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Zero Tolerance Run Amok…Again

Mike Hendren — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:30:22 +0000

Once again, common sense takes a backseat to the sickness of zero tolerance

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Adding Insult to Injury: United Nations Official Declares "Boston Got What It Deserved"

Mike Hendren — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:38 +0000

U.N. official declares Boston 'got what it deserved'

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Why Would Anyone Want To Be This Thin?

Mike Hendren — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:37:28 +0000

Models eating tissues to stay thin? It's no joke according to one former industry insider.

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According To North Korea, Americans Are All On The Verge Of Certain Death

Mike Hendren — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:40:47 +0000

The film skills of a communist government are now on display!

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Reading, Writing and Arithmetic But Common Sense Ought to Be Added to The Curriculum For Teachers, Administrators

Mike Hendren — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:32:39 +0000

Kids who make guns from pastry: THIS is a threat?

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Freedom Of and Freedom From Religion [OPINION]

Tony Kerns — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:50:30 +0000

Recently, I came across a religious statement that left me a little confused. My wife and I encountered an elderly couple in the elevator on our way to the Obstetrician’s office, both of whom were wearing jeweled crucifixes bigger than you’d see a Rap singer wear, and matching shirts saying “Its Freedom of Religion, not Freedom from Religion

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Surprise! Cheapest 'Obamacare' Policy To Cost Family of Five $20,000

Mike Hendren — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:59:37 +0000

Don't look now, but here comes a $20,000 shock to your wallet!

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I'm Not The One Who's Paranoid

Mike Hendren — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:43:16 +0000

I'm not paranoid-I'm right! And the guy on the phone knows it!

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Extreme Measures: Suspending Elementary Student's For Even Mentioning the Word Gun

Mike Hendren — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:00:01 +0000

The bubble gun girl: another pointless suspension or a credible threat?

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Gun Control For Me Means Hitting Where I Aim

Mike Hendren — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:46:35 +0000

The 2nd Amendment-It's what gives the other nine of them teeth!

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Executive Orders: Obama and Company Begin Offensive Against 2nd Amendment

Mike Hendren — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:53 +0000

Obama's executive orders on gun control: the first shot across the bow?

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A Gamer's Response to the NRA [OPINION]

Tony Kerns — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:01:06 +0000

After the tragic shooting in Newtown, many things went through my mind but one of the first was, “What will the NRA say about this?” Any time there is massive gun violence in our nation, the NRA is one of the first to comment. To their credit, the NRA decided to withhold any statement on the shooting to

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Major Traffic, Stupid Mayan Predictions, Shopping and a Potential Blizzard; What More Could I Ask For This Christmas?

Mike Hendren — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:00:01 +0000

So did the Mayan's predict a blizzard or a meteor shower for North Texas?

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TransCanada Pipeline Project – Domestic Liberty & Private Land Ownership v. U.S. Energy Needs & National Welfare

Candace Eich — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:29 +0000

"All landowners will receive fair and equitable compensation for the land easements granted and TransCanada will work closely with them to identify special circumstances, land restrictions, access routes and other construction requirements to minimize disturbance to the land, the landowner and the environment

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Today's The Day: Vote For Love Of Country, The Future Of Your Children, Grandchildren

Mike Hendren — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:41 +0000

The most important election of our lifetime is today!

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A Crazy Thing Happened At The (useless) United Nations…

Mike Hendren — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:00:58 +0000

Apparently, genocide is back in fashion, at least at the United Nations!

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Perhaps We Should Consider Offering Bar Service At The Polls

Mike Hendren — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:40:27 +0000

Out of the corner of my eye I see this guy looking at me. I did not know him personally but clearly he's recognized me somehow. "Hey, aren't you one of those guys on the morning show on 1290?" "Yes I am", I replied. "You guys have got Obama all wrong, you know that?" At that moment, I knew I was being baited.

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Should Women Be Allowed in Combat? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:30:28 +0000

Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from such roles.

Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm’s way has upset some, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line “emotions” could lead to “compromised situations.” So what does the public think about the Pentagon’s measure?

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Legislation Poses Threat To Your Right To Read This With Proposed SOPA and PIPA Bills

Mike Hendren — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:30:07 +0000

Ever heard of SOPA? How about PIPA? For most of you the answer is likely no on both counts. Both of these have to potential to do serious damage to our First Amendment rights to free speech and expression.

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Controversy Alert! Majority Favors Death Penalty, Do You? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:17:06 +0000

According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, a solid but decreasing majority of Americans support the death penalty. Of the 2001 adults polled, 63 percent were in favor of capital punishment, whereas 31 percent were opposed.

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