bankruptcy is almost here although many don’t even realize this. It’s time for Americans to get serious and ask themselves why the United States government consistently spends far more than it makes. This fiscal policy has placed our country in terrible jeopardy. In 2010, for instance, the U.S. government spent $3.5 trillion yet only took in around $2.16 trillion in total
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It pains me to have to write this. I don’t wish to be a part of the divisiveness that’s rampant in the Democratic party as we head to Super Tuesday. But the time has come to tell my 2008 Colorado caucus story. Before I do, I’d like to say that I voted for Bill Clinton, twice.
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In the Digital Age, felony convictions will follow offenders for the rest of their lives. These convictions will continue to be stapled to every job application felons fill out. Convictions are public record, and anyone can access this information from any of a dozen websites that provide the particulars about the offense committed, the current
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Iron Triangles represent a nefarious political game. When we study our government’s behavior in minute detail, we see clearly that under-the-table dealings and gentlemen’s agreements contribute to the majority of American political decisions. Although corporations don’t have true political designations, the more influential and wealthy of these companies have a hand in setting the political, fiscal,
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Established around 220 BCE during the Han Dynasty, the ancient Silk Road boosted trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe. The cultural exchange that occurred between nations along the Silk Road generated great prosperity and economic growth. Now, the Chinese government plans to invest 40 billion dollars to reestablish the trade routes from the Baltic Sea
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